Overview
The Department of Physics at Govt. Queen Mary Graduate College (GQMGC), one of its founding departments, is offering courses and guiding students at Intermediate and BS levels. The department diligently caters to this massive demand all the while ensuring the quality of teaching and knowledge imparted to the student body. As an affiliated college of University of the Punjab, Department of Physics at GQMGC considers the curriculum mission and goals of PU as its precedent and simultaneously tailors its pedagogy and learning outcomes according to the enrolled students.
Scope
The Department of Physics at Govt. Queen Mary Graduate College (GQMGC), one of its founding departments, is offering courses and guiding students at Intermediate and BS levels. The department diligently caters to this massive demand all the while ensuring the quality of teaching and knowledge imparted to the student body. As an affiliated college of University of the Punjab, Department of Physics at GQMGC considers the curriculum mission and goals of PU as its precedent and simultaneously tailors its pedagogy and learning outcomes according to the enrolled students.
Vision And Mission
To take a prominent position in education, research, innovation, and technical advancement by upholding exceptional academic and research standards, all the while ensuring global quality benchmarks are met. Special focus is to be placed on preparing graduates equipped with basic concepts and let them capable enough to put theory into practice.
Contact
The Department of Physics
Govt. Queen Mary Graduate College
2- Durand Road, Lahore. Pakistan
Phone No: 042-6317078
Email:Â Â physicsqmc@gmail.com
Head of Department Message
At Govt. Queen Mary Graduate College (GQMGC), the Physics Department is a renowned center for instruction, research, creativity, and commercialization. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where students may learn the most recent information and contribute significantly to both local and global growth. Our BS Physics program aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of both basic and advanced physics ideas while providing a solid foundation in a variety of physics fields through core courses. We are committed to educating our students for the demands of contemporary life and are always looking for ways to improve the standard of instruction and research. By encouraging a vibrant learning environment, we enable our students to develop into knowledgeable and creative professionals, ready to have a big contribution in the field of Physics and beyond.
Ms. Tahira Kalsoom
Head of Physics Department
Govt. Queen Mary Graduate College, Lahore.
Program offer
The Physics Department takes pride in offering its BS Physics program with the following key objectives:
- To impart comprehensive knowledge of both traditional and advanced physics concepts.
- To actively engage in basic and applied research to drive progress in the field of physics.
- To produce skilled professionals for various sectors, including educational research, industries, medicinal research, and pharmaceutical companies.
- To conduct activity-centered programs that emphasize observation and experimentation.
- To bring up a supportive teacher-student relationship, promoting a healthy learning environment.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will demonstrate the following program outcomes:
- Comprehensive understanding of fundamental and advanced physics concepts.
- Proficiency in problem-solving and critical thinking for scientific challenges.
- Skillful design and analysis of experiments, utilizing both traditional and modern instrumentations.
- Ability to conduct research and explore new areas in physics and related fields.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and ethical awareness in scientific endeavors.
Admission Criteria
- Admission Committee is responsible for admission.
- Advertisement in Newspapers, college notice board and college website will be displayed.
Form Submission
- College Prospectus and admission form will be available from the college office.
Scrutiny of Forms
- After the submission of the form, concerned department may scrutinize the forms according to the college merit, under the supervision of the Admission Committee.
Eligible Candidates for Test / Interview
- A Lists of eligible candidates for Tests & Interviews for Physics disciplines of will be displayed on the college notice board.
Test & Interview
- Candidates who will qualify the basic eligibility criteria of the Physics department shall appear in Test & Interview on the prescribed date.
Display of Final Merit Lists
- The Final Merit Lists will be displayed on the college notice board.
