Physics

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HARMONIZED CURRICULUM

FOR BSC DEGREE PROGRAM

IN PHYSICS

ETHIOPIA

Curriculum Harmonization Team:

1. Hagos Woldeghebriel (PhD),Assistant Professor of Physics, Mekele University, Chairman

2. Sintayehu Tesfa, (PhD),Assistant Professor of Physics, Dilla University, Secretary

3. Tilahun Tesfaye, (PhD),Assistant Professor of Physics, Addis Ababa University, Member

4. Alem Mebratu, (PhD),Assistant Professor of Physics, Mekele University, Member

August 2009Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

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Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 Rationale of the Curriculum 2

3 Objectives 3

4 Graduate Profile 4

5 Grading System 5

6 Program Requirements 5

6.1 Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

6.2 Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

6.3 Degree Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

7 Teaching-Learning Methods 6

8 Course Selection & Sequencing 6

8.1 Course Coding/Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

8.2 Course Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8.2.1 Compulsory Courses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8.2.2 Elective Courses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

8.2.3 Service Courses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

8.2.4 Supportive Courses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

8.2.5 General Education Courses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

8.2.6 Summary of Course Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8.3 Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8.3.1 Course Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

9 Course Details 10

9.1 PHYSICS COMPULSORY COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mechanics (Phys 201 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Electromagnetism (Phys 202 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Wave and Optics (Phys 203) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Experimental Physics I (Phys 211 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Experimental Physics II (Phys 212 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Modern Physics (Phys 242 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Mathematical Methods of Physics I (Phys 301) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Mathematical Methods of Physics II (Phys 302) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics

Experimental Physics III (Phys 312 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Statistical Physics I (Phys 321) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Classical Mechanics I (Phys 331) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Quantum Mechanics I (Phys 342 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Electronics I (Phys 353) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Modern Optics (Phys 371 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Electrodynamics I (Phys 376) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Nuclear Physics I (Phys 382) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Introduction to Computational Physics (Phys 402) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Experimental Physics IV (Phys 411 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Statistical Physics II (Phys 422) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Classical Mechanics II (Phys 431) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Quantum Mechanics II (Phys 441 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Solid State Physics I (Phys 451 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Sustainable Sources of Energy (Phys 461) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Electrodynamics II (Phys 476) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Research Methods and Senior Project (Phys 492) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

9.2 PHYSICS ELECTIVE COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Metrology I (Phys 316) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Environmental Physics (Phys 367) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

General Geophysics (Phys 368) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Introduction to Medical Physics (Phys 384) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Astronomy I (Phys 437) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Astronomy II (Phys 438) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Physics Teaching (Phys 409 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Metrology II (Phys 415) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Metrology III (Phys 416) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Stellar Physics I (Phys 434) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Stellar Physics II (Phys 435) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Introduction to Plasma Physics (Phys 436) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Space Physics (Phys 439 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Solid State Physics II (Phys 452) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Introduction to Atmospheric Physics (Phys 463) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Physics of Electronic Devices (Phys 456 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Electronics II (Phys 454 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Exploration Geophysics (Phys 468) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Introduction to Laser Physics (Phys 471) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

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Nuclear Physics II (Phys 482) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Radiation Physics (Phys 484) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

9.3 PHYSICS SERVICE COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Mechanics and Heat for Chemists (Phys 205) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Electricity and Magnetism (Phys 206) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Mechanics and Heat (Phys 207) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

9.4 Supportive Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Introduction to Computer Applications (Comp 201 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Introduction to Programming (Comp 271 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Calculus I (Math 261) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Calculus II (Math 262 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Linear Algebra (Math 325 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

9.5 General Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Communicative Skill English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Writing Skills English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Civics and Ethical Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

10 Quality Assurance 175

Appendix: Course Equivalence 176

1 Introduction

Physics, as one of the fundamental sciences, is concerned with the observation, un-derstanding and prediction of natural phenomena and the behavior of man-madesystems. It deals with profound questions about the nature of the universe and withsome of the most important practical, environmental and technological issues of ourtime. The scope of Physics is broad and encompasses mathematical and theoreticalinvestigation, experimental observation, computing technique, technological applica-tion, material manipulation and information processing. Physics seeks simple expla-nations of physical phenomena based on universal principles stated in concise andpowerful language of mathematics. The principles form a coherent unity, applicableto objects as diverse as DNA molecules, neutron stars, super-fluids, and liquid crys-tals. Findings in Physics have implications in all walks of life ranging from the waywe perceive reality to gadgets of everyday use.

Physicists constantly test the basic laws of nature by probing the unknown, the mys-terious and the complex. They also search for new laws at the frontiers of knowledge,systematically seek novel properties of matter. They are alert to the possibility ofapplying physical idea and processes to new situations, and often the realization ofthese possibilities has had revolutionary consequences. It is with the intention ofproducing such physicists for the country that this curriculum has been developedand is currently under a harmonization process.

The Physics departments throughout the country have different backgrounds with thePhysics Department at AAU being the pioneer. Most of the others are opened duringthe last two decades. Some of these Universities have been offering BSc, others BEdwhile the rest both. Currently there are 22 Physics Departments offering a BSc degreeprogram in the country. It was evident that the previous curriculum, where ever ithas been applied in the country, had a number of limitations. In order to find out thelimitations of the previous curriculum and develop a better and new curriculum basedon the new 70:30 enrolment and program mix policy, all Universities were requested,by the Ministry of Education, to carry out needs assessment.

Based on the findings of the needs assessment, most of the universities have con-ducted a consultative meeting at cluster levels, and then a national conference hasbeen conducted where representatives from almost all Ethiopian Universities offeringa degree program in Physics have actively participated. The conference has clearlyindicated that the previous curriculum has significant limitations, and hence, in or-der to alleviate these shortcomings, a new and dynamic approach was required. It isindicated that the new curriculum should be prepared taking into account that thelimitations of the previous curriculum should be critically addressed. It should aim fora comprehensive curriculum that contributes significantly towards the developmentof our country in a way that this important field plays a vital role for the advancementof science and technology. In light of these recommendations, all universities cametogether for the second time to finalize and harmonize a common curriculum. In thatconference, a national three years curriculum has been developed which was laterendorsed by the National Advisory Committee and consequently by the Ministry ofEducation.

A consensus has been reached by the Universities that at present our country islacking the necessary expertise in Physics. It has become very evident to start a


Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree Program in Physics for the following main reasons:

• there is a growing need, from the learners’ side, to maximize the stability of theirskills in the ever increasing competition in the job market;

• as the result of the graduate expansion program, new study areas that absorbPhysics graduates in their post graduate programmes are emerging in variousfaculties/colleges of different universities throughout the country

• the need for educated manpower in the country itself is increasing in diversity.Professions like teaching, medicine, radiation protection, meteorology, qualityand standards control, geoPhysics among others absorb graduates of Physics.

A Physics student should nurture strong analytical, experimental and computingskills as well as mathematical abilities.Students should also be able to work withmechanical, optical and electronic equipments, to design projects and synthesize andsummarize data that compliment theoretical and experimental skills to enhance ca-reer opportunity. Taking this into account the Ethiopian Higher Education StrategicCenter (HESC), has initiated an idea of further harmonizing the national curricu-lum taking the experience of the last one year in implementing the new curriculum.On Hamle 12, 2001 EC, HESC has formed group of consultants from the existinguniversities in the respective fields. The Physics curriculum harmonizing team is es-tablished accordingly. The team has consulted many curriculum documents relevantfor its work. Particularly, it has critically evaluated the newly implemented Physicscurricula of almost all the Ethiopian universities. It has also looked at the Physicscurricula from the European Union which are developed on the so called Bologna Pro-cess. In addition, the team has consulted the Ethiopian Physics curriculum for thepreparatory schools. It is based on these accounts that the team has come up withthe current harmonized curriculum for BSc Degree program in Physics. The teamhas found out that there is a smooth coherence between the preparatory curriculaand the harmonized Physics Curricula for the Ethiopian Universities.

2 Rationale of the Curriculum

There is a high demand in the country for graduates with a good background inPhysics. It is evident that earlier efforts to improve the national curriculum were notsuccessful enough. It is hence found essential to harmonize and improve the BScPhysics curriculum in the country so as to meet the required demand of the country.Particularly, on the basis that the graduates of earlier curricula are content defi-cient and lacked depth to understand their environment, there has been an attemptof designing a curriculum aimed at producing graduates who are capable of solvingthe problems of the society. Despite such efforts, the curricula designed by respectiveuniversities are found to be virtually different and dealing with concepts which are notcoherent enough. The current harmonization effort has also taken an easy transfer ofstudents from university to university into account, and it has given due emphasis tomaintain the graduate profile fairly uniform. The issue of quality controlling mecha-nism at national level has got also the necessary attention. In addition to this, takingexperience from foreign Universities especially from Bologna process is considered asan essential component in enriching the course objectives (out puts) content and themethod of presentation and evaluation. Besides, the BSc curriculum:

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• aims to cultivate physicists who combine a high level of numeracy with the abilityto apply their skills and experience.

• is designed to develop students awareness of the role of Physics in contempo-rary applications, together with the skills of logical thought and a flexibility ofmind that will help them continue their personal development throughout theirsubsequent career.

• lays emphasis on the fundamentals of Physics, whilst offering students a widerange of final year options that are intended to stimulate the versatility, knowl-edge and skills that employers look for in a Physics graduate.

3 Objectives

The BSc Physics curriculum has the following general objectives:

• to provide a broad knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of Physicsand the ability to apply that knowledge and understanding to solve physicalproblems;

• to enable students express their ideas clearly and cogently in both written andverbal form;

• to insure high quality education in Physics within a stimulating and support-ive environment committed to excellence in Physics (theoretical, experimental,computational, research and community services);

• to educate students the core of Physics areas at the necessary depth, while theyare encouraged to be critically receptive to new ideas and to attain their fullacademic potential;

• to equip students with a sound base of knowledge and understanding in Physics;• to expose students to the applications of physical principles in various branches

of Physics;• to support students develop the ability to carry out experimental or/and other

investigations, analyze their results critically, draw valid conclusions, and com-municate their findings both verbally and in writing;

• to lay the foundations and transferable skills essential for further training andfor the development of skills and knowledge;

• to render public consultations in areas closely related to Physics;• to create an environment that gives students opportunities to develop personal

confidence, self-reliance and career aspirations.• to train students with a basic courses in Physics that will enable them to be

academically and professionally qualified to solve physical problems;• to develop the students ability to work independently and in groups or coopera-

tively;• to equip students with necessary confidence, understanding and skills that

he/she needs to take up his/her civic responsibilities;• to enhance the capability of the students to work as professional physicists in

industries, research and other institutions/organizations;

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• to have enhanced skills in mathematics; problem solving; experimental tech-niques; scientific report writing; collecting, analyzing and presenting informa-tion; use of information technology and self-education;

4 Graduate Profile

The Physics graduates are expected to acquire problem solving and abstract thinkingskills. This makes Physics graduates very desirable employees in a wide variety ofareas like Education, Research, Medicine, Consulting, Defense, Industry, and Jour-nalism and other governmental and non governmental organizations. These funda-mental skills as well as training in practical subjects such as optics, lasers, computerinterfacing, image processing, geophysical and space exploration, weather forecast-ing and electronics also make them very desirable employees in high tech companies,industries and research centers.

Having completed a BSc curriculum in Physics, students should be able to:

• have a solid knowledge and understanding of modern and classical Physics;along with the associated mathematics and experimental techniques to becomeinstructors at educational institutions;

• have preparedness to undertake a postgraduate program in Physics and otherrelated multidisciplinary postgraduate programs that require BSc in Physics;

• have the capability to work as professional physicists in scientific research;Physics-related careers in industry, public service or the media;

• be prepared to enter a wide range of professional careers that require and valuesthe analytical, mathematical and computational skills of a well-trained Physicsgraduate;

• have acquired an insight into, and have practice in basic methods of independentresearch;

• have developed the following discipline-specific skills:

– investigative skills, to design, carry out, analyze and evaluate experiments;– experimental skills, to use equipment safely; carry out measurements with

desired degree of accuracy in laboratories;– mathematical skills appropriate to the subject;– readiness to be trained in specific professions like Physics teaching, Physics

curriculum design and implementation

• have developed the following transferable skills:

– information retrieval skills, to gather and extract relevant information frombooks, journals and other data sources;

– information technology skills, to collect, order, analyze and present datausing computers and other electronic systems;

– interpersonal skills, to communicate effectively with others, both in writingand orally, and to work as part of a team;

– the ability to work independently and organize work to meet desired require-ments;

– in developing local technologies and adapting technologies for local needs;

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• have capacity for logical, critical, and objective thinking;• develop interest to work in group, make reliable decisions, have personal confi-

dence, have sense of responsibility and have the commitment to serve the com-munity

• have personal confidence and prepared for life.

5 Grading System

One of the issue that need attention in harmonizing curricula is to have a similargrading system. Since maximum effort should be done to achieve the stated objectivesof the curriculum, there is a need for a fixed scale grading system. In addition, inorder to insure fair grading, a letter grading system needs to be adjusted and shouldbe made uniform across Universities, subject to approval by respective Senates, asshown below:

Range of Marks100%

Letter Grade Value Interpretation

≥ 75 A 4.00[70− 75) A− 3.67 Excellent[65− 70) B+ 3.33[60− 65) B 3.00 Very Good[55− 60) B− 2.67[50− 55) C+ 2.33[40− 50) C 2.00 Satisfactory[35− 40) C− 1.67 Fair[30− 35) D+ 1.33[20− 30) D 1.00 Unsatisfactory< 20) F 0.00 Failure

6 Program Requirements

6.1 Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the BSc program in Physics, a candidate should satisfy the generaladmission requirements of the Universities and must have at least a pass grade inPhysics and mathematics in the College Entrance Examination.

6.2 Graduation Requirements

i) A student is required to take a minimum of 107 credit hours:

Compulsory 71 Cr. HrsElective 9 Cr. HrsSupportive 18 Cr. HrsGeneral Education 9 Cr. HrsTotal 107 Cr. Hrs

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ii) The Maximum total credit hours taken by a student shall not exceed 113.

iii) The Minimum Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) at the end should meetthe value as specified below:

Physics Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.00Overall Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.00No F in any of the courses

6.3 Degree Nomenclature

English: Bachelor of Science in Physics

Amharic: yúYNS ÆClR Ä!G¶ bðz!KS

7 Teaching-Learning Methods

Method of Teaching:Presentation of courses is through lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works),problem solving, class and group discussions, assignments, laboratory demon-strations and hands-on exercises as well as quizzes and tests to insure continu-ous assessment and student/learner centered approach.

Attendance Policy:Regular, punctual class attendance is essential for the satisfactory completion ofa course. Each student is expected to attend all sessions, complete all assignedwork, and take all examinations.

Assessment:Assignments, report, end-of-semester examinations, dissertations, projects, etc.with their percentage contribution to the final assessment will be provided bythe instructor with a course outline (which will be available to students beforethe course begins).

8 Course Selection & Sequencing

8.1 Course Coding/Numbering

All Physics courses are coded “Phys” followed by three digits:

The first digit indicate the level of the course: , i.e.,

2 for first year courses3 for second year courses4 for third year courses.

The middle digits indicate the various streams of Physics Courses, i.e.,

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0 General Physics1 Laboratory/Technical Courses2 Statistical Physics3 Classical Mechanics, Astronomy, Astro, Space, Plasma & Stelar Physics4 Modern Physics, Quantum Mechanics5 Solid State Physics, Electronics, Semiconductor Devices6 Atmospheric, Environmental, Sustainable Source of Energy, GeoPhysics7 Electrodynamics, Modern Optics, Laser Physics8 Nuclear, Medical & Radiation Physics9 Senior Project

The last digits stand for semester in which the course is offered i.e.ODD last digit courses are offered during the first semester.EVEN last digit courses are offered during the second semester

8.2 Course Selection

8.2.1 Compulsory Courses:

Course Title Course Code CreditsMechanics Phys 201 4Electromagnetism Phys 202 4Wave and Optics Phys 203 2Experimental Physics I Phys 211 2Experimental Physics II Phys 212 2Modern Physics Phys 242 3Mathematical Methods of Physics I Phys 301 3Mathematical Methods of Physics II Phys 302 3Experimental Physics III Phys 312 2Statistical Physics I Phys 321 3Classical Mechanics I Phys 331 3Quantum Mechanics I Phys 342 3Electronics I Phys 353 3Modern Optics Phys 371 3Electrodynamics I Phys 376 3Nuclear Physics I Phys 382 3Introduction to Computational Physics Phys 402 3Experimental Physics IV Phys 411 2Statistical Physics II Phys 422 3Classical Mechanics II Phys 432 3Quantum Mechanics II Phys 441 3Solid State Physics I Phys 451 3Sustainable Sources of Energy Phys 461 2Electrodynamics II Phys 476 3Research Methods and Senior Project Phys 492 3Total 71

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8.2.2 Elective Courses:

Course Title Course Code CreditsMetrology I Phys 316 3Environmental Physics Phys 367 3General Geophysics Phys 369 3Introduction to Medical Physics Phys 384 3Physics Teaching Phys 409 3Metrology II Phys 415 3Metrology III Phys 416 3Stelar Physics I Phys 434 3Stelar Physics II Phys 435 3Introduction to Plasma Physics Phys 436 3Astronomy I Phys 437 3Astronomy II Phys 438 3Space Physics Phys 439 3Solid State Physics II Phys 452 3Electronics II Phys 454 3Physics of Electronic Devices Phys 456 3Atmospheric Physics Phys 463 3Exploration Geophysics Phys 468 3Introduction to Laser Physics Phys 471 3Nuclear Physics II Phys 482 3Radiation Physics Phys 484 3

A minimum of 9 Crhrs from a total of 63

8.2.3 Service Courses:

Course Title Course Code CreditsMechanics and Heat for Chemists/Geologists Phys 205 3Electricity and Magnetism Phys 206 3Mechanics and Heat Phys 207 4

8.2.4 Supportive Courses:

Course Title Course Code CreditsCalculus I Math 261 4Calculus II Math 262 4Linear Algebra Math 325 3Introduction to Computer Applications Comp 201 3Introduction to Programming Comp 271 4

Total Credit Hours 18

8.2.5 General Education Courses:

Course Title Course Code CreditsCommunicative Skill English EnLa 201 3Writing Skill EnLa 202 3Civics and Ethical Studies CvEt 202 3

Total Credit Hours 9

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8.2.6 Summary of Course Requirements

Min. Cr.hrs. Max. Cr.hrs.Compulsory Physics Courses 71 71Elective Physics Courses 9 15Supportive Courses 18 18General Education Courses 9 9Total 107 113

8.3 Sequencing

8.3.1 Course Schedule

Year I

Semester I Semester II

Course Code Cr.hr. Course Code Cr.hr.Phys 201 4 Phys 202 4Phys 211 2 Phys 212 2Math 261 4 Phys 242 3EnLa 201 3 CvEt 202 3Phys 203 2 Math 262 4Comp 201 3 EnLa 202 3

Total 18 Total 19

Year II


Course Code Cr.hr. Course Code Cr.hr.Phys 321 3 Phys 382 3Phys 331 3 Physics Elective I 3Phys 371 3 Phys 342 3Phys 353 3 Phys 312 2Math 325 3 Phys 376 3Phys 301 3 Phys 302 3Total 18 Total 17

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Year III


Course Code Cr.hr. Course Code Cr.hr.Phys 411 2 Phys 492 3Phys 451 3 Phys 402 3Comp 271 4 Phys Elective III 3Phys 461 2 Phys 476 3Phys Elective II 3 Phys 432 3Phys 441 3 Phys 422 3

Total 17 Total 18

9 Course Details

All Compulsory courses offered in the program are described and detailed outline isgiven with approximate allotted time. The various entries for a given course descrip-tion are as follows:

Title: The descriptive title of the course.

Credits: The break down of the credit in terms of Lecture, Tutorial or Laboratoryhours.

Prerequisite: The course that must be taken prior to the course.

Co-requisite: The course that must be taken along with the course.

Learning Outcome/Objective: What a student will be expected to have learned, asa result of successful completion of a course.

Course Outline: The description of the minimum content to be covered during thecourse delivery.

Course Description: Describes the course coverage

hrs: Equivalent to contact hours

9.1 PHYSICS COMPULSORY COURSES

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Mechanics (Phys201 )

Course Title and Code: Mechanics (Phys 201 )

Credits 4 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (4 hrs) + Tutor: (2 hrs)

Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite(s):

Academic Year: 20 / Semester: I � / II �

Students’ Faculty: Science Department: Physics

Program: Undergraduate Enrollment: Regular

Instructor’s NameAddress: Block No. Rm. No.

Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The aim of this course is to develop a sound understanding of the central conceptsof mechanics at the conceptual level so that solving relevant practical problems ispossible. A first-principle approach is adopted, as most students have not studiedcalculus based treatment of the topics previously. Emphasis will be given to basicunderstanding rather than the development of mathematical theory. It also describesthe fundamental concepts of fluid behavior under both static and dynamic conditionsto enable the learner to analyze many practical problems in which fluid is the workingmedium.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

• discuss the graphical and analytical methods of vector addition, subtraction andmultiplication,

• compute average and instantaneous values of velocity, speed and acceleration,

• derive the kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion,

• solve problems involving bodies moving in one and two dimensional space usingconcepts in calculus and trigonometry,

• explain some implications of Newton’s laws of motion,

• derive and apply work-energy theorem,

• apply the law of conservation of linear momentum to collisions,

• repeat the procedures followed to solve problems in rectilinear motion for rota-tional motion,

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Mechanics (Phys 201 )

• demonstrate understanding of Newton’s law of gravitation,

• describe simple harmonic motion and the corresponding problems,

• explain how external forces act on fluids in equilibrium,

• work out problems applying Pascal’s principle, Archimedes’ principle and Bernoulli’sequation in various situations,

Course Description

The main topics to be covered are Vector Algebra, Particle Kinematics and Dynamics,Work and Energy, Conservative Forces and Potential Energy, Dynamics of a System ofParticles, Linear Momentum, Collisions, Rotational Kinematics, Dynamics and Staticsof a Rigid Body, Gravitation and Planetary Motion, Oscillatory Motion, Fluid Mechan-ics.

Course Outline

1) Vectors (4 hrs)

1.1) Representation of vectors1.2) Vector addition1.3) Vector multiplication

1.3.1) Dot (Scalar ) product1.3.2) Cross (Vector) product1.3.3) Triple scalar product1.3.4) Triple vector product

2) One and Two Dimensional Motions (6 hrs)

2.1) Average and instantaneous velocity2.2) Average and instantaneous acceleration2.3) Motion with constant acceleration2.4) Projectile motion2.5) Uniform circular motion

3) Particle Dynamics (7 hrs)

3.1) Newton’s laws of motion3.2) Friction force3.3) Application of Newton’s laws

4) Work and Energy (5 hrs)4.1) Work done by a constant force4.2) Work done by a variable force4.3) Kinetic energy and work-energy theorem4.4) Elastic potential energy4.5) Conservative and nonconservative forces

5) Impulse and Momentum (10 hrs)

5.1) Linear momentum and impulse5.2) Conservation of momentum

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5.3) system of particles

5.3.1) Center of mass5.3.2) Center of mass of a rigid body5.3.3) Motion of system of particles

5.4) Elastic and inelastic collision

5.4.1) Elastic collisions in one-dimension5.4.2) Two-dimensional elastic collisions5.4.3) Inelastic collisions5.4.4) Systems of variable mass

6) Rotation of Rigid Bodies (9 hrs)

6.1) Rotational kinematics

6.1.1) Rotational motion with constant and variable angular accelerations6.1.2) Rotational kinetic energy6.1.3) Moment of inertia

6.2) Rotational dynamics

6.2.1) Torque and angular momentum6.2.2) Work and power in rotational motion6.2.3) Conservation of angular momentum6.2.4) Relation between linear and angular motions

7) Gravitation (5 hrs)

7.1) Newton’s law of gravitation7.2) Gravitational field and gravitational potential energy7.3) Kepler’s law of planetary motion

8) Simple harmonic motion (6 hrs)

8.1) Energy in simple harmonic motion8.2) Equations of simple harmonic motion8.3) Pendulum8.4) Damped and forced oscillations8.5) Resonance

9) Fluid Mechanics (8 hrs)

9.1) Internal forces in fluids9.2) Pressure in a fluid9.3) Pascal’s principle9.4) Archimedes’ principle9.5) Continuity equation9.6) Bernoulli’s equation and its applications

Method of Teaching

Lecture, discussion, homework, tutorial and project. Online learning resources arealso employed.

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Assessment

• Homework will consist of selected end of chapter problems: 20%• In-class participation (asking questions, discussing homework, answering ques-

tions): 5%• quizzes and Tests (25%),• All in all the continuous assessment covers 50 %• Final Semester Examination (50%)

Recommended References

Course Textbook

Raymond A. Serway, Physics: For Scientists & Engineers, 6th ed., Thomson Bruke,2004

References

1. Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedmann, University Physics with Modern Physics12th ed., 2008

2. Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for scientists and engineers, Printice Hall, 4th, 20053. Robert Resnick and David Halliday, Fundamentals of Physics Extended, HRW

8th ed., 20084. Paul M. Fishbane, Stephene Gasiorowicz, Stephen T. Thoronton, Physics for Sci-

entists and Engineers, 3rd ed., 2005

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Electromagnetism (Phys202 )

Course Title and Code: Electromagnetism (Phys 202 )


Prerequisite(s): —- Co-requisite(s):





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is designed to introduce concepts of classical electrodynamics with theaid of calculus. It also emphasizes on establishing a strong foundation of the re-lation between electric and magnetic phenomena; a concept that turns out to be afundamental basis for many technological advances.

