Physics (Applied Physics, Opto-electronics Information Science and Engineering)
time： 2025-12-26
 

Program Introduction

The Physics program, offered by the School of Physics and Optoelectronics at South China University of Technology, constitutes a primary discipline in Physics. It encompasses two specialized programs: Applied Physics and Opto-electronic Information Science and Engineering. The school currently hosts doctoral programs and postdoctoral research stations for the Physics primary discipline, doctoral programs and postdoctoral research stations for the Physical Electronics secondary discipline. The Physics discipline has maintained its position in the top 1% globally by ESI rankings since 2011 and was designated as a Guangzhou Key Discipline in 2018.

Program Cultivation Features

This program is anchored in the national strategic emerging industries and the major strategic demands of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It emphasizes mathematical and scientific foundations, consolidates applied fundamentals and optoelectronic theoretical knowledge; integrates science and engineering, and cultivates interdisciplinary professionals through applied physics; strengthens practical skills by leveraging hands-on teaching platforms and industrial resources in the Greater Bay Area; focuses on technological frontiers to nurture innovative, entrepreneurial, and creative professionals serving national strategic needs.

Program Directions:

After declaring a major, students begin their specialized program of study. The Physics discipline offers two program tracks, primarily focusing on the following fields:

1)Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering

2)Applied Physics

1.Registration Form of Curriculum Credits

Course Category

Requirement

Credits

Academic Hours

Remarks

General Basic Courses

Compulsory

46.5

832

 

General Education

10.0

160

 

Specialty Basic Courses

Compulsory

1.0

16

 

Elective Courses

Elective

2.0

2周

 

Total

59.5

 

2.Courses Schedule

Course Category

Course No.

Course Title

C/E

Total Curriculum Hours

Credits

Semester

Class Hours

Theoretical class hours

Lab Hours

Practice Hours

Other Hours

General Basic Courses

031101661

Ethics and Rule of Law

C

40

36

 

 

4

2.5

1

031101331

Analysis of the Situation & Policy

64

64

 

 

 

2.0

1-8

044101383

English for Academic Purposes (1)

32

32

 

 

2.0

1

1

044102452

English for Academic Purposes (2)

32

32

 

 

2.0

2

2

052100332

Physical Education (1)

36

 

 

36

 

1.0

1

045100772

C++ Programming Foundations

40

32

 

 

8

2.0

1

084101181

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

36

24

12

 

 

2.0

1

074102992

Engineering Drawing

48

48

 

 

 

3.0

1

040100051

Calculus(1)

80

80

 

 

 

5.0

1

040100401

Linear Algebra & Analytic Geometry

48

48

 

 

 

3.0

1

006100112

Military Principle

36

 

 

18

 

2.0

2

031101761

The Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era

48

36

 

 

12

3.0

2

052100012

Physical Education (2)

36

 

 

36

 

1.0

2

040100023

Probability & Mathematical Statistics

48

48

 

 

 

3.0

2

040100411

Calculus(2)

80

80

 

 

 

5.0

2

041100954

Fundamental Physics (1)

64

64

 

 

 

4.0

1

041100382

Fundamental Physics (2)

64

64

 

 

 

4.0

2

 

Humanities, Social Science

E

128

128

 

 

 

8.0

 

 

Science and Technology

32

32

 

 

 

2.0

 

Total

832

706

 

 

126

46.5

 

Specialty Basic Courses

041102321

Frontiers in Physics

Choose one of the two

C

16

16

 

 

 

1.0

1

041101731

Frontiers in Optics

Total

C

16

16

 

 

 

1.0

 

Practice-concentrated Training

006100151

Military Training

C

2 weeks

 

 

 

 

2.0

1

Total

C

2 weeks

 

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

3.Educational plans after professional streaming

Details are given in educational plans for each specialty.