Study Programs

Department of Physics at ITS offers Bachelor's (S1), Master's (S2), and Doctoral (S3) 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 the course description, course objectives, bibliography, materials, and evaluation methods, ensuring that the content delivered always aligns with the goals of each course.

Structure and Scope of Teaching Activities

Teaching and learning activities for one semester take place over 16 weeks, including assignments, quizzes, presentations, laboratory work, mid-term evaluations, and final semester evaluations.

Academic Services

The Physics Department provides various academic services to students, including:

  • Offering course assistance equipped with multimedia and online resources that 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.
  • Appointing academic advisors who actively provide academic guidance and services.
  • Organizing guest lectures and seminars by professionals regularly every Monday.
  • Encouraging students and faculty to actively participate in communication forums among professional institutions in the field of Physics and student physics forums.
  • 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 competitions.

Career Information and Guidance (COOP)

To provide career guidance, career information, and current industry needs to students, the Physics Department undertakes several activities, including:

  • Facilitating student organizations with divisions focused on providing information on job opportunities, internships, and scholarships.
  • Actively inviting alumni and/or facilitating direct communication between professionals/industries 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 alumni of the Physics Department.
  • Establishing a Student Consultation Team that actively provides career information and guidance.
  • Academic advisors not only provide academic guidance but also offer career direction to students until they secure a suitable career.
  • The institute also has a career counseling center (SAC: Student Advisory Center) that organizes various training sessions and career fairs.

Thesis/Final Project Guidance

Thesis (or Final Project) supervision is conducted while students are working on their thesis/final project. Each student is guided by a supervising lecturer and/or a co-supervisor. Students benefit from the supervision provided by lecturers, which helps make research and the writing of research results more focused, effective, and efficient. Any difficulties encountered during the thesis/final project process are quickly identified and resolved. The research conducted by students is more targeted, aligning with the research track record of the lecturers 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 cooperation in a globalized world.
  2. Producing Physics graduates who, at the start 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 the real working world.
  3. Producing professional Physics graduates who are able to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, within a team 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 (CPL) 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 norms, societal values, nationality, and scientific ethics relevant to 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 analyzing information and data to solve problems in the field of physics.
  3. Management and Leadership: Able to perform management, leadership, and teamwork roles, both as a member and as a team leader, and to take responsibility for achieving team objectives.
  4. Communication and Information Technology: Able to communicate and utilize information technology for documentation, storage, and data security.
  5. Self-Development and Entrepreneurship: Able to engage in self-development and implement environmental awareness and technology-based entrepreneurship.
  6. Mastery of Physics Concepts: Able to apply theoretical concepts of classical and modern physics in-depth through the identification of the 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 operating physical instruments and analyzing the resulting data.
  8. Latest Technology in Physics: Able to apply principles, characteristics, functions, and applications of relevant and latest technologies in physics, along with the associated software.
  9. Modeling and Simulation: Able to formulate physical phenomena and problems and to develop mathematical or physical modeling or simulations in line with hypotheses based on observational and experimental results.
  10. Solving Physical Problems: Able to comprehensively solve physical problems with various alternative solutions, analyze physical systems, and predict the potential application of physical behavior in information technology within the context of scientific development and the implementation of advanced physics expertise.
  11. Adaptation and Global Perspective: Able to adapt, collaborate, create, contribute, and innovate in applying knowledge to community life, possessing a global perspective, and being able to use an international language.

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 can provide scientific solutions to problems in society and industry through a physics-based approach.
  4. Academic and Professional Development: Facilitate continuous academic development and professional competence 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. The following are some of these learning outcomes:

  1. Attitude 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 plurality, uphold the rule of law, and prioritize the interests of the nation and society through creativity and innovation, excellence, strong leadership, synergy, and other potential qualities to achieve optimal results.
  2. Development of Science and Technology (CPL-02): Graduates are able to develop and solve problems in science and technology in the field of Physics through research with an inter or multidisciplinary approach, leading to innovative and tested outcomes in the form of theses and papers accepted in nationally accredited scientific journals or presented at reputable international conferences.
  3. Lifelong Learning (CPL-03): Graduates are able to manage self-directed learning and develop themselves as lifelong learners to compete at the national and international levels, contributing effectively to solving problems 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 by conducting 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 compile 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 Physics but also professional attitudes, research capabilities, and communication skills needed 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 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 the academic community and industry, with high integrity and professional ethics.
  5. Global Collaboration and Networking: Building research collaboration networks at both national and international levels.

The Graduate Learning Outcomes (CPL) of the Doctoral Program in Physics at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Data Analytics (FSAD), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), are formulated to ensure that graduates possess comprehensive competencies. Based on the 2023-2028 curriculum document, the CPL includes:

  1. Attitude (S):
    Demonstrating 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 (P):
    Mastering advanced concepts and principles of physics and their applications to solve theoretical and experimental research problems based on scientific methods.
    Mastering research methods in the field of physics and its applications, and being able to conduct research that produces new, creative, original, and tested scientific works, which can be published in international scientific forums or reputable journals.
  3. General Skills (KU):
    Able to develop logical, critical, systematic, and creative thinking through scientific research in the field of science and technology in accordance with the field of physics competence.
  4. Specific Skills (KK):
    Able to produce applicable scientific research in physics and to communicate the research findings in national and international scientific forums in a structured and systematic manner, using proper and accurate Indonesian or English.

This CPL is designed to ensure that graduates of the Doctoral Program in Physics at ITS possess competencies in accordance with the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) level 9, encompassing aspects of attitude, knowledge, general skills, and specific skills.