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المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
1
Module Handbook Form
Optics 1 Module name:
3rd
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 2110 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2197 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Mohamed EL-Morsy Module coordinator:
Mohamed EL-Morsy Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42
hours self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours
office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = = 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 1010, General Physics Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
To introduce student to concepts of light and its
properties.
To establish the necessary background for more
concepts of refractin and reflection laws and
velocity of light.
Understanding the different laws which concerned of
light.
Using mathematical techniques to get the equation of
the Refraction through spherical surface and the
Refraction through thin lenses.
How determine the focal length of different lens and
mirror and the referactive index of liquids and glass
Applying their knowledge to solve some problem
which concerned of light
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Introduction ( Theory of light, Quantum theory - De
Broglie principle )
Fermat's principle + reflaction laws + refraction law (
snell law)
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
2
Sign convention - Refraction at a concave surface -
Refraction at a convex surface
Principle focii-Law of refraction through lenses
Least possible distance between an object and its real
image formed by a convex lens
Deviation produced by a thin lens - Equivalent focal
length of two thin lenses
Lens aberration ( Coma, Astigmatism , Curvature of
the field and distorsion)
Photographic camera - Zoom lens - Simple
microscope - Compound microscope
Spectrometer-Determination of the refractive index
of the material of a prism using spectrometer
Abbe refractrometer - Pulfrich refractometer
Dispersion by a prism - Refraction through a prism
Velocity of light-Fizeau`s method-Michelson`s
method-Application of velocity of light measurement
Standard Candle-Inverse square law-Lummer`s-
Brodhum Photometer Photo-Voltaic Photometer-
Joly`s.
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s):
R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, “Physics For
Scientists and Engineers”, 9th
Ed., ISBN-13: 978-
1133947271, (2014).
N. Subrahmanyam, Text book of optics, Motilal UK
Books of India, ISBN-13: 978-8121926119, (2006).
M. Born and E. Wolf, Principal of Optics,
Pergamon Press,. Inc., New York, (2001).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
3
Module Handbook Form
Lab of Electric and Geometric Optics lab Module name:
3rd
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 2190 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2214 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Mohamed Assiri Module coordinator:
Mohamed Assiri Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures for 2 continuous hours and experimental measurements
for 2 continuous hours per week during the semester.
hours per week during the
semester:
28 hours face to face teaching, 28 hours Lab, 28 hours self-study,
14 hours office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 112 hours Workload:
2 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 4 ECT. Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 1010, General Physics Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Ability to understand in depth basic of the electricity and
dealing with electric devices.
Understanding the principles of optics and magnetism.
Develop Knowledge of experimental verification of physics
laws.
Analyze the experimental data.
Explain the behavior of charging and discharging graphs.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Lenses. Determination the refractive index using spectrometer Refraction at plan surface Determination the refractive index of a prism. Charge and Discharge of capacitor. Wheatstone bridge Tangential Galvanometer Verification of Ohm’s law Revision Final exam
Content:
Regular class MCQs and Quiz, Seminar, Final Exam Study / exam
achievements:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
4
Power point, black and white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s):
Lab notes – prepared by department staff member and
distributed over student.
Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, Optics and Applied Nuclear
Physics : A Tutorial and Lab Experiments, George P. Carney
,Kendall Hunt Pub Co; Spl/Rep edition (March 1995)
http://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/
http://www.edumedia-sciences.com/en/a184-oersted-s-
experiment
http://physics-animations.com/Physics/English/top10.htm
http://educypedia.karadimov.info/education/physicsjavalabothe
rmal.htm
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
5
Module Handbook Form
Electromagnetism 1 Module name:
3rd
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 2210 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2220 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Abdellah KAIBA Module coordinator:
Abdellah KAIBA Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lecture: 3 hours
Exercise: 2 hours
Hours per week during the
semester:
42 hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42
hours self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours
office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT. Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations:
PHYS 1010, General Physics Recommended
The student should understand and know the
scientific background of electric charges, electric
forces and electric field.
The student should know the application of charging
and discharging circuits.
The student should differentiate between the
connection in series and in parallel of capacitors and
resistors.
The student should understand the relationships
between magnetic induction and magnetic force.