Learning Outcomes


• explain the basic concepts of electric charge, electric field and electric potential,

• apply vector algebra and calculus in solving different problems in electromag-netism,

• analyze direct and alternating current circuits containing different electric ele-ments and solve circuit problems,

• describe properties of capacitors and dielectrics,

• describe the magnetic field and solve problems related to the magnetic field andmagnetic forces,

• discuss about electromagnetic induction,

• state Maxwell’s equation in free space,

• describe some applications of Maxwell’s equations,

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Electromagnetism (Phys 202 )

Course Description

The topics to be included are: Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field, Gauss’ Law, ElectricPotential, Electric Potential Energy, Capacitors and Dielectric, Electric Circuits, Mag-netic Field, Bio-Savart’s Law, Ampere’s Law, Electromagnetic Induction, Inductance,Circuits with Time Dependent Currents, Maxwell’s Equations, Electromagnetic Wave.

Course Outline

1) Electric Field (8 hrs)

1.1) Properties of electric charges1.2) Coulomb’s law1.3) Electric field due to point charge1.4) Electric dipole1.5) Electric field due to continuous charge distribution1.6) Motion of charged particles in electric field

2) Gauss’s Law ( 4 hrs)

2.1) Electric flux2.2) Gauss’s Law2.3) Applications of Gauss’s Law

3) Electric Potential ( 7 hrs)

3.1) Electric potential energy3.2) Electric potential due to point charges3.3) Electric potential due to continuous charge distribution3.4) Relations between potential and electric field3.5) Equi-potential surfaces

4) Capacitance and Dielectrics (5 hrs)4.1) Capacitance4.2) Combination of capacitors4.3) Capacitors with dielectrics4.4) Electric dipole in external field4.5) Electric field energy

5) Direct Current Circuits (7 hrs)

5.1) Electric current and current density5.2) Resistance and Ohm’s law5.3) Resistivity of conductors5.4) Electrical energy, work and power5.5) Electromotive force5.6) Combinations of resistors5.7) Kirchhoff’s rules5.8) RC circuits

6) Magnetic Force (6 hrs)

6.1) Properties of magnetic field6.2) Magnetic force on a current carrying conductor6.3) Torque on a current loop in uniform magnetic field

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6.4) Motion of charged particles in magnetic field6.5) Hall effect

7) Calculation of Magnetic Field (4 hrs)7.1) Source of magnetic field7.2) Biot-Savart’s law7.3) The force between two parallel conductors7.4) Ampere’s law and its application

8) Electromagnetic Induction (6 hrs)8.1) Magnetic flux8.2) Gauss’s law in magnetism8.3) Faraday’s Law of induction8.4) Lenz’z law8.5) Induced Emf (including motional Emf)8.6) Induced electric field8.7) Displacement current

9) Inductance (4 hrs)9.1) Self inductance and mutual inductance9.2) RL circuits9.3) Energy in magnetic field9.4) Oscillations in an LC circuits

10) AC Circuits (6 hrs)10.1) AC sources and phasors10.2) Resistors in an AC circuits10.3) Inductors in an AC circuits10.4) Capacitors in an AC circuits10.5) The RLC series circuits10.6) Power in an AC circuits

11) Maxwell’s Equations (3 hrs)11.1) Maxwell’s equations11.2) Electromagnetic waves

Method of Teaching


Assessment



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Course Textbook


References


2. Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for scientists and engineers, Printice Hall, 4th, 20053. Robert Resnick and David Halliday, Fundamentals of Physics Extended, HRW 8th

ed., 20084. Paul M. Fishbane, Stephene Gasiorowicz, Stephen T. Thoronton, Physics for Sci-


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Wave and Optics (Phys203)

Course Title and Code: Wave and Optics (Phys 203)


Prerequisite(s): —- Co-requisite(s):





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is mainly aimed at introducing concepts of waves. Emphasis is given todistinguish various types of waves which paves a way for in depth understanding ofsound, optics and the corresponding applications.

Learning Outcomes


• describe basic laws and principles of mechanical and electromagnetic waves,

• associate vibrations with the creation of mechanical waves,

• distinguish different types of waves,

• demonstrate the application of Physics laws in music and musical instrument,

• demonstrate understanding of the superposition principle,

• exhibit understanding of the geometrical description of different properties oflight,

• describe the interference and diffraction phenomena,

Course Description

Vibrations, Periodic Motions, Resonance, Coupled Oscillation, Types of Waves, Me-chanical Wave, Sound, Music and Musical Instruments, Superposition of Waves,Standing Waves, Group and Phase Velocities, Nature of Light, Electromagnetic Spec-trum, Geometric Optics, Reflection, Refraction, Dispersion, Fermat’s Principle, Inter-ference, Diffraction, Optical Devices.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Wave and Optics (Phys 203)

Course Outline

1) Vibrations (4 hrs)1.1) Periodic motion1.2) Types of vibrations1.3) Sound1.4) Music and musical instruments1.5) Resonance1.6) Coupled Oscillation

2) Types of Waves (4 hrs)2.1) Mechanical waves2.2) Transverse and longitudinal waves2.3) Phase velocity and group velocity2.4) Amplitude and intensity of Waves2.5) Frequency and wavelength2.6) Wave packets2.7) Many dimensional waves

3) Superposition of Waves (4 hrs)3.1) Vector addition of amplitudes3.2) Superposition of two wave trains of the same frequency3.3) Superposition of many waves with random phases3.4) Complex waves3.5) Addition of simple harmonic motions

4) Nature of Light ( 6 hrs)4.1) Electromagnetic spectrum4.2) Propagation and speed of light4.3) Reflection and refraction4.4) Refractive index and optical path4.5) Reversibility principle4.6) Fermat’s principle4.7) Propagation of light in material medium

5) Interference and Diffraction of Light (9 hrs)5.1) Types of interference5.2) Huygen’s principle5.3) Young’s experiment5.4) Interference fringes from a double source5.5) Index of refraction by interference method5.6) Types of diffraction5.7) Diffraction by a single slit5.8) Resolving power5.9) Intensity function

5.10) Distinction between interference and diffraction5.11) Diffraction grating

6) Optical Devices (3 hrs)6.1) Human eye6.2) Cameras and photographic objectives6.3) Types and properties of lenses6.4) Types of magnifiers6.5) Microscopes and Telescopes

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Wave and Optics (Phys 203)

Method of Teaching


Assessment




Course Textbook

1. F. A. Jenkins and H. A. White, Fundamentals of Optics, McGraw Hill, 4th ed.,2001

2. Raymond A. Serway, Physics: For Scientists & Engineers, 6th ed., ThomsonBruke, 2004

References

1. H. J. Pain, The Physics of Vibrations and Waves, John Wiley and Sons, 5th ed.,1999.





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Experimental Physics I (Phys211 )

Course Title and Code: Experimental Physics I (Phys 211 )

Credits 2 Cr.hrs ≡ Tutor: (1 hrs) + Lab: (3 hrs)





Instructor’s NameAddress: Block No. Room No. —–

Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Experimental observations form the basis for new hypotheses, and also test scientifictheories. It is therefore essential that all Physicists understand the experimentalmethod and develop the ability to make reliable measurements. This course providesa broad foundation in experimental physics.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• plan and execute experimental investigations;

• apply and describe a variety of experimental techniques;

• identify, estimate, combine and quote experimental errors;

• keep accurate and thorough records;

• discuss and analyze critically results of investigations, including the use of com-puters for data analysis;

• minimize experimental errors;

• demonstrate awareness of the importance of safety within the laboratory context;

• identify the hazards associated with specific experimental apparatus, and com-ply with the safety precautions required;

• delivery of written and oral presentations (experiment write-ups, formal report,group talk);

• work in team;

• manage time;

• use computers (for data analysis and collection), if possible;

Course Description

Selected experiments from topics of mechanics and heat, at least 12 experiments tobe performed.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Experimental Physics I (Phys 211 )

Recommended List of Experiments

1) Mechanics1.1) Measurements of Mass, Volume, Density1.2) Local Value of Acceleration Due to Gravity1.3) Translational Equilibrium / Vector Forces1.4) Determination of the static and kinetic coefficients of friction.1.5) Rotational Equilibrium / Torque1.6) Work and Energy / A Model Pile Driver1.7) Collisions / Conservation of Momentum1.8) Projectile Motion / The Ballistic Pendulum1.9) Centripetal Force

1.10) Archimedes PrincipleTo verify Archimedes Principle and use it for the determination of the density of an objectmore dense than water.

1.11) Elastic Forces/Hooke’s Law1.12) Simple Harmonic Motion of a Spring-Mass System1.13) The Simple Pendulum

2) Heat2.1) Thermal / Linear Expansion2.2) Calorimetry and the Specific Heat of a Metal2.3) Heat of Fusion of Ice2.4) Heat of Vaporization of Water

3) Waves and Sound3.1) Wave Motion / Vibrating Strings3.2) To study longitudinal sound waves created in an air column of variable

length.The apparatus is a modified Kundts tube with a movable water reservoir, and a tuning fork.

Method of Teaching

Laboratory classes should be conducted in groups, with background material pre-sented in the form of handouts (manuals) and with necessary support from the in-structor. Tutor sessions should be supplemented with (on-line) notes, error analysisand graph plotting elaborations. Private study and preparing formal experimentalreports. Group work in preparing and delivering oral presentation.

Simulation experiments from the Internet can be used to supplement laboratory ac-tivities whenever possible.

Assessment

• Pre-Lab Questions: 25%• In-Lab questions (answering questions during lab sessions and preparedness):

20%• Lab-Reports: (20%)• Examination (oral, practical or/and written): (35%)

It is recommended that the number of students per laboratory session to be between20 and 30.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Experimental Physics I (Phys 211 )


1.1) David C. Baird, Experimentation: An Introduction to Measurement, Theory andExperimental Design, Benjamin Cummings, 3rd ed., (1994).

2.2) Andrian C. Melisinos and Jim Napolitano, Experiments in Modern Physics Aca-demic Press, 2nd ed., (2003).

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Experimental Physics II (Phys212 )

Course Title and Code: Experimental Physics II (Phys 212 )







Class Hours:

Course Rationale


Learning Outcomes










• work in team;

• manage time;


Course Description

Selected experiments from topics of Electricity and Magnetism.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Experimental Physics II (Phys 212 )


1) Direct Current Circuits1.1) Calibration of a Voltmeter and an Ammeter from a Galvanometer1.2) Study of the phase change of ice into water and understand how to work

with phase changes in materials.1.3) Investigation of the variation of magnetic field, due to a current carrying

conductor, with distance and current1.4) Verification of Ohm’s law and the law of combination of resistors1.5) Determination of internal resistance of a cell1.6) Verification of Kirchohoff’s Law

2) Alternating Current Circuits2.1) Study the electrical characteristics of an ac circuit containing a resistor, an

inductor, and a capacitor in series2.2) Study of AC circuits using oscilloscope.2.3) Determination of unknown resistance using Wheatstone bridge2.4) Determination of capacitance and inductance with wheatstone bridge.2.5) To investigate how the number of turns (n), the diameter of a coil (d), the

frequency (f ), and the magnetic field strength (B) are related to the inducedvoltage (V ) in a coil.

3) Magnetism3.1) To measure the horizontal component of the earth’s magnetic field strength3.2) To measure the magnetic dipole moment of a bar magnet by the method of

Gauss

Method of Teaching



Assessment




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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Experimental Physics II (Phys 212 )


1.1) David C. Baird, Experimentation: An Introduction to Measurement, Theory andExperimental Design, Benjamin Cummings, 3rd ed., 1994.

2.2) Andrian C. Melisinos and Jim Napolitano, Experiments in Modern Physics Aca-demic Press, 2nd ed., 2003.

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Modern Physics (Phys242 )

Course Title and Code: Modern Physics (Phys 242 )


Prerequisite(s): Phys 201 Co-requisite(s):


Students’ Faculty: Science/——– Department: Physics



Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The rationale of this course is to introduce students to the basic ideas of modernphysics with emphasis on the Theory of Special Relativity, identification of the limi-tations of classical mechanics and the development of quantum mechanics, the waveparticle duality and the atomic structure.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to:• verify the basic principles of the Special Theory of Relativity and its mathematical

methods with application relevant to problems in modern physics;

• state basic explanations of modern theories of atomic and nuclear structure;

• provide an understanding of how and why Einstein’s theory of Special Relativityreplaces the Newtonian concepts;

• familiarize with the Galilean and Lorenz transformations and their consequences;

• develop the knowledge and skills required to perform simple relativistic calcula-tions and to appreciate their consequences;

• describe wave-particle duality and the uncertainty principle;

• calculate and verify the behavior of matter traveling at speeds approaching thespeed of light;

• describe the radiative behavior of black bodies;

• solve problems using both wave and particle mathematical models;

• verify, measure, and predict the atomic spectra

Course Description

Principle of Special Theory of Relativity, Michelson-Morley Experiment, Galilean Trans-formation, Lorentz Transformation, Length contraction, Time Dilation, RelativisticMomentum and Energy, Black-Body Radiation, Photoelectric Effect, Compton Effect,

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Modern Physics (Phys 242 )

X-Ray Diffraction, Matter Waves, Phase and Group Velocities, Uncertainty Principle,Rutherford Scattering, Bohr Theory of the Hydrogen Atom.

Course Outline

1) Special Theory of Relativity (15 hrs)1.1) Relativity of Orientation and Origin1.2) Inertial and Non inertial Reference Frames1.3) Galilian Transformation1.4) Michlson Morley Experiment1.5) Postulates of Special Relativity1.6) Lorenz Transformation1.7) Applications of the Lorentz Transformation1.8) Velocity - Addition Formula1.9) Doppler Effect

1.10) Time Dilation1.11) Length Contraction1.12) Relativity of Mass1.13) Relativistic Momentum1.14) Relativistic Mass and Energy

2) Development of Quantum Mechanics ( 3 hrs)2.1) Limitations of Classical Physics2.2) Development of Quantum Mechanics2.3) Uniqueness and role of Quantum Mechanics

3) Particle Properties of Waves ( 9 hrs)3.1) Wave Particle Dualism3.2) Photoelectric Effect3.3) Quantum Theory of Light3.4) Compton Effect/Scattering3.5) X-ray diffraction and Bragg’s law3.6) Black Body Radiation3.7) Derivation of Plank’s Distribution Law

4) Wave Properties of Particles ( 9 hrs)4.1) De Broglie waves4.2) Wave function and its Interpretation4.3) De Broglie wave velocity4.4) Phase and Group velocities4.5) Particle Diffraction4.6) Uncertainty Principle and its Application4.7) Gedanken Experiment

5) Atomic Structure ( 9 hrs)5.1) Atomic Models (Thomson and Rutherford Models)5.2) Scattering Cross Section5.3) Alpha Particle Scattering5.4) Rutherford Scattering Formula5.5) Electron Orbits5.6) Atomic Spectra5.7) Bohr Atom his Explanation of Atomic Spectra5.8) Quantization of Atomic Energy Levels5.9) Atomic Excitations

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Modern Physics (Phys 242 )

Method of Teaching


Assessment




Course Textbook

Arthur Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, 6th ed., (2002).

References

1. Raymond A. Serway, Physics: For Scientists & Engineers, 6th ed., ThomsonBruke, (2004).

2. Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedmann, University Physics with Modern Physics12th ed., (2008).

3. Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for scientists and engineers, Printice Hall, 4th,(2005).

4. Robert Resnick and David Halliday, Fundamentals of Physics Extended, HRW 8th

ed., (2008).5. Hugh Young, University Phyiscs with Modern Physics with Mastering Physics:

International edition 12th ed., Pearson Education, (2006).6. Paul Hewitt, Conceptual Physics: International Edition, Pearson Education, (2005).7. John Taylor, Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Pearson Education,

(2003).

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Mathematical Methods of Physics I (Phys301)

Course Title and Code: Mathematical Methods of Physics I (Phys 301)


Prerequisite(s): Math 262 Co-requisite(s):





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course aims to introduce students to some of the mathematical techniques thatare most frequently used in Physics, and to give students experience in their use andapplication. The course is offered in Semester I of their second year so that Physicsstudents will have an opportunity to develop all the mathematical skills required forcore Physics courses. Emphasis is placed on the use of mathematical techniquesrather than their rigorous proof.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• make series expansions of simple functions and determine their asymptotic be-

haviour;

• perform basic arithmetic and algebra with complex numbers;

• manipulate vectors and matrices and solve systems of simultaneous linear equa-tions;

• calculate partial and total derivatives of functions of more than one variable;

• evaluate single, double and triple integrals using commonly occuring coordinatesystems;

• apply differential operators to vector functions;

• apply Stokes’s and Gauss’s theorems;

• solve simple first-order differential equations and second-order differential equa-tions with constant coefficients;

• recognize the Dirac delta function and be aware of its properties;

• make a Fourier-series expansion of a simple periodic function;

• obtain the Fourier transform of a simple function;

• tackle, with facility, mathematically formed problems and their solution;

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Mathematical Methods of Physics I (Phys 301)

Course Description

Distribution Functions, Graphs, and Approximations Averages and DistributionFunctions, Graphs and Least square fit, Power Series and Applications, Complexnumbers and the Euler Identity, Errors and numverical MethodsFirst-Order Differential Equations: separable, exact, linear , numerical integration;Second-Order Differential Equations: homogenous, inhomogeneous, series solu-tions of ODEs, numerical solution of DEs, the Laplace Transform Method;Vectors and Matrices: algebra of vectors, basis vectors and components, vectorspaces, matrix algebra, numerical methods for matrices, coordinate transformations,four-vectors, the eigenvalue problem;Waves and Fourier Analysis: The Wave equation and principle of superpositions,Standing waves and harmonics, Fourier Series, Parseval’s theorem and Frequencyspectra, Solutions of Inhomgenous DEs, Fourier Transform and the Dirac Delta Func-tion.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• interpret and use distribution functions;

• analyze sets of data using plots and determine the best “fit”;

• make series expansions of simple functions and determine their asymptotic be-haviour;

• use techniques for represent data sets by analytic functions;

• handle physical problems that involve the rate of change of one quantity withrespect to another;

• solve ODEs numerically

• transform a differential equation into an algebraic equation using Laplace trans-form and transform back the solutions to get the solution of DEs;

• describe waves through the solution of the wave equation;

• use Parseval’s theorem to solve problems


Course Outline

1) Distribution Functions Graphs, and Approximations(10 hrs)

1.1) Averages and Deviations1.2) Distribution Functions1.3) Applications of Distribution Functions1.4) Linear Graphs1.5) Least-Square Fit1.6) Power Series and Applications of Power Series1.7) Complex Numbers and the Euler Identity1.8) Errors and Introduction to Numerical Methods

2) First-Order Differential Equations(12 hrs)

2.1) First-order Equations: Separable2.2) First-order Equations: Exact

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2.3) First-order Equations: Linear2.4) Numerical integration

3) Second Order Differential Equations(10 hrs)

3.1) Second-order Equations: Homogeneous3.2) Second-order Equations: Inhomogeneous3.3) Series Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations3.4) Numerical solutions of Differential Equations3.5) Laplace Transform Method

4) Waves and Fourier Analysis(15 hrs)

4.1) Waves4.2) Partial Differentiation4.3) Wave Equation4.4) Principle of Superposition4.5) Standing Waves and Harmonics4.6) Fourier Series4.7) Parseval’s Theorem and Frequency Spectra4.8) Solution of Inhomogeneous DEs4.9) Fourier Transforms and the Dirac Delta Function

Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course is through lecture, Each week there will be two lecturesand a problems class in which homework will be reviewed. Students will also attemptsimple exercises during the lectures.

Assessment




Course Textbook

Stroud K.A. and Booth D.J., Advanced Engineering Mathematics (4th ed.), Paulgrave,(2003).

References

1. Arfken G.B. and Weber H.J., Mathematical methods for physicists (6th ed.), Aca-demic Press, (2006).

2. Spiegel M.R., Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists, Schaum Out-line Series, McGraw-Hill, (1971).

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3. Stroud K.A., Engineering Mathematics (5th ed.), Paulgrave, (2001).4. Donald A. McQuarric, Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers, Uni-

versity Science Books, (2003).5. Lambourne R. and Tinker M. Further Mathematics for the Physical Sciences, Wi-

ley, (2000).6. Mathews J. and Walker R.L., Mathematical Methods of Physics, 2nd ed., (1970).

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Mathematical Methods of Physics II (Phys302)

Course Title and Code: Mathematical Methods of Physics II (Phys 302)



Academic Year: 20 / Semester: II




Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course aims to to give learners a deeper understanding of and greater competencein some central mathematical ideas and techniques used in Physics with the emphasison practical skills rather than formal proof. Students will acquire skills in some keytechniques related directly to the advanced courses they will meet in their final year.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• solve partial differential equations by separation of variables;

• calculate eignvalues and eigenvectors and apply the the techniques to physicalproblems;

• use basis vectors to transform differential operator equations to matrix form andhence apply eigen equation techniques;

• obtain approximate solutions to differential equations through the use of per-turbation theory.

• develop analytical and numerical skills in mathematics;

• formulate problems logically;

• present and justify mathematical techniques and methods;

Course Description

Vectors and Matrices algebra of vectors, basis vectors and components, vector spaces,matrix algebra, numerical methods for matrices, coordinate transformation, Four-vectors, eigen value problemVector Calculus time derivatives of vectors, fluid kinematics, fluid dynamics, fieldsand the gradient, fluid flow and the divergence, circulation and the curl, conservativeforces and the Laplacian, electric and magnetic fields, vector calculus expressionsand identities. Waves and Fourier Analysis: waves, partial differentiation, the waveequation, principle of superposition, standing waves and harmonics fourier series,

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Mathematical Methods of Physics II (Phys 302)

Parseval’s theorem and frequency spectra, solution of inhomogeneous Des, FourierTransforms and the Dirac Delta Function;Complex Variables: functions of a complex variable, differentiation and integration,cauchy integral formula and Laurent Expansion; Singularities, poles and residues,applicationsPartial Differential Equations: introduction to PDEs, the wave equation, Laplace’sequation, Orthogonal functions and the Sturm-Liouville problem; Special Functions:Legendre, Bessel and Hermite Equations

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• manipulate vectors and matrices and solve systems of simultaneous linear equa-

tions;

• perform basic arithmetic and algebra with complex numbers;

• use the ideas of singularities and poles to evaluate line integrals.

• apply differential operators to vector functions;

• apply Stokes’s and Gauss’s theorems;

• use basis vectors to transform differential operator equations to matrix form andhence apply eigen equation techniques;

• obtain approximate solutions to differential equations through the use of per-turbation theory.

• use the method os separation of variables to solve PDEs;

• solve PDEs in various coordinate systems;

• use numerical techniques for solving Laplace’s equation

• Analytical and numerical skills in mathematics;

• Logical formulation of problems;

• Presentation and justification of techniques and methods;

• Group work - students are encouraged to work co-operatively together and withthe demonstrators to solve guided problems.

Course Outline

1) Vectors and Matrices(10 hrs)

1.1) Algebra of Vectors1.2) Basis Vectors and Components1.3) Vector Spaces1.4) Matrix Algebra1.5) Numerical Methods for Matrices1.6) Coordinate Transformations1.7) Four- Vectors1.8) The Eigenvalue Problem

2) Vector Calculus(12 hrs)

2.1) Time derivatives of vectors2.2) Fluid kinematics and dynamics

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2.3) Fields and the Gradient2.4) Fluid flow and the Divergence2.5) Circulation and the Curl2.6) Conservative Forces and the Laplacian2.7) Electric and Magnetic Fields2.8) Vector Calculus Expressions and Identities

3) Complex Variables(8 hrs)

3.1) Functions of a Complex Variable3.2) Differentiation and Integration3.3) Cauchy Integral Formula and Laurent Expansion3.4) Singularities, Poles and Residues3.5) Applications

4) Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)(16 hrs)

4.1) Introduction to PDEs

4.1.1) Simple second order differential equations and common varieties4.1.2) Harmonic oscillator, Schrodinger equation4.1.3) Poisson’s equation4.1.4) wave equation and diffusion equation

4.2) Wave Equation Revisited4.3) Laplace’s equation

4.3.1) Laplacian family of equations in Physics4.3.2) Mechanics of the techniques,4.3.3) Separation of variables4.3.4) Form of solutions4.3.5) General solutions in series form4.3.6) Relation to Fourier series4.3.7) Initial conditions: spatial boundary conditions and time dependence

4.4) Orthogonal functions and the Sturm-Liouville Problem;4.5) Special Functions

4.5.1) Hermite4.5.2) Legendre4.5.3) Bessel

Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course is through lecture, a related guided problems section withdemonstrator assistance and additional assessed coursework. Online learning re-sources.

Assessment



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Course Textbook

Spiegel M.R., Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists, Schaum OutlineSeries, McGraw-Hill, (1971).

References

1. Arfken G.B. and Weber H.J., Mathematical methods for physicists (6th ed.), Aca-demic Press, 2006.

2. Spiegel M.R., Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists, Schaum Out-line Series, McGraw-Hill, 1971.

3. Stroud K.A., Engineering Mathematics (5th ed.), Paulgrave, 2001.4. Donald A. McQuarric, Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers, Uni-

versity Science Books, 2003.5. Lambourne R. and Tinker M. Further Mathematics for the Physical Sciences, Wi-

ley, 2000.6. Mathews J. and Walker R.L., Mathematical Methods of Physics, 2nd ed., 1970.

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Experimental Physics III (Phys312 )

Course Title and Code: Experimental Physics III (Phys 312 )







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Experimental observations form the basis for new hypotheses, and also test scientifictheories. It is therefore essential that all Physicists understand the experimentalmethod and develop the ability to make reliable measurements. This course providesa broad foundation in experimental Physics.

Learning Outcomes










• work in team;

• manage time;


Course Description

Selected experiments from topics of Electronics and Atomic Physics.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Experimental Physics III (Phys 312 )


1) Electromagnetism1.1) Speed of Sound in Air (Electronic Method)1.2) Electric Equivalent of Heat

To measure the equivalence between electrical energy and thermal energy, and thus to de-termine the conversion factor between joules and calories.

