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CURRICULUM HANBOOK of
BACHELOR’S PHYSICS STUDY PROGRAMME
ACADEMIC YEARS 2019
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CONTENT
CONTENT .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1 Background .......................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Vision and Mission ............................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 3 Graduate profile .................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 4 Learning outcomes ............................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 5 SSC ASIIN ........................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 6 Analysis of Competence (code Vs Code) & Curriculum Design .......................................... 7
Chapter 7 Level of Degree Programme on INQF (Indonesian National Qualification Framework) ... 21
Chapter 8 Credit Equivalence ............................................................................................................. 21
Chapter 9 Learning Model And Media ............................................................................................... 22
Chapter 10 Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes ...................................................................... 23
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Chapter 1 Background
Today, the world needs physicists in a wide variety of careers in the vast and rapid development
of science and technology. Physics graduates can fulfil any position in industrial firms, research
laboratories, hospitals and many other workplaces. The current and near-future development
in physics challenge every higher education institution to implement a modern and
comprehensive physics education system producing highly competent and professional
graduates who meet the demands of globally growing science and technology.
The Physics Department of Brawijaya University (UB) has a strong commitment to providing
students with good experiences in its study program for them to compete in the globalization
and the 4.0 industrialization era. At this time, the Physics Department at UB oversees five study
programs, i.e. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics, B.Sc. in Instrumentation, B.Sc. in
Geophysics, Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics, and Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Physics.
The department ensures its graduates hold certain profiles which include: competences in
physics in accordance with the level of study, communication and team working skills, social
and environmental responsibilities, independence and creative problem solver.
In particular, the Bachelor of Science in Physics study program aims to produce graduates who
are professionals in the fields of physics and the related applications and fulfilling many
positions such as assistant researcher, expert staff in industry or entrepreneurs which are related
to the field of physics. The graduates can also choose to pursue higher (postgraduate) studies
for a career in academic or industry-based research. For these purposes, the Bachelor of Physics
study program prepare the curriculum to produce a graduate with the following main
competences: (1) mastering knowledge and methodology in physics, and being able to apply it
to problem-solving in their work; (2) have a strong interest in physics and its application, and
can further develop themselves through independent learning in a heterogeneous and dynamic
environment; (3) have ethical and professional attitudes, communication skills, managerial
skills, and teamwork abilities; and (4) have the ability to link physical knowledge in a broader
perspective, to truly contribute to the needs of society.
The main competencies of graduates of the UB Physics Bachelor study program as mentioned
above, are formulated with reference to the National Higher Education Standards (SNPT), the
Indonesian National Qualification Framework (KKNI), the Indonesian Physics Association
(HFI), as well as input from stakeholders and alumni. The curriculum is designed so that the
competency targets set for graduates can be achieved by students within a period of 4 years.
Besides having the main competencies, graduates are also designed to have special (additional)
competencies, which are related to the specialization field, namely:
• Specialization in Medical Physics & Biophysics. Able to use the concepts of physics
for medical applications, especially radiology physics and radiation protection,
biophysics and biosensors, as well as identification and control of environmental
pollution.
• Specialization in Material Physics. Able to use physical concepts to analyze and
identify materials, develop models and synthesize materials.
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• Specialization in Computational Physics and Modeling. Able to use computational
methods to analyze and find solutions to physical problems, especially problems that
cannot be solved experimentally.
The curriculum of the physics undergraduate study program is structured, which is used to
achieve the competency standards of graduates, the achievement of objectives, and the
realization of the vision and mission of the study program. The curriculum is designed based
on the relevance, scope and depth of the material, and the formation of hard skills and soft
skills that can be applied in various situations and conditions.
Chapter 2 Vision and Mission
Vision
• To be an international study program in physics and its applications on technologies in
various sectors, especially in medical and environmental applications.
Mision
• Conducting an undergraduate education that meets the Indonesian Quality Framework
(IQF) and the Indonesian Higher Education Standard (SNPT) and is also referred to as the
competence standard set by the Indonesian Physicists Association (HFI).
• Providing international research experiences in the educational program through various
international research activities.
• Providing entrepreneurial learning experiences that can promote community resilience in
the society
• Supporting the vision of the Physics Department as the Center of Excellent in Medical and
Environmental Applications Research and Development
Chapter 3 Graduate profile
The Physics Department of Brawijaya University has a strong commitment to providing
students with good experiences in its study program for them to compete in the globalization
and the 4.0 industrialization era. The study program ensures its graduates hold certain profiles
which include: competences in physics, communication and team working skills, social and
environmental responsibilities, independence and creative problem solver.