The student should know the form of Ampere and
Faraday’s Law.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
6
The student should develop the ability to solve
problems and think critically by applying their
acquired knowledge of electromagnetism various
problems
Electrostatics - Electric Charge - Coulomb’s law –
Gauss’s law and Applications - Potential energy and
potential difference – Motion of charged particle in
electric field - Capacitors in series - Capacitors in
parallel - Energy of a charged capacitor - Dielectric
materials and dielectric constant– Electric current and
Resistance – Kirchhoff’s circuits – Circuits of Charging
and Discharging - Magnetism and electromagnetism -
Magnetic field of electric current – Biot-Savart law –
Ampere’s law – Orbital levels of charged particle in
magnetic field - Magnetic properties - Faraday's Law.
Content:
Mid-term exams, quiz, homework, presentation, reports
and Final exam. Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, white
board Forms of media:
R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, “Physics For
Scientists and Engineers”, 9th
Ed., ISBN-13: 978-
1133947271, (2014).
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Walker,
Fundamental of physics extended, J. Wiley & Sons,
10th
Ed., ISBN-13: 978-1118230619, (2013).
T. R. Kuphaldt, Lessons in Electric Circuits, Volume
I . DC, 5th
Ed., )2006(.
H. van Elst, Electromagnetism, Astronomy Unit
School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary,
University of London, Mile End Road London E1
4NS, United Kingdom, (2004).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
7
Module Handbook Form
Modern Physics Module name:
4th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 2230 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2275 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Oussama Ouerghi Module coordinator:
Oussama Ouerghi Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial and
14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 1010, General Physics Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Understanding the physical concepts of the Modern
physics and its importance in our life.
Study the principles of relativity.
Know students how to handle the quantum mechanically
Acquire the student’s skills to treating and handling
Physical problems concerning actual application in Solid
State Physics, Electronics, Atomic Physics and all
aspects of Modern technology.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Special Relativity: Introduction – The Galilean
transformation – Lorentz transformation- The (Lorentz-
FitzGerald) contraction – Time dilation – Meson decay –
Simultaneity. Relativistic mechanics: Velocity addition –
The relativity mass – Mass and energy – Some relativistic
formulas. The Concept of Waves and Particles:
Quantization of charge and mass Quantization of radiation –
Blackbody radiation – The Photoelectric effect – The
continuous x-ray spectrum – The Compton effect – The de-
Broglie hypothesis – The uncertainty principle. Atomic
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
8
Structure: Atomic model – Electron orbits – Bohr model of
atom.
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s):
David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker,
Fundamentals of Physics Extended, ISBN: 978-1-118-
23072-5 ,10th
Ed. (2014).
R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, “Physics For Scientists
and Engineers”, 9th
Ed., ISBN-13: 978-1133947271,
(2014).
A. Beiser, “Concepts of Modern Physics”, McGraw-
Hill, 6th
Ed., ISBN-13:978-0072448481, (2002).
P. A. Tipler and R. L .lewellyn, Modern Physics,
ISBN-10: 0716743450, W. H. Freeman; 4th
Ed., (2002).
P. Arya, “Elementary Modern Physics (Addison-
Wesley series in physics), ISBN-13: 978-0201003048
(1974).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
9
Module Handbook Form
Optics 2 Module name:
4th Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 2250 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2278 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Mohamed EL-Morsy Module coordinator:
Mohamed EL-Morsy Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial and
14 Seminar = 154 hours Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 2110, Optics 1 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
To introduce student to concepts of light and its
properties
To establish the necessary background for more
concepts of interference and Defraction and
polarization of light
Understanding the different laws which concerned
of light
Using mathematical techniques to get the equation
of the superposition of waves
How setup different type of interferometry
techniques
Applying their knowledge to solve some problem
which concerned of light phenomena
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Simple harmonic motion (The phase of a particle moving with Simple harmonic motion - Equation of Simple harmonic motion - The relation between phase difference and path difference - The amplitude and intensity - The energy of a particle vibrating in Simple harmonic motion - Electromagnetic waves - Analytical superposition of two wave in the same direction -
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
11
Graphical superposition of two wave.)
