University of Barcelona

Physics

Course curriculum

Distribution of credits

Type ECTS
Basic training 60
Compulsory 84
Optional 90
Compulsory placements 0
Compulsory final project 6
TOTAL 240

Subjects by year and semester

FIRST YEAR
Subject Semester Type Credits
Calculus of a Single Variable 1 FB 6
Chemistry 1 FB 6
Computer Science 1 FB 6
Linear Algebra and Geometry 1 FB 6
Principles of Mechanics 1 FB 6
Differential Equations and Vector Calculus 2 FB 6
Multivariable Calculus 2 FB 6
Principles of Electromagnetism and Optics 2 FB 6
Principles of Laboratory Practice 2 FB 6
Principles of Waves, Fluids and Thermodynamics 2 FB 6
SECOND YEAR
Subject Semester Type Credits
Astronomy 1 OB 6
Mathematical Methods for Physics I 1 OB 6
Mechanics 1 OB 9
Thermodynamics 1 OB 9
Electromagnetism 2 OB 9
Mathematical Methods for Physics II 2 OB 6
Meteorology and Climatology 2 OB 6
Optics 2 OB 9
THIRD YEAR
Subject Semester Type Credits
Quantum Physics 1 OB 6
Statistical Physics 2 OB 6
Optatives Subjects 1 OT 24
Optatives Subjects 2 OT 15
FOURTH YEAR
Subject Semester Type Credits
Solid State Physics 1 OB 6
Degree Project 2 TR 6
Physical Electronics 2 OB 6
Optatives Subjects 1 OT 15
Optatives Subjects 2 OT 6

Pathways and specializations

Specialization in Fundamental Physics
Specialization in Applied Physics
Specialization in Fundamental Physics and Specialization in Mathematics
Specialization in Applied Physics and Specialization in Mathematics
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