The Bachelor of Science in Physics study program at Brawijaya University aims to
produce graduates who are professionals in the fields of physics and the related applications
and fulfilling many positions such as researcher, expert staff in industry or entrepreneurs which
are related to the field of physics. The graduates can also choose to pursue higher (postgraduate)
studies for a career in academic or industry-based research. A graduate from the Bachelor of
Science in Physics of UB must have the following qualifications: The Undergraduate Physics
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Study Program's objective is to produce graduates who are professionals in physics and the
related applications and fulfill many positions such as assistant researcher, expert staff in the
industry, or entrepreneurs who are related to the field of physics. The Program Educational
Outcomes (PEOs) are:
[PEO-1]. Mastering Science and methodology in physics and being able to implement it in
solving problems in their work.
[PEO-2]. Have a strong commitment to developing science and technology based on physics
and its application and can further develop themselves through independent learning
in a heterogeneous and dynamic environment.
[PEO-3]. Have ethical and professional attitudes, communication skills, managerial skills, and
teamwork abilities.
[PEO-4]. Have the ability to link physical knowledge in a broader perspective in contributing
to the development of science and technology for society.
Chapter 4 Learning outcomes
The curriculum is designed to nurture students to achieve their goals to be highly skilled and
distinct successful individuals. The graduates are expected to be able to contribute to cutting-
edge research or to take an active role in various sectors in society by utilizing their scientific
background. The undergraduate curriculum emphasizes the knowledge and awareness in the
fundamental subfields of physics and the concept of modern physics. Special topics in material
science, Biophysics, medical physics, and computational physics are also offered as a choice
enriching the student appreciation of physics in actions. The curriculum consists of learning
methods such as lectures, laboratory works, practical sessions, field works and small research
which build the students’ knowledge, skill and competence comprehensively. The Physics
Undergraduate Program of UB has 12 (twelve) ILOs as follow:
[ILO-1]. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of physics
(classical and modern) to identify physical problems in a system.
[ILO-2]. Students will be able to analyze and formulate physical problems in a given system
by using models and mathematical equations.
[ILO-3]. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method by conducting
physics experiments, data acquisitions and data processing to produce good analysis
and conclusions.
[ILO-4]. Students will be able to employ mathematics, computational methods, and
experiment in investigating and solving problems of physics.
[ILO-5]. Students will demonstrate advanced study using the physics basic knowledge in
solving physics problems comprehensively
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[ILO-6]. Students will demonstrate the application of physics in interdisciplinary studies,
especially in the medical and environmental issues.
[ILO-7]. Students will have enthusiasm for lifelong learning and independently improve their
capability to adapt themselves in the heterogeneous and dynamic environments.
[ILO-8]. Students will develop basic working good practices (attitude, time management,
communication, and team working) through learning experiences.
[ILO-9]. Students will demonstrate proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English, especially
for scientific purposes.
[ILO-10]. Students will demonstrate logical, critical, systematic, and innovative thinking in the
scientific (physics) reasoning and proficiency to present the matter orally and in
writing (paper/thesis).
[ILO-11]. Students will be able to make appropriate decisions in solving problems using their
physics knowledge.
[ILO-12]. Students will demonstrate the ability in team working and networking (supervisors
and colleagues)
The relations between PEOs and ILOs is presented in Table 1
Table 1 Interrelation Between PEO and ILO
PEO-1 PEO-2 PEO-3 PEO-4
ILO-1 X
ILO-2 X
ILO-3 X
ILO-4 X
ILO-5 X
ILO-6 X
ILO-7 X
ILO-8 X
ILO-9 X
ILO-10 X
ILO-11 X
ILO-12 X
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Chapter 5 SSC ASIIN
1. They have sound knowledge of classical physics (mechanics, electrodynamics, thermody-
namics, vibrations, waves and optics) and are familiar with the fundamentals of quantum,
atomic and molecular, nuclear, elementary particle and solid state physics.
2. They are familiar with important mathematical methods used in physics and can use these
to solve physics problems.
3. They have an extensive understanding of the fundamental principles of physics, their in-
herent relation and mathematical formulation and, based on this, have acquired methods
suitable for theoretical analysis, modelling and simulation of relevant processes.
4. They have applied their knowledge to physics problems in an exemplary manner and
studied some areas in greater depth, thereby acquiring a first basis for problem solving
competence.