Interference (Huygens principle - interference of light - Young’s experiment - Interference by division of wavefront - Fresnel biprism - Leoyd’s single mirror - Billet’s split lens - Interference due to thin films - Newton’s rings - Michelson interferometer - Jamin’s interferometer - Mach-Zehnder refractometer - Fabry-perot interferometer - Examples.) Diffraction of light (Fresnel`s and Fraunhofer diffraction - Fraunhofer diffraction at a circular aperture - Resolving power of an optical system - criterion for resolution according to lord Reyligh - Resolving power of a prism - Fraunhofer diffraction at N slit - Diffraction grating - Dispersive power of plane diffraction grating - Resolving power for a grating - wavelength measurement using diffraction grating - Fresnel’s diffraction )
Polarization of light (Polarization of transverse waves, Selective absorption and polarization - Electromagnetic Radiation - Brewster’s Law - Polarization by refraction, Malus Law, polarization by double refraction - Huygen’s Explanation of double refraction - Wave propagation on a single axis crystal - polarizing prism with double image - Circular and Helical polarization - Half wave plate - Rotation of the plane of polarization.)
Fourier Optics
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and Final
Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, “Physics For
Scientists and Engineers”, 9th
Ed., ISBN-13: 978-
1133947271, (2014).
N. Subrahmanyam, Text book of optics, Motilal UK
Books of India, ISBN-13: 978-8121926119, (2006).
M. Born and E. Wolf, Principal of Optics,
Pergamon Press,. Inc., New York, (2001).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
11
Module Handbook Form
Thermodynamics Module name:
4th
Level Module level, if
applicable:
PHYS 2410 Abbreviation, if
applicable:
------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub-heading, if
applicable:
Section: 2267 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Essam Mohammed Abdel-Fattah Module coordinator:
Essam Mohammed Abdel-Fattah Lecturer:
English Language. Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 discontinuous hours per week during the
semester.
Exercises: 2 continuous hours per week during the
semester.
Hours per week during
the semester:
42 hours face to face teaching, 28 hours exercise, 42 hours self-
study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial and 14
Seminar = 154 hours. Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT. Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time.
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination.
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 1010, General Physics and MATH 1060 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Understanding the physical concepts of the
thermodynamics and its importance in our life.
Studying heat and the first law of thermodynamics and
its applications.
Understanding the kinetic theory of gases.
Studying the second law of thermodynamics and its
practical applications.
Studying the third law of thermodynamics and its
applications.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Definitions and fundamental ideas of thermodynamics
(The states of matter - Effect of heat energy on the
state of matter - The gaseous state).
Zero law of thermodynamics (Thermometers and
temperature scales - Thermal contact and thermal
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
12
equilibrium - Zero law of thermodynamics).
Changing the state of a system with heat and work
(The ideal gas - Equation of state for an ideal gas - The
thermodynamic variables).
The first law of thermodynamics (Heat and Internal
Energy - Work and Heat in Thermodynamic Processes
- The First Law of Thermodynamics).
Applications on the first law of thermodynamics (The
adiabatic process and the adiabatic free expansion -
The isobaric process and the isovolumetric process -
The isothermal process).
Applications on the first law of thermodynamics (The
first law in terms of enthalpy - adiabatic, steady,
throttling of a gas, throttling process).
The specific heats (The relation between temperature
change and heat in solids and liquids - the relation
between temperature change and heat in the gases).
The first law applied to heat cycles (Carnot cycle -
efficiency of an ideal Carnot cycle - efficiency of Otto
cycle).
The second law of thermodynamics (Reversible
processes - Irreversible processes - Combined first and
second law expressions).
The second law of thermodynamics (Entropy change
in some basic processes).
Applications on the second law of thermodynamics
(Thermodynamic processes in T – S coordinates -
Carnot cycle in T – S coordinates).
Applications on the second law of thermodynamics
(Irreversibility - Entropy changes and lost work -
Comments on entropy).
Third law of thermodynamics (Introduction to the
third law of thermodynamics - The third law of
thermodynamics - Some applications on the third law
of thermodynamics).
Thermodynamics functions (The different
thermodynamics functions).
