Faculty of Basic Sciences and Humanities

This faculty has startedPost Graduate Degree Program in Applied Physicsunder Department of Basic Sciences with effect fromspring 2014.

Dean

Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmad

  • M.Sc Structural Engg. University of Surrey UK in1979
  • Ph.D (Concrete),University of Sheffield UK in 1982

Chairman

Mr. Mahmood Akhtar

  • M.Sc Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Assistant Professors

Dr. Muhammad Zubair

  • M.Sc Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • PhDHarbin Engineering University, China
  • Post- Doc, Kyung Hee University, South Korea

Dr. Malik Sajjad Mehmood

  • M.Sc Physics, AIOU, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • PhD Physics, PIEAS, Islamabad, Pakistan

Dr. Nasir Siddiqui

  • M.Sc Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • PhD Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Sultan

  • PhD Chemistry, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Safeera Batool

  • M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Mr. Muhammad Muddassar

  • M. Phil Mathematics, UET, Lahore, Pakistan
  • PhD(In Progress), Mathematics, UET, Lahore, Pakistan

Mr. Zafer Elahi

  • M.Phil Mathematics, UET, Lahore, Pakistan

Ms. Sumaira Nawaz

  • M. Phil. Islamic Studies, AIOU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Naila Maqsood

  • M. Phil. Pakistan Studies QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Lecturers

Dr. Azeem Shahzad

  • M.Sc Mathematics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • PhD Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Kulsoom Rahim

  • M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Mr. Muhammad Tariq

  • M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Andleeb Abbasi

  • M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Sumaira Rashid

  • M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Mr. Syed Zulqarnain Haider

  • M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Mr. Syed Sabyel Haider

  • M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Haleema Sadia

  • M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah

  • Fazil-i-Dars-e-Nizami (Islamic Law), DMG, Bhera, Pakistan
  • MA Islamiat, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
  • MSc Economics, QAU, Islamabad
  • M.S Islamic Banking and Finance, IIU, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Fareeha Zaheer

  • M.A English, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Fatima-Tuz-Zehra

  • M.A English, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Ms. Mariam Batool

  • M.A English, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

The Department

The department was established in 1975 as a part of the University College of Engineering, Taxila and is as old as the institution itself. With the inception as an independent University in October, 1993, the department has been placed under the Faculty of Basic Sciences and Humanities.

The department offers courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies, Ethics and English. The courses offered in the subjects of Applied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are very essential for forming the base of the engineering subjects. Also the essential practical work in relevant subjects is carried out as a support to the immense forthcoming engineering practical work. The curricula of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics including the recent development are constituted so as to meet the pre-requisites of the engineering subjects. The contents of the courses are regularly revised so as to keep abreast of the fast progress occurring in the various engineering faculties.

Keeping in view the importance of inter-disciplinary research, Engineers-Scientists effective collaboration, and better utilization of research potential of Basic Sciences Faculty; the department has planned to begin MS (Applied Physics) program from spring 2014.

Program Objective

The main objective of “MS (Applied Physics)” program is to initiate the inter-disciplinary research activities among the various departments of University for the better utilization of basic and applied research.

UET, Taxila is rich in terms of excellent faculty in all of its Engineering departments. Each and every one of them is serving the country and University while producing competent engineers and research work of international repute in all disciplines. However, there is a perception of the lack of inter-disciplinary research activities among the departments, more specifically Engineers-Scientists effective collaboration which may affect the overall status of the University. Therefore, the department of Basic Sciences has planned to start the postgraduate program in Applied Physicswith effect fromSpring 2014.

Admission Criteria

A candidate for admission to the MS (Applied Physics) program must hold a degree of BS Physics, M.Sc Physics, or an equivalent qualification i.e. having sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after F.Sc from recognized university/Institution with minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.00 or 60% marks in the relevant field.

The GAT-General ( ) conducted by the National Testing Service with a minimum 50% cumulative score will be required at the time of admission to MS (Applied Physics) Program.

SEMESTER WISE PLAN FOR MS (Applied Physics)

University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila

Semester 1 (12 credit hrs)

S. No Subjects Credit Hrs

1Core Course-1 3

2Core Course-23

3Elective I3

4Elective II3

Total:12

Semester 2 (9 credit hrs)

S. No Subjects Credit Hrs

1Core Course-33

2Core Course-43

3Elective III3

Total:9

Semester 3 (6 credit hrs)

S. No SubjectsCredit Hrs

1Thesis (partial registration)*3

2Elective IV3

Total:6

Semester 4 (9credit hrs)

S. No Subjects Credit Hrs

1Thesis (partial registration)9

Total:9

Total (all semesters) = 36

*The students will write their synopsis for thesis research on which they may be able to write a project proposal for funding from any external funding agency e.g. ICT R& D, HEC, and PSF etc.Registration of research thesis will be essential in second semester.

