Master of Science in Physics (M. Sc)
(Courses & Thesis)
Program Structure:
Twenty-four Credit hours and a thesis are required
|
Number and Type of Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
Basic courses |
8 |
|
Compulsory or elective courses |
16 |
|
600 phys Thesis |
6 |
|
Total |
24 |
Program Courses and Schedules for Five Specialized tracks of the M. Sc Degree:
1- Basic Courses: (8 credit hours)
Phys 504 Mathematical Physics
Phys 505 Modeling & Physical Analysis
Phys 553 Quantum Mechanics
First Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Mathematical Physics |
Phys 504 |
3(3+0) |
|
Modeling & Physical Analysis |
Phys 505 |
2(1+1) |
|
Quantum Mechanics |
Phys 553 |
3(3+0) |
|
Total |
8(7+1) |
NB. The weight of each course is defined as a + b, where a: is the number of theoretical hours and b is the laboratory hours
2- Compulsory or elective Courses for the five specialized tracks:
(16 credit hours)
Phys 560 Physics and Technology of Semiconductors
Phys 566 Crystallography and X-Ray Applications
Phys 574 Materials Science
Phys 564 Renewable Energy
Phys 565 Vacuum and Thin Film Technology
Phys 567 Solar Cells
Phys 540 Statistical Mechanics
Phys 580 Nuclear Structure
Phys 583 Radiation Measurements
Phys 585 Nuclear Reactors Physics
Phys 587 Health Physics
Phys 588 Experimental Nuclear Physics Laboratory
Phys 507 Elementary Particles Physics (1)
Phys 554 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Phys 555 Quantum Field Theory (1)
Phys 511 Classical Mechanics
Phys 530 Electromagnetic Theory
Phys 514 Relativity Theory
Phys 515 Cosmology
Phys 556 Quantum Field Theory (2)
Phys 508 Elementary Particles Physics (2)
Phys 558 Applications of Quantum Field Theory in Solids (1)
Phys 559 Applications of Quantum Field Theory in Solids (2)
Phys 531 Laser Physics
Phys 532 Quantum Optics Laboratory
Phys 533 Advanced Optics
Phys 536 Applied Electromagnetism
Phys 537 Laser Applications
Phys 538 Optical Detectors
Phys 539 Laser Spectroscopy
Phys 570 Theory of Solids
Phys 576 Theory of Magnetism
Phys 571 Electron Spin Resonance
Phys 577 Special Topics
1- Solar Energy:
Second Semester
|
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
|
Physics and Technology of Semiconductors |
3(2+1) |
Phys 560 |
|
Crystallography and X-ray Applications |
3(2+1) |
Phys 566 |
|
Materials Science |
3(3+0) |
Phys 574 |
|
Total |
9(7+2) |
Third Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Renewable Energy |
Phys 564 |
2(2+0) |
|
Vacuum and Thin Film Technology |
Phys 565 |
3(2+1) |
|
Solar Cells |
Phys 567 |
2(2+0) |
|
Total |
7(6+1) |
Fourth Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Thesis |
Phys 600 |
6 |
|
Total |
6 units |
2- Nuclear Physics:
Second Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Statistical Mechanics |
Phys 540 |
2(2+0) |
|
Nuclear Structure |
Phys 580 |
3(3+0) |
|
Radiation Measurements |
Phys 583 |
3(2+1) |
|
Total |
8(7+1) |
Third Semester
|
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
|
Nuclear Reactors Physics |
3(3+0) |
Phys 585 |
|
Health Physics |
3(3+0) |
Phys 587 |
|
Experimental Nuclear Physics Laboratory |
2(0+2) |
Phys 588 |
|
Total |
8(6+2) |
Fourth Semester
|
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
|
Thesis |
6 |
Phys 600 |
|
Total |
6 units |
3- Theoretical Physics:
Second Semester
|
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
|
Elementary Particles Physics (1) |
2(2+0) |
Phys 507 |
|
Statistical Mechanics |
2(2+0) |
Phys 540 |
|
Advanced Quantum Mechanics |
2(2+0) |
Phys 554 |
|
Quantum Field Theory (1) |
2(2+0) |
Phys 555 |
|
Total |
8(8+0) |
Third Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Classical Mechanics |
Phys 511 |
2(2+0) |
|
Electromagnetic Theory |
Phys 530 |
2(2+0) |
|
Two Optional Courses*** |
** Phys 5* |
2(2+0) |
|
Total |
8(8+0) |
*** The student must select two optional courses (4 units) from the followings:
Phys 514 Relativity Theory 2(2+0)
Phys 515 Cosmology 2(2+0)
Phys 556 Quantum Field Theory (2) 2(2+0)
Phys 508 Elementary Particles Physics (2) 2(2+0)
Phys 558 Applications of Quantum Field Theory in Solids (1) 2(2+0)
Phys 559 Applications of Quantum Field Theory in Solids (2) 2 (2+0)
Fourth Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Thesis |
Phys 600 |
6 |
|
Total |
6 units |
4- Laser Physics
Second Semester
|
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
|
Laser Physics |
3(3+0) |
Phys 531 |
|
Quantum Optics Laboratory |
2(0+2) |
Phys 532 |
|
Advanced Optics |
2(2+0) |
Phys 533 |
|
Applied Electromagnetism |
2(2+0) |
Phys 536 |
|
Total |
9(7+2) |
Third Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Laser Applications |
Phys 537 |
2(2+0) |
|
Optical Detectors |
Phys 538 |
2(2+0) |
|
Laser Spectroscopy |
Phys 539 |
3(3+0) |
|
Total |
7(7+0) |
Fourth Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Thesis |
Phys 600 |
6 |
|
Total |
6 units |
5- Materials Physics:
Second Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Statistical Mechanics |
Phys 540 |
2(2+0) |
|
Crystallography and X-Ray Applications |
Phys 566 |
3(2+1) |
|
Materials Science |
Phys 574 |
3(3+0) |
|
Total |
8(7+1) |
Third Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Theory of Solids |
Phys 570 |
3(3+0) |
|
Theory of Magnetism |
Phys 576 |
2(2+0) |
|
Optional Course*** |
Phys 5*** |
3(3+0) |
|
Total |
8(8+0) |
***The student must select one optional course only (3 credit hrs) from the followings:
Phys 560 Physics and Technology of Semiconductors 3(2+1)
Phys 571 Electron Spin Resonance 3(3+0)
Phys 577 Special Topics 3(3+0)
Fourth Semester
|
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Thesis |
Phys 600 |
6 |
|
Total |
6 units |