This course consists of a thesis on an approved topic as arranged with the supervisor appointed in consultation with the Head of Department. Seminars will be an integral part of the course. Prospective students will normally have completed the requirements for a MSc degree in Physics or a related discipline. The course duration shall be a minimum of two years.
This course consists of a dissertation on an approved topic, or of a dissertation plus coursework on theory on which examination papers will be written, as arranged with the supervisor appointed in consultation with the Head of Department. Seminars will be an integral part of the course. Prospective students will normally have completed the requirements for a BSc Honours degree in Physics or a related discipline. The course durationshall be a minimum of one year.
This is a one year course for full-time students.
Part –time students shall do the same course in a minimum of two years. Before a student is accepted for part-time study, the Head of Department must be satisfied that the student will have sufficient time for theory work and laboratory projects.
Prospective students will normally have completed the requirements for a B.Sc. degree in Physics or a related discipline.
The student shall register for a minimum of five courses in consultation with the Head of Department. One 3-hour
paper shall be written on four of the courses and the fifth course is a project course.
Title | Mathematical Methods of Physics | ||
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Code | SPHY501 | Department | Physics and Engineering |
Prerequisites | BSc(Physics) | Co-requisites | None |
Aim | The module is meant for BSc(Hons) and deals with advanced fundamental concepts of Mathematical Methods of Physics and it prepares the student for both theoretical and experimental physics at Masters and doctoral level. It prepares the student for research work in the field. It contains advanced concepts in Mathematical Methods in Physics and materials science. | ||
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Assessment | Continuous assessment mark (40%, consisting of 2x 2-hr tests, at least one project), 1×3- hr exam (60%). | ||
DP Requirement | 30% Continuous Assessment Mark, 80% Attendance at practicals & Project work |
Title | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | ||
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Code | SPHY502 | Department | Physics and Engineering |
Prerequisites | SPHY311, SPHY322 | Co-requisites | SPH591, SPH592 |
Aim | The module is meant for BSc(Hons) and deals with advanced fundamental concepts of Quantum Mechanics that prepares the student for both theoretical and experimental physics at Masters and doctoral level. It prepares the student for research work in the field and other related disciplines (Solid State Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Theoretical Physics). | ||
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Assessment | Continuous assessment mark (40%, consisting of 2x 2-hr tests, at least one project), 1×3- hr exam (60%). | ||
DP Requirement | 30% Continuous Assessment Mark, 80% Attendance at practicals & Project work |
Title | Nuclear Physics, Radioactivity and Applications | ||
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Code | SPHY503 | Department | Physics and Engineering |
Prerequisites | SPHY312, SPHY311 | Co-requisites | SPH591, SPH592 |
Aim | The module is meant for BSc(Hons) and deals with advanced fundamental concepts of Nuclear Physics, Radioactivity and their Applications. The module prepares the student for both theoretical and experimental physics at Masters and doctoral level. It prepares the student for research work in the field. | ||
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Assessment | Continuous assessment mark (40%, consisting of 2x 2-hr tests, at least one project), 1×3- hr exam (60%). | ||
DP Requirement | 30% Continuous Assessment Mark 80% Attendance at practicals & Project work |
Title | Solid State Physics and Applications | ||
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Code | SPHY504 | Department | Physics and Engineering |
Prerequisites | SPHY311, SPHY322 | Co-requisites | SPH591, SPH592 |
Aim | The module is meant for BSc(Hons) and deals with advanced fundamental concepts of Solid State Physics that prepares the student for both theoretical and experimental physics at Masters and doctoral level. It prepares the student for research work in the field. It contains advanced concepts in solid state physics and materials science | ||
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Assessment | Continuous assessment mark (40%, consisting of 2x 2-hr tests, at least one project), 1×3-hr exam (60%). | ||
DP Requirement | 30% Continuous Assessment Mark, 80% Attendance at practicals & Project work |
Title | Advanced Electrodynamics | ||
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Code | SPHY505 | Department | Physics and Engineering |
Prerequisites | SPHY222 | Co-requisites | None |
Aim | The module is meant for BSc(Hons) and deals with advanced fundamental concepts of Electrodynamics. The module prepares the student for both theoretical and experimental physics at Masters and doctoral level. It prepares the student for research work in the field of electrodynamics and its related disciplines. | ||
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Assessment | Continuous assessment mark (40% , 2x 2hr tests, at least one project) , 1×3 h exam (60%). | ||
DP Requirement | 30% Continuous Assessment Mark, 80% Attendance at practicals & Project work |
Title | Advanced Statistical Mechanics | ||
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Code | SPHY506 | Department | Physics and Engineering |
Prerequisites | SPHY311, SPHY322 | Co-requisites | SPH591, SPH592 |
Aim | The module is meant for BSc(Hons) and deals with advanced fundamental concepts of Statistical Mechanics Physics that prepares the student for both theoretical and experimental physics at Masters and doctoral level. It prepares the student for research work in the field and other related disciplines (Solid State Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Theoretical Physics). | ||
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Assessment | Continuous assessment mark (40%, consisting of 2x 2-hr tests, at least one project), 1×3-hr exam (60%). | ||
DP Requirement | 30% Continuous Assessment Mark, 80% Attendance at practicals & Project work |
Title | Project Physics | ||
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Code | SPHY509 | Department | Physics and Engineering |
Prerequisites | SPHY311, SPHY322, | Co-requisites | SPH591, SPH592, |
Aim | The module is meant for BSc(Hons) and deals with material suitable for an experimental scientist. It prepares the student for experimental physics at Masters and doctoral level. The student is expected to skills in writing research proposals, conducting projects and experiments, be able to write understandable technical reports and to present results and proposals to an audience. Make a learner to be aware of and adhere to acceptable ethical behaviour. | ||
Content | RESEARCH PROPOSAL WRITING: | ||
Assessment | Continuous assessment mark (10% presentation skills,10% writing skills, 90% Project). | ||
DP Requirement | 30% Continuous Assessment Mark, 80% Attendance at practicals & Project work |