5. They have a basic capacity to comprehend physics problems. This will in general however
not yet facilitate a deeper understanding of current research areas.
6. They are therefore in a position to independently classify physics-based and to some ex-
tent also interdisciplinary problems that require a target-oriented and logic-based ap-
proach, and to analyse and/or solve them by using natural scientific and mathematical
methods.
7. They are familiar with basic principles of experimentation, are able to use modern physics
measurement methods, and are in a position to assess the significance of results correct-
ly.
8. They have generally also acquired an overview knowledge in selected other natural sci-
ence subjects or technical disciplines.
9. They are able to apply their knowledge to different fields and act responsibly in their pro-
fessional activity. They are moreover able to recognise new trends in their subject area and
integrate the relevant methodology – possibly after appropriate qualification – into their
further work.
10. They are able to continuously and self-reliantly extend and deepen the knowledge ac-
quired in the Bachelor's degree programme. They are familiar with suitable learning
strategies (lifelong learning) for this; they are in particular capable of a consecutive Mas-
ter's degree programme in principle.
11. They have gained initial experience with regard to generic qualifications (e.g. time man-
agement, study and work techniques, willingness to cooperate, capacity for teamwork,
ability to communicate and communication techniques, rules of good scientific practice)
in their degree programme, and are able to develop these skills further.
12. They are familiar with the basic elements of the relevant specialised English.
13. They are able to solve a simple scientific problem and to present their results orally (lec-
ture) and in writing (demonstrated in a Bachelor’s thesis.
The relationship between ILO and SSC-ASIIN is presented in Table 2.
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Table 2 The relationship between ILO and SSC-ASIIN
SSC-ASIIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
ILO-1 X
ILO-2 X X
ILO-3 X
ILO-4 X X
ILO-5 X
ILO-6 X
ILO-7 X
ILO-8 X
ILO-9 X
ILO-10 X
ILO-11 X
ILO-12 X
Chapter 6 Analysis of Competence (code Vs Code) & Curriculum Design
Competencies of graduates of the Physics Undergraduate Program of the Department
of Physics Universitas Brawijaya set refers to the National Standard of Higher Education (SN
Higher Education) in 2014 and an equal level of qualification to the National Qualifications
Framework Indonesia (KKNI) as well as learning outcomes from the Indonesian Physical
Society (PSI) group discussion forum, i.e. the competency of graduates of a study program
consisting of main competencies, supporting competencies and special competencies. With
these competence, graduates will be able to compete actively in society. Based on existing data
graduates of the Department of Physics have been absorbed by various institutions both
government and private, including: higher education (almost scattered in all state universities
in Java), research institutions, private institutions engaged in telecommunications, pertamina,
petroleum companies, hospitals, etc.
The study program ensures its graduates hold certain profiles which include:
competences in physics, communication and team working skills, social and environmental
responsibilities, independence and creative problem solver. The curriculum is designed to
nurture students to achieve their goals to be highly skilled and distinct successful individuals.
The graduates are expected to be able to contribute to cutting-edge research or to take an active
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role in various sectors in society by utilizing their scientific background. The undergraduate
curriculum emphasizes the knowledge and awareness in the fundamental subfields of physics
and the concept of modern physics. Special topics in material science, biophysics, medical
physics, and computational physics are also offered as a choice enriching the student
appreciation of physics in actions. The curriculum consists of learning methods such as
lectures, laboratory works, practical sessions, field works and small research which build the
students’ knowledge, skill and competence comprehensively.
Students must take a minimum of 144 credits and maximum of 160 credits to complete
the study, where 116 credits are compulsory, and 24 to 44 credits are electives. The study
program provides 64 credits in which the student can choose the elective subject. The credits
can be completed in 8 semesters, but no longer than 14 semesters. The minimum load of 144
credits is equivalent to 216 ECTS. The Physics Undergraduate Program curriculum can be seen
in Table 3.
