Physics | GCUF

Physics Block, Old Campus
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physics@gcuf.edu.pk

Vision

The Department of Physics seeks to build up its national reputation in Physics education and research and to become national leader in producing highly professional and motivated physicists.

Mission

Our mission is to provide rigorous training in the scientific process and a firm scientific understanding of nature to foster critical thinking and to provide scientifically literate and liberally educated physicists. The primary functional aspects of our mission can be classified as: Educating and preparing undergraduate and graduate students for advanced study and employment in education, research institutes and industry. Developing highly qualified physicists who can serve as major contributors to the scientific and technological literacy in theoretical and applied physics. Providing physics knowledge, experimental experience and training in analytical reasoning and critical thinking required as the basis for the students seeking advanced studies in physics. Polishing the expertise and competence in physics of our researchers/academic staff and to enable them to carry out advanced research in active areas of Physics as demanded by the 21st century .

Introduction

The Department of Physics is imparting quality education and research guidance to its students with the aim of serving the community at large. All the faculty members of the Department are striving arduously for achieving excellence in their profession and are utilizing all their potential to the maximum for uplifting the academic standards of the University. Currently, the department is offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In order to broaden and deepen the vision of the students according to the needs of the 21st century, the Department is also focusing on activity-based learning. By establishing academic and research linkages with local as well as international institutions, the Department of Physics provides a conducive environment for the academic and professional development of its students. The recently organized national as well as international conferences, seminars and workshops speak volumes of the efforts the department has taken to ensure that its students are provided with an in-depth understanding of the field. Owing to the availability of a wide variety of specialized PhD staff, the Department offers research opportunities to students in condensed matter physics, plasma physics, health and medical physics, environmental physics, semiconductor materials, Laser spectroscopy, Nano technology and theoretical physics.

Semester 1
PHY-301	Mechanics-I	3(3-0)
PHY-303	Waves & Oscillations	3(3-0)
MTH-323	Calculas and Analytical Geometry	3(3-0)
CSI-321	Introduction to Computing Applications	3(3-0)
ISL-321	Islamic Studies / Ethics	2(2-0)
ENG-321	Functional English	3(3-0)
MTH-111	Basic Mathematics - I (Deficiency Course for F.Sc Pre-Medical)	3(3-0)
Semester 2
PHY-302	Mechanics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-304	Heat & Thermodynamics	3 (3-0)
PHY-306	Introduction to Programming for Physicists	3 (3-0)
MTH-324	Multivariable and Integral Calculus	3 (3-0)
PST-321	Pakistan Studies	2 (2-0)
ENG-322	English Comprehension and Composition	3 (3-0)
MTH-112	Basic Mathematics - II (Deficiency Course for F.Sc Pre-Medical)	3(3-0)
Semester 3
PHY-401	Electricity & Magnetism-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-403	Modern Physics-I	3 (3-0)
MTH-425	Differential Equations-I	3 (3-0)
MTH-429	Introduction to Metric and Topoligical Spaces	3 (3-0)
ENG-421	Communication Skills	3 (3-0)
PHY-407	Lab Course-I (Mechanics, Heat and Vibrations)	3 (0-3)
Semester 4
PHY-402	Electricity & Magnetism-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-404	Modern Physics-II	3 (3-0)
MTH-426	Differential Equations-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-408	Lab Course-II (Optics & Modern Physics)	3 (0-3)
MTH-424	Linear Algebra	3 (3-0)
CHM-402	Chemistry (Special Topics)	4 (3-1)
Semester 5
PHY-501	Methods of Mathematical Physics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-503	Classical Mechanics	3 (3-0)
PHY-505	Electrodynamics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-507	Electronics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-509	Relativity and Cosmology	3 (3-0)
PHY-511	Lab Course-III (Electromagnetism)	3 (0-3)
Semester 6
PHY-502	Methods of Mathematical Physics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-504	Quantum Mechanics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-506	Nuclear Physics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-508	Electrodynamics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-510	Electronics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-512	Lab Course-IV (Atomic & Nuclear Physics)	3 (0-3)
Semester 7
PHY-601	Quantum Mechanics-II	3 (3-0)
ENG-601	English for Employment	3 (3 - 0)
PHY-603	Nuclear Physics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-605	Solid State Physics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-607	Particle Physics-I*	3 (3-0)
PHY-609	Advanced Electronics*	3 (3-0)
PHY-611	Environmental Physics-I*	3 (3-0)
PHY-613	Health and Medical Physics-I*	3 (3-0)
PHY-615	Climatology and Metrology-I*	3 (3-0)
PHY-617	Lab Course-V (Electronics)	3 (0-3)
Semester 8
PHY-602	Plasma Physics	3 (3-0)
PHY-604	Computational Physics	3 (3-0)
PHY-606	Solid State Physics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-608	Laser and Optics	3 (3-0)
PHY-610	Statistical Mechanics	3 (3-0)
PHY-612	Particle Physics-II*	3 (3-0)
PHY-614	Advanced Electronics Lab Course*	3 (3-0)
PHY-616	Environmental Physics Lab Course	3 (3-0)
PHY-618	Health and Medical Physics -II*	3 (3-0)
PHY-620	Climatology and Metrology-II*	3 (3-0)
PHY-629	Seminar	1 (0-1)
PHY-630	Thesis**	6 (0-6)
PHY-631	Project***	3 (0-3)
Note: * One optional subject to be chosen in 7th and 8th semester. Thesis will be allotted in the 7th semester. However, the credit hours for thesis will only count towards the 8th semesters. * Projects may be opted in lieu of option-II of the subject already taken by the student in 7th semester. Internship will be offered to students during summer vacations as an optional activity.

