Physics

During your studies, you have various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook for your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this. The bachelor's degree program in Physics at KIT is divided into the subjects Experimental Physics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematics, Copmuters and Programming, Physics Laboratory Courses, Compulsory Electives and Bachelor's Thesis as well as Interdisciplinary Qualifications. The program is divided into three consecutive phases: Phase I (semesters 1-3): In this phase, you lay the foundations for your understanding of classical physics and mathematics. You take the modules: • Classical Experimental Physics 1-3: Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Optics & Thermodynamics • Classical Theoretical Physics 1-3: Introduction, Mechanics, Electrodynamics • Advanced Mathematics 1-3 • Computers and Programming in Physics: Programming and Algorithms (Python), Computer Algebra • Computer-based Data Analysis (as a compulsory module in the subject Interdisciplinary Qualifications) • Classical Physics Laboratory Course I • Non-Physics Elective: choose a basic module from Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Philosophy, Materials Science, Eeconomic Sciences, Geophysics or Meteorology Phase II (semesters 4-5): The focus here is on Modern Experimental and Modern Theoretical Physics . You will take the following modules: • Modern Experimental Physics 1-2: Atoms, Nuclei and Molecules; Structure of Matter • Modern Theoretical Physics 1-2: Foundations of Quantum Mechanics; Advanced Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics • Elective Computers and Programming in Physics: Statistical Data Analysis or Introduction to C++ • Classical Physics Laboratory Course II • Modern Physics Laboratory Course • Non-Physics Elective Phase III (semester 6): In the last semester of your bachelor's degree, you will choose one further in-depth module each in Modern Experimental and Modern Theoretical Physics: • Modern Experimental Physics III: Experimental Solid State Physics or Experimental Particle and Astroparticle Physics • Modern Theoretical Physics III: Theory of Condensed Matter or Theoretical Particle Physics You will further acquire Interdisciplinary Qualifications, e.g. through the module "Introduction to Computer Applications for Science" or courses that you take at the House of Competence (HoC) or the Language Center. And finally, you