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Table 3 Classification of compulsory courses based on semester for Physics Undergraduate Program
Semester 1 Semester 2
No Code Courses Credits
No Code Courses Credits
Lect Pract Lect Pract
1 MPK60007 Indonesia Language 2 1 UBU60005 English 2
2 MAB60050 Biology 2
2 MPK60001-0005
Religion Education 2
3 MAB60051 Biology Practical Works 1 3 MAP62103 Physics II 3
4 MAK61004 Chemistry 2
4 MAP62104 Physics II Practical Works 1
5 MAK61005 Chemistry Practical Works 1
5 MAP62120
Mathematical Physics I 3
6 MAP61130 Introduction to Mathematical Physics 3
6 MAE62101 Fundamental Electronics I 2
7
MAP61101 Physics I 3
7
MAE62102 Fundamental Electronics I Pract. Works
1
8 MAP61102 Physics I Practical Works 1
8 MAP62110 Thermodynamics 3
9 MAP61118 Measurement Method in Physics 2
10 MAP60008 National Principle 2
Total 19 Total 17
Semester 3 Semester 4
No Code Courses Credits
No Code Courses Credits
Lect Pract Lect Pract
1 MAP61103 Electromagnetism 3 1 MAP62123 Mathematical Physics III 3
2 MAE61105 Fundamental Electronics II 2 2 MAP62224 Medical Physics I 2
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3 MAE61106 Fundamental Electronics II Pract. Works 1
3 MAP62125 Optics 3
4 MAP61121 Mathematical Physics II 3 4 MAP62126 Electrodynamics 3
5 MAP61128 Waves 3 5 MAP62102 Mechanics 3
6 MAP61108 Modern Physics 3 6 MAP62117 Nuclear Physics 3
7 MAP61123 Research Methodology & Sci. Writings 2
8 UBU
60004 Entrepreneurship 2
Total 19 Total 17
Semester 5 Semester 6
No Code Courses Credits
No Code Courses Credits
Lect Pract Lect Pract
1 MAP61224 Medical Physics II 2
1 MAP62127 Experimental Physics II 2
2 MAP61125 Experimental Physics I 2 2 MAP62113 Environmental Physics II 2
3 MAP61116 Environmental Physics I 2 1
3 MAP62115 Introduction to Solid State Physics 3
4 MAP61112 Statistical Physics 4 4 MAP62116 Quantum Physics 4
5 MAP61113 Computational Physics 3
6 MAP61114 Computational Physics Works 1
7 MAP61117 Advanced Mechanics 2
8 MPK
60006 Citizenship 2
Total 19 Total 11
No Code Courses Credits
Lect Pract
1 UBU60001 Final Project (>120 sks) 6
2 UBU60002 Field Work (>90 sks) 3
3 UBU60003 Community Service (>90 sks) 4
TOTAL 13
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Figure 1 Course grouping at Physics Study Program
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Figure 2 Physics study program curriculum tree
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Figure 3 Biophysics specialization curriculum tree
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Figure 4 Material Physics specialization curriculum tree
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Figure 5 Computation Physics Specialization curriculum tree
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Table 4 Elective courses in Physics Program
Code Courses Semester Credits
Lect Pract
Biophysics
MAP62230 Biophysics I 2 2 1
MAP62231 Physical-Chemical Equilibrium 2 2 0
MAP62233 Anatomy and Physiology 2 2 0
MAP61230 Biophysics II 3 2 1
MAP61232 Physical Biochemistry 3 2 1
MAP61234 Radiobiology 3 2 0
MAP60234 Basics of Medical Instruments 4 2 0
MAP62232 Medical Imaging 4 3 0
MAP61233 Radiation Protection and Dosimetry 5 3 0
MAP61235 Introduction to Biosensor 5 2 0
MAP61277 Algorithm and Programming 5 2 1
MAP60235 Capita Selecta Medical Physics and Biophysics
6 3 0
MAP62234 Physics Radiotherapy 6 3 0
MAP62236 Quality Control of Medical Instrumentation 7 2 1
MAP61236 Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System 7 2 1
Material Physics
MAP61361 Material Physics 3 3 0
MAP61364 Polymer Physics 3 3 0
MAP60366 Plasma Physics 3 3 0
MAP62361 Functional Material 4 3 0
MAP62364 Semiconductor 4 3 0
MAP62365 Ceramics and Composite 4 3 0
MAP61365 Thin-Film Technology 5 3 0
MAP60363 Material Practical Works 5 2 0
MAP61362 Material Analysis 5 2 1
MAE61207 Sensor Material 5 3 0
MAP62362 Material Technology 6 3 0
MAP62370 Material Computation 6 2 0
Computational Physics
MAP61476 Modelling and Visualization 3 3 0
MAP61477 Algorithm and Programming 3 2 1
MAP61472 Fluid Dynamic Modelling 5 2 0
MAP62471 Artificial Intelligent Modelling 4 2 0
MAP62473 Computation Parallel Programming 4 3 0
MAP62472 Image Processing 4 2 0
MAP61471 Astronomical Computation 5 2 0
MAP61479 Optical and Electrical Simulation 5 2 0
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MAP61473 Tomography Computation 5 2 0
MAP62470 Material Computation 6 2 0
MAP62476 Atomic Computation 6 3 0
MAP61474 Advanced Computational Physics 7 3 0
MAP61075 Capita Selecta in Computation 7 2 0
Table 5. General course code description
Code Meaning Description
The 1st – 3rd
digit: three
letters
The operating
unit
UBU = university general subjects administered by the
University
MPK = national curriculum subjects administered by the
University
