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Bachelor of Science (Physics)

  • Single major programme
    (Departmental Regulation2.3.1), leading to the awardÌýof BSc (Physics).
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  • Combined major/minor
    (Physics Major) (DepartmentalRegulation 2.3.2),Ìýleading to the award of BSc
    Ìý
  • Combined major/major programme
    (DepartmentalRegulation 2.3.3), leading to the awardÌýof BSc
    Ìý
  • Combined major/minor (Physics Minor)
    (DepartmentalRegulation 2.3.4), leading to the awardÌýof BSc ifÌýthe student is registered in the Faculty ofÌýScience

LEVEL 100

Semester 1

PHY112: Geometrical Optics and Mechanics (4)

Semester 2

PHY122: Electricity, Magnetism and Elements ofÌýModern Physics (4)

LEVEL 200

Semester 3

PHY231: Mechanics, Vibrations and Waves, PhysicalÌýOptics (3) (Pre-req. = PHY112)
PHY232: Properties of Matter, BasicÌýThermodynamics and Introduction toÌýNuclear Physics (3)Ìý(Pre-req. = PHY112)
PHY239: Physics Practicals 3.1 (1)Ìý(Pre-req. = PHY112, Co-req. = PHY231 orÌýPHY232)

Semester 4

PHY241: Advanced Electricity and Magnetism (3) (Pre-req. = PHY122)
PHY242: Basic Electronics (3)Ìý(Pre-req. = PHY122)
PHY 249: Physics Practicals 4.1 (1 Credit) (Pre-req.=PHY122,Co-req.= PHY241 or PHY242)

Levels 300 and 400

Single Major Programme

Semester 5

In semester 5, the single major programme shall consist of 11 credits of core courses and additional credits mayÌýbe taken from optional courses in accordance withÌýGeneral Regulation 00.62.

Core Courses

PHY351: Advanced Mechanics ( (3)Ìý(Pre-req. = PHY231)
PHY352: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (3) (Pre-req. = PHY231)
PHY354: Advanced Electronics I) (3) (Pre-req.= PHY242
PHY359: Physics Practicals 5.1 (2) (Pre-reqs.=PHY239 and PHY249)

Optional Courses

PHY353: Mathematical Methods for Physical Sciences I (3)
PHY355: Basic Potential Fields in Geophysics (3)
PHY356: Special Relativity (3) ( P re - reqs. = PHY231, PHY241 )

Semester 6

In semester 6, the single major programme shall consistÌýof 11 credits of core courses and additional credits mayÌýbe taken from optional courses in accordance withÌýGeneral Regulation 00.62.

Core Courses

PHY361: Introduction to Electromagnetism) (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY241
PHY362: Analytical Thermodynamics (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY232)
PHY363: Vibrations, Waves and Advanced Physical Optics (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY231)
PHY369: Physics Practicals 6.1 (2)Ìý(Pre-requisites = PHY239 and PHY249)

Optional Courses

PHY364: Advanced Electronics II (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite= PHY354)
PHY365: Physics of the Environment (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY231)
PHY367: Elements of Air Pollution I (3)

Semester 7

In semester 7, the single major programme shall consistÌýof 11 credits of core courses and additional credits mayÌýbe taken from optional courses in accordance withÌýGeneral Regulation 00.62

Core Courses

PHY472: Statistical Mechanics I (3)
PHY473: Solid State Physics (3)
PHY478: Project in Physics I (3)
PHY479: Physics Practicals 7.1 (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY359 or PHY369)

Optional Courses

PHY474: Physics of Renewable Energy (3)
PHY475: Microprocessor and Digital Systems (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY354)
PHY476: Mathematical Methods for Physical Sciences II (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY353)
PHY477: Elements of Air Pollution II (3)

Semester 8

In semester 8, the single major programme shall consistÌýof 11 credits of core courses and additional credits mayÌýbe taken from optional courses in accordance withÌýGeneral Regulation 00.62.

Core Courses

PHY 481: Atomic and Basic Nuclear Physics (3)
PHY482: Statistical Mechanics II (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY472)
PHY483: Advanced Solid State Physics (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY473; Co-requisite =ÌýPHY 482)
PHY489: Physics Practicals 8.1 (2) (Pre-requisite = PHY359 or PHY369)

Optional Courses

PHY485: Microcomputing for Physical Sciences (3)
PHY486: Basic Seismology (3)
PHY487: Introduction to Astrophysics (3)
PHY488: Project in Physics II (3)

Combined Major/Minor Programme (Physics Major)

Semester 5

In semester 5, the combined major/minor programmeÌýshall consist of 8 credits of core courses and at least 3Ìýcredits from optional courses.