2) Atomic Physics2.1) Determination of e/m of an electron2.2) Diffraction of elections2.3) Study of Spectrum of halogen lamp

3) Optics3.1) Michelson Interferometer3.2) Determination of wavelength of Light using Newton’s Rings3.3) Jamin Interferometer3.4) Study of Polarization of Light3.5) Study of Optically Active Substances3.6) Magnification with Convex Lenses and the Compound Microscope3.7) Solar Energy

To measure solar irradiance–the energy incident per second on a unit area exposed directlyto the sun.

Method of Teaching



Assessment



It is recommended that the number of students per laboratory session be between 20and 30.

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Statistical Physics I (Phys321)

Course Title and Code: Statistical Physics I (Phys 321)


Prerequisite(s): —– Co-requisite(s):





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is designed to provide introductory ideas of the basic principles of Sta-tistical Physics and their application. The contents included in this course are veryessential in understanding probabilistic nature of macroscopic phenomena. A clearconnection between microscopic and macroscopic interpretations of the physical sys-tems would be established.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the student should be able to:• demonstrate clear understanding of microscopic and macroscopic systems,

• distinguish reversible and irreversible processes,

• relate the concept of heat and temperature,

• understand basic statistical concepts required to describe physical systems,

• obtain various mean values using the statistical distribution function,

• exhibit understanding of derivation of thermodynamical variables from ensembleaverage,

• demonstrate clear understanding of laws of thermodynamics and their relationwith underlying microscopic process,

• describe applications of statistical approach in solving problems associated withmany particles.

Course Description

The main topics include: Statistical Description of System of Particles, Ensemble, Ac-cessible States, Probability Calculations, Thermal Interaction, Temperature, Heat andHeat Reservoir, Macroscopic Measurements, Work, Internal Energy, Absolute Tem-perature, Entropy, Canonical Distribution, Equipartition Theorem, Laws of Thermo-dynamics, General Thermodynamic Interactions.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Statistical Physics I (Phys 321)

Course Outline

1) Features of Macroscopic Systems (4 hrs)

1.1) Macroscopic and microscopic systems1.2) Equilibrium state and fluctuations1.3) Approach to equilibrium1.4) Reversible and irreversible processes1.5) Properties of systems in equilibrium1.6) Heat and temperature

2) Basic Probability Concepts (6 hrs)

2.1) Statistical ensembles2.2) Elementary relations among probabilities2.3) Binomial distribution2.4) Mean values2.5) Calculation of mean values for spin system2.6) Continuous probability distributions

3) Statistical Description of Systems of Particles (9 hrs)

3.1) Specification of the state of a system3.2) Statistical ensemble3.3) Statistical postulates3.4) Probability calculations3.5) Number of stats accessible to a macroscopic system3.6) Constraints, equilibrium and irreversibility3.7) Interaction between systems3.8) First law of thermodynamics

4) Thermal Interactions (8 hrs)4.1) Distribution of energy between macroscopic systems4.2) Approach to thermal equilibrium4.3) Temperature and zeroth law of thermodynamics4.4) Small heat transfer4.5) System in contact with heat reservoir4.6) Paramagnetism4.7) Mean energy of ideal gas4.8) Mean pressure of ideal gas

5) Microscopic Theory and Macroscopic Measurements (6 hrs)

5.1) Determination of the absolute temperature5.2) High and low absolute temperature5.3) Third law of thermodynamics5.4) Work, internal energy and heat5.5) Heat capacity5.6) Entropy5.7) Intensive and extensive parameters

6) Canonical Distribution (5 hrs)

6.1) Classical approximation6.2) Maxwell velocity distribution6.3) Effusion and molecular beams

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6.4) Equitation theorem and its applications6.5) Specific heat of solids

7) General Thermodynamic Interactions (7 hrs)

7.1) Dependence of the number of states on the external parameters7.2) General relations valid in equilibrium7.3) Applications to ideal gas7.4) Basic statements of statistical thermodynamics7.5) Equilibrium conditions and Gibbs free energy7.6) Equilibrium between phases7.7) Clausius-Clapeyron equation7.8) Transformation of randomness in to order

Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course is through lecture, tutorial and problem solving. Onlinelearning resources can also be employed.

Assessment


tions): 5%• Tests (quiz) (25%),• Semester final examination (50%)


Course Textbook

F. Reif, Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, Wave Land Price, 2008.

References

1. B. B Laud, Fundamentals of Statistical Mechanics, India, 2009.2. C. Kittel, Elementary statistical Physics, Rieger Pub Co., 1988.3. Michel D. Sturge, Statistical and Thermal Physics: Fundamentals and Applica-

tions, 2003.

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Classical Mechanics I (Phys331)

Course Title and Code: Classical Mechanics I (Phys 331)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is designed to introduce generalized treatment of the motion of particlesin various coordinate systems. It also addresses an alternative formulation of solv-ing classical problems using Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s principles. The procedure tobe employed paves the way for establishing relationships between different areas ofPhysics.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students will able to:

• describe base vectors and their reciprocal,

• relate motions in different coordinate systems,

• obtain the velocity, acceleration and momentum in generalized coordinate,

• interpret results described in terms of generalized coordinates,

• explain the fundamental concepts of Newtonian formulation of mechanics,

• develop the capability to determine the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian of mechan-ical systems and use these functions to obtain the corresponding equations ofmotion,

• identify any conserved quantities associated with the system,

• distinguish different types of oscillations.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Classical Mechanics I (Phys 331)

Course Description

The main topics to be included in this course are: Coordinate Systems and Coordi-nate Transformation, Velocity and Acceleration in Generalized Coordinates, ParticleDynamics, Position, Time and Velocity Dependent Forces, Simple Harmonic Oscil-lator, Damped and Forced Oscillations, Conservative Forces and Potential Energy,Conservation of Energy, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Formalism and Their Applica-tion.

Course Outline

1) Coordinate Systems (12 hrs)

1.1) Coordinate systems1.2) Non-orthogonal base vectors1.3) Orthogonal coordinates system1.4) Coordinate transformation1.5) Generalized velocity and acceleration1.6) Gradient operator in cylindrical and spherical coordinates


2.1) Newton’s laws of motion2.2) Motions under time and velocity dependent forces2.3) Motions under position dependent forces2.4) Concepts of work and energy2.5) Force as a function of position

3) Oscillations (8 hrs)

3.1) Stable and unstable equilibrium3.2) One-dimensional motion of a particle in a given potential field3.3) Simple harmonic oscillations in one and two dimensions3.4) Damped oscillations3.5) Forced oscillations and resonance3.6) Oscillations in electrical circuits3.7) Rate of energy dissipation

4) Central Field Motion (7 hrs)

4.1) Conservative forces and potential energy4.2) Conservation of energy and angular momentum4.3) Equations of motion4.4) Orbits in central field4.5) Planetary motion

5) Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s Formulation (12 hrs)

5.1) Introduction5.2) Holonomic constraints5.3) Derivation of Lagrange’s equations of motion5.4) Euler’s theorem and the kinetic energy5.5) Conservation of linear momentum5.6) Conservation of energy

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Classical Mechanics I (Phys 331)

5.7) Conservation of angular momentum5.8) Generalized velocities and generalized momenta5.9) Hamilton’s principle

5.10) Canonical equations of motion.5.11) Cyclic coordinates.

Method of Teaching


Assessment




Course Textbook

1. Walter Hauser, Introduction to principles of mechanics, Addison Wesley, 1966.2. Jery Marion, Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems, 1994.

References

1. Marion Thoronton, Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems, 4th ed., 19952. Murrey R. Speigle, Schaum’s Outline series: Theory and problems of theatrical

mechanics3. Devid Morin, Introduction to Classical Mechanics: with problems and solutions,

Cambridge University Press, 2008.4. R. Taylor, Calassical Mechanics, Universal Science, 2005

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Quantum Mechanics I (Phys342 )

Course Title and Code: Quantum Mechanics I (Phys 342 )







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Quantum mechanics is fundamental theoretical framework in describing microscopicsystems. Learners are introduced to the basic postulates of Quantum Mechanics.Emphasis is given to limitations of Classical Mechanics. This course leads to ad-vanced Physics courses that require description of microscopic systems.

Learning Outcomes


• verify the limitations of classical mechanics at the microscopic level;

• elaborate the central concepts and principles of quantum mechanics useful tomake calculation;

• explain the uncertainty principle and its consequences;

• verify and apply Schrodinger equation to different quantum system;

• describe the harmonic oscillator;

• elaborate angular momentum

Course Description

Origin and Development of Quantum Mechanics, Limitations of Classical Mechan-ics, Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, Observables and Operators,Properties of Operators, Wave Function and Probability Density, Eigen Values andEigen States, Expectation Values, Uncertainty Principle, Schrodinger Equation, Heisen-berg Equation, Time Evolution of Expectation Values, Free Particle, Infinite PotentialWell, Finite Potential Well, Finite Potential Barrier, Reflection and Transmission Coef-ficients, Harmonic Oscillator, Angular Momentum Eigen Values and Eigen States.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Quantum Mechanics I (Phys 342 )

Course Outline

1) Origin and Development of Quantum Mechanics (4 hrs)

1.1) Review of Modern Physics1.2) Limitations of Classical Mechanics1.3) Development of Quantum Mechanics

2) Mathematical Foundation of Quantum Mechanics ( 5 hrs)

2.1) Measurements and Observables2.2) Operators and Observables2.3) Expectation Values of Dynamical Variables2.4) Uncertainty Principle2.5) Wave Function and its Physical Interpretation2.6) Probability Density2.7) Current Density

3) Operator Algebra ( 7 hrs)

3.1) Linear Operators3.2) Dirac Notation (Bra and Ket)3.3) Normalization and Orthogonalisation3.4) Commutation Relation3.5) Kroncker Delta Function3.6) Adjoint and Hermitian Operators3.7) Eigen Values and Eigen Functions3.8) Dirac Delta Function3.9) Fundamental Postulates

3.10) Expectation Values3.11) Fundamental Commutation Rules3.12) Correspondence with Poisson’s Brackets3.13) Schwartz Inequality

4) The Schrodinger and Heisenberg Equations ( 16 hrs)4.1) Time In/Dependent Schrodinger Equation4.2) Solution of the Schrodinger Equation4.3) Boundary Conditions4.4) One-Dimensional Potentials4.5) Zero Potential (Free Particle)4.6) Square Well Potential4.7) Infinite Well Potential4.8) Step Potential4.9) Barrier Potential

4.10) Reflection and Transmission Coefficients4.11) Quantum Tunneling4.12) Time Evaluation of Operators4.13) Hamiltonian Operator4.14) Schrodinger and Heisenberg Pictures

5) The Harmonic Oscillator ( 13 hrs)

5.1) Simple Harmonic Oscillator5.2) 1D Scrodinger Equation and its Solution for the Harmonic Oscillator5.3) Energy Eigen Values and the Zero Point Energy

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Quantum Mechanics I (Phys 342 )

5.4) Correspondence Principle5.5) Gaussian Wave Function5.6) Hermite Polynomials and 1D Solutions of the Harmonic Oscillator5.7) 3D Harmonic Oscillator5.8) Description of the HO in terms of Creation and Annihilation Operators

Method of Teaching


Assessment


tions): 5%• quizzes and Tests (25%)• All in all the continuous assessment covers 50 %• Final Semester Examination (50%)


B. H. Brandsen and C. J. Joachain, Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed., Benjamin Cum-mings, (2000)

References

1. John S. Townsend, A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd UniversityScience Books, (2000)

2. W. Greiner, Quantum Mechanics (An Introduction), 4th ed., Springer (2008).3. David Griffith, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Benjamin Cummings, (2004).4. J. J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics Revised edition, (1993).5. R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed., (2008)6. J. Singh, Quantum Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications to Technology 1st

ed., (1996).7. David A.B. Miller, Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers, (2008).

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Electronics I (Phys353)

Course Title and Code: Electronics I (Phys 353)

Credits 3 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (2 hrs) + Lab: (3 hrs)






Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is intended to provide basic concepts and practices of electronics. It isstructured in such a way that the learner has to go through the activities as pre-scribed for maximum attainment. This course is helps to appreciate and apply basicelectronic concepts and circuits in instrumentation and research.

Learning Outcomes


• explain charge carrier generation in intrinsic and extrinsic semi-conductors;

• explain formation and application of a P-N junction;

• design and analyze diode circuits (e.g. power supply circuits);

• explain how a Bipolar Junction Transistor(BJT) works;

• design and analyze basic BJT circuits in various configurations (CE, CC, CB);

• explain how a Junction Field Effect Transistor(JFET) works(some theory);

• design and analyze JFET circuits in both configurations (CD, CS);

• explain how a MOSFET works (theory);

• design and analyze MOSFET circuits;

• explain the construction of the operational amplifier;

• design, analyze and synthesize operational amplifier circuits;

• manipulate numbers in various bases (2,8,10,16);

• apply Boolean algebra in design of logic circuits;

• design, analyze and synthesize logic circuits (multiplexer, decoders, Schmitt trig-gers, flip-flops, registers);

• explain the operation of a transducer in various modes (strain, light, piezo,temp);

• explain and apply transducer signal conditioning processes;

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Electronics I (Phys 353)

• apply conditioned signal in digital form;

• explain the systems level components of a microprocessor.

Course Description

Review of Energy band theory, Network theories and Equivalent circuits. PN Junc-tion and the Diode Effect, Circuit, Applications of Ordinary Diodes, Bipolar JunctionTransistor (BJT) Common Emitter Amplifier, Common Collector Amplifier, CommonBase Amplifier. Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET), JFET Common Source Am-plifier, JFET Common Drain Amplifier. The Insulated-Gate Field Effect Transistor.Multiple Transistor Circuits. Open-Loop Amplifiers, Ideal Amplifier, ApproximationAnalysis, Open-Loop Gain, Number Systems, Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates, Combi-national Logic. Multiplexers and Decoders. Schmitt Trigger, Two-State Storage Ele-ments, Latches and Un-Clocked Flip-Flops. Clocked Flip-Flops, Dynamically clockedFlip-Flops, One-Shot Registers. Transducers, Signal Conditioning Circuits, Oscilla-tors, Radio Signals, Laboratory sessions on Selected Electronic Circuits

Course Outline

1) Network theories and Equivalent circuits (5 hrs)

1.1) Kirchhoff’s rules1.2) Mesh analysis1.3) Norton’s theorem1.4) Thevenin’s Equivalent circuits1.5) Conversion of Thevenin’s to Norton’s Equivalent circuits1.6) Delta and Y Networks

2) Semi-conductors (6 hrs)

2.1) Energy bands of semi conductors2.2) Valence bands and conduction of semi conductors2.3) Intrinsic and Extrinsic semi conductors2.4) Accepters and Donors2.5) p-type and n-type semi conductors2.6) pn-junction2.7) Zener diodes as voltage regulators2.8) Diodes as rectifiers (Full wave rectifier, Regulated power supply, )2.9) Filters (Passive and Active-low pass Filters)

3) Bipolar Junction Transistors (4 hrs)

3.1) Pnp and npn transistors3.2) Physics of operation of transistors in active mode3.3) Static characteristics: cut off, saturation and active regions3.4) Analysis of Transistor circuits at DC3.5) Transistors as an amplifier3.6) Biasing the BJT for discrete circuit design3.7) Biasing single stage BJT amplifier configurations (Common emitter, base

and collector configuration)

4) Field Effect Transistors (4 hrs)

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4.1) The junction field-effect transistor (JFET), JFET Common Source Amplifier,JFET Common Drain amplifier

4.2) Insulated-Gate Field Effect Transistor. Power4.3) Multiple Transistor Circuit

5) Operational Amplifiers and Oscillations (4 hrs)

5.1) Open loop Amplifiers,5.2) Ideal Amplifiers, Approximation Analysis, Ope-loop Gain.5.3) The Ideal Op-Amp5.4) Analysis of Circuit Containing Ideal Op-Amps- Inverting Configuration5.5) Applications of the Inverting Configurations5.6) The Noninverting Configuration5.7) Examples of Op-Amp Circuits5.8) Transister amplifier, biasing points

6) Digital Circuits (4 hrs)

6.1) Number systems, Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates,6.2) Combinational Logic,6.3) Multiplexes and decoders, Schmitt Trigger, Two-State storage elements,6.4) Latches and un-clocked flip-flops;6.5) Dynamically clocked flipiflops,6.6) One-shot registers6.7) Digital information in series, parallel or timed signals

7) Data Acquisition and Process Control (3 hrs)

7.1) Transducers, Signal Conditioning7.2) Circuits, Oscillators7.3) Radio basics AM Receivers and RF Spectrum

Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course is through lecture and accompanying laboratory handson experience. Related guided problems section with demonstrator assistance andadditional assessed housework. Online learning resources.

Assessment


tions): 5%• Test (10%), Practical reports (30%)• Semester final examination (40%)


Course Textbook

Bernard Grob, Basic Electronics, 4th ed., McGraw Hill International Book Company,London, (1983).

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References

1. Frederick F. Driscoll; Robert F. Coughlin. Solid State devices and Applications,D.B Taraporevala Sons and Co.PVT, Published with arrangement with PrenticeHall, Inc. (1981).

2. Close K.J and J Yarwood. Experimental Electronics for Students, London Chap-man and Hall, Halsted Press Book, John Woley and Sons, (1979).

3. Tayal D.C. Basic Electronics. 2nd ed. Himalaya Publishing House Mumbai,(1998).

4. Theraja B.L., R.S. Sedha. Principles of Electronic Devices and Circuits, S.Chandand Company Ltd, New Delhi, (2004).

5. Sparkes J.J. Semiconductor Devices 2nd ed. Chapman and Hall, London, (1994).6. Richard R. Spenser and Mohammed S. Ghaussi. Introduction to Electronic Circuit

Design, Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, Inc (2003).7. Noel M Morriss. Semiconductor Devices, MacMillan Publishers Ltd. (1984).

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Modern Optics (Phys371 )

Course Title and Code: Modern Optics (Phys 371 )


Prerequisite(s): Phys 202& Phys 203 Co-requisite(s):





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The aim of this course is to introduce optical phenomena in terms of electric andmagnetic fields. It is also intended to introduce concepts related with lasing processand nonlinear optics. With rapid advance in the areas of laser Physics and nonlinearoptics, it would be necessary including these issues in the undergraduate program.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students should be able to:

• describe electromagnetic wave,

• demonstrate understanding of multiple beam interference and Fresnel diffrac-tion,

• explain basic principles, laws and properties of polarization,

• describe absorption and scattering mechanisms including dispersion,

• exhibits understanding of approaches employed in analyzing optical data,

• develop understanding of the concept of modern and nonlinear optics,

• develop problem solving skills related to optical problems,

Course Description

Review of Electromagnetic Waves, Reflection from Plane Parallel Film, Multiple BeamInterference, Intensity Function, Multilayer Films, Fresnel Diffraction, Double Slit,Representation of Vibration in Light, Polarization of Light, Polarization Techniques,Interference of Polarized Light, Absorption and Scattering, Double Refraction, Prop-agation of Light in Crystals, Optical Activity, Laser, Rate Equation, Fundamentals ofFiber Optics and Nonlinear Optics.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Modern Optics (Phys 371 )

Course Outline

1) Review of Electromagnetic Waves (3 hrs)

2) Interference Involving Multiple Reflection (6 hrs)

2.1) Reflection from a plane parallel film2.2) Multiple beam interference2.3) Intensity function2.4) Multilayer films2.5) Fringes of constant inclination and thickness2.6) Interference in the transmitted light2.7) Newton’s rings

3) Diffraction (8 hrs)

3.1) Shadows3.2) Fraunhoffer Diffraction3.3) Fresnel’s half period zone3.4) Circular and rectangular aperture3.5) Zone plate and its construction3.6) Electron diffraction3.7) Diffraction at straight edge3.8) Fresnel’s integral and its application3.9) Rectilinear propagation of light

3.10) Plane grating and coverage grating3.11) Holography

4) Polarization of Light (6 hrs)

4.1) Polarization techniques4.2) Representation of vibration in light4.3) Polarizing angle4.4) Malus’ law4.5) Double refraction4.6) Parallel and crossed polarizer4.7) Scattering of light and blue sky4.8) Red sunset

5) Interference of Polarized Light (5 hrs)

5.1) Elliptically and circularly polarized light5.2) Quarter and half wave plates5.3) Analysis of polarized light5.4) Interference with white light5.5) Application of interference in parallel light

6) Absorption and Scattering (6 hrs)

6.1) General and selective absorption6.2) Absorption by different states6.3) Selective reflection6.4) Scattering by small particle6.5) Raman effect6.6) Dispersion

7) Fourier Optics ( 3 hrs)

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7.1) Optical data imaging and processing7.2) Fourier-Transform Spectroscopy

8) Optical Activity (3 hrs)

8.1) Rotation of the plane of polarization8.2) Rotary dispersion8.3) Double refraction in optically active crystals8.4) Theory of optical activity

9) Modern Optics (5 hrs)

9.1) Properties of laser light9.2) Laser sources9.3) Population inversion9.4) Rate equations9.5) Applications of laser9.6) Fundamentals of fiber optics9.7) Fundamentals of nonlinear optics

Method of Teaching


Assessment



Course Textbook

1. F. A. Jenkins and H. A. White, Fundamentals of Optics, McGraw Hill, 4th ed.,2001

2. Raymond A. Serway, Physics: For Scientists & Engineers, 6th ed., ThomsonBruke, 2004

References



ed., 2008

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4. Paul M. Fishbane, Stephene Gasiorowicz, Stephen T. Thoronton, Physics for Sci-entists and Engineers, 3rd ed., 2005

5. Eugene, Hecht, Optics: International edition, 4th ed., 2003

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Electrodynamics I (Phys376)

Course Title and Code: Electrodynamics I (Phys 376)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course deals with classical electrodynamics applying integral and differential cal-culus. Emphasis is given to employing specialized approaches and most appropriatecoordinate system in solving problems. It also addresses electric and magnetic phe-nomena in material medium including boundary problems. It is hence hoped that theapproaches to be followed in this course strengthen the mathematical skills requiredin other fields.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will have good understanding of basictheories in classical electrodynamics. Specifically, at the end of the course studentswill be able to:

• develop reasonable understanding of electrostatic and magnetostatic fields infree space and material media,

• advance their skill of solving problems using integral and differential calculus,

• acquire understanding in solving boundary value problems in electrodynamics,

• solve electrodynamical problems using specialized techniques,

• develop the basic concepts of electromagnetic wave,

Course Description

The main topics to be covered in this course include: Mathematical Preliminary, Elec-trostatic Fields and Potentials, Electrostatic Fields in Dielectric Materials, Electro-static Energy, Uniqueness Theorem, Image Techniques, Biot-Savart’s Law, Divergence

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Electrodynamics I (Phys 376)

of Magnetic Field, Vector Potential, Ampere’s Law, Magnetic Properties of Matter,Electromagnetic Induction, Magnetic Energy, Maxwell’s Equations, ElectromagneticWaves in Free Space, Poynting Vector, Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves in Di-electric and Conducting Media.

Course Outline

1) Mathematical Preliminary (3 hrs)

1.1) Differential calculus1.2) Integral calculus1.3) Curvilinear coordinate systems1.4) Dirac delta function

2) Electrostatics (7 hrs)

2.1) Coulomb’s law2.2) Electrostatic field due to continuous charge distributions2.3) Electric flux density2.4) Gauss’s law and its application2.5) Electric potential2.6) Electrostatics energy density

3) Electrostatic Field in Matter (6 hrs)

3.1) Properties of materials3.2) Convection and conduction currents3.3) Conductors3.4) Polarization3.5) Filed of polarized object3.6) Electric displacement3.7) Linear dielectrics

4) Techniques for Calculating Potentials ( 7 hrs)4.1) Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations4.2) Boundary conditions and uniqueness theorem4.3) Method of images4.4) Multipole expansion

5) Magnetostatics (9 hrs)

5.1) Review of electric current5.2) Lorentz force law5.3) Biot-Savart’s law5.4) Ampere’s law5.5) Magnetic flux density and Gauss’s law5.6) Curl and Divergence of B5.7) Magnetic vector potential5.8) Magnetostatic boundary conditions in free space5.9) Multipole expansion of the vector potential

5.10) Magnetostatic energy density

6) Magnetostatic Field in Matter (4 hrs)

6.1) Magnetization

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Electrodynamics I (Phys 376)

6.2) Magnetic field of a magnetized object6.3) Auxiliary magnetic field H6.4) Linear and non-linear media.

7) Electrodynamics (4 hrs)7.1) Electromotive force7.2) Faraday’s law of induction7.3) Maxwell’s equations in material medium7.4) Displacement current7.5) Energy density for electromagnetic field7.6) Poynting theorem

8) Electromagnetic Waves (5 hrs)8.1) Electromagnetic wave in free medium8.2) Electromagnetic waves in non-conducting medium8.3) Electromagnetic waves in conducting medium8.4) Dispersion

Method of Teaching


Assessment




Course Textbook

Munir H. Nayfeh, Electricity and Magnetism, Banjamin Cummings, 3rd ed., 1999.