MAB = courses administered by the Biology program
MAE = courses administered by the Instrumentation
program
MAK = courses administered by the Cchemistry program
MAM = courses administered by the Mathematics
program
MAP = courses administered by the Physics program
MAS = courses administered by the Statistics program
The 4th digit:
1st number
Educational
level
6 = bachelor level subjects
The 5th digit:
2nd number
Semester 0 = offered in odd and even semester
1 = offered in odd semseter
2 = offered in even semseter
The 6th-8th
digit: 3rd –
5th number
Course serial
number
For courses offered by the Physics Study Program (MAP)
101 - 129 = compulsory courses
130 - 139 = elective courses for biophysics
160 - 169 = elective courses for material physics
170 - 179 = elective courses for computational physics
190 - 191 = courses administered by the physics
program and offered for non-physics program
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Table 6 Matrices of classification of the course contribution to ILO
No Subject ILO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Compulsory Courses
1 Physics I L L L M M L
2 Physics I practical work L L L
3 Measurement Method in Physics
L L L L
4 Introduction to Mathematical Physics
M M
5 Biology M
6 Chemistry M
7 Chemistry Practical Works
L L L
8 Fundamental Biology Practical Work
L L L
9 Indonesia Language H H
10 Physics II L L L M M L
11 Physics II Practical work
M M M
12 Mathematical Physics I M H
13 Thermodynamics M H M H H
14 English H H
15 Fundamental Electronics I
M M M
16 Fundamental Electronics Lab Works
M M M M
17 Religions education M H M
18 Electromagnetism M H H H H M
19 Fundamental Electronics II
M M M
20 Fundamental Electronics Practical Works II
M M M M
21 Mathematical Physics II M H
22 Waves H H H M M
23 Modern Physics H M H H
24 Research Methodology & Scientific Writings
M M
25 Entrepreneurship H H
26 Mathematical Physics III
H H
27 Medical Physics I M M M
28 Optics H M M H H
29 Electrodynamic H H H H H H
30 Mechanics H H H H M
31 Nuclear Physics H M H H H
32 Pancasila H H
33 Medical Physics II M M M
34 Experiment Physics I H H H
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No Subject ILO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
35 Environment Physics I L M M M M M M
36 Statistical Physic H H H H H
37 Computational Physics H H H
38 Computational Physics Practical Works
H H H H
39 Advanced Mechanics H H H H H
40 Citizenship H H M
41 Experiment Physics II H H H
42 Environment Physics II L M M
43 Solid-state Physics M H H H M M
44 Quantum Physics M H H M M
45 Final Project H H H H M
46 Field Works H H H H
Elective Courses
47 Biophysics I M M M
48 Physical-Chemical Equilibrium
M M M
49 Anatomy and Physiology
M M M
50 Medical Imaging M H H
51 Physics Radiotherapy H M H H H
52 Material Physics M M
53 Polymer Physics L H H
54 Material Analysis H H H H
55 Thin-Film Technology H H H
56 Sensor Material H H M
57 Modelling and Visualization
M M M
58 Algorithm and Programming
H M M
59 Fluid Dynamic Modelling
H H M M M
60 Astronomical Computation
H H H
61 Optical and Electrical Simulation
H M M
62 Tomography Computation
H H H H
63 Advanced Computational Physics
H H H H H
64 Capita Selecta in Computation
M H H
65 Radiotherapy treatment planning system
M M M M
66 Quality Control of Medical Instrumentation
M M M M
67 Biophysics II M M M
68 Physical Biochemistry M M M
69 Radiobiology H H H
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No Subject ILO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
70 Basics of Medical Instruments
M M M M M
71 Radiation Protection and Dosimetry
H H H H H
72 Biosensor Introduction H M M M H
73 Quality Assurance of Medical Instrumentation
H H M M
74 Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System
H H H H
75 Functional Material H H
76 Semiconductor M M H
77 Ceramics and Composite
M M M M
78 Material Technology M M H H H
79 Material Computation H H H
80 Parallel Programming M M M
81 Atomic Computation H H M
82 Artificial Intelligent H M H H H M
83 Image Processing M H H H
84 Material Practical Works
M H H H
85 Capita Selecta in Medical Physics and Biophysics
M H M M
86 Plasma Physics H H H H
H = High; M = Medium; L = Low
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Chapter 7 Level of Degree Programme on INQF (Indonesian National Qualification Framework)
Bachelor Degree of Physics Universitas Brawijaya, as well as others Bachelor majors in
Indonesia, has level 6 qualification which includes the process and attitude development. INQF
Degree Program on Level 6 (cited from Presidential Decree Number 8/2012 regarding Indonesian
National Qualification Framework) is as follows:
1. Being able to apply their expertise and use science, technology and/or the art of problem solving in
the field and able to adapt faced situations.