Fee Structure

Pakistani (Rs) / US $
Non-Recurring (Payable at the time of admission)
Admission Fee / 2000 / 100
Re- enrolment Fee (In case, the name of the student is stuck off the rolls of the university) / 5000 / 100
Registration Fee / 1000* / 50
University Security (Refundable) / 10000 / 500
Library Security (Refundable) / 10000** / 500
Student Identity card Fee / 100 / 5
Recurring Fee (Per Semester)
Magazine Fee / 50 / 10
Bus Fee / 250 / 50
Library Fund / 500 / 20
Recurring Fee (Per month)
Computer Fee / 500 / 25
Recreation Fee / 100 / 5
Tuition Fee
Per course per Semester / 3000 / 150
Research Fee
Per semester from 3rd semester of enrolment until completion of degree / 2000 / 100
Examination Fee
Theory and viva-voice Exam (Part-I, Part II) per paper* / 1000 / 70
Semester Transcript per Semester / 500 / 20
Thesis Evaluation/ Re-evaluation Fee / 3000 / 120
Provisional Certificate Fee / 500 / 100
Degree Fee / 1000 / 100
Late Fee (at the start of semester) / 100/- per day / 10

*This fee will be charged at the time of registration of the semester.

**The student seeking membership of library will deposit the library security

LIST OF COURSES

CORE COURSES:

The four courses will be offered from the following list as core courses

Course Code / Course Title / Credit Hours
PHY-5101 / Methods of Mathematical Physics / 3
PHY-5102 / Methods and Techniques of Experimental Physics / 3
PHY-5103 / Advanced Quantum Mechanics / 3
PHY-5104 / Statistical Physics / 3
PHY-5105 / Electrodynamics / 3
PHY-5106 / Lasers / 3
PHY-5107 / Physics of Materials / 3
PHY-5108 / Condensed Matter Physics / 3

ELECTIVE COURSES:

Code / Course Title / Credit Hours
PHY-5109 / Nuclear Reactor Analysis / 3
PHY-5110 / Nuclear Power Systems / 3
PHY-5111 / Computational Physics-1 / 3
PHY-5112 / Computational Physics-2 / 3
PHY-5113 / Physics of Non linear Systems / 3
PHY-5114 / Micro Electronics and Semiconductor Devices / 3
PHY-5115 / Group Theory / 3
PHY-5116 / Advanced Medical Physics / 3
PHY-5117 / Soil Physics / 3
PHY-5118 / Environmental and Atmospheric Physics / 3
PHY-5119 / Safety and Reliability / 3
PHY-5120 / Simulation in Statistical Physics / 3
PHY-5121 / Thermonuclear Engineering / 3
PHY-5122 / Advanced Topics in Nuclear Engineering / 3
PHY-5123 / Superconductivity / 3

LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS

Courses Offered under the Faculty of Telecom & Information Engineering
CP-7041 / Quantum Computing/ Quantum Information Theory / 3
TE-8005 / Optical Communication / 3
TE-8006 / Stochastic Processes / 3
TE-8024 / Nonlinear optics and its applications / 3
TE-8027 / Optoelectronics / 3
Courses Offered under the Faculty of Electronics & Electrical Engineering
EE-6116 / Dielectric and Electric Insulation Materials / 3
EE-6117 / Alternate Energy Resources / 3
EE-6203 / Fiber Optics: Theory and Applications / 3
EE-6214 / Solid State Electronics / 3
EE-6216 / Semiconductors Materials and Technology / 3
EE-6222 / Applied Electronics / 3
Courses Offered under the Faculty of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering
ME-5104 / Advanced Thermodynamics / 3
ME-5112 / Nuclear Engineering / 3
ME-6101 / Computational Fluid dynamics / 3
ME-6301 / Renewable Energy Technologies / 3
ME-4633 / Advance Engineering Materials / 3
ME-5210 / Composite Materials / 3
ME-5302 / Conventional Energy Technologies / 3

Note: Subject to the availability of instructors, the Chairman will add/change the subjects offered in the semester on the suggestion of program coordinator.

PHY-5100 / Thesis Research* / 12 (3+9)

* Initially Thesis research will be conducted in the following specialized fields.

MAJOR RESEARCH AREAS

Renewable Energy

Material Science & Engineering

Laser and Optics

Simulation and Modeling

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