Academic Offerings: Undergraduate

Physics
School of Sciences in Como

The three-year degree program in Physics (180 ECTS) provides a solid grounding in both physics and mathematics, complemented by a thorough familiarity with the most important theoretical and experimental techniques. The compulsory mathematics courses cover topics including: elements of linear algebra, real and complex analysis, distributions and Hilbert spaces.

The basic concepts and results of classical physics in the various areas (mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and statistical physics) are taught during the first three semesters, paving the way to elements of modern physics: special relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear and particle physics.

A laboratory course each semester provides an experimental counterpart to the lectures. The more specialized graduate program is organized in curricula: optics, particle physics, physics in bio-systems, dynamical systems, condensed matter, astrophysics and cosmology.

Following the Graduate degree, successful students may pursue their studies via the Ph.D. program, move into research centers outside the University, including industrial laboratories, or specialize in secondary school teaching.