Semester 1
PHY-551	Methods of Mathematical Physics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-553	Classical Mechanics	3 (3-0)
PHY-555	Electrodynamics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-557	Electronics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-559	Relativity and Cosmology	3 (3-0)
PHY-561	Lab Course-I (Electromagnetism)	3 (0-3)
Semester 2
PHY-552	Methods of Mathematical Physics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-554	Quantum Mechanics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-556	Nuclear Physics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-558	Electrodynamics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-560	Electronics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-562	Lab Course-II (Atomic & Nuclear Physics)	3 (0-3)
Semester 3
PHY-651	Quantum Mechanics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-653	Nuclear Physics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-655	Statistical Mechanics	3 (3-0)
PHY-657	Solid State Physics-I	3 (3-0)
PHY-659	Particle Physics-I*	3 (3-0)
PHY-661	Advanced Electronics*	3 (3-0)
PHY-663	Environmental Physics-I*	3 (3-0)
PHY-665	Health and Medical Physics-I*	3 (3-0)
PHY-667	Climatology and Metrology-I*	3 (3-0)
PHY-669	Lab Course-III (Electronics)	3 (0-3)
Semester 4
PHY-652	Plasma Physics	3 (3-0)
PHY-654	Computational Physics	3 (3-0)
PHY-656	Solid State Physics-II	3 (3-0)
PHY-658	Laser and Optics	3 (3-0)
PHY-660	Particle Physics-II*	3 (3-0)
PHY-662	Advanced Electronics Lab Course*	3 (3-0)
PHY-664	Environmental Physics Lab Course	3 (0-3)
PHY-666	Health and Medical Physics -II*	3 (3-0)
PHY-668	Climatology and Metrology-II*	3 (3-0)
PHY-679	Seminar	1 (0-1)
PHY-680	Thesis***	6 (0-6)
PHY-681	Project**	3 (0-3)
Note: * One optional subject to be chosen in 3rd and 4th semester. Projects may be opted in lieu of option-II of the subject already taken by the student in 3rd semester. * Thesis will be allotted in the 3rd semester. However, the credit hours for thesis will only count towards the 4th semesters. Internship will be offered to students during summer vacations as an optional activity.