Core Courses

PHY351: Advanced Mechanics (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite= PHY231)
PHY352: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics) (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY231)
PHY359: Physics Practicals 5.1 (2) (Pre-requisite = PHY239 and PHY249)

Optional Courses

PHY353: Mathematical Methods for PhysicalÌýSciences I (3)
PHY354: Advanced Electronics I (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY242)
PHY355: Basic Potential Fields in Geophysics (3)

Semester 6

In semester 6, the combined major/minor programmeÌýshall consist of 8 credits of core courses and at least 3Ìýcredits from optional courses.

Core Courses

PHY361: Introduction to Electromagnetism (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY241)
PHY362: Analytical Thermodynamics (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY232)
PHY369: Physics Practicals 6.1 (2) (Pre-requisite = PHY239 and PHY249)

Optional Courses

PHY363: Vibrations, Waves and Advanced PhysicalÌýOptics (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY231)
PHY364: Advanced Electronics II) (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY354)
PHY365: Physics of the Environment (3) (Pre-requisite = PHY231)
PHY367: Elements of Air Pollution I (3)

Semester 7

In semester 7, the combined major/minor programmeÌýshall consist of 8 credits of core courses and at least 3Ìýcredits from optional courses.

Core Courses

PHY472: Statistical Mechanics I (3)
PHY473: Solid State Physics (3)
PHY479: Physics Practicals 7.1 (2)Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY359 or PHY369)

Optional Courses

PHY474: Physics of Renewable Energy (3)
PHY475: Microprocessor and Digital Systems (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY354)
PHY477: Elements of Air Pollution II (3)
PHY 478: Project in Physics I (3)

Semester 8

In semester 8, the combined major/minor programmeÌýshall consist of 8 credits of core courses and at least 3Ìýcredits from optional courses.

Core Courses

PHY481: Atomic and Basic Nuclear Physics
PHY485: Microcomputing for Physical Sciences (3)
PHY 489: Physics Practicals 8.1 (2) (Pre-requisite = PHY359 or PHY369)

Optional Courses

PHY487: Introduction to Astrophysics (3)
PHY488: Project in Physics II (3)

Combined Major/Major Programme

Semester 5

In semester 5, the combined major/major programmeÌýshall consist of 8 credits of core courses. AdditionalÌýcredits may be taken from optional courses PHY353,ÌýPHY354, PHY355 and PHY356 in accordance withÌýGeneral Regulation 00.62.

Core Courses

PHY351: Advanced Mechanics (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY231)
PHY352: Introduction to Quantum MechanicsÌý(3) (Pre-requisite = PHY231)
PHY359: Physics Practicals 5.1 (2) (Pre-requisite = PHY239 and PHY249)

Semester 6

In semester 6, the combined major/major programmeÌýshall consist of 8 credits of core courses. AdditionalÌýcredits may be taken from optional courses PHY363,ÌýPHY364, PHY365 and PHY367 in accordance withÌýGeneral Regulation 00.62.

Core Courses

PHY361: Introduction to Electromagnetism) (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY241)
PHY362: Analytical Thermodynamics ( (3)Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY232)
PHY369: Physics Practicals 6.1 (2 )Ìý(Pre-requisite = PHY239 and 249)

Semester 7

In semester 7, the combined major/major programme shall consist of 8 credits of core courses. AdditionalÌýcredits may be taken from optional courses PHY474,ÌýPHY475, PHY477 and PHY478 in accordance withÌýGeneral Regulation 00.62.

Core Courses

PHY472: Statistical Mechanics I (3 )
PHY473: Solid State Physics (3)
PHY479: Physics Practicals 7.1 (2) (Pre-requisiteÌý= PHY359 or PHY369)

Semester 8

In semester 8, the combined major/major programmeÌýshall consist of 8 credits of core courses. AdditionalÌýcredits may be taken from optional courses PHY 486 orÌýPHY 488 in accordance with General Regulation 00.62.

Core Courses

PHY481: Atomic and Basic Nuclear Physics (3)
PHY485: Microcomputing for Physical Sciences (3)
PHY489: Physics Practicals 8.1 (2) (Pre-requisite =ÌýPHY359 or PHY369)

Combined Major/Minor Programme (Physics Minor)

Semesters 5-8

In semesters 5 - 8, the combined major/minor (Physics Minor) programme shall consist of 6 to 8 credits ofÌýany of the physics courses from the core courses orÌýoptional courses of the Combined Major/Minor PhysicsÌýProgramme as defined in Regulation 2.3.2, in the givenÌýsemester. To complete the Physics Minor programme,Ìýa candidate must take 4 credits of practical courses,ÌýPHY359 or PHY369 at Level 300, and PHY479 or PHY489Ìýat Level 400.

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