2. A master in certain theoretical concepts in the field of general knowledge and theoretical concepts
in a specialized field in-depth as well as able to formulate a procedural problem solving.
3. Being able to take the right decisions based on the analysis of information and data, and be able to
provide guidance in selecting various alternative solutions independently and in a group.
4. Having the responsibility for his/her own work and can be held accountable for the achievement of
his/her work.
Capable to apply
science, technology
and art within her/his
expertise and
adaptable to various
situations faced during
solving a problem
Mastering in-depth
general and specific
theoretical concepts of
a certain knowledge
and capable to
formulate related
problem solving
procedure
Capable to take
strategic decision
based on information
and data analysis and
provides direction in
choosing several
alternative solutions
Responsible for her/his
own job and can be
assigned to take
responsibility of the
attainment of
organization’s
performances
PEO 1 S S S S
PEO 2 S S S S
PEO 3 S M S S
PEO 4 S S S S
S-Strong, M-Moderate
Chapter 8 Credit Equivalence
The graduate of Bachelor of Science in Physics study program must complete a minimum 144 Semester
Credit Unit (SCU) which is equivalent to 218.4 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
(ECTS). The duration of the study should be a minimum 3.5 year and a maximum of 7 years. One (1)
ECTS is equivalent to 30 working hours. The total workload is the accumulation of activities categorized
into:
1. Classical face to face lectures
2. Individual/group Works
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3. Tests/Exams
4. Other compulsory activities formulated by the study program
The calculation of the SCU into ECTS conversion is carried out by considering the workload of each
category in any course type. The Table 1 below shows the detail of the calculation.
Table 7. Conversion factor between SCU and ECTS
Course Type SCU
Workload (hours) Total
workload
(hours)
ECTS Conversion
factor Face
to face Exam
Individual
work others
Regular
Lectures 3 42 4 42 42 130 4.3 1.43
Practical Works 1 0 4 32 0 36 1.2 1.20
Field work 2 0 2 160 6 168 5.6 2.80
Final Project 6 0 9 600 30 639 21.3 3.55
The minimum requirement of 144 SCU or 218.4 ECTS consisting of:
• Compulsory Subject : 94 SCU ( 134.2 ECTS)
• Elective Subject : 30 SCU ( 42.9 ECTS)
• Compulsory Practical work : 12 SCU ( 14.4 ECTS)
• Field work : 2 SCU ( 5.6 ECTS)
• Final Project : 6 SCU ( 21.3 ECTS)
Note: The total credit offered by the study program in the curriculum is 213 SCU (315.94 ECTS)
Chapter 9 Learning Model And Media
The lectures activity for undergraduate program in the University of Brawijaya is a full-time lecture
provided for 5 days a week. There are 4 categories of learning models, namely (1) face to face learning, (2)
experiments in the laboratory, (3) practical work in industry (internship), and (4) final project.
For the face to face learning, the activities are carried out in a classroom with adequate lighting, air
circulation, bench and air conditioners. Each classroom is equipped with learning media such as a
whiteboard, LCD and internet connections. With the facilities provided, every lecture activity is designed
to be concluded with lecture modules and presentations. In addition, a total of 19 courses have been using
Google Classroom to support the learning activities. Lectures were held 14 times of face to face learning
and 2 exams in one semester.
The department of physics has provided 7 laboratories for the experimental activity, namely: laboratory for
basic physics, computer physics, biophysics, materials, instrumentation and measurement, advanced
physics, and geophysics. In addition, there are 5 available research laboratories, namely: laboratories for
sensor technology, air quality and astro-imaging, measuring circuits and systems, advanced materials and
plasma, and simulation and modelling. Other than that, students also use two laboratories outside the
physics study program, the biology and chemistry laboratory. In every experimental activity, a group of
students is always led by an assistant and laboratory staff.
