Physics
To provide specialized scientific knowledge and rigorous training in Physics in preparation for the high-tech and scientific workforce as well as graduate school.
- To open opportunities for Bachelor's degree holders in Physics and closely related disciplines to pursue their postgraduate studies in physics.
- To enrich knowledge, advancing scientific research, and developing it in various fields of physics and interdisciplinary sciences.
- To support physics education in secondary schools.
- Broad and in-depth coverage of all areas of theoretical physics.
- Understanding fundamental principles of physics and formulating answers to conceptual questions in physics.
- Applying appropriate mathematical methods to solve physics.
- Constructing physical models to study practical problems.
- Effectively applying scientific methodologies to solve problems across various scientific challenges.
- Demonstrating proficiency in laboratory and research skills.
- Demonstrating proficiency in computer skills, including software use, programming, and numerical analysis techniques for solving mathematical and physical problems.
- Effectively communicating fundamental physics concepts and general scientific issues through both writing and oral presentations.
- Efficiently locating and evaluating scientific literature.
- Applying acquired scientific knowledge to real-life situations.
Graduates of the physics program are well prepared to pursue a wide range of careers that require strong problem-solving abilities. These include:
- Teaching and education sector at all academic levels.
- Radiology departments in medical centers.
- Laboratory technicians in universities.
- Meteorology.
- Astronomy and space sciences.
- Electronic chip and semiconductor companies.
- International research centers.
- Software and AI development companies.
- Science exhibition museums.
- Finance and quantitative analysis.
- Electrical, mechanical and nuclear engineering.
- Renewable energy and environmental science.
- Scientific instrumentation (design and development).
- Pursuing postgraduate studies to obtain master's and then PhD degrees.
Program Requirements
- The completion of all required remedial courses.
- The completion of no less than 36 credit hours distributed as follows:
1. Compulsory Courses:(15 credit hours)
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Course No. |
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Research Methodology |
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Mathematical Physics I |
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Classical Mechanics |
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Electromagnetic Theory I |
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Quantum Mechanics |
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Statistical Mechanics |
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Note: All students are required to complete PHYS610 within the first 15 credits of their registration in the program.
2. Elective Courses: (15 credit hours)
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Course No. |
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Electromagnetic Theory II |
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Mathematical Physics II |
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Atomic and Molecular Physics |
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Solid State Physics |
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Nuclear and Particle Physics |
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Quantum Field Theory |
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Special Topics |
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Note: Students may substitute three of the above mentioned elective courses with three courses from other graduate programs (such as Mathematics and Scientific Computation) after the approval of the Program Council. In addition, and for graduation purposes, students can substitute one of the above mentioned courses with one fourth-year bachelor’s level course provided they have not taken this course during their bachelor ’s degree studies, and after the approval of the Program Council.
3. Track “A” or Track “B”:6 Credit Hours; Thesis or two Seminars
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Course No. |
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Track A |
Thesis |
Complete no less than 15 credit hours from the program. |
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Track B |
Seminar 1 |