References

1. David J. Griffiths, Introduction to electrodynamics, 3rs ed., 1999.2. Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedmann, University Physics with Modern Physics

12th ed., 20083. Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for scientists and engineers, Printice Hall, 4th, 20054. Robert Resnick and David Halliday, Fundamentals of Physics Extended, HRW 8th



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Nuclear Physics I (Phys382)

Course Title and Code: Nuclear Physics I (Phys 382)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Introduction to the size and properties of the atomic nucleus and the phenomena ofradioactivity. Theoretical models that describe the atomic nucleus, offer fascinatinginsights into the nature of the physical world. The tools for probing these systems arehigh-energy particle accelerators and, more recently, colliding-beam systems. Thiscourse, designed as an introduction to nuclear and particle Physics, is intended togive students a broad overview of the subject matter, and encouragement to seekfurther information.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• describe the key properties of the atomic nucleus,

• explain these properties with the aid of an underlying theoretical framework,

• identify significant applications which make use of nuclear Physics,

• explain the role of nuclear Physics in these applications,

• identify sequences of particles as energy excitations of a ground state,

• identify the quantum numbers that distinguish these sequences and use theirconservation to analyse production processes,

• state the relevant conservation laws and use them in analysing meson decays,

• describe the basic weak interaction processes and the significant experimentsthat elucidate the nature of these interactions,

• describe the quark model

• construct the quark composition of particles,

• explain the significance of symmetry to the multiplet structure of elementaryparticles,

• solve problems on topics included in the syllabus,

• to reason logically within a set of given constraints,

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Nuclear Physics I (Phys 382)

• Ability to identify significant strands in a mass of confusing data,

• have an understanding and appreciation of the principles of nuclear Physics,and to explore their applications,

• apply the nuclear Physics concepts and principles learnt in class to solve prob-lems,

• develop skills for analytical thinking that will be useful for problem-solving inother fields.

Course Description

Structure & Static Properties of Nuclei; Nuclear constituents, nuclear size and itsmeasurement, nuclear mass, binding energy, nuclear magnetic moment and electricquadruple moment. The force between nucleon, meson theory of nuclear forces. Nu-clear structure models, liquid drop model of the nucleus and semi-empirical massformula, explanation of nuclear fission. Nuclear shell model and its application inexplaining various properties of nuclei.

α-decay, simple version of tunnelling theory; β-decay, neutrino theory, summary ofFermi theory; Kurie plot. γ-decay; nuclear decay schemes.

Energetics of nuclear reactions; Q-values; reaction thresholds. Compound nucleusmodel, partial widths. Resonance reactions; Breit-Wigner formula. Fission and Fu-sion.

Leptons, nucleons, hadrons, quarks and baryons. Symmetries and groups.

Some applications of Nuclear Physics.

Course Outline

1) Structure and Static Properties of Nuclei (9 hrs)

1.1) Nuclear Hypothesis, Early atomic theories, Rutherford’s scattering experi-ment

1.2) Composition, Charge; Size; Mass and Angular momentum of the nucleus1.3) Theories of nuclear composition1.4) Binding Energy1.5) Nuclear Forces.1.6) Nuclear Structure Models.

2) Nuclear Decay & Radioactivity (9 hrs)

2.1) Radioactivity.2.2) Alpha Decay2.3) Beta Decay2.4) Gamma Decay2.5) Detecting Nuclear Radiations

3) Nuclear Reactions (9 hrs)

3.1) Nuclear Reactions In General3.2) Nuclear Cross-section3.3) Classification of Nuclear Reactions

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Nuclear Physics I (Phys 382)

3.4) Fusion and Fission Reactions3.5) Reactor Basics

4) Elementary Particles (6 hrs)

4.1) Basic Data on Elementary Particles4.2) Symmetry and Conservation Laws4.3) Parity and Parity Violation

5) Applications of Nuclear Physics (12 hrs)

5.1) Trace Element Analysis5.2) Mass Spectrometry with Accelerators5.3) Alpha Decay Applications5.4) Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine5.5) Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine

Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course is through lecture, class and group discussion, , e-learningresources, assignments as well as examinations.

Assessment




Course Textbook

Krane K.S. , Introductory Nuclear Physics, Wiley, (1987).

References

1. Williams W.S.C., Nuclear and Particle Physics, Clarendon,(1991).2. Cottingham W.M. and Greenwood D.A., An Introduction to the Standard, (1998).

Model of Particle Physics, Cambridge University Press,3. Halzen F. and Martin A.D., Quarks and Leptons: An Introductory Course in Mod-

ern Particle Physics, John Wiley, (1984).4. Lilley J., Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, John Wiley, (2001).5. Kaplan I. Nuclear Physics, Adison-Wesley, (1963).6. Tayal D.C. Nuclear Physics, Himalaya Publishing House, (1982).

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Introduction to Computational Physics (Phys 402)

Introduction to Computational Physics (Phys402)

Course Title and Code: Introduction to Computational Physics (Phys 402)


Prerequisite(s): Comp 271 Co-requisite(s):





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Computational Physics is a problem-solving course, that is, the measure of a studentsprogress is demonstrated by the ability to solve numerical problems in physics. Whilethe very nature of physics is to express relationships between physical quantitiesin mathematical terms, an analytic solution of the resulting formulas is often notavailable. Instead, numerical solutions based on computer programs are requiredto obtain concrete results for real problems. Upon completion of this course, thestudent will possess the basic knowledge of numerical modeling that may be requiredfor graduate school or in a position at a technical corporation. Computer simulationis considered to be the third option for solving physical problems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• gain experience on writing manuscripts in a scientific journal style using the

LATEX,

• discretize a differential equation using grid and basis set methods,

• outline the essential features of each of the simulation techniques introducedand give examples of their use in contemporary science,

• develop computer simulation for science problems,and investigate the problemsusing statistical, graphical and numerical packages,

• formulate algorithms and use programming language to write simulation.

Course Description

This course is designed to cover techniques used in modeling physical systems nu-merically. It is designed to help the students in the selection of an operating system(Windows versus Unix/Linux), and programming language (some of the more popularin science include Fortran, C, C++, MatLab, Mathematica, and Visual Basic) that bestmeet the requirements needed to solve the problem. Techniques will be developed

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to data fitting and to numerically differentiate and integrate, and to solve systems oflinear equations, ordinary differential equations (ODE), trajectory and orbit problemswith numerical methods, and finally Fourier analysis. Molecular dynamics, Monte-Carlo techniques and Ising Model will also be discussed as modern applications tothe technique.

Course Outline

1) Introduction(5 hrs)1.1) Unix, Latex, Postscript, pdf1.2) Scientific programming (Fortran, C++, JAVA, MATLAB)1.3) Error analysis and uncertainties

2) Methods of data fitting(2 hrs)3) Root finding (1 hrs)4) Methods of differentiation and integration (2 hrs)5) Function optimization (2 hrs)6) Matrices and systems of linear equations (3 hrs)7) Numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations (3 hrs)8) Trajectories and orbits (2 hrs)9) Fourier analysis and oscillations (2 hrs)

10) Molecular dynamics (2 hrs)11) Monte Carlo methods (2 hrs)12) 2-D and 3-D numerical problems (2 hrs)13) The Ising model (2 hrs)

Method of Teaching

Lectures, simulation lab & projects, Assignment & tests. This course needs 2 hrs perweek computer laboratory work

Assessment

• Project reports, presentation: 20%• Homework, Assignments, In-class participation (asking questions, discussing

homework, answering questions): 20%• One Test (20%)• Semester final exam (40%)


1. Tao Pang, An Introduction to Computational Physics,Cambridge University Press,(1997)

2. R. Fitzpatrick, Computational Physics: Computer based learning unit, Universityof Leads, (1996).

3. H Gould, et al, An Introduction to computer simulation methods: Application toPhysical System, 2nd ed., (1995).

4. R. Fitzpatrick, Introduction to Computational Physics, University of Texas.

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Experimental Physics IV (Phys411 )

Course Title and Code: Experimental Physics IV (Phys 411 )

Credits 2 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: Tutor: (1 hrs) + Lab: (3 hrs)






Class Hours:

Course Rationale


Learning Outcomes










• work in team;

• manage time;


Course Description

Selected experiments from topics of Condensed Matter, Atomic and Nuclear Physics.

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1) Condensed Matter Physics1.1) Determination of Specific Charge of the electron1.2) Photovoltaic Energy Conversion1.3) Hall Effect1.4) X-Ray Diffraction

2) Atomic and Nuclear Physics2.1) Study of Properties of Geiger Muller Counter.2.2) Statistics of Nuclear Counting (Poisson Statistics)2.3) Absorption of γ and β rays (Efficiency for β counting)2.4) Zeeman Effect2.5) Photoelectric Effect

Method of Teaching



Assessment







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Statistical Physics II (Phys422)

Course Title and Code: Statistical Physics II (Phys 422)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is designed to introduce basically quantum statistics. Emphasis is alsogiven to study systems with many particles using statistical approaches. The designedprocedures aided in investigating and interpreting results associated with macro-scopic systems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• identify simple application of classical and quantum statistics,

• apply statistical approaches in studying different properties of a system,

• derive and apply equi-partition theorem,

• explain the applications of laws of thermodynamics,

• employ Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics in describ-ing a given system,

• explain magnetic properties of substances at low temperature,

• discuss about different properties of substances related with their movement byusing kinetic theory of transport process,

• understand the ways of incorporating the interaction term while studying dy-namics of interacting particles.

Course Description

Review of the Laws of Thermodynamics, Thermodynamic Potentials, Conditions forEquilibrium and Stability, Legendre Transformations, Maxwell’s Relations, Maxwell’sdistribution, Phase Transitions, Simple Application of Statistical Mechanics, Quan-tum and Classical Statistics, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein System of InteractingParticles, Kinetic Theory of Transport Processes

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Course Outline

1) Review of Thermodynamics (7 hrs)1.1) State of variable and equation of state1.2) Laws of thermodynamics1.3) Thermodynamic potential1.4) Gibbs-Duhem’s and Maxwell’s relations1.5) Response functions1.6) Condition for equilibrium1.7) Thermodynamics of phase transitions

2) Simple Applications of Statistical (13 hrs)2.1) Partition function and their properties ideal monatomic gas2.2) Calculations of thermodynamic quantities2.3) Gibbs paradox2.4) Validity of the classical approximation2.5) Proof of equipartition2.6) Simple applications2.7) Specific heat of solids2.8) General calculation of magnetism2.9) Maxwell’s velocity distribution

2.10) Related velocity distribution2.11) Number of molecule striking a surface2.12) Effusions2.13) Pressure and momentum

3) Quantum Statistics of Ideal Gases (13 hrs)3.1) Isolated systems: micro canonical ensembles3.2) System at mixed temperature3.3) Grand canonical ensembles3.4) Identical particles and symmetry requirement3.5) Formulation of statistical problems3.6) The quantum distribution functions3.7) Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics3.8) Photon statistics3.9) Bose-Einstein statistics

3.10) Fermi-Dirac statistics3.11) Quantum statistics in the classical limit3.12) Evaluation of the partition function

4) System of Interaction Particles (6 hrs)4.1) Lattice vibration and normal mode4.2) Debye approximation4.3) Calculation of the partition function for low densities4.4) Equation of state and virial coefficients4.5) Alternative derivation of the van Der waals equation

5) Kinetic Theory of Transport ( 6 hrs)5.1) Collision time5.2) Collision time and scattering cross section5.3) Viscosity5.4) Thermal conductivity5.5) Self diffusion5.6) Electrical conductivity

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Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course is through lecture, tutorial and problem solving. Onlinelearning resources can also be employed.

Assessment


tions): 5%• Tests (quiz) (25%),• Semester final examination (50%)


Course Textbook

F. Reif, Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, Wave Land Price, 2008.

References

1. B. B Laud, Fundamentals of Statistical Mechanics, India, 2009.2. C. Kittel, Elementary statistical Physics, Rieger Pub Co., 1988.3. Michel D. Sturge, Statistical and Thermal Physics: Fundamentals and Applica-

tions, 2003.

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Classical Mechanics II (Phys431)

Course Title and Code: Classical Mechanics II (Phys 431)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is mainly intended to apply Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s principles in solv-ing classical problems constrained to oscillate over a very small distance. The ap-proximations followed are very essential in studying physical systems perturbed fromtheir equilibrium position by comparatively very small potential.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the students will be able to:

• analyze mechanical systems applying basic conservation laws with emphasisgiven to central force problem and rigid body motion,

• apply advanced theoretical techniques including small oscillations and wavepropagation to analyze certain mechanical systems,

• acquainted with basic theoretical methods required in contemporary classicalmechanics,

Course Description

Dynamics of System of Particles, Center of Mass, Collisions, Scattering, ConservationTheorems, Rigid Body Motion, Euler Angles, Principle of Virtual Work, Small Os-cillations, Coupled Systems and Normal Modes, Wave Propagation, Wave Equation,Reflection, Transmission, Interference and Polarization

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Course Outline

1) Dynamics of System of Particles (11 hrs)1.1) System of particles and center of mass1.2) Conservation of linear momentum1.3) Conservation of angular momentum1.4) Conservation of energy1.5) Motion of systems with variable mass1.6) Elastic collisions and conservation laws1.7) Inelastic collisions1.8) Two body problem in center of mass coordinate system1.9) Collision in center of mass coordinate system

1.10) Inverse square repulsive force: Rutherford scattering

2) Rigid Body Dynamics (14 hrs)2.1) Introduction2.2) Angular momentum and kinetic energy2.3) Inertia tensor2.4) Moments of inertia for different body system2.5) Principal moment of inertia and principal Axes2.6) Inertial ellipsoid2.7) More about the properties of the inertial tensor2.8) Angular velocity and Eulerian angles2.9) Eulerian equations of motion for a rigid body

2.10) The principle of virtual work

3) Theory of Small Oscillations (13 hrs)3.1) Equilibrium and potential energy3.2) Two coupled oscillators and normal coordinates3.3) Theory of small oscillations3.4) Small oscillations in normal coordinates3.5) Tensor formulation for the theory of small oscillations3.6) Weak coupling3.7) General problem of coupled oscillations3.8) Sympathetic vibrations and beats3.9) Molecular vibrations

3.10) Loaded string3.11) Dissipative systems and forced oscillations

4) Wave Propagation (7 hrs)4.1) Introduction4.2) Wave equation4.3) Reflection4.4) Transmission4.5) Interference4.6) Polarization

Method of Teaching


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Assessment




Course Textbook

1. Walter Hauser, Introduction to principles of mechanics, Addison Wesley, 1966.2. Jery Marion, Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems, 1994.

References

1. Marion Thoronton, Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems, 4th ed., 19952. Murrey R. Speigle, Schaum’s Outline series: Theory and problems of theatrical

mechanics3. Devid Morin, Introduction to Classical Mechanics: with problems and solutions,

Cambridge University Press, 2008.4. R. Taylor, Calassical Mechanics, Universal Science, 20055. H. Goldstein, Classical Mechanics, Addison Welsey 3rd ed., 2001.6. K. R. Symon, Mechanics, Addison Welsey 3rd ed., 1971.

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Quantum Mechanics II (Phys441 )

Course Title and Code: Quantum Mechanics II (Phys 441 )







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The rationale of this course are to acquaint students with application of the Schrodingerto different quantum mechanical systems, discuss interactions responsible for theelectronic structure of atoms, apply different approximation methods and verify scat-tering theory and introduce the basics of cold atomic gases.

Learning Outcomes


• explain the significance of the wave function in determining the physical behav-ior of electrons,

• show how quantization arises from boundary conditions and calculate energylevels in simple model systems,

• discuss the energy levels,angular momenta and spectra of atoms,

• explain the relation between wave functions, operators and experimental observ-able,

• derive eigen states of energy, momentum and angular momentum,

• apply approximate methods to more complex systems,

• explain the basics of cold gases.

Course Description

Orbital Angular Momentum Eigenfunctions, Spherical Harmonics, Hydrogen Atom,Time-Independent Perturbation Method, Time-Dependent Perturbation Method, Spinangular momentum, Non-degenerate and degenerate perturbation theory, HydrogenFine Structure, Zeeman Effect, Interaction of Radiation with Atoms, Scattering ofparticles, Born approximation and the basics of cold atomic gases.

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Course Outline

1) Angular Momentum (12 hrs)

1.1) Angular momentum operator1.2) Representation in spherical co-ordinates1.3) Square of angular momentum operator1.4) Commutation rules1.5) Eigenvalues of Lz and L2

1.6) Eigen-functions of angular momentum1.7) Spin, spin operator, Pauli’s spin matrices1.8) Matrix representation of angular momentum operator1.9) Pauli’s spinors and their transformation properties

2) The Hydrogen Atom (12 hrs)

2.1) Reduction to one body problem2.2) Separation of variables, spherical eigenfunctions2.3) Angular dependence of solutions2.4) Spherical Harmonics2.5) Radial equation, Laguerre polynomial2.6) Associated Laguerre polynomial2.7) Radial probability distributionfunctions2.8) Atomic energy levels, quantum numbers2.9) Normalised eigenfuntions

2.10) Eigen Values, Quantum Numbers and Degeneracy2.11) Pauli exclusion principle and shell structure

3) Perturbation Methods (9 hrs)

3.1) Perturbation Methods3.2) Time-Dependent Perturbation Method3.3) Time independent Perturbation Method3.4) Hydrogen like atoms3.5) Hydrogen Fine Structure3.6) Zeeman Effect3.7) Interaction of Radiation with Atoms3.8) Energy Shift

4) Scattering Theory (6 hrs)

4.1) Scattering theory4.2) Types of scattering4.3) Born Approximation4.4) Low energy scattering4.5) Resonances

5) Basics of Cold Atomic Gases (6 hrs)

5.1) Basics of Cold Gases5.2) Supperfluidity5.3) Bosons and Fermions5.4) Bose-Einstein Condensation5.5) Atomic, Molecular and Fermionic Condensates

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Method of Teaching


Assessment


tions): 5%• quizzes and Tests (25%)• All in all the continuous assessment covers 50 %• Final Semester Examination (50%)


B. H. Brandsen and C. J. Joachain, Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed., Benjamin Cum-mings, (2000)

Refferences

1. John S. Townsend, A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd UniversityScience Books, (2000)

2. W. Greiner, Quantum Mechanics (An Introduction), 4th ed., Springer (2008).3. David Griffith, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Benjamin Cummings, (2004).4. J. J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics Revised edition, (1993).5. R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed., (2008)6. J. Singh, Quantum Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications to Technology 1st

ed., (1996).7. David A.B. Miller, Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers, (2008).

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Solid State Physics I (Phys451 )

Course Title and Code: Solid State Physics I (Phys 451 )







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The aims of this course are to introduce students to the basic ideas that underlie solidstate physics, with emphasis on the behaviour of electrons in crystalline structures,particularly in materials that are metallic. Students will appreciate solid state physicsas one branch of physics which plays a fundamental role in the electronic industry.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• examine the behavior of solid state systems and, through the application of phys-

ical laws, make quantitative predictions of future behaviour based upon theirproperties,

• describe crystal structure of solids in terms of a space lattice + unit cell, andrelate structures in real space to those in reciprocal space,

• explain the concepts of the reciprocal lattice and the Brillouin zone,

• discuss the electrical, thermal and optical properties in terms of the free electronmodel,

• apply knowledge of how crystalline structures vibrate and the associated theoriesof heat capacity,

• discuss the factors that control the electrical conductivity of metals,

• elaborate how the diffraction of X rays are related to the properties of the recip-rocal lattice.

Course Description

This course describes phenomena associated with the solid state: Topics to be treatedinclude the classification of solids and crystal structure, X-ray diffraction, classifica-tion of crystals, binding energy, and an introduction to their electronic, vibrational,thermal, optical, magnetic, dielectric properties and the quantum mechanical descrip-tion of electrons in crystals

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Course Outline

1) Crystal Structure (6 hrs)1.1) Introduction- atomic models1.2) Lattice points and space lattice1.3) Fundamental types of lattices1.4) Index system for crystal planes1.5) Classification of crystals

2) X-Ray Diffraction (4 hrs)2.1) Reciprocal lattices2.2) Diffraction of waves by crystals: Braggs law2.3) Brillouin zones in one and two dimensions

3) Binding Energy in Crystals (5 hrs)3.1) Bonding in solids3.2) Ionic bonding3.3) Covalent bonding3.4) Metallic bond3.5) Properties of metallic crystals3.6) Calculation of cohesive energy

4) Thermal properties of solids(7 hrs)4.1) Crystal vibration4.2) Lattice Specific heat4.3) Classical theory (Dulong and Petit law)4.4) Einsteins theory of specific heat4.5) Debyes theory4.6) Thermal conductivity

5) Dielectric properties of solids (9 hrs)5.1) Review of basic formulae5.2) The microscopic concept of polarization5.3) Langevins theory of polarization in polar dielectrics5.4) Clausius-mosotti relation5.5) The static dielectric constant of solids and liquids (Elemental dielectrics,

Polarization of ionic crystals)5.6) Ferroelectricity5.7) Piezoelectricity

6) Magnetic properties of solids (8 hrs)6.1) Magnetic permeability6.2) Magnetization6.3) Diamagnetism6.4) Paramagnetism6.5) Ferromagnetism6.6) Quantum theory of paramagnetism and ferromagnetism6.7) The domain model

7) The free electron Fermi gas (6 hrs)7.1) Energy levels in one dimension7.2) Effect of temperature on the Fermi-dirac distribution7.3) Free electron gas in three dimensions7.4) Heat capacity of the electron gas

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Solid State Physics I (Phys 451 )

Method of Teaching

Lecture, discussion (group works), home assignments, presentation and demonstra-tion Online learning resources.

Assessment

• Home works, class works, group works, presentation, quizzes, term projects,etc: 15%

• In-class participation (asking questions, discussing homework, answering ques-tions): 5%

• Quizzes, Test (30%), .• Semester final examination (50%)


1. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley, 8th ed., (2004).2. M. Ali Omar, Elementary Solid state Physics: Principles and Applications, Addison

Wesley, (1993).3. S. O. Pillai, Solid State Physics, New Age Int. 6th ed., (2008).4. Ashcroft N.W. and Mermin N.D., Solid State Physics, Holt-Saunders, (1976).5. Burns G., Solid State Physics, Academic Press, (1985).6. Hook J.R. and Hall H.E., Solid State Physics 2nd ed.,, Wiley, (1991).7. L. Mihly and M.C. Martin, Solid State Physics; Problems and Solutions, Wiley-

VCH, (2009).

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Sustainable Sources of Energy (Phys461)

Course Title and Code: Sustainable Sources of Energy (Phys 461)

Credits 2 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (2 hrs)

Prerequisite(s): – Co-requisite(s): Phys 382





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the potential renewable energysources possibly available in the country in particular and in the glob in general.

Learning Outcomes


• assess current and potential future energy systems,

• explain different renewable and conventional energy technologies,

• evaluate energy technology systems in the context of political, social, economic,and environmental goals.

Course Description

The assessment of current and potential future energy systems is covered in thiscourse and includes topics on resources, extraction, conversion, and end-use, withemphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in the 21st century in a sus-tainable manner. Different renewable and conventional energy technologies will bepresented and their attributes described within a framework that aids in evaluationand analysis of energy technology systems in the context of political, social, economic,and environmental goals.

Course Outline

1) Energy in Context (10 hrs)

1.1) Overview of energy use and related issues1.2) Sustainability, energy, and clean technologies in context1.3) Resource evaluation and depletion analysis1.4) Global change and response issues1.5) International efforts to abate global changes

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1.6) Regional air pollution1.7) Overview of energy supply portfolio1.8) Criteria for assessing the sustainability of energy technologies1.9) Energy transportation and storage.

2) Specific Energy Technologies (12 hrs)

2.1) Geothermal Energy2.2) Hydropower2.3) Nuclear waste disposal2.4) Electrochemical energy storage2.5) Fuel Cell and distributed energy programs in industry2.6) Biomass energy2.7) Biomass conversion to liquid fuels2.8) Hydrogen as a fuel2.9) Nuclear energy I: Present technologies

2.10) Nuclear energy II: Future technologies and the fuel cycle2.11) Fossil energy I: Types and characteristics. decarbonization2.12) Fossil energy II: Conversion, power cycles2.13) Fusion energy technologies2.14) Wind power2.15) Cape wind and other wind projects2.16) Tidal and wave energy2.17) Solar thermal energy2.18) Solar photovoltaic energy

3) Energy End Use, Option Assessment, and Tradeoff Analysis (8 hrs)

3.1) Eco-buildings3.2) Domestic Energy Efficiency Improvement3.3) Electric Industry Restructuring3.4) Future Road Transport Options3.5) Sustainable Development Issues and Decision-making Techniques3.6) Impact of energy uses on ecosystems.3.7) Research into renewable energy sources.3.8) Energy Policy and Options

Method of Teaching

Lecture, field visit, discussion, assignments, group work, project

Assessment

• homework, presentation etc: 20%• project work: 30%• Mid-semester (20%), .• Semester final exam (30%)

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Sustainable Sources of Energy (Phys 461)


1. Robert L. Evans, Fueling Our Future: An Introduction to Sustainable Energy, Cam-bridge University press, (2007).

2. Tester, J. W., E. M. Drake, M. W. Golay, M. J. Driscoll, and W. A. Peters, Sus-tainable Energy-Choosing among option, The MIT Press, (2005).

3. P. Kruger , Alternative Energy Resources: The Quest for Sustainable Energy, JohnWiley ans Sons, (2006).

4. Edward Mazria, The passive Solar Energy Book: A Complete Guide to PassiveSolar Home, Green House and Building Design, Rodale Pr (1979).

5. Travis Bradford, Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of the GlobalEnergy Industry, The MIT Press, (2006).

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Electrodynamics II (Phys476)

Course Title and Code: Electrodynamics II (Phys 476)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is mainly intended to introduce potential formulation for solving electro-dynamical problems. It also emphasizes on the electric and magnetic fields producedby moving charges where special attention is given to radiating systems. The proce-dure in which potentials are used instead of fields lays concrete foundation for relatingelectrodynamics with relativity that leads to covariant formulation of electrodynamics.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

• extend the concepts in Phys 376 to none quasi-static limit,

• apply Maxwell’s equation to variety of physical systems,

• describe electromagnetic phenomena with the aid of potentials,

• demonstrate understanding how electric potential and fields transform,

• solve problems applying potential formalism and understand that the results areindependent of the approaches one used,

• demonstrate understanding of the process of electromagnetic radiation,

• relate electrodynamics with relativity.