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and Final
Exam. Study / exam
achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and white
board. Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
R. A. Serway and R. J. Beichner, Physics for Scientists and
Engineers with Modern Physics, 9th Ed., John W. Jewett,
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
13
ISBN-13: 978-1-133-95405-7| ISBN-10: 1-133-95405-7,
(2014).
D. Halliday and R. Resniski, Fundamental of Physics, 10th
edition, Wiley Inc. NY , ISBN-13: 978-1118230619
(2013).
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
14
Module Handbook Form
Lab of Optics Module name:
4th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 2930 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2284 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Mohamed EL-Morsy Module coordinator:
Mohamed EL-Morsy Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lab: 2 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
28 hours face to face teaching, 28 hours Lab, 28 hours
self-study, 14 hours office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 112
hours
Workload:
2 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 4 ECT. Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 2250, Optics 2 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
To introduce student to concepts of light and its
properties.
To establish the necessary background for more
concepts of interference and Defraction and
polarization of ligh.
Understanding the different laws which concerned of
light.
Practical understanding of the nature of scientific
knowledge and of techniques of optics.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment and methods
used in optics.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
General review and explain the main optics
equipments.
Determine the speed of light on air
Determine the speed of light on liquid
Abb refractometer
Determination of the specific rotation power of the
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
15
glucose
Determine the wavelengths for a given radius of
curvature of the lens using Newton's Ring interference
Determination of the He-Ne laser wavelength using the
Michelson interferometer
Measurement of the wavelength of microwaves through
the production of standing waves with reflection at the
Reflector
Measurement of the wavelength of microwaves using
the interference through double slits
Determination of the laser wavelength using the laser
diffraction
Investigate the interference phenomena using Mach-
zender interferometer
Investigate the polarization phenomena
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, “Physics For Scientists
and Engineers”, 9th
Ed., ISBN-13: 978-1133947271,
(2014).
N. Subrahmanyam, Text book of optics, Motilal UK
Books of India, ISBN-13: 978-8121926119, (2006).
M. Born and E. Wolf, Principal of Optics, Pergamon
Press,. Inc., New York, (2001).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
16
Module Handbook Form
Mathematical Physics 1 Module name:
5th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 3010 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2292 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Sherif M. Ismael Module coordinator:
Sherif M. Ismael Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial
and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
MATH 3320 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Study the principles of Complex variables.
Acquire an understanding of extending the ideas and
technique of integral and differential calculus to the
domain of complex values functions.
Understand the complex variables, Algebraic and
Polar representations.
Enable the student to determine where a complex-
valued function is analytical and identify its singular
points, evaluate Taylor series of complex-valued
functions.
Introduce the principle of applying Cauchy's integral
theorem and the residue theorem to evaluate real
integrals.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Complex Variables
Analytic Complex Functions. Content:
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وزارة التعليم
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
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College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
17
Integration of Complex Functions.
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
R. V. Churchill, J. W. Brown, Complex variables.
McGraw-Hill Education; 9th
Ed., ISBN-13: 978-
0073383170, (2013).
K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson and S. J. Bence,
Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering,
Cambridge University Press, 3rd
Ed., ISBN-
10: 0521679710, (2006).
H. J. Weber and G. B. Arfken, Essential
Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Academic
Press, (2003).
Literature
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
18
Module Handbook Form
Mathematical Physics 2 Module name:
6th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 3020 Abbreviation, if applicable:
------------------------------- Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2336 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Hesham G. Abdelwahed Module coordinator:
Hesham G. Abdelwahed Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours/week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 24 hours exercise, 45 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial
and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 3010, Mathematical Physics 1 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Study the principles of special function.
Acquire and understand the Gamma and Beta Function.
Understand the complex variables, Algebraic and Polar
representations.
Enable the student to determine, Rodrigues’ Formula,
Mutual Orthogonality, Generating Function,
Recurrence Relations,
Introduce the principle of Hermit Polynomials and
Bessel Functions.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Gamma Function: (Definitions and Properties). Beta
Function: (Definitions and Properties). Laguerre
Polynomials: (Definitions- Mutual Orthogonality -
Generating Function- Recurrence Relations). Legendre
Polynomials: (Definitions, Rodrigues’ Formula -
Content:
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وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
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College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
19
Mutual Orthogonality - Generating Function -
Recurrence Relations - Spherical harmonic function).
