Study Programs

Department of Physics at ITS offers Undergraduate (Bachelor's), Master's, and Doctoral Programs.

Learning Materials in the Physics Department

The learning materials provided in the Physics Department are well-aligned with the course objectives, as each course is equipped with a syllabus and lesson plan (RPS). The course syllabus includes a course description, course objectives, reference list, materials, and evaluations, ensuring that the materials provided are always aligned with the objectives of each course.

Structure and Range of Teaching Activities

Teaching and learning activities for one semester are conducted over 16 weeks, including assignments, quizzes, presentations, lab work, mid-semester evaluations, and end-of-semester evaluations.

Academic Services

The Physics Department offers a variety of academic services to students, including:

  • Providing course guidance/assistance supported by multimedia and online resources, which are widely accessible (Courses: Crystal Diffraction, Instrumentation Physics, Intelligent Instruments, Statistical Physics, and Introduction to Materials Physics).
  • Facilitating Student Organizations with divisions focused on providing tutoring for courses with low pass rates.
  • Providing a library/reading room with a comprehensive collection of books and journals. The Institute and the Physics Department assign academic advisors who actively provide academic guidance and services.
  • Organizing guest lectures and seminars featuring professionals, routinely held every Monday.
  • Encouraging students and faculty to actively participate in communication forums among professional institutions in the field of Physics and student communication forums in Physics.
  • Maintaining active communication with alumni through the alumni communication forum, www.alumniits.com.
  • Utilizing the Academic Management Information System managed by BAAK to support student academic services.
  • Establishing a Student Consultation Team that actively provides academic guidance for student academic competition activities.

Career Information and Guidance (COOP)

To provide career guidance, job market information, and the latest industry needs to students, the Physics Department carries out several activities, including:

  • Facilitating Student Organizations with divisions focused on providing job opportunities, internships, and scholarship information.
  • Actively inviting alumni and/or facilitating direct communication between professionals/industry representatives and students through guest lecture programs.
  • Actively participating in communication forums among professional institutions in the field of Physics.
  • Maintaining career information and guidance from Physics Department alumni.
  • Establishing a Student Consultation Team that actively provides career information and guidance.
  • Academic Advisors, in addition to providing academic guidance, also offer career guidance to students to help them achieve suitable careers.
  • The Institute also has a career counseling body (SAC: Student Advisory Center) that organizes various training programs and career fairs.

Thesis/Final Project Guidance

Thesis (or Final Project) guidance is provided while students are undertaking their /Thesis. Each student is supervised by a faculty advisor and/or a co-advisor. Students benefit from this guidance, making their research and writing process more directed, effective, and efficient. Challenges faced during the thesis/process are quickly identified and resolved. Student research becomes more focused, aligning with the research track record of the faculty and the research tree of the Physics Department.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Bachelor of Physics

  1. Producing Physics graduates who are obedient, ethical, and responsible, capable of demonstrating leadership and collaboration in a global environment.
  2. Producing Physics graduates who, at the beginning of their careers, become professionals as educators, researchers, practitioners, and entrepreneurs by utilizing their skills and knowledge in physics, including theoretical physics, materials, instrumentation, optoelectronics, geophysics, and medical physics, to be applied in real-world work.
  3. Producing professional Physics graduates who are able to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, within teams or as global citizens using an international language.
  4. Producing Physics graduates who are capable of self-development and continuous learning through further studies, research, and other activities both domestically and internationally.

Graduate Learning Outcomes  for the Bachelor’s Program in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Data Analytics (FSAD), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)

  1. Application of Scientific Thinking: Able to apply logical, critical, systematic, and innovative thinking in the development or implementation of science and technology, considering religious, societal, national, and ethical norms in accordance with their field of expertise.
  2. Independent Performance and Responsibility: Able to demonstrate independent and responsible performance in the application of science and technology, particularly in information and data analysis for problem-solving in the field of physics.
  3. Management and Leadership: Able to perform management, leadership, and teamwork, both as a member and a team leader, and be accountable for the achievement of team objectives.
  4. Communication and Information Technology: Able to communicate effectively and utilize information technology to document, store, and secure data.
  5. Self-Development and Entrepreneurship: Able to develop oneself and implement environmental insights and technology-based entrepreneurship.
  6. Mastery of Physics Concepts: Able to apply in-depth theoretical concepts of classical and modern physics through the identification of physical properties of a system.
  7. Mathematical Physics, Computational Physics, and Instrumentation: Able to apply principles and applications of mathematical physics, computational physics, and instrumentation, including the operation of physical instruments and the analysis of the data produced.
  8. Current Technology in Physics: Able to apply principles, characteristics, functions, and applications of relevant and up-to-date technology in the field of physics, along with its software.
  9. Modeling and Simulation: Able to formulate physical phenomena and problems, and develop mathematical or physical modeling or simulations corresponding to hypotheses based on observation and experimentation.
  10. Solving Physical Problems: Able to comprehensively solve physical problems with various alternative solutions, analyze physical systems, and predict potential applications of physical behavior in information technology within the context of scientific development and further implementation in the field of physics expertise.
  11. Adaptation and Global Insight: Able to adapt, collaborate, create, contribute, and innovate in applying science to societal life, possess global insight, and be proficient in using international languages.