Course Description

The main topics are: Maxwell’s Equations and their Empirical Basis, Lorentz Con-dition, Lienard-Wiechert Potentials, Lorentz Transformation of Electric and MagneticFields, Fields of Uniformly Moving Charge, Motion of Point Charge in an Electromag-netic Field, Power Radiated by Accelerated Point Charge, Bremsstrahlung, ThomsonScattering, Electric Dipole Radiation, Covariant Formulation of Electrodynamics.

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Course Outline

1) Maxwell’s Equations (8 hrs)

1.1) Electrodynamics before Maxwell’s1.2) How Maxwell fix Ampere’s law1.3) Maxwell’s equations1.4) Magnetic charge1.5) Maxwell’s equation in matter1.6) Boundary conditions

2) Conservation Laws (6 hrs)

2.1) Charge and energy2.2) Conservation of momentum2.3) Newton’s law in electrodynamics

3) Potential and Fields (13 hrs)

3.1) Potential formulation3.2) Coulomb’s and Lorentz’s gauges3.3) Continuous charge distributions3.4) Retarded potentials3.5) Jefimenko’s equations3.6) Lienard-Wiechert’s potentials3.7) Field of moving point charge

4) Radiation (13 hrs)

4.1) Electric dipole radiation4.2) Magnetic dipole radiation4.3) Radiation from arbitrary source4.4) Power radiated by point charge4.5) Radiation reaction4.6) Physical basis of radiation reaction4.7) Bremsstrahlung

5) Covariant Formulation of Electrodynamics (5 hrs)

5.1) Magnetism as relativistic phenomena5.2) Field transformation5.3) Electromagnetic field tensor5.4) Covariant formulation of Electrodynamics5.5) Relativistic potentials

Method of Teaching


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Assessment




Course Textbook

David J. Griffiths, Introduction to electrodynamics, 3rd ed., 1999.

References

1. Munir H. Nayfeh, Electricity and Magnetism, Banjamin Cummings, 3rd ed., 1999.2. Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedmann, University Physics with Modern Physics

12th ed., 20083. J. D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics, Wiley, 3rd ed., 1998.

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Research Methods and Senior Project (Phys492)

Course Title and Code: Research Methods and Senior Project (Phys 492)

Credits 3 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (1 hrs) + Senior Project: (2 hrs)






Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The course is designed to train students of physics to become good researchers bytaking a project after introducing them with the basic concepts of research methodol-ogy.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• Formulate research problems and objectives and to determine what problem/objective

is researchable

• Gain insight into the aspects of literature and studies partially and closely re-lated to the study

• Differentiate the four kinds of research designs and identify the strengths andlimitations of each design

• Identify the qualities of a good research instrument

• Diagnose correct statistical tools to answer the research problems/objectives

• Analyze and interpret raw data in terms of quantity, quality,attribute, trait, pat-tern, trend and relationships

• Follow the widely accepted format and style of writing in the academic commu-nity

• Develop the qualities of a good researcher - Research-oriented,Efficient, Scien-tific, Effective, Active, Resourceful, Creative, Honest, Economical, and Religious

• analyze the content of selected articles in physics or physics related area andcritique the arguments made in those articles.

• Perform a literature search; give a scientific presentation, work in the context ofa research group, keep a professional log book, present and defend a scientificposter, write a scientific report.

• present their own work using the formats commonly employed in scientific pre-sentations.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Research Methods and Senior Project (Phys 492)

• acquire Time-management transferable skill; working in groups; report writing;keeping a professional journal (log book); oral and written presentation, commu-nication.

Course Description

This course includes nature and characteristic of research, review of literature, de-signing research, qualities of good research, sampling design, data analysis and in-terpretation and the styles of research

Course Outline

1) NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH (2 hrs)

1.1) Meaning of Research1.2) Qualities and Characteristic of a Good Researcher1.3) Values of Research to Man1.4) Types and Classification of Research1.5) Meaning and Types of Variable1.6) Components of the Research Process

2) RESEARCH PROBLEMS AND OBJECTIVES (2 hrs)

2.1) The Research Problem2.2) The Research Objectives2.3) Statement of Research Problem/Objectives2.4) The Hypothesis and Assumption2.5) Theoretical and Conceptual Framework2.6) Significance of Study2.7) Scope and Limitations of the Study2.8) Definition of Terms

3) REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE (1 hrs)

3.1) Related Readings3.2) Related Literature3.3) Related Studies3.4) Justification of the Present Study

4) RESEARCH DESIGN ( 1 hrs)

4.1) Descriptive Design (Types of Descriptive Design)4.2) Experimental Design (Types of Experimental Design)

5) QUALITIES OF A GOOD RESEARCH INSTRUMENT (1 hrs)

5.1) Validity5.2) Reliability5.3) Usability

6) SAMPLING DESIGNS (2 hrs)

6.1) Advantages of Sampling6.2) Limitations of Sampling6.3) Planning a Sampling Survey6.4) Determination of Sample Size

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6.5) Scientific Sampling

7) DATA PROCESSING AND STATISTICAL TREATMENT (2 hrs)

7.1) Data Processing7.2) Categorization of Data7.3) Coding of Data7.4) Tabulation of Data7.5) Data Matrix7.6) Statistical Treatment7.7) Statistical Tools for - Research , Descriptive and Experimental Designs

8) DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION (2 hrs)

8.1) Univariate, Bivariate, Multivariate Analysis8.2) Normative Analysis8.3) Status Analysis8.4) Descriptive Analysis8.5) Classification Analysis8.6) Evaluative Analysis8.7) Comparative Analysis8.8) Cost-Effective Analysis

9) FORM AND STYLE IN WRITING A RESEARCH (2 hrs)

9.1) The Preliminaries of a Research9.2) The Text of a Research Paper9.3) Chapter Headings9.4) Documentation in Research Paper9.5) Notes, Bibliography, References and Literature Cited9.6) Style in Writing

10) Project Work (30 hrs equivalent)

Method of Teaching

The course methodology includes lecture that provides condensed explanations, dis-cussion that encourages a flexible exchange of information, and practical work whichrequires students to practice the techniques they are learning. The focus of thecourse will be the paradigm shift from instructor-centered to student-centered cur-ricula wherein teaching strategies that promote active learning will be applied suchas case studies, cooperative learning, concept tests and problem based learning. Stu-dents will have independent project work and submit to the course instructor.

Assessment

• Class participation, and group oral reporting 15%• Individual written output from each chapter: 25%• One exam (25%), .• project work (35%)

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1. Paler-Calmorin, Laurentina. Methods of Research and Thesis Writing, 2006. .2. Rex Bookstore, Inc. Manila, Philippines Temechegn Engida. Educational Re-

search Methods (Module), 2008.3. Louis Cohen, Lawrence Manion and Keith Morrison. Research Methods in Edu-

cation 5th ed.,. Routledge Falmer, London, 2000.4. Judith Bell. Doing Your Research Project (3rd Edition). Open University Press,

United Kingdom, 1999.5. Joseph Gibaldi. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Paper 6th ed.,. First

East-West Press Edition, New Delhi, 2004

9.2 PHYSICS ELECTIVE COURSES

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Metrology I (Phys316)

Course Title and Code: Metrology I (Phys 316)


Prerequisite(s): Phys 201; Phys 202 Co-requisite(s):

Academic Year: 20 / Semester: II




Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts of measurement science andquality infrastructure. The growing export market in the agriculture and industrysectors is accompanied by increased demand of standardization and quality assur-ance. This first course in metrology will motivate and gives the fundamentals to enterquality assurance and standardization procedures. professions that need need of

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• recognize measurement as a science and the importance of standardization;

• Perform basic measurement activities;

• solve problems related to measurement and error analysis;

• recognize quality control, quality systems and quality management;

• Explain and national quality infrastructure;

• understanding of quality assurance and infrastructure concept in various sec-tors of the national economy

Course Description

Fundamentals of measurement science, Statistical Analysis of Measurement, AnalogyMeasuring instruments.

History and evolution of Quality control, Quality and Quality Systems, the ISO QualitySystems, Quality Management

Course Outline

I) Introduction to Measurement Science

1) Fundamentals of Measurement Science (2 hrs)

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1.1. Importance of Measurement Science and Metrology in Science, Engi-neering, Economics, and Society

1.2. Introduction to Metrological Standards and SI Units1.3. Standards and Regulation

2) Statistical Analysis of Measurement (4 hrs)2.1. Basic Statistics of Measurement Data2.2. Types of errors in Measurement2.3. Error Propagation of Systematic and Stochastic Errors2.4. Reactions and Disturbances in a measuring System

3) Analogue Measuring Instruments (4 hrs)3.1. Measurement of Mass, Length and Time3.2. Measurement of Current, Voltage, Power

II) Quality Control

4) History and Evolution of Quality Control (3 hrs)4.1. Developments up to WW II4.2. Modern Developments4.3. Training for Quality

5) Quality and Quality Systems (5 hrs)5.1. Quality Systems and Related Aspects5.2. Quality Control and Quality Assurance5.3. Quality Management Systems5.4. Elements of Quality Systems

6) The ISO 9000 Quality Systems (4 hrs)6.1. The ISO 9000 Family of Standards6.2. Quality Systems Documentation and Audinting6.3. ISO 9000: Related Aspects6.4. Other Quality Systems

7) Quality Management (4 hrs)7.1. Introduction to total Quality Management7.2. Quality Awards7.3. Comparison of National/International Quality Awards and International

Standards7.4. Six Sigma and Other Extensions of Quality Management

III) Quality Infrastructure

8) The Concept of NQI (4 hrs)8.1. NQI implementation in practice8.2. Comparison of QI National/ Regional /global

Method of Teaching


Assessment


tions): 5%• Two Tests (40%), .• Mid-semester and Semester final tests (40%)

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Course Textbook

FARAGO, F.T., Curtis, M.A., Handbook of Dimensional Measurement, Third Edition,Industrial Press, 1994

References

1. Harrison M. Wadsworth, Modern Methods for Quality Control and Improvement,John Weily and Sons, 2002

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Environmental Physics (Phys367)

Course Title and Code: Environmental Physics (Phys 367)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Environmental Physics concerns the description and analysis of physical processesthat establish the conditions under which all species of life survive and reproduce.The subject involves a synthesis of mathematical relations that describe the physi-cal nature of the environment and the many biological responses that environmentsevoke. Environmental Physics has become more widely used by biologists, atmo-spheric scientists and climate modelers to specify interactions between surfaces andthe atmosphere.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• understand the basic composition, structure and dynamics of the atmosphere,• explain the workings of the hydrologic cycle and discuss the mechanisms of

water transport in the atmosphere and in the ground,• discuss specific environmental problems such as acid rain, ozone depletion and

global warming in the context of an overall understanding of the dynamics of theatmosphere,

• discuss the problems of energy demand and explain the possible contributionsof renewable energy supply,

• describe the transport of solar radiation through the atmosphere to the Earth’ssurface and subsequent emission of infra-red radiation and its transport backthrough the atmosphere into space,

• discuss the global energy budget and the reasons for current reliance upon fossilfuels,

• describe the potential future energy sources including nuclear fusion

Course Description

The main topics included are: Preliminary Remarks, Environmental Concerns, Radia-tion, Solar Radiation, Radiation Balance, Absorption of Electromagnetic Waves, Com-

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position of Atmosphere, Ocean Currents, Water Flow, Soil Temperature, Energy De-mand, Renewable Energy Sources, Power Consumption, Efficiency of Systems, Noiselevel, Noise Pollution

Course Outline

1) Preliminary Remarks (5 hrs)

1.1) Introduction1.2) Environmental concerns in the late 20th century1.3) Physics in understanding global climate change


2.1) Sun as the prime source of energy for the earth2.2) Solar energy input, cycles daily and annual2.3) Spectrum of solar radiation reaching the earth2.4) Total radiation and the Stefan Boltzmann, Wien and Kirchoff laws2.5) Radiation balance at the earth’s surface and determination of the surface

temperature2.6) Ozone layers and depletion2.7) CO2, methane, H2O and the greenhouse effect2.8) Molecular absorption of electromagnetic wave2.9) Radioactivity and ionization

3) Fluid Dynamics of the Environment ( 12 hrs)

3.1) Structure and composition of the atmosphere3.2) Escape velocity3.3) Temperature structure and lapse rate3.4) How unequal heating leads to atmospheric circulation surface and high

winds Hadley, Ferrell and Polar cells3.5) Acid rain as a regional problem3.6) Diurnal variation of pressure3.7) Evaporation and condensation, thunderstorms3.8) Coriolis force due to the rotation of the earth applied to atmospheric and

ocean currents3.9) Hydrological cycle and budget, physical properties of water

3.10) Vapor pressure, dynamic equilibrium, evaporation and condensation3.11) Saturated vapor pressure, Cloud formation3.12) Ocean currents as transporters of energy3.13) Sea level changes and the greenhouse effect

4) Ground ( 5 hrs)

4.1) Soils and soil types4.2) Water flow through soils and rocks4.3) Soil temperatures

5) Energy and Environment (9 hrs)

5.1) Energy demands and energy resources5.2) Environmental problems of energy production5.3) Renewable energy sources5.4) Power consumption

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5.5) Annual energy budgeting, long term trends5.6) Efficiency of systems5.7) Energy audit for a building5.8) Insulation of a building5.9) Thermal conduction through materials

6) Sound and Noise ( 5 hrs)

6.1) Definition of the decibel and sound levels6.2) Measures of noise levels; effect of noise levels on hearing6.3) Noise pollution6.4) Domestic noise; design of partitions

Method of Teaching

Lecture, discussion, visit and project

Assessment


tions,report): 15%• Two Tests (20%),• Mid-semester and Semester final tests (50%)


1. Peter Hughes, Introduction to Environmental physics2. Egbert Boeker and Rienk van Grondelle, Environmental physics3. John Monteith and Mike Unsworth, Principles of environmental physics4. Nigel Mason and Peter Hughes, Introduction to Environmental Physics: Planet

Earth, Life and Climate

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General Geophysics (Phys 368)

Course Title and Code: General Geophysics (Phys 368)

Credits 3 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (3 hrs) + Tutor: (1 hrs) + Lab: (– hrs)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 202, 203 Co-requisite(s):





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course provides students with the basic knowledge in the application of geophys-ical methods; with the knowledge and skills in survey design, field procedures, andpresentation of results, interpretation of anomalies.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will know the basic principles ofgeophysics (gravity, waves, magnetism, and heat) as applied to unraveling the hiddenstructure and composition of the earth.

Course Description

Gravity: fundamental principles, mass and density; gravitational potential and equipo-tential surfaces; The Earth’s shape and normal gravity; gravity anomalies. Isostasy:crustal thickness and the surface relief of the Earth. Seismology: forces within theearth and crustal deformation; Stress and strain, Mechanical response of rocks todeformation; tectonic structures; earth processes; physical principles; seismic waves;elasticity and seismic waves; Seismic wave velocity variations within Earth, travel-time curves and travel times within Earth, Seismic tomography. Geomagnetism: geo-magnetic fields and variations of the geomagnetic field; diurnal and secular variations;magnetic anomalies; magnetic character of continental and oceanic crust. Heat Flow:The sources of the Earth’s heat; internal and external heat; transfer of heat from theinterior to the surface.

Course Outline

1) The Earth’s Gravity (9 hrs)

1.1) Newton’s law, gravity1.2) Gravity potentials, acceleration1.3) Gravitational potential

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1.4) The Earths shape and composition1.5) Normal gravity and gravity anomalies

2) Isostasy (3 hrs)

2.1) Mechanics of isostasy2.2) Isostasy and oceanic lithosphere2.3) Isostasy and continental lithosphere

3) Seismicity (12 hrs)

3.1) Stress and strain3.2) Seismic waves and their velocity variation within Earth3.3) Refraction and reflection seismic3.4) The wave equation3.5) Seismic tomography3.6) Global seismicity distribution

4) Geomagnetism (9 hrs)

4.1) Origin of earth’s magnetism and magnetic field4.2) Magnetism and plate motions4.3) Magnetization of rocks and paleo-magnetism4.4) Magnetic anomalies

item The sources of internal and external heat and their applications (3 hrs)

4.1) Heat transfer in the earth4.2) Oceanic heat budgets

5) Video shows, visits to a nearby geophysical observatories (3 hrs)

Method of Teaching

Lecture, video, short visits to nearby geophysical observatories

Assessment Method

• essay type midterm examination (50%)• essay type final examination (50


Course Textbook

Lowrie, W. L., Fundamentals of Geophysics, Cambridge University Press.

References

1. Fowler, C. M. R., The Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics, 2nd ed.,Cambridge University Press.

2. Mussett, M; Khan, M., A Looking into the Earth: An Introduction to GeologicalGeophysics. Cambridge University Press,2000.

3. Stacey, Frank D.: Physics of the earth. 2nd Ed., Wiley, 1977.

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4. Schubert, G., Turcotte, D., and Olson, P.: Mantle Convection in the Earth andPlanets, Cambridge University Press Press.

5. Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting, Dobrin M.B, 1976.6. Turcotte, D.; Schubert, G.: Geodynamics. 2nd ed., Cambridge University Press,

2002.

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Introduction to Medical Physics (Phys384)

Course Title and Code: Introduction to Medical Physics (Phys 384)

Credits 3 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (2 hrs) + Tutor: (3 hrs) + Lab: ( hrs)






Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The course describes physics in medicine. It is introductory physics for studentshaving inclination toward health physics and Medicine.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• explain the mechanics, optical and electrical system of a body

• realize the essentials and radiaiton and radiation protection

• tackle, with facility, the physics of the human body;

• Time Management: students are required to work to weekly deadlines for thecompletion of homework and must therefore develop appropriate coping strate-gies. In particular, it will be necessary for them to work consistently through theweek and manage their time carefully.

• Work Co-operatively: students are free to discuss homework problems with eachother. Hence they have the opportunity to work co-operatively and exploit eachother as a learning resource.

Course Description

Mechanics of The Body, Energy Household of The Body, Pressure System of the Body,Acoustics of the Body, Optical System of the Body, Electrical System of the Body.

Radiation and Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology, Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine,Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine.

Course Outline

I) Introductory (2 hrs)

1) Introduction to applications of physics to medicine.

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2) Physical properties of body tissues. Diagnosis and therapy Safety aspects.Language and terminology. Expectations. Careers in Medical Physics. Hos-pital environment and patient focus.

II) Physics of The Body(11 hrs)

1) Mechanics of The Body1.1. Skeleton, forces, and body stability1.2. Muscles and the dynamics of body movement1.3. Physics of body crashing

2) Energy Household of The Body2.1. Energy balance in the body2.2. Energy consumption of the body2.3. Heat losses of the body

3) Pressure System of the Body3.1. Physics of breathing3.2. Physics of the cardiovascular system

4) Acoustics of the Body4.1. Nature and characteristics of sound4.2. Production of speech Physics of the ear Diagnostics with sound and

ultrasound

5) Optical System of the Body5.1. Physics of the eye

6) Electrical System of the Body6.1. Physics of the nervous system6.2. Electrical signals and information transfer

III) Physics of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Systems(17 hrs)

7) Radiation and Radiation Protection7.1. Radiation dosimetry7.2. Natural radioactivity7.3. Biological effects of radiation7.4. Radiation monitors

8) Diagnostic Radiology8.1. Production and characteristics of X-rays8.2. X-ray diagnostics and imaging8.3. Physics of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)8.4. NMR imaging - MRI

9) Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine9.1. Radiopharmaceuticals for radioisotope imaging9.2. Radioisotope imaging equipment9.3. Single photon and positron emission tomography

10) Ultrasound Imaging10.1. General Principles of Ultrasonic Imaging/Wave Propagation and Char-

acteristic Acoustic Impedance10.2. Wave Reflection and Refraction/Energy Loss Mechanisms in Tissue/Instrumentation10.3. Diagnostic Scanning Modes10.4. Artifacts in Ultrasonic Imaging/Image Characteristics/Compound Imag-

ing10.5. Blood Velocity Measurements Using Ultrasound

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10.6. Ultrasound Contrast Agents, Harmonic Imaging, and Pulse InversionTechniques

10.7. Safety and Bio-effects in Ultrasonic Imaging/Clinical Applications of Ul-trasound

11) Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine ( hrs)11.1. Interaction between radiation and matter11.2. Dose and isodose in radiation treatment

Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course is through lecture, a related guided problems section withdemonstrator assistance and additional assessed coursework. Online learning re-sources. Hospital attached project.

Assessment


tions): 5%• Quizzes, Tests and project reports (40%), .• Mid-semester and Semester final tests (40%)


1. Herman Cember and Thomas A. Johnson, Introduction to health physics, 4th ed.,(2008).

2. William R. Hendee and E. Russell ritenour, Medical imaging physics, 4th ed.,(2002).

3. J.T. Bushberg, J.A. Seibert, E.M. Leidholdt Jr. and J.M. Boone, The EssentialPhysics of Medical Imaging, L.Williams and Wilkins, (2001).

4. S.R. Cherry, J. Sorenson, m. Pharps, Physics in Nuclear Medicine, Saunders, 3rd

ed., (2003).5. J.A. Zaggzebski, Essentials of Ultrasound Physics, Mosby Inc., (1996)6. I.P. Herman, Physics of the Human Body, Springer Verlag, (2007).

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AstronomyI (Phys437)

Course Title and Code: Astronomy I (Phys 437)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

We live in the space age in which the curiosity of the 16th century star gazing hasdramatically changed into intense exploration of the solar system and discovery ofextra-solar planets that could probably shelter the human race in case our home-planet Earth - fails to provide its inhabitants with adequate resources and security.Astronomy is the scientific study of the structure and evolution of the universe, fromthe smallest scales measurable to the limits of detectability. It encompasses such di-verse areas as the formation and evolution of stars and planetary systems, the chem-ical evolution of galaxies, and the deep connections between the quantum nature ofmatter and the large-scale structure of the cosmos. As such it necessarily overlapswith a very large variety of related fields such as high energy physics, condensed mat-ter physics, chemistry, geology and geophysics, and even biology (the interaction ofbiological systems on planetary atmosphere developments, the search for extraterres-trial intelligence - SETI). The two astronomy courses will provide students with anoutline of the scope of modern astronomy.

Learning Outcomes


• know basic historical astronomy• understand the universe- its formation and evolution• the physical nature of the planets and other members of the solar system• catastrophes and life on Earth• stars and stellar evolution• modern cosmology• planets and planetary systems• the space-age solar system• extragalactic astronomy• have first hand experience on astronomy data analysis

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Course Description

Astronomy and the universe: Astronomical distances and sizes, the heavens, the as-tronomy of antiquity, the nature of light, optics and telescopes The solar system:Origin of the solar system, gravitation and the motion of planets, Terrestrial plan-ets the Jovian planets, the outer worlds and interplanetary vagabonds, solar systemexploration, astronomical events and their influences on evolution of life on Earth,other planetary systems, space age solar system Practiclas (I): naked eye and digitalobservations of the moon, planets and stars

Course Outline

1) Birth and evolution of stars (10 hrs)

1.1) astronomical distances and sizes,1.2) the heavens,1.3) the astronomy of antiquity,1.4) the nature of light, optics and telescopes

2) The Solar System (20 hrs)

2.1) Origin of the solar system,2.2) Gravitation, the motion of planets,2.3) Terrestrial planets, the Jovian planets2.4) the outer worlds and interplanetary vagabonds2.5) solar system exploration, space age solar system2.6) astronomical events and their influences on evolution of life on Earth2.7) other planetary systems

3) Practicals I (15 hrs. equivalent)

3.1) NAKED EYE and DIGITAL observations of the moon, planets and stars,3.2) Analysis of the collected data

Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course will involve (i) lectures (ii) regular viewing sessions (iii)tutorials during which students will be provided with help to topics and problemsthat are not clear to them.

Assessment

• Homework will consist of selected end of chapter problems: 20%• Report on Practicals: 20%• Mid-semester Exm (20%), .• Final Exam (40%)


Course Textbook

Kaufmann, William J. (2207), Universe (5th Ed.), W. H. Freeman and Co., ISBN 0-7167-1927-4

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AstronomyII (Phys438)

Course Title and Code: Astronomy II (Phys 438)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Astronomy is the scientific study of the structure and evolution of the universe, fromthe smallest scales measurable to the limits of detectability. It encompasses such di-verse areas as the formation and evolution of stars and planetary systems, the chem-ical evolution of galaxies, and the deep connections between the quantum nature ofmatter and the large-scale structure of the cosmos. As such it necessarily overlapswith a very large variety of related fields such as high energy physics, condensed mat-ter physics, chemistry, geology and geophysics, and even biology (the interaction ofbiological systems on planetary atmosphere developments, the search for extraterres-trial intelligence - SETI). This second course in astronomy will provide students withan outline of the scope of modern astronomy.

Learning Outcomes


• know basic historical astronomy

• understand the universe- its formation and evolution

• the physical nature of the planets and other members of the solar system

• catastrophes and life on Earth

• stars and stellar evolution

• modern cosmology

• planets and planetary systems

• the space-age solar system

• extragalactic astronomy

• have first hand experience on astronomy data analysis

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Course Description

Birth and evolution of stars: The nature of stars, our star, the birth of stars, stellarmaturity and old age, the death of stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holesThe universe: galaxies, our galaxy, quasars and active galaxies, modern cosmology-creation and fate of the universe-extragalactic astronomy, the physics of early uni-verse Practicals (II): naked eye and digital observations of nebulae and galaxies.

