Physics
To qualify students to become leaders in their future fields of work by preparing them for different careers in practical and theoretical fields for major field of physics and the science and engineering
Provides a fundamental knowledge in physics
Demonstrate advanced analytical, critical and problem solving skills and models for physical problems.
Develop experimental skills in basic and applied research and preparation for graduate work
Learn how to communicate orally and in writing in scientific and technical setting
Demonstrate an understudying of basic physics principles
Applying mathematical concepts and methods appropriate for classical and modern physics.
Formulate and answer conceptual questions in physics
Work out quantitative problems in physics
Interpret mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics
Apply appropriate mathematical concepts and models for solving problems in classical and modern physics
Estimate and check answers to problems in order to determine reasonableness, identify alternatives, and select optimal results
Construct and assemble experimental apparatuses to conduct experiments that decisively test a hypothesis
Analyze experimental results and draw reasonable conclusions from them.
Interpret experimental data to make meaningful comparisons between experiment and theory
Identify and assess sources of experimental uncertainty and error
Construct physics models to study real problems
Utilize computer programs to solve mathematical problems
Use numerical analysis techniques to solve problems
Work in the education for all academic levels
Work in radiology departments in medical centers
Work as a laboratory technician in universities.
Meteorology
Graduate Studies
The study plan consists of 128 credit hours distributed as follows:
Requirements |
Credit Hours |
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University Requirements |
21-22 |
Faculty Requirements |
21 |
Specialization Requirements |
70 |
Free Elective |
15-16 |
Total |
128 |
1. Compulsory Courses: 58 credit hours including the following:
Course Code |
Prerequisite(s) |
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Department Approval |
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2. Elective Courses:
Group I: 9 credit hours from physics courses (PHYS) distributed as: 3 credit hours from 200-level courses and 6 credit hours from 300-level courses or above.
Group II: 3 credit hours from mathematics courses (MATH) from 300-level or above.
1. Student must successfully complete and obtain a cumulative average of 70% in PHYS111, PHYS141 and PHYS132.
2. Student must successfully complete and obtain a cumulative average of 70% in MATH1321 and MATH1411.
3. Department approval based on intake capacity