Master of Physics

The Educational Objectives of the Master’s Program in the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science and Data Analytics (FSAD), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) generally aim to:

  1. Produce Competent Graduates: Equip students with advanced knowledge in physics as well as strong analytical and research skills.
  2. Research Development: Encourage innovative and applicable research in physics that is relevant to the advancement of science and technology.
  3. Contribution to Society and Industry: Produce graduates who are capable of providing scientific solutions to problems in society and industry using a physics-based approach.
  4. Academic and Professional Development: Facilitate continuous academic growth and professional competency in the field of physics.

The Master’s Program in Physics at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Data Analytics (FSAD), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has formulated several graduate learning outcomes to ensure the competence and quality of its graduates. Here are some of the learning outcomes:

  1. Attitudes and Character (CPL-01):
    Graduates are able to demonstrate attitudes and character that reflect devotion to God Almighty, ethics and integrity, noble character, sensitivity and concern for social and environmental issues, respect for cultural diversity and pluralism, uphold the rule of law, and prioritize the interests of the nation and society. This is achieved through creativity and innovation, excellence, strong leadership, synergy, and other potential qualities to achieve maximum results.
  2. Development of Science and Technology (CPL-02):
    Graduates are able to develop and solve problems in science and technology within the field of Physics through research using interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary approaches, resulting in innovative and tested works in the form of a thesis and scientific papers accepted in nationally accredited journals or presented at reputable international conferences.
  3. Lifelong Learning (CPL-03):
    Graduates are able to manage their own learning and develop themselves as lifelong learners to compete at national and international levels. They contribute effectively to problem-solving by implementing information and communication technology while considering sustainability principles.
  4. Application of Advanced Physics Concepts (CPL-04):
    Graduates are able to apply advanced Physics concepts to solve problems in various fields through appropriate research.
  5. Research Data Management (CPL-07):
    Graduates are able to store, organize, and present research data based on scientific principles and ethics in the form of a thesis.
  6. Scientific Communication (CPL-08):
    Graduates are able to formulate and communicate scientific ideas and concepts to the international academic community and the general public.

These learning outcomes are designed to ensure that graduates of the Master’s Program in Physics at ITS possess not only in-depth knowledge and technical skills in the field of Physics but also professional attitudes, research capabilities, and communication skills necessary to contribute effectively to the scientific community and society at large.

Doctor of Physics

The Educational Objectives of the Doctoral Program in the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science and Data Analytics (FSAD), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) generally include:

  1. Producing High-Quality Graduates: Preparing scientists and researchers capable of independently, innovatively, and originally advancing the field of physics.
  2. Advancement of Science and Technology: Contributing to the progress of physics through high-quality research and scientific publications in reputable international journals.
  3. Solving Complex Problems: Applying physics knowledge to creatively and effectively solve complex problems in society and industry.
  4. Leadership in Academia and Profession: Preparing graduates to become leaders in academic and industrial communities, with high integrity and professional ethics.
  5. Global Collaboration and Networking: Building research collaborations both nationally and internationally.

Graduate Learning Outcomes for the Doctoral Program in Physics, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Data Analytics (FSAD), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)

The Graduate Learning Outcomes for the Doctoral Program in Physics are formulated to ensure that graduates possess comprehensive competencies. Based on the 2023-2028 curriculum document, these outcomes include:

  1. Attitude :
    Demonstrate attitudes and character that reflect devotion to God Almighty, ethics and integrity, noble character, as well as sensitivity and concern for society and the environment.
  2. Knowledge Mastery :
    Master advanced concepts and principles of physics and their applications to solve theoretical and experimental research problems based on scientific methods.
    Master research methods in the field of physics and its applications, and be capable of conducting research that produces new, creative, original, and tested scientific works, which can be published in international scientific forums or reputable journals.
  3. General Skills :
    Able to develop logical, critical, systematic, and creative thinking through scientific research in science and technology according to the field of physics competence.
  4. Specific Skills :
    Capable of producing applicable research works in physical sciences and effectively communicating research findings in national and international scientific forums in a structured and systematic manner, using proper Indonesian or English.

These learning outcomes are designed to ensure that graduates of the Doctoral Program in Physics at ITS possess competencies aligned with the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) level 9, encompassing aspects of attitude, knowledge, general skills, and specific skills.