Course Outline

1) Astronomy and the universe (12 hrs)

1.1) The nature of stars, our star,1.2) the birth of stars,1.3) stellar maturity and old age,1.4) the death of stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes

2) The Universe (18 hrs)

2.1) Galaxies, our galaxy,2.2) quasars and active galaxies,2.3) modern cosmology, creation and fate of the universe,2.4) extragalactic astronomy,2.5) the physics of early universe

3) Practicals (15 hrs. equivalent)

3.1) Naked Eye and Digital observation of nebulae and galaxies3.2) Analysis of Collected Data

Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course will involve (i) lectures (ii) regular viewing sessions (iii)tutorials during which students will be provided with help to topics and problemsthat are not clear to them.

Assessment

• Homework will consist of selected end of chapter problems: 20%• Report on Practicals: 20%• Mid-semester Exm (20%), .• Final Exam (40%)


Course Textbook

Kaufmann, William J. (2207), Universe (5th Ed.), W. H. Freeman and Co., ISBN 0-7167-1927-4

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Physics Teaching (Phys 409 )

Physics Teaching (Phys409 )

Course Title and Code: Physics Teaching (Phys 409 )

Credits 3 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (2 hrs) + Project: (1 hrs equivalent)






Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The physics curriculum is designed to produce physics graduates in a three yearsperiod of time. At the last year, students are introduced to elective courses so thatthey can adjust their future/work career. As far as the current status is concernedteaching is a sector for a better employment. The national educational policy alsoencourages producing as many physics teachers as possible for all the educationallevels. To become a physics teacher a person should have a strong interest in sciencein general and a passion for physics in particular. Thus this course is intendedparticularly for physics students who may be interested in a career in teaching.

Learning Outcomes


• Identify and describe key aspects of a teacher’s practice in the science class-room/laboratory;

• explain the structure and purposes of the National Curriculum for physics ;

• explain the role of investigative work in the learning of science;

• show how learning in physics depends significantly on the knowledge and un-derstanding of physics children bring with them to the classroom;

• distinguish between the different modes of assessment (i.e. formative, summa-tive, ipsative) and the role in learning physics;

• relate theoretical aspects of teaching and learning physics to the practice ofphysics teachers observed in the school

• Develop skill of written and oral communication and presentation

• Develop self-directed learning, problem analysis with research and reflection

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Course Description

This course provides students with an introduction to the teaching and learning ofphysics at secondary level. It aims to: (a) provide an opportunity for students toengage in observational practice; (b) become familiar with the content of the nationalcurriculum; (c) develop an understanding of the nature of science teaching and thedifficulties encountered by children in the learning of physics; d) appreciate the roleof assessment in the learning and teaching of science.

Course Outline

1. Starts with the good reasons to become a high school physics teacher to moti-vate the learner (such as the impact, respect, flexibility, satisfaction, security,learning, income etc).

2. Considers teaching and theories of teaching within the context of physics edu-cation.

3. Introduce learning the history and nature of physics, about the application ofphysics in business and industry

4. Includes a range of practical activities within a teaching context which are de-signed to illustrate the underlying theories, use mathematics as a tool in problemsolving.

5. Considers issues such as curriculum and how it is interpreted, children’s learn-ing in physics, the role of assessment, the purposes of practical/investigativework and the role of the teacher.

6. Encourages participation of females in physics, provide deeper coverage of fewerphysics concepts, make connection between physics and other disciplines, usecomputers for practice, use of the internet. Introduce interesting web sites andthe journal of the physics teacher

7. Includes four Wednesday mornings spent in a local school physics department.During these periods, students review the relationship between teaching andlearning;

8. Issues related to designing a curriculum for physics; explore the purposes ofteaching physics; find out how children learn physics; observe the elements ofscience teaching; examine the conceptual nature of Physics learning; evaluatetheir experiences. Through the school experience ideas introduced during theseminars can be observed in operation.

Method of Teaching

Lecture, demonstration, observation, visit, group work, assignments, presentationOnline learning resources.

Assessment

• In-class participation (asking questions, discussing homework, answering ques-tions): 20%

• Project and Presentation 30• One tests (20%), .• Semester final exam (30%)

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Metrology II (Phys415)

Course Title and Code: Metrology II (Phys 415)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course aims to deepen the concepts of measurement science and quality control.The growing export market in the agriculture and industry sectors is accompaniedby increased demand of standardization and quality assurance. This first course inmetrology will motivate and gives the fundamentals to enter quality assurance andstandardization procedures. professions that need need of

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• explain the working principle of instrumentation;

• Perform advanced measurement activities;



• troubleshoot faults ins measuring instruments;



Course Description

Measurement Circuits and Matching of Instruments, Oscilloscope, Procedures forMeasurement of Impedances, Measurement Amplifiers, Instrumentation and Somepractical activities on Measurement Circuits and Matching of Instruments, Oscillo-scope, Procedures for Measurement of Impedances, Measurement Amplifiers.

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Course Outline

I) Analogue Measuring Instruments(16 hrs)

1) Measurement Circuits and Matching of Instruments1.1. Measuring I, V, and P in AC1.2. Measuring I, V, and P in DC1.3. Measuring I, V, and P in three phase systems

2) Oscilloscope2.1. Characteristics (input impedance, bandwidth, rising time, sensitivity

and noise)2.2. Multichannel Oscilloscopes

3) Procedures for Measurement of Impedances3.1. Resistance Bridges3.2. Impedance bridges (Capacitances and Inductances)3.3. Bridges for frequencies and Phases

4) Measurement Amplifiers4.1. Close locked loop amplifiers (Inverting and non-Inverting)4.2. Voltage followers4.3. Practical Applications

II) Statistical Process Control (7 hrs)

5) Fundamentals of Statistical Concepts

6) Introduction to Control Charts

7) Specification Limits and Tolerance

III) Methods for Quality Improvement(7 hrs)

8) Process Control and Improvement Techniques9) Industrial Experimentation

10) Design and Reliability

Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course is through lecture, and additional assessed coursework.Online learning resources.

Assessment




Course Textbook


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References


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Metrology III (Phys416)

Course Title and Code: Metrology III (Phys 416)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course aims to deepen the concepts of measurement science and quality con-trol by attaching students to a project work in collaboration with the facilities in theQuality and Standards Authority of Ethiopia .

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• explain the working principle of instrumentation;

• Perform advanced measurement activities;



• troubleshoot faults ins measuring instruments;



Course Description

Project Work on Quality and standard topics.

Course Outline

1. Project on Topics of Standardization, Measurement or Quality infrastruc-ture

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Method of Teaching

One semester Project work with guidance of advisor on topics of measurement, stan-dardization and quality infrastructure.

Assessment

• Project proposal: 10%• Two progress reports 10%• Presentation and oral question (40%), .• Assessment of Project Report (40%)


Course Textbook


References


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Stellar Physics I (Phys434)

Course Title and Code: Stellar Physics I (Phys 434)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Stellar physics, a branch of astrophysics, is the study of stars throughout their life-time and compact objects such as white dwarfs and neutron stars.

The knowledge and methods acquired in this course is useful for begining astrophysi-cists in addition to being transferable to other areas of career.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• describe parameters of stars

• explain thermodynamics of the stellar interior

• energy transport in stellar interior

• explain thermonuclear reaction rates




Course Description

A physical introduction to stars: Luminosity, Stellar Temperature, Mass, Radius, En-ergetics, the Hertzpring-Russel Diagram, Stellar Populations, Stellar Evolution, Nu-cleosynthesis.

Thermodynamic State of the Stellar Interior: Mechanical Pressure of a Perfect Gas,Quasi-static Changes of State, the Ionized Real Gas, Polytropes.

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Energy Transport in the Stellar Interior: Energy Balance, Radiative Transfer, Opacityof Stellar Matter, Conduction, Connective Instability of the Temperature Gradient,Neutrino Emission

Thermonuclear Reaction Rates: Kinematics and Energetics, Cross Section and Reac-tion Rate, Non-resonant Reaction Rates, Nuclear States, Penetration Factors, Maxi-mum Cross Section and Resonant Reactions, Resonant Reaction Rates in Stars, Elec-tron Shielding.

Course Outline

1) A physical introduction to stars (6 hrs)1.1) Luminosity1.2) Stellar Temperature, Mass, Radius, Energetics,1.3) the Hertzpring-Russel Diagram1.4) Stellar Populations1.5) Stellar Evolution1.6) Nucleosynthesis.

2) Thermodynamic State of the Stellar Interior (15 hrs)2.1) Mechanical Pressure of a Perfect Gas2.2) Quasi-static Changes of State2.3) the Ionized Real Gas Polytropes.

3) Energy Transport in the Stellar Interior (10 hrs)3.1) Energy Balance3.2) Radiative Transfer3.3) Opacity of Stellar Matter, Conduction, Connective3.4) Instability of the Temperature Gradient3.5) Neutrino Emission

4) Thermonuclear Reaction Rates(14 hrs)4.1) Kinematics and Energetics4.2) Cross Section and Reaction Rate4.3) Non-resonant Reaction Rates4.4) Nuclear States, Penetration Factors4.5) Maximum Cross Section and Resonant Reactions4.6) Resonant Reaction Rates in Stars, Electron Shielding.

Method of Teaching


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Course Textbook

Hale Bradt, Astrophysics Processes (1st Edition - hardback), Cambridge, (2008).

References

1. Donald D. Clayton, Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis (2nd ed., -paper back), Chicago,

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Stellar Physics II (Phys435)

Course Title and Code: Stellar Physics II (Phys 435)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Stellar physics, a branch of astrophysics, is the study of stars throughout their life-time and compact objects such as white dwarfs and neutron stars.

Stellar physics is a very broad subject, astrophysicists typically apply many dis-ciplines of physics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical mechanics,thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, andatomic and molecular physics. In practice, modern astronomical research involves asubstantial amount of physics. Therefore knowledge and methods acquired in thiscourse is useful for being astrophysicists in addition to being transferable to otherareas of career.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• describe major nuclear burning stages in stellar evolution

• calculate major structural parameters

• describe synthesis of heavy elements




Course Description

Major Nuclear Burning Stages in Stellar Evolution: The Proton-Proton Reactions,PPII and PPIII chains, The CNO Bi-cycle, Helium Burning, Advanced Burning Stages,

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Photo-disintegration.

Calculation of Stellar Structure: Boundary Conditions, M as the Independent Vari-able, Composition Changes, Numerical Techniques, Contraction to the Main Sequence,The Main Sequence, Advanced Stellar Evolution, Radiation, Mass Loss, Pulsation.

Synthesis of the Heavy Elements: Photo-disintegration, Rearrangement and SiliconBurning, Nuclear Statistical Equilibrium and the e-Process, Nucleosynthesis of HeavyElements by Neutron Capture.

Course Outline

1) Major Nuclear Burning Stages in Stellar Evolution (18 hrs)1.1) The Proton-Proton Reactions, PPII and PPIII chains1.2) The CNO Bi-cycle,1.3) Helium Burning,1.4) Advanced Burning Stages, Photo-disintegration.

2) Calculation of Stellar Structure (15 hrs)2.1) Boundary Conditions, M as the Independent Variable2.2) Composition Changes, Numerical Techniques2.3) Contraction to the Main Sequence2.4) The Main Sequence2.5) Advanced Stellar Evolution2.6) Radiation, Mass Loss2.7) Pulsation.

3) Synthesis of the Heavy Elements (12 hrs)3.1) Photo-disintegration3.2) Rearrangement and Silicon Burning3.3) Nuclear Statistical Equilibrium and the e-Process,3.4) Nucleosynthesis of Heavy Elements by Neutron Capture.

Method of Teaching


Assessment




Course Textbook

Hale Bradt , Astrophysics Processes (1st Edition - hardback), Cambridge, (2008).

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References

1. Donald D. Clayton, Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis (2nd ed., -paper back), Chicago,

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Introduction to Plasma Physics (Phys436)

Course Title and Code: Introduction to Plasma Physics (Phys 436)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Plasma physics is an important subject for a large number of research areas includingspace physics, astrophysics, controlled fusion research, high-power laser physics,plasma processing, accelerator physics, and many areas of experimental physics. Theprimary goal of this course is to present the basic principles and main equations ofplasma physics at an introductory level, with emphasis on topics of broad applicability

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• Appreciate ionization as a source of plasma,

• Explain the plasma properties and parameters,

• Compare plasma with gas phases,

• Explain the kinetic description of plasma,

• Solve plasma problems based on the properties.

Course Description

The course begins with a description of various types of plasmas and a discussionof some basic plasma parameters, such as the Debye length and the plasma fre-quency. Following a discussion of charged particle motion in electromagnetic fields,progressively more detailed models of plasmas are presented, starting with a dielectricdescription of cold plasma and moving on to the magnetohydrodynamic and kineticdescriptions. Additional topics may be added as time allows. Students are requiredto give a presentation to the class on a plasma physics topic related to the course.

Course Outline

1) Introduction (5 hrs)

1.1) Definition of a plasma

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1.2) Classification of plasmas, the n-T diagram1.3) A brief review of classical electrodynamics and vector calculus

2) Basic Plasma Characteristics (5 hrs)

2.1) The electron plasma frequency2.2) The Debye length2.3) Electrostatic plasma waves2.4) Coulomb collisions

3) Motion of a Charged Particle in Magnetic Fields ( 7 hrs)

3.1) Constant uniform magnetic field3.2) Constant uniform magnetic field with non-magnetic forces3.3) Guiding center motion in nonuniform magnetic fields

4) Dielectric Description of Cold Plasma (8 hrs)4.1) General properties4.2) Waves in a cold unmagnetized plasma4.3) The dielectric tensor for a cold magnetized plasma4.4) Waves in a cold magnetized plasma

5) Magnetohydrodynamic Description of Plasma (10 hrs)

5.1) The MHD equations5.2) General properties of the ideal MHD description5.3) MHD equilibrium5.4) MHD waves5.5) MHD stability5.6) MHD shocks

6) Kinetic Description of Plasma (10 hrs)

6.1) The Vlasov equation6.2) Connections to fluid theories6.3) Vlasov theory of electrostatic plasma waves6.4) Landau damping6.5) The Fokker-Planck equation and binary Coulomb collisions

Method of Teaching

Presentation of the course is through lecture, a related guided problems section withdemonstrator assistance and additional assessed coursework. Online learning re-sources. Assignments, group works

Assessment


tions): 10%• Two Tests (30%), .• Mid-semester and Semester final exams (40%)

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1. R. O. Dendy, Plasma Dynamics, Clarendon Press, Oxford, (1990).2. F. F. Chen, Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, second edition,

Plenum Press, (1984).3. F.F. Chen, Introduction to Plasma Physics, Springer, (1995).4. Gurnett D.A. and A. Bhattacharjee, Introduction to Plasma Physics, with Space

and Laboratory Applications, Cambridge University press, (2005).

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Space Physics (Phys439 )

Course Title and Code: Space Physics (Phys 439 )

Credits 3 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (3 hrs) + Tutor: (– hrs) + Lab: (– hrs)



Students’ Faculty: Science Department: Chemistry, Earthscience



Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The rationale of this course are to introduce students to the basic ideas of Modernphysics with emphasis on the theory of special relativity, identification of the limita-tions of classical mechanics and the development of quantum mechanics, the waveparticle duality and the atomic structure.

Course Description

Introduction, The sun, The solar wind and the interplanetary magnetic field, Theearth’s magnetic field, The ionosphere, Currents in the ionosphere, The magneto-sphere, The aurora, Precipitation patterns of the auroral particles.

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to• elaborate the solar system and its components

• define what space (universe) is and elaborate its main components

• explain the sun, solar wind and its origin

• verify the Physics of planetary magnetospheres

Course Outline


1.1) What is space physics1.2) The sun and the solar corona1.3) The solar wind1.4) The heliosphere1.5) The Earth’s ionosphere; planetary magnetospheres

2) Physics of Solar System Plasmas ( 12 hrs)

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2.1) Origins; quasi-neutrality2.2) Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields2.3) Drift motion2.4) Plasma as an ion-electron gas2.5) Equations of conservation of mass, momentum and energy2.6) The fluid description of a plasma2.7) Maxwell’s equations applied to a plasma2.8) Electromagnetic force on a plasma2.9) Magnetic tension and pressure

2.10) The magneto hydrodynamic (MHD) approximation and frozen-in flows; MHDwave modes

2.11) Shock waves

3) Physics of the solar corona and the solar wind ( 6 hrs.)

3.1) Atmospheres in hydrostatic equilibrium3.2) Plasma and magnetic structures in the solar corona3.3) The origin of the solar wind and Parker’s isothermal solar wind solution3.4) The solar cycle dependence of solar phenomena

4) Physics of the Heliosphere ( 5 hrs.)4.1) The solar wind and the heliospheric magnetic field4.2) Fast and slow solar wind streams4.3) Co-rotating and transient disturbances in the solar wind; solar cycle effects4.4) The boundary of the heliosphere and the Local Interstellar Medium

5) Physics of the Earth’s Ionosphere ( 5 hrs.)

5.1) Formation of the ionosphere; photo-ionization and the Chapman productionfunction

5.2) Ionization by energetic particles; loss mechanisms5.3) Conductivity and current systems;5.4) Ionosondes

6) Physics of planetary magnetospheres ( 7 hrs.)

6.1) The Chapman-Ferraro problem; the interaction of the solar wind with themagnetosphere

6.2) Bow shock6.3) Magnetosheath6.4) Magnetopause6.5) Magnetosphere6.6) Magnetospheric tail6.7) Plasma flows due to corotation and solar-wind driven convection6.8) Radiation belts

7) Solar-Terrestrial Physics and Space Weather ( 5 hrs.)

7.1) Geophysical effects of solar phenomena7.2) some practical effects of Space Weather phenomena7.3) solar cycle dependence of geophysical effects7.4) problems with forecasting Space Weather.

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Method of Teaching


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Solid State Physics II (Phys452)

Course Title and Code: Solid State Physics II (Phys 452)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The aims of this course are to extend students knowledge of the electronic structureof metals to the electronic properties of semiconductors and appreciate the behaviourof electronic devices in the electronic technology. This course will help students towork on their senior project on some applications of the area.

Learning Outcomes


• Understand the concept of a band structure, and be able to distinguish be-tween metals, semiconductors and insulators on the basis of their energy bandschemes,

• Describe how allowed and forbidden energy bands arise as a result of crystalpotentials and how the properties of electrons in allowed energy bands determinethe electrical and optical behavior;

• Explain how the properties of solids are used in a variety of optoelectronic andmicroelectronic devices.

• Discuss why it is that classical theories fail and why electrons in solids have tobe treated as quantum mechanical waves

• Explain the concept of density of states

• Study the physical applications of quantum physics to the study of the solidstate

• Provide a description of how to solve a problem, justifying your choice

• Discuss the factors that control the electrical conductivity of metals and semi-conductors

• Understand how solid state physics is related to different technologies

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Course Description

Topics to be treated include: The Free Electron Theory of Metals, Energy Bands, WaveFunctions in Periodic Structures, Bloch Theorem, Electrical Conductivity, Metals, In-sulators, Semiconductors, Superconductivity.

Course Outline

1) The free electron theory of metals (13 hrs)

1.1) Classical free electron theory of metals1.2) Drawbacks of classical theory1.3) Relaxation time, collision time, and mean free path1.4) Quantum theory of free electrons1.5) Quantum mechanics of simple problems (The free particle, The rectangular

potential barrier)1.6) Particle in a box1.7) Fermi-dirac statistics and electronic distribution in solids1.8) Density of energy states and Fermi energy1.9) The Fermi distribution function

1.10) Heat capacity of the electron gas1.11) Effect of temperature on Fermi distribution function1.12) Thermal conductivity in metals

2) Band theory of solids (10 hrs)

2.1) Nearly free electron model2.2) Origin of the energy gap2.3) Bloch Functions2.4) Electron in a periodic field of a crystal (Kronig-Penney model)2.5) Brillouin zones in two and three dimensions2.6) Number of possible wave functions in a band2.7) Motion of electrons in a one dimensional periodic potential

3) Electrical properties (6 hrs)

3.1) Temperature and frequency dependent of the electrical conductivity3.2) Matthiessens rule3.3) Magnetoresistance and the Hall effect3.4) The Kondo effect

4) Metals, Insulators, Semiconductors and Superconductors(16 hrs)4.1) Metals (band structure)4.2) Insulators (band structure)4.3) Semiconductors

4.3.1) Band structure of semiconductors4.3.2) Intrinsic semiconductors4.3.3) Conductivity and temperature4.3.4) Statistics of electrons and holes in intrinsic semiconductors4.3.5) Electrical conductivity4.3.6) Statistics of extrinsic semiconductor4.3.7) P-type and n-type semiconductor4.3.8) Mechanism of current conduction in semiconductors

4.4) Superconductos

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Solid State Physics II (Phys 452)

4.4.1) A survey of superconductivity4.4.2) Thermal properties4.4.3) The energy gap4.4.4) Type I and type II superconductors

Method of Teaching

Lecture, discussion (group work), presentation and demonstration, Online learningresources.

Assessment

• Classroom participation, homework average, quizzes, and term projects: 15%• In-class participation (asking questions, discussing homework, answering ques-

tions): 5%• Quizzes, Tests (30%), .• Semester final exam (50%)


1. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley, 8th ed., (2004).2. M. Ali Omar, Elementary Solid state Physics: Principles and Applications, Addison

Wesley, (1993).3. S. O. Pillai, Solid State Physics, New Age Int. 6th ed., (2008).4. Ashcroft N.W. and Mermin N.D., Solid State Physics, Holt-Saunders, (1976).5. Burns G., Solid State Physics, Academic Press, (1985).6. Hook J.R. and Hall H.E., Solid State Physics 2nd ed.,, Wiley, (1991).7. L. Mihly and M.C. Martin, Solid State Physics; Problems and Solutions, Wiley-

VCH, (2009).

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Introduction to Atmospheric Physics (Phys463)

Course Title and Code: Introduction to Atmospheric Physics (Phys 463)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is given to students in order to study the structure, composition anddynamics of the atmosphere.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to:• verify the basic composition, structure and dynamics of the atmosphere;

• explain the workings of the hydrologic cycle and discuss the mechanisms ofwater transport in the atmosphere and in the ground;

• identify the different layers of the atmosphere

Course Description

This course covers the structure, composition and dynamics of the Atmosphere, radi-ation and thermodynamics of the Atmosphere, and the Hydrosphere. It also includesAtmospheric remote sensing, modelling,

Course Outline

1) Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere (5 hrs)

1.1) Introduction to the Atmosphere1.2) Principal layers of the atmosphere1.3) Structure of the Earth’s Atmosphere (The troposphere, The stratosphere,

The mesosphere and The thermosphere)1.4) Whether and climatic variations1.5) Atmospheric Composition

2) Atmospheric Thermodynamics( 7 hrs)

2.1) Ideal gas model revisited, exponential variation of pressure with height

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2.2) Temperature structure and lapse rate2.3) Hydrostatic Balance2.4) Entropy and Potential temperature2.5) Parcel Concept2.6) The Available Potential Energy2.7) Moisture in the Atmosphere2.8) Cloud Formation2.9) Forecasting weather conditions

3) Radiation and the Atmosphere( 8 hrs)

3.1) The Sun as the prime source of energy for the earth3.2) Solar energy input, cycles daily and annual3.3) Spectrum of solar radiation reaching the earth3.4) Total radiation and the Stefan Boltzmann, Wien, Plank and Kirchoff Laws3.5) Radiation balance at the earth’s surface and determination of the surface

temperature3.6) The Ozone layer and ozone layer depletion3.7) Absorption by Atmospheric Gases3.8) The Radiative Transformation3.9) CO2, methane, H2O and the Greenhouse effect

4) The Hydrosphere ( 7 hrs)

4.1) Properties of water4.2) The hydrologic cycle4.3) Measuring the water content of the atmosphere; humidity.4.4) Thermodynamics of moist air and cloud formation4.5) Growth of water droplets in clouds4.6) Rain and thunderstorms4.7) Winds in the Atmosphere4.8) Hydrostatic equation

5) Dynamics of the atmosphere ( 6 hrs)

5.1) Geostrophic, Hydrostatic5.2) Cyclostrophic flow (high and low pressure systems)5.3) Thermal wind equations, equation of State5.4) Continuity, vorticity and divergence theorems5.5) Thermodynamic Energy equation, Instability5.6) Wave motions

6) Atmospheric Remote Sensing ( 6 hrs)

6.1) Atmospheric observation6.2) Atmospheric remote sounding from space6.3) Atmospheric remote sounding from the ground6.4) Dobson ozone spectrometry, Radars, Liders

7) Atmospheric Modeling( 8 hrs)

7.1) The hierarchy of models7.2) Numerical Modelling7.3) Laboratory Models7.4) Simple application of Models

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Introduction to Atmospheric Physics (Phys 463)

Method of Teaching

Lecture method, group discussion, peer discussion, presentation, etc. will be em-ployed. The instructor presents the lesson through an interactive lectures and dis-cussions. However, each lecture is to be followed by problem solving and some timesgroup discussions in the class under the supervision of the instructor. Independentproblem solving will also be used. Reading assignments and small projects may alsobe given.

Assessment

1.1) Homework will consist of selected end of chapter problems: 15%2.2) In-class participation (asking questions, discussing homework, answering ques-

tions): 10%3.3) Quizzes and tests at least one at the end of each chapter (25%), .4.4) Final semester examination (50%)


Course Textbook

D. G. Andrews, An Introduction to Atmospheric Physics, cambridge University Press,(2000).

References

1. R. McIlveen, Fundamentals of Weather and Climate, Chapman and Hall (1992)2. J. M. Wallace and P. V. Hobbs, Atmospheric Science, Elsevier, 2nd ed., (2006).3. J. M. Wallace and P. V. Hobbs Atmospheric Science (1977).4. S.L. Hess, Introduction to Theoretical Meteorology.5. Iribarne & H.R. Cho, Atmospheric Science.6. K. Saha, The Earth’s Atmosphere: its Physics and Dynamics, Springer (2008).7. M.L. Salty, Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics, Academic press, (1996).8. Houghton J.T., The Physics of Atmospheres, 1986

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Physics of Electronic Devices (Phys456 )

Course Title and Code: Physics of Electronic Devices (Phys 456 )







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course prepares students to understand one of the practical aspects of physicsin materials science. It is aimed at to exercise the students on developing new tech-nologies in the field of electronic devices.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• To understand clearly the basic principles of semiconductor devices

• To understand the properties of electrons in semiconductors.