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The industrial practical work (internship) is an industrial activity participated by students with a minimum
duration for 1 month or 160 working hours in the industry. The students are led by two supervisors, which
are a lecturer from physics department and a field supervisor from a company where the students do their
internship.
The final project is a student independent activity that is carried out in the laboratory and also through a
discussion activity with the supervisor. Student who take the final project is accompanied by 2 supervisors
with a duration of 6 months to complete the final project. Assessment activities for the final project is in
the form of a proposal conference, a research results conference, and a comprehensive test.
Supporting facilities to support learning activities in the physics study program are library, reading room,
courtroom, common room and workshop.
In addition, various supporting activities are offered to support the achievement of learning outcomes, there
are tutorials and coaching of student activity units. Tutorial is given for the fundamental course, such as
physics, mathematical physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamic, wave, mechanics, and quantum
physics. Tutorial is provided by a senior student selected by the lecturer team. Tutorial takes place at least
6 times outside the course hours.
Chapter 10 Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
For the learning activities and progress of the students, regular assessments in the form of exams, tasks, and
observations can be made by lecturers. The exams can be taken in the form of a middle semester
examination, a final semester examination and a final test.
A. Credit in The Semester
A student's course credit in a semester is determined by the average working hours of a day and the
individual skills. Generally, a full-time worker spends 8-10 hours a day for five consecutive days. A student
has to work up to 10-12 hours a day or 50-60 hours a week. Therefore, a unit of semester course credit
corresponds to an approximately 3 hours of work, so that the credit course for each semester is 16-20 credits
or approximately 18 credits. It is important to consider the individual skills in determining the maximum
or minimum number of semester credit course (SCC) a student can take. The individual skill is measured
by the academic achievement of the student in the previous semester, which are measured using the
parameters of the grade point average (GPA).
The grade point average (GPA) can be determined by Equation 2.1 below :
=
==n
i
i
i
n
i
i
K
NAK
GPA
1
1 (Eq.1)
With, GPA : Grade point average, in the form of GPA or cumulative GPA
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K : Number of course credits for each course
NA : Final point of each course
n : Number of courses banyaknya mata kuliah diambil
The number of the 1st semester course credits is the same for each student, and the GPA achieved
will determine the number of course credits van be taken for the next semester according to Table 2.1 below
:
Tabel 8 Course Credits based on the GPA
Grade Point Average
(GPA)
Semester Course Credit
(SCC)
> 3,00
2,50 – 2,99
2,00 – 2,49
1,50 – 1,99
< 1,50
22 – 24
19 – 21
16 – 18
12 – 15
< 12
B. Academic Skill Assessment
General Term
a) The academic skill assessment for a course is completed through structured exercises, quiz, middle
semester examination, Final semester examination and practical test.
b) The structured exercise for the academic skill assessment is held at least twice in a semester.
c) The middle semester examination and the final semester examination is held according to the schedule
has been determined in the academic calendar.
d) The assessments of structured exercises, quiz, mid semester exam, final semester exam and practical
test are then weighed to determine the final point of the course (NA) with a certain weighing percentage.
Final Point/Score
a) The assessment of student success for each course is based on three alternative assessments, namely:
• A benchmark rating system, by determining the minimum passing/grading point.
• A normal reference rating system, by comparing a student's point to the the point of his or her group;
and
• A combination of the benchmark and nornal reference rating system, by determining the
passing/grading threshold and then comparing the graded point of a student to the point of the group.
b) The results of the final assessment are listed in Quality Letter (QL) and Quality Point (QP), as shown in
Table 2.2 below:
Tabel 9 Final Course Assessment listed in Quality Letter (QL) and Quality Point (QP)
Quality Letter
(QL)
Quality Point
(QP)
Description
A
B+
B
4,0
3,5
3,0
Excellent
In between Excellent and
Good
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C+
C
D+
D
E
2,5
2,0
1,5
1,0
0
Good
In between Good and Fair
Fair
In between Fair and Poor
Poor
Fail
c) The assignment of the value to each activity can be done by a quality letter (E - A), which is then
converted into a quality factor (0 - 4).
d) The weight of a course assessment activity is determined based on the justification of the activity
materials with the entire course materials in one semester.
e) The final point is calculated by weighting each lecture activity in the semester using equation 2.2:
=
=
++++
++++
=n
i
ii
n
i
iiii
BpBaBmBqBt
NpBpNaBaNmBmNqBqNtBt
NA
1
1
.....
