Bachelor Programme in Physics
180 ECTS credits
Study programme
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Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General admission requirements and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 4/Mathematics E
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Experimentation and data analysis (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Foundation course in Mathematics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Calculus and Geometry (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to programming and data processing (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Wave Physics and Optics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Linear Algebra (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Mechanics with applications 1 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Calculus in several variables (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introductory Modern Physics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Mechanics with applications 2 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Stochastic Methods (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Materials Engineering for Engineering Science (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Electromagnetic Field Theory for Engineers (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Complex analysis and transforms (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Quantum Physics I (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| General Relativity (Optional) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Solid State Physics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Electrical Engineering for Master Students in Engineering Science (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Nanoscience I (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Projects and leadership for engineers (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Physics, Bachelor Degree Project (Elective) | 15 |
| Physics, Bachelor degree project (Elective) | 22.5 |
| Solid Mechanics for Engineering Science I for Master students in engineering science (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Numerical Methods (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.