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Department of Physics
School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE)
Professors: A. Aboulsaood, S. Arafa, F. Assabghy (Dean of SSE), M. Gaafar, M. Hammam, H. Omar
Associate Professors: A. El Fiqi (Chair), A. Shaarawi
Assistant Professors: M. Chis, T. Hassanein
The excitement of discovery can be experienced when we learn the value of Physics in solving practical problems and in gaining insight into everyday phenomena, and its significance as an achievement of the human intellect in its quest for understanding the world we all live in.
Physics has always attracted special students, challenged by modern theories that shaped and are still shaping our understanding of the universe like the theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, superconductivity and particle physics; just to name a few. A degree in Physics leaves one poised to enter many professions that include but are not limited to traditional physics. The discipline of Physics teaches skills that are transferable to many other professions, including electronics, computer and oil industries. These transferable skills include: mathematical modeling, problem solving, designing experiments, interpretation of experimental data, reflecting on answers before trusting them, research experience, laboratory techniques and communication skills.
Bachelor of Science
The undergraduate program in physics is designed to give students a thorough but flexible training in the fundamental aspects of classical and modern physics. Lecture material is reinforced and complemented by closely integrated laboratory work. The varied course offerings provide several options from which students may choose according to their interests and abilities.
A student who intends to major in physics must complete successfully PHYS 111, PHYS 123 L, PHYS 112, PHYS 124 L, MATH 131 and MATH 132 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in these courses. To change from any other major to physics the student should have completed the above courses, in addition to an overall and concentration GPA's not less than 2.5.
A total of 132 credit hours is required for the bachelor's degree in physics distributed as follows:
Core Curriculum (40 credits)
The science requirement of the core curriculum electives is met within the physics concentration requirements.
Concentration Requirements (43 credits) |
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PHYS |
111 |
Classical Mechanics, Sound and Heat, 3 cr. |
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112 |
Electricity and Magnetism, 3 cr. |
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123L |
Geneal Physics Lab I, 1 cr. |
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124L |
General Physics II, 1 cr. |
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204L |
Optics Laboratory, 1 cr. |
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211 |
Introduction to Relativity & Nuclear Physics, 3 cr. |
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212 |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 3 cr. |
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214 |
Waves, Optics and Atomic Physics, 3 cr. |
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215 |
Introduction to Circuit Analysis and Devices, 3 cr. |
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221L |
Intermediate Physics Lab I, 2 cr. |
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311 |
Thermodynamics and Statitical Mechanics, 3 cr. |
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312 |
Theoretical Mechanics, 3 cr. |
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313 |
Nuclear Physics, 4 cr. |
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316 |
Electromagnetic Theory I, 3 cr. |
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321L |
Advanced Physics Lab I, 1 cr. |
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322L |
Advanced Physics Lab II, 2 cr. |
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323L |
Advanced Physics Lab III, 1 cr. |
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325 |
Introduction to Solid-State Physics, 3 cr. |
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Concentration electives (21 credits):
To be taken from the 300 or 400 level courses in physics and mathematics (upon the approval of the advisor)
Collateral Requirements (23 credits) |
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CHEM |
105 |
General Chemistry I, 3 cr. |
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106 |
General Chemistry II, 3 cr. |
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115L |
General Chemistry Lab I, 1 cr. |
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116L |
General Chemistry Lab II, 1 cr. |
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CSCI |
106 |
Fundamentals of Computer Science, 3 cr. |
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MATH |
131 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry I, 0 cr. |
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132 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry II, 3 cr. |
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231 |
Calculus and Analystical Geometry III, 3 cr. |
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232 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry IV, 3 cr. |
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233 |
Differential Equations, 3 cr. |
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Thesis Requirement (3 credits)
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PHYS |
301 |
Seminar in Physics, 1 cr. |
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401 |
Senior Thesis, 2 cr. |
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In special cases, and with advisor's approval, another 400-level course may be subsituted for the Senior Thesis and Seminar.
General Electives (6 credits)
Instrumentation option 21 credits
Students may choose the instrumentation option within the bachelor's degree program by following the required sequence of electronics courses listed below. While retaining the fundamentals of the conventional degree in physics, this option prepares students to meet the needs of an expanding and increasingly vital area of sciences and engineering.
The 21 credits of concentration electives for the electronics option should cover: |
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PHYS |
305L |
Instrumentation and Measurements Lab, 1 cr. |
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307L |
Electronic Instrumentation Lab, 1 cr. |
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315 |
Instrumentation and Measurements, 3 cr. |
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327 |
Electronic Instrumentation, 3 cr. |
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417 |
Process Instrumentation, 3 cr. |
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and a minimum of 10 credits selected from the following:
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PHYS |
309L |
Digital Logic Design Laboratory, 1 cr. |
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314 |
Optical Systems and Instruments, 3 cr. |
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318 |
Instrumentation Systems and Control, 3 cr. |
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319 |
Digital Logic Design, 3 cr. |
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404L |
Photonics and Optical Communication Laboratory, 1 cr. |
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409L |
Computerized Instrumentation Laboratory, 1 cr. |
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414 |
Photonics, 3 cr. |
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415 |
Selected Topics, 3 cr. |
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416 |
Experimental Methods in Undergraduate Research, 3 cr. |
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426 |
Industrial Metrology, 3 cr. |
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427 |
Analytical Techniques in Instrumentation, 3 cr. |
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429 |
Computerized Instrumentation, 3 cr. |
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CSCI |
231 |
Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming, 3 cr. |
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Minor
The minor in physics is designed to provide students majoring in science, computer science or engineering with the opportunity of complementing their major disciplines with a series of courses designed to provide in-depth appreciation of physics.
Requirements (17 credits) |
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PHYS |
211 |
Introduction to Relativity and Nuclear Physics, 3 cr. |
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212 |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 3 cr. |
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214 |
Waves, Optics and Atomic Physics, 3 cr. |
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204L |
Optics Laboratory, 1 cr. |
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and a minimum of 7 credits from the following
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PHYS |
311 |
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, 3 cr. |
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312 |
Theoretical Mechanics, 3 cr. |
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313 |
Nuclear Physics, 4 cr. |
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316 |
Electromagnetic Theory, 3 cr. |
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321L |
Advanced Physics Lab I, 1 cr. |
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322L |
Advanced Physics Lab II, 2 cr. |
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325 |
Introduction to Solid State Physics, 3 cr. |
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421 |
Quantum Mechanics, 3 cr. |
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Physics Courses (PHYS)
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