Semester 1st & 2nd Four courses to be selected for each semester from the following
NNT-701	Introduction to Nanotechnology	3(3-0)
NNT-702	Fundamentals of Nano-Science	3(3-0)
NNT-703	Physics at Nanoscale	3(3-0)
NNT-704	Fundamentals of micro and nano fabrication	3(3-0)
NNT-705	Nanobiosciences and Applications	3(3-0)
NNT-706	Laser Physics	3(3-0)
NNT-707	Introduction to Microsystem Packaging and Micro-electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)	3(3-0)
NNT-708	Physics of Semiconductor Nanostructures	3(3-0)
NNT-709	Nanomaterials and nanotechnology	3(3-0)
NNT-710	Nano Bio Photonics	3(3-0)
NNT-711	Nitride Semiconductor Nano devices	3(3-0)
NNT-712	Molecular modeling and simulation I	3(3-0)
NNT-713	Molecular modeling and simulation II	3(3-0)
Semester 3rd & 4th
NNT-728	Seminar (Research)	1(0-1)
NNT-730	Thesis	6(0-6)

PHY-701	Mathematical Techniques in Physics
PHY-702	Experimental Techniques in Physics
PHY-703	Theory of Condensed Matter Physics
PHY-704	Low Temperature(Cold) Plasmas
PHY-705	Advanced Solid State Physics
PHY-706	Standard Model of Particle Physics
PHY-707	Quantum Field Theory
PHY-708	Integrable Systems
PHY-709	Semiconductors devices
PHY-710	Advanced Quantum Mechanics
PHY-711	Atmospheric and Environmental Physics
PHY-712	Health and Medical Physics
PHY-713	Electromagnetic Theory
PHY-714	Atomic Spectroscopy
PHY-715	Plasma Physics
PHY-716	Thin Film Deposition Techniques
PHY-717	Experimental Plasma Physics
PHY-718	Materials Science
PHY-719	Fundamentals of Nano-Science
PHY-720	Magnetic Materials
PHY-721	Laser Physics
PHY-722	Principles of advanced experimental techniques
PHY-723	Atomic and optical physics
PHY-724	Applied laser spectroscopy
PHY-725	Advanced kinetic plasma theory
PHY-726	Electromagnetic wave propagation
PHY-727	Advanced Magnetic materials
PHY-731	Plasma processing and technology
PHY-732	Radiotherapy
PHY-733	Treatment Planning and Advance Radiotherapy Techniques
PHY-734	Bio-Photonics
PHY-735	Tissue Optics
PHY-736	Modeling and simulation techniques
PHY-737	Advanced Modeling and simulation techniques
PHY-738	Advanced medical Physics
PHY-739	Semiconductor for power electronics
PHY-740	Advance concepts of semiconductor devices
PHY-741	Physics of solar cells
PHY-742	Advanced Material science
PHY-743	Advanced Experimental Plasma Physics
PHY-744	Synthesis of Inorganic nanomaterials
PHY-745	Principles of Thermoelectricity
PHY-746	Thermoelectric Materials
Other mandatory requirements for MPhil
STA-795	Statistics for Research
PHY-728	Seminar
PHY-730	Thesis
Other mandatory requirements for PhD
*STA-795	Statistics for Research
PHY-758	Seminar (General)
PHY-759	Seminar (Research)
PHY-760	Thesis
*PhD students who have not studied the course “Statistics for Research” in MPhil will have to take this course as audit course as mandatory requirement.
Note: Overall 24 teaching credit hours for MPhil and 18 teaching credit hours for PhD program are mandatory. However, the research supervisors of students may recommend additional courses. The department will offer the courses keeping in view the availability of teachers and nature of research to conducted. The three courses PHY-701, PHY-702 and STA-795 are compulsory for MPhil degree program

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