• To understand clearly effects of various processes on device characteristics

• To understand electronic and optoelectronic application of semiconductor mate-rials.

• To design new semiconductor devices

Course Description

This course covers two parts: SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS (Energy Bands & CarrierConcentration in Thermal Equilibrium; Carrier Transport Phenomena) and SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICES (P-n Junction; Bipolar Transistor & Related Devices; MOS-FET & related devices; Microwave Diodes, Quantum-Effect, & Hot-Electron Devices;Photonic devices)

Course Outline

1) Energy Bands & Carrier Concentration in Thermal Equilibrium Semicon-ductor Materials & Basic Crystal Structure (5 hrs)

1.1) Energy Bands1.2) Intrinsic Carrier Concentration1.3) Donors & Acceptors

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2) Carrier Transport Phenomena (6 hrs)

2.1) Carrier Drift2.2) Carrier Diffusion2.3) Generation & Recombination Processes2.4) Continuity Equation2.5) High-Field Effects

3) P-n Junction (7 hrs)

3.1) Thermal Equilibrium Condition3.2) Depletion Region3.3) Depletion Capacitance3.4) Current-Voltage Characteristics3.5) Charge Storage & Transient Behavior3.6) Junction Breakdown3.7) Heterojunction

4) Bipolar Transistor & Related Devices(6 hrs)

4.1) The Transistor Action4.2) Static Characteristics of Bipolar Transistor4.3) Frequency Response & Switching of Bipolar Transistor4.4) The heterojunction bipolar transistor4.5) The thyristor & related power devices

5) MOSFET & related devices (9 hrs)

5.1) The mos diode5.2) Mosfet fundamentals5.3) Mosfet scaling5.4) Cmos & bicmos5.5) Mosfet on insulator5.6) Mos memory structures5.7) The power mosfet5.8) Metal-Semiconductor contacts5.9) Mesfet

5.10) Modfet

6) Microwave Diodes, Quantum-Effect, & Hot-Electron Devices (7 hrs)

6.1) Basic Microwave technology6.2) Tunnel diode6.3) Impatt diode6.4) Transferred-electron devices6.5) Quantum-effect devices6.6) Hot-electron devices

7) Photonic Devices (5 hrs)

7.1) Radiative transition & optical absorption7.2) Leds7.3) Semiconductor laser7.4) Photodetector7.5) Solar cell

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Physics of Electronic Devices (Phys 456 )

Method of Teaching

Lectures include: Pre-Class Assignments, In-Class Concept Questions, InteractiveLecture Demonstrations/Simulations, Peer Discussion, Post-Class Questions; Practi-cal include: lab practices Online learning resources.

Assessment

• Homework, practical reports: 25%• In-class participation (asking questions, discussing homework, answering ques-

tions): 5%• One Test (20%),• Lab Practice and report 20%• Semester final exam (30%)


1. S.M. Sze and Kwok K. Nq, Physics of Semiconductor Devices Wiley-Interscience3rd ed., (2006).

2. S.M. Sze, Modern Semiconductor Device Physics Wiley, John and Sons (1997)3. S.M. Sze, High Speed Semiconductor Devices Wiley-Interscience, (1990).4. Michael Shur, Physics of Semiconductor Devices Prentice Hall, (1990)5. B. Streetman and S. Banerjee, Solid State Electronic Devices, 6th ed., Prentice

Hall, (2005)..6. Robert F. Pierret, Semiconductor Device Fundamentals Addison-Wesley, (1996).7. Donald A Neamen, Semiconductor Physics and Devices: Basic Principles McGraw-

Hill, (2002).

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Electronics II (Phys454 )

Course Title and Code: Electronics II (Phys 454 )

Credits 3 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (3 hrs)+ Lab: (2 hrs)






Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The primary purpose of this course is to give the student confidence & competencein practical aspect of electronic devices and to introduce laboratory project work.Further aims are to encourage the application of basic principles through self-pacedlaboratory demonstrations and contribute to the development of the digital electronicstechnology in the country.

Learning Outcomes


• Have basic knowledge on Field-Effect transistors.

• Explain the role of some common logic circuits in electronic devices.

• Have basic understanding of how digital electronics circuits work

• Design electronic apparatus of his own through projects

Course Description

Field Effect Transistors (FETs), DC biasing of FETs, Feedback and Oscillators, Oper-ational Amplifiers, Digital and Analog Electronic Systems, Flip Flops, Counters, ShiftRegisters, Binary address and Sub tractors, Digital-to-Analog and Analog-to-Digitalconverters.

Course Outline

1) Field Effect Transistors (6 hrs)

1.1) Introduction1.2) Structure and physical operation of the Enhancement type MOSFET1.3) Current voltage characteristics of enhancement MOSFET1.4) The depletion type of MOSFET1.5) The junction field-effect transistor(JFET)

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1.6) FET circuits at DC1.7) The FET as an Amplifier1.8) Biasing the FET in discrete units1.9) Basic configuration of single-stage FET Amplifier

1.10) Fet switches

2) Feedback and Oscillators (9 hrs)

2.1) Introduction2.2) Principle of feedback2.3) Advantages and disadvantages of feedback2.4) Desensitivity to parameter variation2.5) Reduction of noise and distortion2.6) Effect on the frequency response and terminal impedance of the amplifier2.7) Types of feedback2.8) Shunt-shunt amplifier2.9) Series-series feedback

2.10) Stability and other considerations

3) Operational Amplifiers and Operational Amplifier feedback (11 hrs)

3.1) The ideal operational amplifier3.2) Analysis of circuits containing ideal operational amplifiers3.3) The closed loop gain3.4) The effect of finite open loop gain3.5) The miller integration3.6) The differentiation circuit3.7) The summing amplifier3.8) The non-inverting configuration3.9) The difference amplifier

3.10) The instrumentation amplifier3.11) The non-inverting integration3.12) Frequency response of closed loop operational amplifiers3.13) Common mode rejection3.14) Input and Output resistances3.15) DC problems3.16) Offset voltage3.17) Input bias current3.18) Input offset current3.19) Sinusoidal Oscillation

4) Digital and Analog Electronic Systems(7 hrs)4.1) Introduction to logic4.2) Logic signals4.3) Logic circuits4.4) The NAND and NOR functions4.5) The standard form of logic functions4.6) The Binary number system4.7) The Inverter(NOT Gate)4.8) Transistor-Transistor Logic(TTL)4.9) Emitter-coupled logic(ECL)

4.10) CMOSL Logic4.11) Comparison of Logic families

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5) Registers, Counters and Flip-Flops (6 hrs)

5.1) Introduction5.2) Shift registers5.3) Counters5.4) Arithmetic circuits5.5) Digital Filters5.6) The RS Flip-Flops5.7) The RS master-slave Flip-Flops5.8) The JK Flip-Flops

6) Digital-to-Analog and Analog-to-Digital converters (6 hrs)

6.1) Introduction6.2) Sample and hold circuits6.3) Digital-to-Analog converters6.4) Analog-to-Digital converters6.5) Timing circuits

Method of Teaching

Problem solving, Discussion, Experiment, Two independent projects to simulate theprocesses of researching, planning, performing, analyzing and reporting a small-scaleexperimental investigation in the field.

Assessment


tions,) 15%• Two Tests (30%), .• Mid-semester and Semester final exams (40%)


1. A.E.Fitzgerald, Basic Electrical Engineering.2. R.L.Havill, Elements of Electronics for physical scientists.3. J.J.Brophy, Basic Electronics for scientists.

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Exploration Geophysics (Phys468)

Course Title and Code: Exploration Geophysics (Phys 468)

Credits 3 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (3 hrs) + Tutor: (1 hrs) + Lab: (– hrs)





Instructor’s NameAddress: Block No. Room No.

Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course provides students with the basic knowledge in the application of geophys-ical methods; with the knowledge and skills in survey design, field procedures, andpresentation of results, interpretation of anomalies.

Course Outcomes


• have skill of operating the different instruments of geophysics• data collection and interpretation;• be able to prospect the deep seated resources of the earth.

Course Description

The course covers the following main topics: Basic principles and applications of geo-physical exploration; Overview of the different geophysical methods; Gravity Method:General principles, the gravity field of the Earth, stable and unstable gravimeters,gravity data correction, Regional Residual Separation, Interpretations; Magnetic Method:Principles, The magnetic field of the Earth, Magnetometers: Hotchkiss Super dip,Schmidt balance and the Proton-Precision magnetometers, ground and airborne mag-netic surveys, magnetic data corrections, data presentation and qualitative interpreta-tion; Electrical Methods, types of electrical methods of prospecting; Resistivity meth-ods: Resistivity Sounding and Profiling, Theory of Images: Hummel’s Image, Theoryand apparent resistivity over two-layer Earth, two-layer master curves; The Self Po-tential Method: Principles and origin, Field procedure, applications; Induced Polariza-tion Method: Principles, origin, Field procedure and applications; Seismic Methods:Elementary principles of seismic reflection and refraction methods, Two- and three-layer reflection and refraction problems including inclined layers, Applications, Fieldprocedure, Fundamentals of seismic instrumentation

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Course Outline

1) Introduction to Exploration Geophysics (3 hrs)

1.1) Basic principles and application of geophysical exploration1.2) Overview of the different geophysical methods

2) Gravity Methods (5 hrs)

2.1) General principles, Gravity field of Earth2.2) Gravimeters, stable and unstable2.3) Corrections applied to gravity data2.4) Interpretation of gravity data

3) Magnetic methods (5 hrs)

3.1) General principles, magnetic field of earth3.2) Magnetometers, field procedures3.3) Ground and airborne magnetic surveying3.4) Correction applied to magnetic data3.5) Interpretation and presentation of data

4) Electric methods (6 hrs)

4.1) Types of electrical methods of prospecting4.2) Resistivity method4.3) Theory and apparent resistivity4.4) Induced polarization method

item Seismic Exploration (5 hrs)

4.1) Elementary principles of seismic reflection and refraction methods4.2) Two -layer reflection and refraction, inclined and horizontal layer4.3) Three- layer reflection and refraction of inclined and horizontal layer4.4) Application, field procedures and fundamentals of seismic instrumentation

5) Well logging (4 hrs)

5.1) Overview of well logging and its application: resistivity and SP, Induction,gammas

5.2) Lithology identification from porosity log; clay quantification from logs, sat-uration estimation

6) Other geophysical exploration (3 hrs)

6.1) Radiometric6.2) Geothermal

7) Planning and implementation of geophysical exploration (5 hrs)

7.1) Planning and design of the field work7.2) Implementation and quality control7.3) Case studies

8) Field excursion (5 hrs)

8.1) Measurements of resistivity using geophysical instruments in field such as,therameter, IP etc

8.2) Electric equipment and basic field procedure

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Exploration Geophysics (Phys 468)

Method of Teaching


Assessment



References

1. Applied Geophysics, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, QES A6632. Burger, H.R. : Exploration Geophysics of Shallow Subsurface, Prentice Hall,

TN26 B86 1992.3. Dobrin, M.B. Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting. McGraw Hill, New York,

(1960).4. Keller, G.V. and Frischknecht F. C. Electrical Methods of Geophysical Prospect-

ing. Pergamon Press, New York, (1996) .5. Telford, W.M, Geldart, L.P and Sheriff, R.E. Applied Geophysics. Cambridge

University Press, Cambridge, (1990).6. Geophysical Exploration, Hanfer Publshing vompany, TN269 H37 (1963).7. Foundation of Exploration Geophysics, Elsevier, TN269A75.8. Applied and Environmental Geophysics, John M..Reynolds9. Applied Geophysics,Telford,W.B

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Introduction to Laser Physics (Phys471)

Course Title and Code: Introduction to Laser Physics (Phys 471)


Prerequisite(s): Phys 372 & Phys 342 Co-requisite(s):





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is intended to introduce basic concepts of stimulated light amplificationmechanisms and their possible applications. With significant advance in laser tech-nology and its quite diverse applications, it would be necessary if the students acquirethe fundamental background of laser in undergraduate level.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students will able to

• develop familiarity with historical development of laser Physics,• describe properties of light generated by laser,• explain the fundamental laws and principles applicable in laser,• elaborate some peculiar applications of laser,• understand the mechanism responsible for nonclassical properties of light,• describe different sources of laser.

Course Description

Review of Essential Concepts in Laser, Characteristics of Laser Light, Optical Cavi-ties, Optical Pumping, Beam Optics, Atomic Radiation, Spontaneous and StimulatedEmission of Radiation, Optical Laser Excitation, Einstein’s Coefficients, PopulationInversion, Laser Oscillation, Laser Frequencies, Laser Rate Equation, Types of Laser,Applications of Laser

Course Outline


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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Introduction to Laser Physics (Phys 471)

1.1) Review of essential concepts1.2) Historical accounts1.3) Characteristics of laser light1.4) Optical cavities1.5) Optical pumping1.6) Beam optics1.7) Monochromaticity1.8) Einstein’s coefficients1.9) Gain and threshold

1.10) Laser oscillation1.11) Laser frequencies1.12) Shape and width of spectral lines


2.1) Atomic radiation2.2) Spontaneous and stimulated emission of radiation2.3) Optical laser excitation2.4) Population inversion2.5) Two- and Three-level lasing

3) Types of Laser (7 hrs)

3.1) Gas lasers3.2) Solid state laser3.3) Semiconductor laser3.4) Ruby and tunable dye laser

4) Dynamics of Laser Process (9 hrs)

4.1) Laser rate equation4.2) Pulsed lasers4.3) Mode locking4.4) Giant pulse dynamics4.5) Light amplifiers

5) Applications of Laser (10 hrs)

5.1) Holography5.2) Parametric harmonic generation5.3) Second harmonic generation5.4) Four-wave mixing5.5) Spectroscopic consideration5.6) Phase matching

Method of Teaching


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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Introduction to Laser Physics (Phys 471)

Assessment




Course Textbook

Peter W. Milonni and Joseph H. Eberli, Laser Physics, John Wiley and Son Inc. (2009).

1. Murray III Sargent, Marlan O. Scully and Willis E. Lamb, Laser Physics, WestView Press, (1978).

2. O. Svelto and D C Hanna, Principles of Lasers3. F. A. Jenkins and H. A. White, Fundamentals of Optics, McGraw Hill, 4th ed.,

(2001).

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Nuclear Physics II (Phys482)

Course Title and Code: Nuclear Physics II (Phys 482)






Instructor’s NameAddress: Block No.

Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Nuclear physics is an important area of application of the ideas of quantum physics,with applications that have significant impact globally. High-energy particle physicsdiscovers and tests the laws of physics at the extreme limits accessible to human ex-periments. This course will provide a sound understanding of the physical principlesunderlying these areas.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• explain the basic concepts nuclear decay;

• apply theories to explain processes and phenomena;

• solve problems;

• apply relevant conservation laws to describe processes and phenomea;

• identify elementary particle;

• solve problems on topics included in the syllabus.

• manage their own learning and make appropriate use of support material.

Course Description

Nuclear Decay: Alpha decay, Transmission coefficient for barrier transmissions, Gamow’stheory of alpha decay. Beta decay, Fermi theory of beta decay, Kuri plots and appli-cations, ft-values and selections rules, Parity and non-conservation of parity in betadecay, Wu’s experiment, Gamma decay transition probabilities and selection rules.

Nuclear Reactions: Q-equation of nuclear reaction, cross-section, partial wave anal-ysis of nuclear reactions cross section, compound nucleus theory and its verification(Ghoshal’s experiment), decay of compound nucleus, statistical theory of nuclear re-actions, resonances and one level Breit-Wigner formula. Direction reactions and theirexplanations.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Nuclear Physics II (Phys 482)

Course Outline

1) Nuclear Decay (12 hrs)

1.1) Alpha decay

1.1.1) Transmission coefficient for barrier transmissions1.1.2) Gamow’s theory of alpha decay

1.2) Beta decay

1.1.1) Fermi theory of beta decay1.1.2) Kuri plots and applications1.1.3) ft-values and selections rules1.1.4) Parity and non-conservation of parity in beta decay1.1.5) Wu’s experiment

1.3) Gamma decay transition probabilities and selection rules

2) Nuclear Reactions (15 hrs)

2.2.1) Q-equation of nuclear reaction2.2.2) cross-section2.2.3) partial wave analysis of nuclear reactions cross section2.2.4) compound nucleus theory and its verification (Ghoshal’s experiment)2.2.5) decay of compound nucleus2.2.6) statistical theory of nuclear reactions2.2.7) resonances and one level Breit-Wigner formula

3) Direction reactions and their explanations. (6 hrs)

4) Particle physics: (12 hrs)

4.4.1) Conservation laws4.4.2) elementary particles4.4.3) classification of elementary particles4.4.4) strangeness and associated production4.4.5) Resonances4.4.6) Quarks and quark constituents of hadrons

Method of Teaching


Assessment


tions): 5%• Written reports on laboratory experiments (30%), .• Semester final examination (50%)

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Nuclear Physics II (Phys 482)


Krane K.S., Introductory Nuclear Physics, Wiley, (1987).

References

1. W.E. Burcham & M. Jobes, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Addison-Wesley, Thom-son Press (India) Ltd., (1995).

2. Williams W.S.C., Nuclear and Particle Physics, Clarendon, (1991).3. Cottingham W.M. and Greenwood D.A., An Introduction to the Standard Model of

Particle Physics, Cambridge University Press, (1998).4. Halzen F. and Martin A.D., Quarks and Leptons: An Introductory Course in Mod-

ern Particle Physics, John Wiley, (1984).5. Lilley J., Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, John Wiley, (2001).6. http://www.nap.edu/catalog/ Elementary Particle Physics: Revisiting the Secrets

of Energy and Matter, (1998).7. R.D. Evans, The Atomic Nucleus, McGraw Hill, (1955).

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Radiation Physics (Phys484)

Course Title and Code: Radiation Physics (Phys 484)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Radiation physics is an important area of application nuclear physics with applica-tions that have significant impact in medicent, agriculture and industry. This coursewill provide a sound understanding of the physical principles underlying in radiationsources, interaction mechanisms with matter and detection.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• explain the sources of nuclear radiation;• describe the radiation field qualitatively and quantitatively;• identify major interaction of ionizing radiation with matter;• identify detectors and principles of their operation;• state the relevant interaction mechanisms and use them in analysing detection;• select appropriate methods to detect radiation;• study successfully within the system of an overseas university.• solve problems on topics included in the syllabus.• manage their own learning and make appropriate use of support material.

Course Description

Types of nuclear radiations, Interaction of heavy charged particles with matter, Inter-action of gamma radiation with matter, Interaction of neutron with matter as a bulk;slowing down of neutrons. Detection of charged particles using gas filled detectors,gamma ray detectors using scintillation spectrometers, solid state detectors, detectionof neutrons.

Radiation Dosimetry; radiation units and tolerance dose, radiation damage, shield-ing, shielding, techniques of personal monitoring and radiation surveying. Chemicaland biological effects of radiations. Sources of radiations, Beta, gamma and neutronsources. Applications of radioisotopes in research and industry.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Radiation Physics (Phys 484)

Course Outline

1) Types of Nuclear Radiations (3 hrs)

1.1) Course Introduction/Radiation History/ Fundamentals of the Atom.1.2) Natural and Manmade sources of Radiation.1.3) Description of the Radiation field.

2) Interaction of Radiation With Matter (12 hrs)

2.1) The concept of cross section.2.2) Interaction of charged particles with matter2.3) Interaction of gamma radiation with matter2.4) Interaction of neutron with matter as a bulk2.5) Slowing down of neutrons

3) Detection and Measurement of Radiation (12 hrs)

3.1) Gas filled Detectors3.2) Scintillation Detectors3.3) Solid State Detectors3.4) Detection of Neutrons3.5) Background Radiation

4) Radiation Dosimetry(12 hrs)4.1) Radiation Quantities and Units4.2) Absorbed Dose4.3) Biological Effects/Cell Survival Curves (High Doses & Low Doses Risk Per-

ception /Class Discussion )4.4) Radiation Damage4.5) Shielding4.6) Techniques of Personal Monitoring and Radiation surveying4.7) Chemical and Biological Effects of Radiation.4.8) Sources of Radiations

5) Applications of Radioisotopes (6 hrs)

5.1) Radioactive Dating5.2) Applications in Agriculture5.3) Hormesis5.4) Body Composition5.5) Medical Imaging5.6) Radiation Therapy5.7) Industrial Applications5.8) Applications in Research5.9) Charged Particle Tracks

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Radiation Physics (Phys 484)

Assessment




Course Textbook

G.F. Knoll, Radiation Detection and Measurement, John Wiley and Sons, 3rd ed.,(1999).

References

1. Lapp R.E and Andrews A.L , Nuclear Radiation Physics, IV Ed. , Prentice- Hall,NJ.(1972)

2. W.E. Burcham & M. Jobes, Nuclear and Particle Physics,Addison-Wesley, Thom-son Press (India) Ltd., (1995).

3. Knop, G. and Paul, W. , α-, β- and γ-Ray Spectroscopy,North-Holland PublishingCompany, (1968).

4. E.B. Podgarsak, Radiation Physics for Medical Physicists, Springer, (2005).5. F.M. Khan, The Physics of Radiation Therapy, L. Williams and Wilkins 4th ed.,

(2009).6. Attix F.H. Radiation Dosimetry, Academic Press, (1966), Newyork.7. dag Brune, Ragnar Hellborg, Bertil RR., Radiation at Home, outdoors, and in the

workplace, Scandinevian Publishers, (2001).8. Cember H., Introduction to Health Physics, Pergamon Press, (1989).

9.3 PHYSICS SERVICE COURSES

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Mechanics and Heat for Chemists (Phys205)

Course Title and Code: Mechanics and Heat for Chemists (Phys 205)




Students’ Faculty: Science Department: Chemistry, Earthscience



Class Hours:

Course Rationale

At the end of this course students are expected to be acquainted with basic con-cepts in mechanics, identify the connection between them and explain the commonphenomena. They will also develop skills of solving problems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• compute average and instantaneous values of velocity, speed and acceleration

• derive the kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated one-dimensional mo-tion

• solve problems involving bodies moving in one-dimensional and two-dimensionalmotion using the concepts in calculus and trigonometry

• explain some implications of Newton’s laws of motion

• derive the work-energy theorem

• solve mechanics problem using impulse, momentum and the conservation oflinear momentum

• apply the law of conservation of linear momentum to collisions

• repeat the procedures followed in rectilinear motion for rotational motion

• explain basic laws of heat and thermodynamics

Course Description

Vector algebra, Particle Kinematics and Dynamics, Work and Energy, Conservativeforces and Potential Energy Dynamics of Systems of Particles, Collision, RotationalKinematics, Dynamics and Static of a Rigid Body, Oscillations, Gravitation and Plan-etary Motion, Fluid Mechanics, Heat.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Mechanics and Heat for Chemists (Phys 205)

Course Outline

1) VECTORS (2 hrs)

1.1) Vector algebra1.2) Geometrical & algebraic representation of vectors1.3) Vector calculus

2) ONE & TWO DIMENSIONAL MOTIONS (5 hrs)

2.1) Average and instantaneous Velocity2.2) Average and instantaneous Acceleration2.3) Motion with Constant Acceleration2.4) Projectile Motion2.5) Uniform Circular Motion


3.1) Newton’s Laws of Motion3.2) Friction Force3.3) Application of Newton’s Laws3.4) velocity dependent forces

4) WORK & ENERGY (7 hrs)4.1) Work done by constant and variable forces4.2) the work energy theorem4.3) Conservative and non-conservative forces, conservative force and potential

energy,4.4) Conservation of mechanical energy4.5) Power

5) Dynamics of System of Particles (8 hrs)

5.1) Linear Momentum and Impulse5.2) Conservation of Momentum5.3) system of particles5.4) Center of mass5.5) Center of mass of a rigid body5.6) Motion of system of particles5.7) Elastic and Inelastic Collision (1 & 2-D)5.8) Elastic collisions in one-dimension5.9) Two-dimensional elastic collisions

5.10) Inelastic collisions5.11) Systems of variable mass


6.1) Rotational motion with constant and variable angular accelerations6.2) Rotational kinetic energy6.3) Moment of inertia6.4) Rotational dynamics6.5) Torque and angular momentum6.6) Work and Power in Rotational Motion6.7) Conservation of Angular Momentum6.8) Relation between linear and angular motions

7) SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION (3 hrs)

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Mechanics and Heat for Chemists (Phys 205)

7.1) Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion7.2) Equations of Simple Harmonic Motion7.3) Pendulum7.4) Damped and forced oscillations7.5) Resonance

8) Heat and Thermodynamics (8 hrs)

8.1) Temperature, Zeroth law of thermodynamics,8.2) Heat, work, and Internal energy of a thermodynamic system,8.3) the first law of thermodynamics, and its consequences8.4) The second law of thermodynamics, Carnot’s engine8.5) Entropy, the third law of thermodynamics, Kinetic theory of gases

Method of Teaching


Assessment




Course Textbook


References





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Electricity and Magnetism (Phys206)

Course Title and Code: Electricity and Magnetism (Phys 206)




Students’ Faculty: Science Department: Chemistry, Earth Science


Instructor’s NameAddress: Block No.

Class Hours:

Course Rationale

This course is designed to introduce concepts of classical electrodynamics with theaid of calculus. It also emphasizes on establishing a strong foundation of the re-lation between electric and magnetic phenomena; a concept that turns out to be afundamental basis for many technological advances.