Hermite Polynomials: (Definitions - Rodrigues’
Formula - Mutual Orthogonality - Generating Function
- Recurrence Relations). Bessel Functions:
(Definitions - Mutual Orthogonality - Generating
Function - Recurrence Relations). Introduction to
|boundary value problems. Solutions of some well-
known PDE 'S in Physics
Quiz , Mid-term exams, Presentation, Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson and S. J. Bence,
Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering,
Cambridge University Press, 3rd
Ed., (2006).
Hans J. Weber and George B. Arfken, Essential
Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Academic
Press, (2003).
Literature
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وزارة التعليم
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
21
Module Handbook Form
Classical Mechanic 2 Module name:
5th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 3150 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2294 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Refaat Sabry Abd Elwahab Module coordinator:
Refaat Sabry Abd Elwahab Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial
and 14 Seminar
= 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 2140, Classical Mechanics 1
Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Study and understand the basic principles of
mechanics: Particle kinematics and dynamics,
Mechanical oscillations and waves, Generalized
coordinates, Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s formalism.
Develop analytical and mathematical skills required
for application of principles of classical mechanics to
identification and solution of physics problems.
Develop the skill of problem solution.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Introduction to classical mechanics and coordinate
systems
Particle kinematics and dynamics
Mechanical oscillations and waves
Generalized coordinates
Lagrange Mechanics
Variational Calculus
Hamilton Mechanics
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
21
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s):
Martin W. McCall , “Classical Mechanics: From
Newton to Einstein: A Modern Introduction”, 2nd
Ed.,
John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 978-0-470-71574-1,
(2011).
David Morin, “Introduction to Classical Mechanics:
With Problems and Solutions”, 1st Ed., Cambridge
University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-87622-3, (2008).
R. Douglas Gregory, “Classical Mechanics: An
Undergraduate Text”, 1st Ed., Cambridge University
Press, ISBN-13: 978-0521534093, (2006).
John R. Taylor, “Classical Mechanics”, null Ed.,
University Science Books, ISBN-13: 978-
1891389221, (2005).
H. Goldstein, C. P. Poole and John L. Safko,
“Classical Mechanics”, 3rd
Ed., Addison Wesley,
ISBN: 9780201657029, (2002).
A. P. Arya, “Introduction to Classical Mechanics”, 2nd
Ed., Benjamin Cummings, ISBN-13:978-0135052235,
(1997).
Literature
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
22
Module Handbook Form
Electromagnetism 2 Module name:
5th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 3230 Abbreviation, if applicable:
--------------------------------------------------------------- Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2298 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Ashraf Yehia Module coordinator:
Ashraf Yehia Lecturer:
English Language Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 discontinuous hours per week during the
semester.
Exercises: 2 continuous hours per week during the
semester.
Hours per week during the
semester:
42 hours face to face teaching, 28 hours exercise, 42
hours self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours
office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 154 hours.
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT. Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total
lecture time.
The student must bring proof of their identity to
the Examination.
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 2210, Electromagnetism 1 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Studying the vector and the scalar operators.
Studying the basic concepts of the electric field.
Knowledge the fundamental relation between
the electric field and the electric potential.
Studying Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations.
Studying the basic concepts of the magnetic
field.
Knowledge the fundamental relation between
the magnetic field and the scalar (and vector)
magnetic potential.
Understanding Faraday’s law for the
electromagnetic induction and its practical
applications in our life.
Studying the general equation of Ampere’s law.
Understanding the relation between the electric
fields and the magnetic fields through
Targeted learning
outcomes:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
23
Maxwell’s equations.
Studying propagation of the electromagnetic
waves in the free space, in isotropic insulating
medium, and in the conducting materials.
Studying spectrum of the electromagnetic waves.
The Vector and The Scalar Operators (The vector
and the scalar operators in the Cartesian
coordinates - The vector and the scalar operators
in the cylindrical coordinates - The vector and the
scalar operators in the polar coordinates).
The Vector and The Scalar Operators and Stokes
theorem (The vector and the scalar operators in
the spherical coordinates - Stokes theorem.
