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BS Physics (Specialization in Data Science)

Overview Curriculum

BS Physics (Specialization in Data Science)

Eligibility Criteria: Intermediate with Physics or Mathematics, with at least 45% marks.
Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Semester Duration: 18 Weeks
Max Course Load: 8 Courses (19 CH)

Program Scheme of Studies

Structure of the SchemeCredit Hours
Major Courses 24 (76)
Interdisciplinary Courses 6 (19)
General Education 16 (35)
Non Credit Courses 2 (0)
Capstone 2 (6)
Internship 1 (3)
Total Credit Hours 139

BS Physics Roadmap

Applicable to Batch No. S2026068, Session Spring 2026

Semester 1

CodeCourse TitleCr. Hrs.Pre-req
EN110 English-I 3 ---
MA100 Calculus-I 3 ---
IS135 Computer Applications 2+1 ---
PH101 Introductory Mechanics 3+1 ---
CH104 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3+1 ---
ITC111 Understanding of Quran-I 1 ---
SD100 English Immersion 0 ---
Semester Credit Hours 18

Semester 2

CodeCourse TitleCr. Hrs.Pre-req
EN112 English-II 3 EN110
QM111 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning 3 ---
PH102 Electricity and Magnetism 3+1 ---
PH105 Waves and Optics 3+1 ---
SD210 Civic and Community Engagement 2 ---
POL121 Pakistan: Ideology, Constitution and Society 2 ---
ITC122 Understanding of Quran-II 1 ---
Semester Credit Hours 19

Semester 3

CodeCourse TitleCr. Hrs.Pre-req
CH211 Everyday Science 2 ---
PH205 Heat and Thermodynamics 3 ---
SD222 Foreign Language 2 ---
MA103 Calculus-II 3 MA100
MK210 Principles of Marketing 2 ---
MG365 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2 ---
--- Think AI 2 ---
POL101 Pakistan Studies 2 ---
Semester Credit Hours 18

Semester 4

CodeCourse TitleCr. Hrs.Pre-req
MA230 Differential Equations 3 ---
ISL112/--- Islamic Thought and Perspectives/Ethics 2 ---
PH314 Electronics-I 2+1 ---
CC111 Programming Fundamentals 2+1 ---
MA208 Vector Calculus 3 ---
PH204 Modern Physics 3+1 ---
SD102 21st Century Skills 0 ---
Semester Credit Hours 18

Semester 5

CodeCourse TitleCr. Hrs.Pre-req
PH311 Classical Mechanics 3 PH101
DS291 Introduction to Data Science 2+1 ---
PH307 Mathematical Methods of Physics-I 3 ---
PH308 Quantum Mechanics-I 3 ---
PH317 Electronics-II 2+1 PH314
DS393 Data Mining 2+1 DS291
Semester Credit Hours 18

Semester 6

CodeCourse TitleCr. Hrs.Pre-req
DS391 Big Data Analytics 3 DS291
PH405 Electrodynamics & Special Relativity 3 ---
PH312 Mathematical Methods of Physics-II 3 PH307
PH313 Quantum Mechanics-II 3 PH308
PH315 Condensed Matter Physics 3 ---
PH319 Electromagnetic Theory 3 PH102
Semester Credit Hours 18

Semester 7

CodeCourse TitleCr. Hrs.Pre-req
PH418 Atomic & Molecular Physics 3 ---
PH417 Nuclear Physics 3 ---
PH414 Artificial Intelligence in Physics 3 ---
PH406 Statistical Mechanics 3 PH205
PHXXX Technical Elective-I 3 ---
PH462 Capstone-I/COOP-I 3 ---
Semester Credit Hours 18

Semester 8

CodeCourse TitleCr. Hrs.Pre-req
PHXXX Technical Elective-II 3 ---
PH463 Capstone-II/COOP-II 3 ---
PHXXX Technical Elective-III 3 ---
Semester Credit Hours 09

 Mandatory: Internship of 3 Credit Hours is compulsory for all students after the 4th semester.

Total Credit Hours: 139

List of Interdisciplinary Courses for BS Physics Program

Sr. No.Course CodeCourse TitleCr. Hrs.
1 LS207 Medical Physics 3
2 MA304 Computational Physics and Numerical Analysis 3
3 LS442 Environmental Physics 3
4 SC401 Scientific Inquiry and Research Methods 3
5 DS291 Introduction to Data Science 2+1
6 AI2101 Programming for Artificial Intelligence 2+1
7 AI271 Machine Learning 2+1
8 PH240 Circuit Theory 2+1
9 EE360 Control System 2+1
10 MA402 Simulation and Modeling 3
11 CC111 Programming Fundamentals 2+1
12 AI372 Machine Learning 2+1
13 AI1473 Artificial Neural Networks & Deep Learning 2+1
14 DS391 Big Data Analytics 3
15 DS393 Data Mining 2+1
16 EE315 Signal and Systems 2+1

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