The Department of Physics at UON is playing a vital role in Natural Science. Physics spans a wide range, from its theoretical and experimental foundation to cutting-edge developments in fundamental and industrial research. We aim to provide quality education to our students. Physics is an exciting and enriching field of study that requires deep analytical reasoning and nurtures intellectual curiosity about the world around us.

The focus of our department is on the development of core concepts and problem-solving skills. We offer a diverse platform for undertaking research in a multitude of areas. We encourage our students to explore the mysteries of the fundamental structure of the Universe.

The mission of the Department of Physics is to produce trained manpower for Colleges, Universities, Electronic industry for national and international organizations.

Scheme of Studies

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
Semester-I
PHYS-101	Mechanics	4(3-2)
ENG-101	Functional English	3(3-0)
CS-105	Introduction to Computer Applications	3(2-2)
MATH-105	Calculus and Analytical Geometry	3(3-0)
Quran-101/ETH-101	Quran Translation-I/ Ethics-I (ETH-101)	2(2-0)
Credit Hours		15
Semester-II
PHYS-102	Electricity & Magnetism	4(3-2)
PHYS-103	Heat and Thermodynamics	3(3-0)
ENG-102	Communication Skills	3(3-0)
MATH-106	Series and integral calculus	3(3-0)
CS-102	Programming Fundamentals	3(3-0)
Quran-102/ETH-201	Quran Translation-II/ Ethics-II (ETH-201)	2(2-0)
Credit Hours		18
Semester-III
PHYS-201	Waves and Oscillations	3(3-0)
PHYS-202	Modern Physics	4(3-2)
ENG-201	Writing and Presentation Skill	3(3-0)
PKS-101/ CA-101	Pakistan Studies/Current affairs (CA-101)	2(2-0)
MATH-203	Linear Algebra	3(3-0)
CHEM-201	Physical Chemistry	3(3-0)
Credit Hours		18
Semester-IV
PHYS-203	Optics	4(3-2)
CS-407	Numerical Computing	3(3-0)
ISL-101/BFA-107	Islamic Studies/ History of Arts (BFA-107)	2(2-0)
STAT-101	Introduction to Statistics	3(3-0)
MATH-206	Differential Equations	3(3-0)
BIO-101/ MATH-107	Introduction to Biology/ Multivariable Calculus (MATH-107)	3(3-0)
Credit Hours		18
Semester-V
PHYS-301	Mathematical Methods of Physics-I	3(3-0)
PHYS-302	Electrodynamics –I	3(3-0)
PHYS-303	Classical Mechanics	3(3-0)
PHYS-304	Electronics-I	4(3-2)
PHYS-305	Quantum Mechanics-I	3(3-0)
Credit Hours		16
Semester-VI
PHYS-306	Mathematical Methods of Physics-II	3(3-0)
PHYS-307	Quantum Mechanics-II	3(3-0)
PHYS-308	Electronics-II	4(3-2)
PHYS-309	Research Planning and Report Writing	3(3-0)
PHYS-310	Electrodynamics –II	3(3-0)
Credit Hours		16
Semester-VII
PHYS-419/Elective	Research Thesis-I/Elective-I	3(0-3)
PHYS-401	Statistical Physics	3(3-0)
PHYS-402	Solid State Physics-I	3(3-0)
PHYS-403	Nuclear Physics	3(3-0)
Elective	Elective-II	3(3-0)
Credit Hours		15
Semester-VIII
PHYS-420/ Elective	Research Thesis-II/Elective-III	3(0-3)
PHYS-404	Solid State Physics-II	3(3-0)
PHYS-405	Atomic and Molecular Physics	3(3-0)
Elective	Elective-IV	3(3-0)
Credit Hours		12
Total Credit Hours in 8 Semesters: 128

List of Elective Courses for BS Physics

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
PHYS-406	Plasma physics	3(3-0)
PHYS-407	Methods of experimental physics	3(3-0)
PHYS-408	Environmental physics	3(3-0)
PHYS-409	Introduction to quantum computing	3(3-0)
PHYS-410	Quantum information theory	3(3-0)
PHYS-411	Quantum field theory	3(3-0)
PHYS-412	Fluid dynamics	3(3-0)
PHYS-413	Introduction to materials science	3(3-0)
PHYS-414	Relativity and cosmology	3(3-0)
PHYS-415	Particle physics-I	3(3-0)
PHYS-416	Particle physics-II	3(3-0)
PHYS-417	Computational physics	3(3-0)
PHYS-418	Digital Electronics	3(3-0)
PHYS-418L	Digital electronics lab	3(0-6)
PHYS-419	Research Thesis-I	3(0-3)
PHYS-420	Research Thesis-II	3(0-3)
PHYS-421	Lasers	3(3-0)
PHYS-422	Laser engineering	3(3-0)
PHYS-423	Experimental techniques in particle and nuclear physics	3(3-0)
PHYS-424	Electronic materials and devices	3(3-0)
PHYS-425	Introduction to photonics	3(3-0)
PHYS-426	Introduction to Nano science and nanotechnologies	3(3-0)
PHYS-427	Computer simulations in physics	3(3-0)
PHYS-428	Surface sciences	3(3-0)
PHYS-429	Advance Solid state physics	3(3-0)

Scheme of Studies Criteria

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
Semester-I
PHYS-601	Plasma Physics-I	3(3-0)
PHYS-602	Electrodynamics-I/Core-I	3(3-0)
PHYS-603	Methods and Techniques of Experimental Physics.	3(3-0)
PHYS-____	Elective-I	3(3-0)
Credit Hours		12
Semester-II
PHYS-604	Mathematical Methods of Physics/Core-II	3(3-0)
PHYS-605	Plasma Physics-II	3(3-0)
PHYS-____	Elective-II	3(3-0)
PHYS-____	Elective-III	3(3-0)
Credit Hours		12
Semester-III
PHYS-703	Thesis	3(0-3)
Semester-IV
PHYS-703	Thesis	3(0-3)

List of Elective Courses for M.Phil Physics

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
PHYS-606	Quantum Mechanics II	3(3-0)
PHYS-607	Electrodynamics II	3(3-0)
PHYS-608	Advanced Quantum Mechanics	3(3-0)
PHYS-609	Classical Mechanics	3(3-0)
PHYS-610	Optical properties of Solids	3(3-0)
PHYS-611	Magnetism in Condensed Matter	3(3-0)
PHYS-612	Quantum Optics-I	3(3-0)
PHYS-613	Condensed Matter Theory-I	3(3-0)
PHYS-614	Quantum Information Theory-I	3(3-0)
PHYS-615	Materials Science	3(3-0)
PHYS-616	Quantum Mechanics-I	3(3-0)
PHYS-617	Group Theory	3(3-0)
PHYS-618	Superconductivity	3(3-0)
PHYS-619	Particle Physics	3(3-0)
PHYS-620	Statistical Physics	3(3-0)
PHYS-621	General Relativity and Cosmology	3(3-0)
PHYS-622	Condensed Matter Theory-II	3(3-0)
PHYS-623	Experimental Plasma Physics	3(3-0)