Learning Outcomes


• explain the basic concepts of electric charge, electric field and electric potential

• apply vector algebra and calculus in solving different problems in electricity andmagnetism

• analyze direct and alternating current circuits containing different electric ele-ments and solve circuit problems

• describe properties of capacitors and dielectrics

• describe the magnetic field and solve problems related to the magnetic field andmagnetic forces.

• discuss about electromagnetic induction

• state Maxwell’s equation in free space

• describe some applications of Maxwell’s equations

• describe electromagnetic radiation in medium and free space.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Electricity and Magnetism (Phys 206)

Course Description

The topics to be included are Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field, Gauss’ Law, ElectricPotential, Electric Potential Energy, Capacitors and Dielectric, Electric Circuits, Mag-netic Field, Bio-Savart’s Law, Ampere’s Law, Electromagnetic Induction, Inductance,Circuits with Time Dependent Currents, Maxwell’s Equations, Electromagnetic Wave.

Course Outline

1) Electric Field (4 hrs)

1.1) Properties of electric charges1.2) Coulomb’s law1.3) Electric field due to point charge1.4) Electric dipole1.5) Electric field due to continuous charge distribution1.6) Motion of charged particles in electric field1.7) Gauss’ Law

2) Electric Potential (3 hrs)

2.1) Electric potential energy2.2) Electric potential due to point charges2.3) Electric potential due to continuous charge distribution2.4) Relations between potential and electric field2.5) Equi-potential surfaces

3) Capacitance and Dielectrics (3 hrs)

3.1) Capacitance3.2) Combination of capacitors3.3) Capacitors with dielectrics3.4) Electric dipole in an external field3.5) Electric field energy

4) Direct Current Circuits (3 hrs)

4.1) Electric current and current density4.2) Resistance and Ohm’s law4.3) Resistivity of conductors4.4) Electrical energy, work and power4.5) Electromotive force4.6) Combinations of Resistors4.7) Kirchhoff’s Rules4.8) RC Circuits

5) Magnetic Force (2 hrs)

5.1) Properties of magnetic field5.2) Magnetic force on a current carrying conductor5.3) Torque on a current loop in uniform magnetic field5.4) Motion of charged particles in magnetic field5.5) Hall Effect

6) Calculation of Magnetic Field (4 hrs)

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6.1) Source of electric field6.2) Biot-Savart’s law6.3) The force between two parallel conductors6.4) Ampere’s Law and its application

7) Electromagnetic Induction (7 hrs)

7.1) Magnetic flux7.2) Gauss’s Law in Magnetism7.3) Faraday’s Law of Induction7.4) Lenz’z law7.5) Induced Emf (including motional Emf)7.6) Induced electric field7.7) Displacement current

8) Inductance (4 hrs)

8.1) Self inductance and mutual inductance8.2) RL circuits8.3) Energy in Magnetic field8.4) Oscillations in an LC circuits

9) AC Circuits (5 hrs)

9.1) AC sources and phasors9.2) Resistors in an AC circuits9.3) Inductors in an AC circuits9.4) Capacitors in an AC circuits9.5) The RLC series circuits9.6) Power in an AC circuits

10) Maxwell’s Equations (4 hrs)

10.1) Maxwell’s equations10.2) Electromagnetic waves

11) Nature of Light ( 6 hrs)11.1) Electromagnetic spectrum11.2) Propagation and speed of light11.3) Reflection and refraction11.4) Refractive index and optical path11.5) Reversibility principle11.6) Fermat’s principle11.7) Propagation of light in material medium

Method of Teaching

Discussions, problem-solving and lecture methods are dominantly used through outthe course. Students are expected and encouraged to set, solve and present problemsrelevant to the lessons.

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Assessment




Course Textbook

Raymond A. Serway, PHYSICS For Scientists & Engineers

References

1. Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for scientists and engineers2. Robert Resnick and David Halliday, Fundamentals of Physics

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Mechanics and Heat (Phys207)

Course Title and Code: Mechanics and Heat (Phys 207)

Credits 4 Cr.hrs ≡ Lecture: (4 hrs) + Tutor: (2 hrs) + Lab: ( hrs)



Students’ Faculty: Science Department: Maths



Class Hours:

Course Rationale

At the end of this course students are expected to be acquainted with basic con-cepts in mechanics, identify the connection between them and explain the commonphenomena. They will also develop skills of solving problems.

Course Description

Vector algebra, Particle Kinematics and Dynamics, Work and Energy, Conservativeforces and Potential Energy Dynamics of Systems of Particles, Collision, RotationalKinematics, Dynamics and Static of a Rigid Body, Oscillations, Gravitation and Plan-etary Motion, Heat, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Thermodynamics.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• compute average and instantaneous values of velocity, speed and acceleration

• derive the kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated one-dimensional mo-tion

• solve problems involving bodies moving in one-dimensional and two-dimensionalmotion using the concepts in calculus and trigonometry

• explain some implications of Newton’s laws of motion

• derive the work-energy theorem

• solve mechanics problem using impulse, momentum and the conservation oflinear momentum

• apply the law of conservation of linear momentum to collisions

• repeat the procedures followed in rectilinear motion for rotational motion

• explain basic laws of heat and thermodynamics

Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Mechanics and Heat (Phys 207)

Course Outline

1) Vectors (2 hr.)

1.1) Vector algebra1.2) Geometrical and algebraic representation of vectors1.3) Vector addition1.4) Vector multiplication

2) One and Two Dimensional Motions (4 hrs)

2.1) Average and instantaneous Velocity2.2) Average and instantaneous Acceleration2.3) Motion with Constant Acceleration2.4) Projectile Motion2.5) Uniform Circular Motion

3) Particle Dynamics (6 hrs.)

3.1) Newton’s Laws of Motion3.2) Friction Force3.3) Application of Newton’s Laws3.4) velocity dependent forces

4) Work and Energy (7 hrs.)4.1) Work done by constant and variable forces4.2) the work energy theorem4.3) Conservative and non-conservative forces, conservative force and potential

energy,4.4) Conservation of mechanical energy4.5) Power

5) Dynamics of System of Particles (8 hrs.)

5.1) Linear Momentum and Impulse5.2) Conservation of Momentum5.3) system of particles5.4) Center of mass5.5) Center of mass of a rigid body5.6) Motion of system of particles5.7) Elastic and Inelastic Collision (1 & 2-D)5.8) Elastic collisions in one-dimension5.9) Two-dimensional elastic collisions

5.10) Inelastic collisions5.11) Systems of variable mass


6.1) Rotational motion with constant and variable angular accelerations6.2) Rotational kinetic energy6.3) Moment of inertia6.4) Rotational dynamics6.5) Torque and angular momentum6.6) Work and Power in Rotational Motion6.7) Conservation of Angular Momentum6.8) Relation between linear and angular motions

7) Simple Harmonic Motion (4 hrs)

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7.1) Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion7.2) Equations of Simple Harmonic Motion7.3) Pendulum7.4) Damped and forced oscillations7.5) Resonance

8) Temperature and Thermometry (2 hrs)

8.1) Temperature Scale8.2) Thermometry, The fixed Points8.3) Thermocouple

9) Heat and Energy (4 hrs)

9.1) Heat Energy9.2) Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity9.3) Specific Latent Heat9.4) Heat Loses

10) Gas Laws and Basic Laws of Thermodynamics (6 hrs)

10.1) The Gas laws10.2) Internal Energy10.3) The First Law of Thermodynamics10.4) Isothermal and Adiabatic Changes10.5) Work done By Gas

11) Kinetic Theory of Gasses (6 hrs)

11.1) Ideal Gas11.2) Temperature and kinetic theory11.3) Boltzmann’s Constant11.4) Graham’s law of Diffusion11.5) Maxwell’s Distribution of Molecular Speeds.

12) The Second Law of Thermodynamics (4 hrs)

12.1) Heat Engines and Thermodynamic Efficiency12.2) The Carnot Cycle12.3) The Second Low of Thermodynamics12.4) The Kelvin Temperature Scale12.5) Entropy

Method of Teaching


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Assessment




Course Textbook


References





9.4 Supportive Courses

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Introduction to Computer Applications (Comp 201 )

Introduction to Computer Applications (Comp201 )

Course Title and Code: Introduction to Computer Applications (Comp 201 )







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Computer is now affecting every sphere of human activity. It is instrumental in bring-ing revolutionary changes in industry, scientific research and education. This is notonly the demand of time but also the demand of almost each and every subject tohave an associated computer learning to equip a student with state-of-art technologyto prove himself/herself a better candidate than those without computer knowledge.This course is designed keeping in view the need and demand of computer industry.This course introduces students to basic computer concepts and prepares them tosucceed in both college and the business world by enabling them to write reports,analyze and chart data, and prepare presentations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• Have comfort with their ability to use the popular end-user computer software of

word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, data base and internet email andworld wide web access.

• Acquire and apply computer related knowledge that is required.

• Analyze a problems and then select the appropriate features of the softwarerequired to solve the problem

• Use the basic features of Windows Operating System and Computer Applicationsoftware.

• Describe a typical computer system and its critical components.

• Use Internet search engines and understand their advantages and disadvan-tages.

• Discriminate between ethical and unethical uses of computers and information.

• Demonstrate an awareness of computer viruses and a basic understanding ofways to protect a computer from viruses.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the impact of computers on society.

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Course Description

The impact of computers on society, the information processing cycle, and ethicalissues are presented. Students experience hands-on instructions in word processing,spreadsheets, the Internet, databases, prepare elementary documents and reportsusing latex and professional presentations.

Course Outline

1) Computer System Fundamentals (2 hrs)

1.1) Impact of Computers on Society1.2) Operating systems and Graphical User Interface1.3) Ethical Issues1.4) Security, Privacy and Protection

2) Computer Hardware and Terminology (3 hrs)

2.1) Input and Output Hardware2.2) Processing and Storage Hardware2.3) Communications and Networking

3) Computer Arithmetic (2 hrs)

3.1) Number systems3.2) Base conversion3.3) Binary arithmetic (Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

4) Introduction to Operating Systems (OS)(3 hrs)4.1) Overview (Linux, windows)4.2) Starting OS (Windows)4.3) Login process, file management systems4.4) Latex text editor

5) Office applications (5 hrs)

5.1) Word processor (MS word)5.2) Database: MS Access5.3) Spreadsheets: MS Excel5.4) Presentations: Power point5.5) Internet/Email, FTP,Telnet, searching (Internet Explorer browser)

Method of Teaching

Lecture, hands on exercise, assignments, presentations, Online learning resources.

Assessment

• Attendance and class activity: 10%• Reports, Assignments, presentations 35%• One mid exam (20%), .• Semester final exam (35%)

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1. Peter Nortons, Introduction to Computer, 6th ed., McGraw Hill, (2005).2. Shelly Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts Cashman Vermaat

Softwere: Microsoft Word Office Professional 2007 (Word, Excel, Access, Winedit andPowerPoint)

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Introduction to Programming (Comp 271 )

Introduction to Programming (Comp271 )

Course Title and Code: Introduction to Programming (Comp 271 )


Prerequisite(s): Comp 201 Co-requisite(s):





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

Physics can be studied using experimental and theoretical techniques. But there arenumerous physics problems that cannot be solved using the two techniques. Thethird technique is therefore to use computer programming languages. Hence thiscourse is introduced to help students to solve practical problems using computers.The aim of the course in to provide sufficient knowledge of programming and Fortran90 to write straightforward programs. The course is designed for those with little orno previous programming experience and need to be able to work in Linux or Unixand use linux or Unix text editor

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• Introduced the concepts of computers, algorithms, programming and Fortran

programming language to non-majors.

• Able to read programs written in FORTRAN

• Able to identify a problem that requires a programmed solution.

• Use numerical techniques to solve physical problems.

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the Fortran 90 programming language. Itshould provide students with enough knowledge to write straight forward Fortranprograms and students should also gain some general experience which can usefullybe applied when using any programming language. The course is constructed fromfive parts: 1) Getting started: programming basics, flowcharts 2) Input and outputand using intrinsic functions, 3) Arrays: vectors and matrices, 4) Program control: doloops and if statements, 5) Subprograms: functions and subroutines.

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Course Outline


2) Programming basics (2 hrs)

2.1) Main parts of a Fortran 90 program2.2) Layout of Fortran 90 statements

3) Data types (3 hrs)

3.1) Constants3.2) Integers3.3) Reals3.4) Double precision3.5) Character3.6) Logical3.7) Complex3.8) Variables

4) How to write, process and run a program(4 hrs)4.1) Writing the program4.2) Compilation and linking4.3) Running the program4.4) Removing old files

5) Hierarchy of operations in Fortran (1 hrs)

6) About input and output (1 hrs)

6.1) Redirection of input/output6.2) Formatting input/output6.3) E- format and D format

7) More intrinsic functions (1 hrs)

8) Arrays (5 hrs)

8.1) Whole array elemental operations8.2) Whole array operations8.3) Working with subsections of arrays8.4) Selecting individual array elements8.5) Selecting array sections8.6) Using masks8.7) Allocatable arrays

9) Parameters and initial values (2 hrs)

10) Program control: Do loops and if statements (6 hrs)

10.1) DO END DO loops10.2) If statements10.3) Case statements10.4) Controlling DO loops with logical expressions10.5) Conditional exit loops10.6) Conditional cycle loops10.7) DO while loops10.8) Named DO loops and if statements10.9) Implied DO loops

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11) Subprograms (4 hrs)

11.1) Functions11.2) Subroutines11.3) Storing subprograms in separate files11.4) Using subroutine libraries

Method of Teaching

Lecture, practicals, assignments, group work, problem solving, class work, miniproject Online learning resources. This course needs 2 hrs practical work in thecomputer laboratory for exercising

Assessment

• Project/Reports, Assignments and class work: 25%• In-class participation (asking questions, discussing homework, answering ques-

tions): 5%• One Test (20%), .• Mid-semester 20%• Semester final exam (30%)


1. Nyhoff, Larry, Introduction to FORTRAN 90 for Engineers and Scientists.2. Stephen J Chapman, Introduction to Fortran 90/953. Walter S. Brainerd, Charles H. Goldberg and Jeanne C. Adams, Programmer’s

Guide to Fortran 90, Third Edition,4. T. M. R. Ellis, Fortran 77 Programming, Second Edition.

Why Fortran? FORTRAN is one of the principal languages used in scientific, numer-ical and engineering programming and knowledge in FORTRAN is an indispensiblequalification for students, researchers, and engineers. With the two recent revisionsof the language, the power of the language has been progressively enhanced, andmost vendors (IBM, HP, SGI, Intel, Sun, Cray) provide highly optimizing FORTRANcompilers, based on more than 50 years of experience. However, depending on theavailability of resources, Universities can use other programs.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Calculus I (Math 261)

Calculus I (Math261)

Course Title and Code: Calculus I (Math 261)







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The main theme of this course is to introduce the fundamental result in power seriesand technique of integration that are needed for the advanced studies in mathematics.

Learning Outcomes


• Understand the formal definition of limit and continuity,

• Evaluate limits of functions,

• Determine points of discontinuity of functions,

• Apply Intermediate Value Theorem,

• Evaluate derivatives of different types of functions,

• Apply derivatives to solve problems,

• Evaluate integrals of different types of functions,

• Apply integrals to find areas and volumes.

Course Description

This course provides a firm foundation in the basic concepts and techniques of thedifferential and integral calculus.

Course Outline

1) Limits and continuity ( hrs)

1.1) Definition of limit1.2) Basic limit theorems1.3) One-sided limits1.4) Infinite limits and limits at infinity1.5) Continuity

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1.6) The Intermediate Value Theorem and its applications

2) Derivatives ( hrs)

2.1) Definition of derivative2.2) Tangent and normal lines2.3) Properties of derivatives2.4) Derivative of Functions (polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential,

logarithmic and hyperbolic functions)2.5) The Chain Rule2.6) Higher order derivatives2.7) Implicit differentiation

3) Applications of derivatives ( hrs)

3.1) Extreme Values of functions3.2) Rolle’s Theorem, the Mean Value Theorem, and their application3.3) Monotonic functions3.4) The first and second derivative tests3.5) Applications to extreme values and related rates3.6) Concavity and inflection points3.7) Graphing sketching3.8) Tangent line approximation and differentials

4) Integrals( hrs)4.1) Antiderivatives4.2) Indefinite integrals and their properties4.3) Partitions, upper and lower sum, Riemann sums4.4) Definition and properties of the definite integral4.5) The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus4.6) Techniques of integration (integration by parts, integration by substitution,

trigonometric integration, integration by partial fractions)4.7) Application of integration: Area, volume of solid of revolution

Method of Teaching

Four contact hours of lectures and two contact hours of tutorials per week. Thestudents do graded home assignments individually or in small groups.

Assessment

• Assignment and quizzes 20• Mid Exam 30• Final Exam 50


Course Textbook

Robert Ellis, Denny Gulick, Calculus with Analytic, 6th edition Harcourt Brace Jo-vanovich, publishers.

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References

1. Leithold. The Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 3rd Edition, Harper and Row,publishers.

2. Lynne, Garner. Calculus and Analytic Geometry. Dellen Publishing Company.3. John A. Tierney: Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 4th edition, Allyn and Bacon,

Inc. Boston.4. Earl W. Swokowski. Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 2nd edition, Prindle, Weber

and Schmidt.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Calculus II (Math 262 )

Calculus II (Math 262 )

Course Title and Code: Calculus II (Math 262 )


Prerequisite(s): Math 261 Co-requisite(s):





Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The main theme of this course is to introduce the fundamental result in power seriesand technique of integration that are needed for the advanced studies in mathematics.

Course Description

This course covers inverse functions; techniques of integration and focusing on trigono-metric substitution and partial fractions; Trapezoidal rule and Simpson’s rule; arclength; indeterminate forms; sequences and series; power series.

Learning Outcomes


• Find derivatives of inverse functions,

• Evaluate integrals of different types of functions,

• Evaluate limits by L’ Hopital’s Rule,

• Approximate functions by Taylor’s polynomial,

• Determine convergence or divergence of a series,

• Find interval of convergence of a power series and find its sum in the interval,

• Approximate a function by using its power series,

• Apply integrals (arc length, surface area),

• Approximate integrals,

• Find the Taylor’s series expansion of a function

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Course Outline

1) Inverse functions ( hrs)

1.1) Properties of inverse functions1.2) Derivative of inverse functions1.3) Inverses of trigonometric functions and their derivatives1.4) Exponential and logarithmic functions1.5) Exponential growth and decay1.6) Inverse of Hyperbolic functions and their derivatives

2) Techniques of integration ( hrs)

2.1) Elementary integration formulas2.2) Integration by parts2.3) Integration by trigonometric substitution2.4) Integration by partial fractions2.5) Trigonometric integrals2.6) Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule2.7) Application of integration (area, volume, arc length, surface area)

3) Indeterminate forms, improper integrals and Taylor’s formula ( hrs)

3.1) Cauchy’s formula3.2) Indeterminate forms (L’ Hopital’s Rule)3.3) Improper integrals3.4) Taylor’s formula3.5) Approximation by Taylor’s polynomial

4) Sequence and series( hrs)4.1) Sequences

4.1.1) Convergence and divergence of sequences4.1.2) Properties of convergent sequences4.1.3) Bounded and monotonic sequences

4.2) Infinite series

4.2.1) Definition of infinite series4.2.2) Convergence and divergence of series4.2.3) Properties of convergent series4.2.4) Convergence tests for positive series (integral, comparison, ratio and

root tests)4.2.5) Alternating series4.2.6) Absolute convergence, conditional convergence4.2.7) Generalized convergent tests

4.3) Power series

4.3.1) Definition of power series4.3.2) Convergence and divergence, radius and interval of convergence4.3.3) Algebraic operation on convergent power series4.3.4) Differentiation and integration of a power series4.3.5) Taylor and Maclaurin series4.3.6) Binomial Theorem

Method of Teaching

Four contact hours of lectures and two contact hours of tutorials. The students dohome assignments individually or in small groups.

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Assessment

• Assignment and quizzes 20• Mid Exam 30• Final Exam 50


Course Textbook

Robert Ellis, Denny Gulick, Calculus with Analytic, 6th edition Harcourt Brace Jo-vanovich publishers.

References

1. Leithold, The Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 3rd Edition, Harper and Row,publishers.

2. Lynne, Garner. Calculus and Analytic Geometry. Dellen Publishing Company.3. John A. Tierney: Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 4th edition, Allyn and Bacon,

Inc. Boston.4. - Earl W. Swokowski. Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 2nd edition, Prindle,

Weber and Schmidt.

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Curriculum for BSc Program in Physics Linear Algebra (Math 325 )

Linear Algebra (Math 325 )

Course Title and Code: Linear Algebra (Math 325 )







Class Hours:

Course Rationale

The main objective of this course is to lay down a foundation for advanced studies inlinear algebra and related courses.

Course Description

This course covers vectors; lines and planes; vector spaces; matrices; system of linearequations; determinants; eigen values and eigenvectors; linear transformations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:• Understand the basic ideas of vector algebra,

• Understand the concept of vector space over a field,

• Understand the basic theory of matrix and its application,

• Determine the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a square matrix,

• Grasp Gram-Schmidt process,

• Find an orthogonal basis for a vector space,

• Invert orthogonal matrix,

• Understand the notion of a linear transformation,

• Find the linear transformation with respect to two bases,

• Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of an operator.

Course Outline

1) Vectors (1 hrs)

1.1) Definition of points in n-space1.2) Vectors in n-space; geometric interpretation in 2-and3-spaces

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1.3) Scalar product and the norm of a vector, orthogonal projection, directioncosines

1.4) The vector product1.5) Applications on area and volume1.6) Lines and planes

2) Vector Spaces ( hrs)

2.1) The axioms of a vector space2.2) Examples of different models of a vector space2.3) Subspaces, linear combinations and generators2.4) Linear dependence and independence of vectors2.5) Bases and dimension of a vector space2.6) Direct sum and direct product of subspaces

3) Matrices ( hrs)

3.1) Definition of a matrix3.2) Algebra pg matrices3.3) Types of matrices: square, identity, scalar, diagonal, triangular, symmetric,

and skew symmetric matrices3.4) Elementary row and column operations3.5) Row reduced echelon form of a matrix3.6) Rank of a matrix elementary row/column operation3.7) System of linear equations

4) Determinant( hrs)4.1) Definition of a determinant4.2) Properties of determent4.3) Adjoint and inverse of a matrix4.4) Cramer’s rule for solving system of linear equations (homogenous and non

homogenous)4.5) The rank of matrix by subdeterminants4.6) Determinant and volume4.7) Eigenvalue and eigenvector of a matrix4.8) Diagonalization of a symmetric matrix

5) Linear Transformations ( hrs)

5.1) Linear transformations and examples5.2) The rank and nullity of a definition of linear transformation and example5.3) Algebra of linear transformations5.4) Matrix representation of a linear transformation5.5) Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a linear transformation5.6) Eigenspace of a linear transformation

Method of Teaching

Three contact hours of lectures and two hours tutorials per week. Students do homeassignments.

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Assessment

• Assignment/quizzes/ 20• Mid term exam 30• Final examination 50


Course Textbook

Demissu Gemeda, An Introduction to Linear Algebra

References

1. Hoffman and Kunze: Linear Algebra2. Piage and swift: Linear Algebra3. Beaumont: Linear Algebra4. Halms: Finite Dimensional Vector space5. Nomizu: Fundamentals of Linear Algebra

9.5 General Education Courses

9.5.1 Communicative Skill English

9.5.2 Writing Skills English

9.5.3 Civics and Ethical Studies

10 Quality Assurance

Quality assurance (maintaining quality) at the respective Universities is an integralpart of the Universities’ Strategic Planning processes. Departments also implementthe quality assurance procedures.

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Course EquivalencePhysics Department of each University is required to set course equivalents for eachof the current courses based on its previous curriculum.

Course Title New Course Code Old Course CodeMechanics Phys 201 Phys —Electromagnetism Phys 202 Phys —Wave and Optics Phys 203 Phys —Experimental Physics I Phys 211 Phys —Experimental Physics II Phys 212 Phys —Modern Physics Phys 242 Phys —Mathematical Methods of Physics I Phys 301 Phys —Mathematical Methods of Physics II Phys 302 Phys —Experimental Physics III Phys 312 Phys —Statistical Physics I Phys 321 Phys —Classical Mechanics I Phys 331 Phys —Quantum Mechanics I Phys 342 Phys —Electronics I Phys 353 Phys —Modern Optics Phys 371 Phys —Electrodynamics I Phys 376 Phys —Nuclear Physics I Phys 382 Phys —Introduction to Computational Physics Phys 402 Phys —Experimental Physics IV Phys 411 Phys —Statistical Physics II Phys 422 Phys —Classical Mechanics II Phys 432 Phys —Quantum Mechanics II Phys 441 Phys —Solid State Physics I Phys 451 Phys —Sustainable Sources of Energy Phys 461 Phys —Electrodynamics II Phys 476 Phys —Research Methods and Senior Project Phys 492 Phys —Metrology I Phys 316 Phys —Environmental Physics Phys 367 Phys —General Geophysics Phys 369 Phys —Introduction to Medical Physics Phys 384 Phys —Physics Teaching Phys 409 Phys —Metrology II Phys 415 Phys —Metrology III Phys 416 Phys —Stelar Physics I Phys 434 Phys —Stelar Physics II Phys 435 Phys —Introduction to Plasma Physics Phys 436 Phys —Astronomy I Phys 437 Phys —Astronomy II Phys 438 Phys —Space Physics Phys 439 Phys —Solid State Physics II Phys 452 Phys —Electronics II Phys 454 Phys —Physics of Electronic Devices Phys 456 Phys —Atmospheric Physics Phys 463 Phys —Exploration Geophysics Phys 468 Phys —Introduction to Laser Physics Phys 471 Phys —Nuclear Physics II Phys 482 Phys —Radiation Physics Phys 484 Phys —

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