Degree in Physics

Curriculum Structure

Distribution of the Physics Degree Curriculum, by type of subject

According to art.12.2 of RD 1393/2007, the Curriculum for the Degree in Physics at ULL (Modified 09/26/2018) has a total of 240 credits, distributed in 4 courses of 60 credits each, divided into 2 semesters, which include all the theoretical and practical training that students must acquire, according to the distribution shown in the following table.

Distribution of the curriculum by subject type
Type of subject Credits to be taken by students Credits offered by Center
Basic training 60 60
Mandatory 132 132
Electives 24 72
Internships 12 12
Final Degree Project 12 12
Rec. Elective credits 6
Total credits = 240 294

Curriculum Planning

The distribution of subjects in courses and semesters is shown in the following table:

Curriculum Planning
First quarterSecond quarter
SubjectCreditsSubjectCredits
First course
MM1: Linear Algebra and Geometry6Basic Physics I (B)6
Fundamentals of Chemistry (B)6Basic Physics II (B)6
Fundamentals of Physics (B)6Scientific Computing II (B)6
Fundamentals of Mathematics (B)6MM2: Differential Calculus (B)6
Scientific Computing I(B)6Intro to Expert Techniques (B)6
Second course
Mechanics and Waves I (Ob)6Mechanics and Waves II (Ob)6
Thermodynamics (Ob)6Geometrical Optics (Ob)6
MM3: Integral Calculus (Ob)6Electromagnetism I (Ob)6
MM4: Eq. Diff. and Var. Comp. (Ob)6MM5: ED Der Parc. and Trans Integ (Ob)6
Experimental Techniques I (Ob)6Experimental Techniques II (Ob)6
Third course
Physical Optics (Ob)6Statistical Physics (Ob)6
Quantum Physics I (Ob)6Quantum Physics II (Ob)6
Electromagnetism II (Ob)6Solid State Physics (SSP)6
Astrophysics and Cosmology (Ob)6Physical Electronics6
Experimental Techniques III6Computational Physics (Ob)6
Fourth course
Nuclear Physics and Part. (Ob)6Internships12
General Relativity (GRR)6TFG6
TFG6Elective 5- Elective 116
Elective 1- Elective 36Optional 7 – Optional 86
Elective 2- Elective 66Elective 9- Elective 106
Elective 12- Elective 46
Elective Subjects
Opt 1: Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics 6
Opt 2: Atomic and Molecular Physics 6
Opt 3: Atmospheric Physics 6
Opt 4: Physics of Energy and Environment 6
Opt 5: Condensed Matter Physics 6
Opt 6: Remote sensing 6
Opt 7: Electronics and optics in Astrophysics 6
Opt 8: History and Communication of Physics 6
Opt 9: Astrophysical Techniques 6
Opt 10: Techniques for Obtaining and Characteristics of Materials 6
Opt 11: Optical and Laser Spectroscopy 6
Opt 12: Acquisition and Transmission of Signals and Images 6

Typology

Basic Branch (B) Mandatory (Ob) Elective (Op)