BSCS - Study Scheme
ROAD MAP FOR BS (HONS) PHYSICS
1. Name of Program | BS (PHYSICS) | |
Admission Requirement of the Program | F.Sc.(Pre-Engineering) / A level (with Physics and Mathematics) with minimum 60% Marks | |
Objective of the Program | The four-year BS (Physics) program is offered on a semester system and consists of eight (08) semesters. | |
Duration of the Program | 4 Years | |
Total Credit Hours | 139 (135 Physics + 4 Holy Quran Credit Hours) | |
Number of Semesters | 8 | |
  Load Per Semesters   | Semester | Load |
1 | 17 | |
2 | 17 | |
3 | 16 | |
4 | 17 | |
5 | 17 | |
6 | 18 | |
7 | 18 | |
8 | 19 | |
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COURSE CONTENTS OF BS PROGRAM (SEMESTER WISE)
FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HQ-001 | Translation of Holy Quran | 1 (Non Crd Hr) |
PHYS-1002 | Waves and optics | 3 |
PHYS-1001 | Mechanics | 3 |
PHYS-1601L | Physics Lab | 1 |
GEN-1001 | English | 3 |
Math-1001 | Calculus-I | 3 |
GEN-1003 | Islamiyat | 2 |
GEN-1002 | Pak studies | 2 |
Total | 17 | |
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SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HQ-002 | Translation of Holy Quran | 1 |
GEN-1004 | English-II (Composition Writing) | 3 |
MATH-1002 | Calculus-II | 3 |
PHYS-1003 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
PHYS-1004 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
PHYS-1602L | Physics Lab-II | 1 |
MATH-1003 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
                                                                  Total | 17 | |
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THIRD SEMESTER
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HQ-003 | Translation of Holy Quran | 1 (Non Crd Hr) |
PHYS-2001 | Quantum Physics | 3 |
PHYS-2603L | Physics lab-III | 1 |
MATH-2004 | Analytical Geometry | 3 |
MATH-2003 | Differential Equation | 3 |
GEN-2005 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
GEN-2003 | Chemistry | 3 |
                                         Total | 16 | |
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FOURTH SEMESTER
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HQ-004 | Translation of Holy Quran | 1 |
PHYS-2002 | Modern Physics | 3 |
PHYS-2003 | Basic Electronics | 3 |
PHYS-2604 | Physics Lab-IV | 1 |
MATH-2005 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
GEN-2006 | Humanities / Social Science (introduction to Philosophy) | 3 |
MATH-2006 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
                                       Total | 17 | |
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FIFTH SEMESTER
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HQ-005 | Translation of Holy Quran | 1 (Non Crd Hr) |
PHYS-3101 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
PHYS-3701 | Electronics-I | 3 |
PHYS-3501 | Mathematical Methods of Physics-I | 3 |
PHYS-3401 | Solid State Physics-I | 3 |
PHYS-3502 | Computational Physics-I | 3 |
PHYS-3605L | Physics lab-V | 2 |
                                      Total | 17 | |
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SIXTH SEMESTER
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HQ-006 | Translation of Holy Quran | 1 |
PHYS-3503 | Mathematical Methods of Physics-II | 3 |
PHYS-3402 | Solid State Physics-II | 3 |
PHYS-3301 | Quantum Mechanics-I | 3 |
PHYS-3504 | Computational Physics-II | 3 |
PHYS-3702 | Electronics-II | 3 |
PHYS-3606L | Physics Lab-VI | 2 |
                                     Total | 18 | |
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SEVENTH SEMESTER
SPECIALIZATION | ||
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HQ-007 | Translation of Holy Quran | 1 (Non Crd Hr) |
PHYS-4302 | Quantum Mechanics-II | 3 |
PHYS-4303 | Statistical Physics | 3 |
PHYS-4201 | Classical Electrodynamics-I | 3 |
PHYS-4303 | Nuclear Physics-I | 3 |
PHYS-XXXX | Elective-I | 3 |
PHYS-XXXX | Elective-II | 3 |
                                    Total | 18 | |
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EIGHTH SEMESTER
SPECIALIZATION | ||
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HQ-008 | Translation of Holy Quran | 1 |
PHYS-4404 | Solid State Physics-III | 3 |
PHYS-4202 | Classical Electrodynamics-II | 3 |
PHYS-4304 | Nuclear Physics-II | 3 |
PHYS-4102 | Relativity and Cosmology | 3 |
PHYS-XXXX | Elective-III | 3 |
PHYS-XXXX | Elective-IV | 3 |
Total | 19 | |
Total credit hours for BS Physics: 139
LIST OF ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Elective courses will be offered from the following list by the Department of Physics in view of availability of instructors and related resources. More titles in the list of elective courses can be added from time to time subject to the approval by relevant academic bodies.
Course Title | Course code |
Introductory Particle Physics | PHYS-4305 |
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics | PHYS-4306 |
Topics in Solid State Physics | PHYS-4405 |
Advanced Solid State Physics | PHYS-4406 |
Quantum Information Theory | PHYS-4308 |
Introduction to Photonics | PHYS-4703 |
Quantum Solid State Magnetism | PHYS-4309 |
Quantum Electronics | PHYS-4310 |
Astrophysics | PHYS-4103 |
Medical Physics | PHYS-4607 |
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