(Eq. 2)
where :
Bti = weighting factor of ith structured tasks
Bqi = weighting factor of ith quiz
Bm = weighting factor of Middle semester examination
Ba = weighting factor of final semester examination
Bp = weighting factor of practical activity
Nti, Nqi, Nmi, Na, Np = point of each academic activity
f) From the results of Eq. 2, Table 2.3 can be used as reference to convert the final point to quality letters
as follows:
Table 10 Range of quality numbers, quality letters, and range of values
Range of Quality Point Quality Letter Range of Final
Point
> 3,75
3,25 – 3,74
2,75 – 3,24
2,25 – 2,74
1,75 – 2,24
1,25 – 1,74
0,75 – 1,24
< 0,75
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
E
> 80 - 100
> 75 - 80
> 69 - 75
> 60 - 69
> 55 - 60
> 50 - 55
> 44 - 50
0 - 44
g) Incomplete point (K) is given when a component of a course assessment has not been equipped. If the
incomplete assessment component is not corrected by 2 weeks, the final point will be counted based on the
completed assessment. If the incomplete assessment is the practical integrated to a course, the final point is
0, the point K will be converted into E.
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Remedial Test and Conditional Test
Remedial test and conditional test are intended to improve the final grade of a course that has been
taken, with following terms:
(1) The student has to participate in all of the offered academic activities of the course that is going to be
improved in the semester. The remedial test is for the subject with a highest point of B, and the highest
final point can be achieved is B +. The implementation depends on the guidelines of the each faculties.
(2) Conditional exams with conditional tasks for students on his/her last semester who have collected 140-
160 course credits and have completed their final project (thesis), but whose GPA less than 2.00 or
whose point D/D+ exceeds 10% of the total course credit, can be taken with a total of 9 (nine) credits
and only once during the study period. The highest point can be achieved is C.
Make-Up Test
Make-up Test is given for special reasons, which can be substantiated with reasons and strong evidences.
The make-up test applies to every course or student. The requirements for taking this test are :
1. Report the absence of students in the exam and the desire to take the make-up test at least 3 (three) days
after the respective subject exams is intended, except under conditions of force majeure
2. Submit a letter of application to the Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs, along with evidence showing
the reason for the absence in the exam
3. Evidence must be sent in no more than 7 (seven) days after the relevant technical examinations have
been carried out, except under conditions of force majeure
4. Acceptable reasons for taking the make-up test are:
• illness (as shown in the medical certificate)
• Parents and siblings died, according to a certificate from the head of the RT / Village / Village Head
Academic sanctions
Academic sanctions are imposed on students who violate academic regulations, based on the following
terms :
1. Students who attend the lectures less than 80% of the total lectures (14 times) are not allowed to take
the final semester examination due to the negligence of the student. The final score is determined by the
completed assessment (middle semester examination, assignments, quiz, presentations and other types
of assessments). The clarification of student’s presence can be done according to the specified period;
2. Students who cancel a course after the given period will receive an E for the course;
3. Students who commit administrative fraud (falsification of documents, data and signatures) as well as
academic fraud (fraud, collaboration and taking over the work of other students) during examinations
will be sanctioned in the form of a cancellation of the entire semester;
4. Students who carry out other student examinations and / or whose examinations are carried out by other
persons will be sanctioned in the form of a cancellation of the examinations of all courses in the relevant
semester;
5. Students who make illegal changes to the Study Plan Card will be sanctioned in the form of a
cancellation of the entire study plan for all the courses in the relevant semester;
6. Students who commit acts of violence and scuffle are sanctioned in the form of cancellation of all
courses attended during the semester and other sanctions according to the laws and regulations;
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7. Students who illegally change their grades must be suspended at least 2 (two) semesters and are not
considered terminals;
8. Students who commit these violations if they are accompanied by threats of violence or something or
promises or malice are excluded from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences University of
Brawijaya; and
9. Students who commit plagiarizm in the preparation of their final project (thesis), the final project and
the final test are canceled.
Final Test for Undergraduate Program
According to Rector's Decree No. 223 / PER / 2010 of the University of Brawijaya, students have to
complete a final project in the form of a thesis in order to take the final test of the Undergraduate Academic
Program at the Unuversity of Brawijaya, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The final thesis is
a scientific work in the field of science that can be written on the basis of research results or other work that
is synchronized with the research results of the individual departments.