Gauss's Law (The Differential form of Gauss's
Law - The Integral form of Gauss's Law - The
general relationship between the electric field and
the electric potential).
Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations (The
relationship between the electric field and the
electric potential in the different coordinates -
The general forms of Poisson’s and Laplace’s
equations- The forms of Poisson’s and Laplace’s
Equations in the different coordinates).
Gauss’s Law in Magnetism (The potential energy
- The Magnetic Flux - Gauss’s Law in
Magnetism).
Scalar and Vector Magnetic Potential.
Faraday’s Law (The Induced Electric Field and
the General Form of Faraday’s Law - The Energy
Density in the Electric Field).
Ampere’s Law (The Energy Density in the
Magnetic Field - Displacement Current and the
General Form of Ampere’s Law).
Maxwell's Equations (The Integral and the
Differential forms of Maxwell's Equations -
Special Cases of Maxwell's Equations).
The Electromagnetic Waves in the Free Space.
The Electromagnetic Waves in an Isotropic
Insulating Medium.
Energy of the Electromagnetic Waves in the Free
Space and in an Isotropic Insulating Medium.
Attenuation of the Electromagnetic Waves in the
Conductors.
The Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Content:
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
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College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
24
Presentation, Quiz, Mid-term exams, written report
and Final Exam. Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black
and white board. Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
Munir H. Nayfeh and Morton K. Brussel,
Electricity and Magnetism, Dover Publications,
ISBN-13: 978-0486789712 (2015).
F. T. Ulaby and U. Ravaioli, Fundamentals of
Applied Electromagnetics, 7th
Ed., Prentice Hall,
ISBN-13: 978-0133356816 (2014).
E. R. Peck, Electricity and Magnetism, Dover
Publications; Reprint edition ISBN-13: 978-
0486493497 (2013).
J. Oixiang, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves,
2nd
Ed., Alpha Science Intl Ltd, ISBN-13: 978-
1842655603 (2013).
D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics,
4th
Ed., Addison-Wesley, ISBN-13: 978-
0321856562 (2012).
Literature
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
25
Module Handbook Form
Statistical Physics 1 Module name:
6th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 3420 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2344 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Refaat Sabry Abd Elwahab Module coordinator:
Refaat Sabry Abd Elwahab Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42
hours self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours
office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar
= 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 2410 + MATH 3320
Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
At the end of the course the student should have a
firm grasp of the fundamental principles of statistical
physics.
Students should be able to identify situations where
the methods of statistical physics may be applied,
Students should be able to simplify and model the
situation in a physically reasonable and tractable
fashion
Students should be able to utilize the formal and
mathematical techniques learnt in the course to
predict various properties of the system at hand and
Targeted learning
outcomes:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
26
be able to then verbally communicate what their
predictions mean in a real laboratory or natural
setting.
Thermal Equilibrium and the Principle of
Probability
Micro-Canonical and Canonical Ensemble
Maxwell - Boltzmann Statistics
Statistical Thermodynamics of Gases
Applications on Maxwell – Boltzmann statistics
Introduction to Quantum Statistics
Partition Function
Content:
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
Stephen J. Blundell, Katherine M. Blundell,
“Concepts in Thermal Physics”, 2nd
Ed., Oxford
University Press, ISBN-13: 978-0199562107, (2009).
F. Reif, “Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal
Physics”, 56946th
Ed., Waveland Pr Inc., ISBN-13:
978-1577666127, (2008).
Tony Guénault, “Statistical Physics”, 2nd
Ed.,
Springer, ISBN 978-1-4020-5974-2, (2007).
Mehran Kardar, “Statistical Physics of Particles”, 1st
Ed., Cambridge University Press., ISBN-13: 978-
0521873420, (2007).
Normand M. Laurendeau, “Statistical
thermodynamics: fundamentals and applications”, 1st
Ed., Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 978-0-
521-84635-6, (2005).
Literature
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
27
Module Handbook Form
Quantum Mechanics 1 Module name:
6th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 3560 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2362 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Mohamed A. Sheqir Module coordinator:
Mohamed A. Sheqir Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial
and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
MATH 3410
Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Study the principles of quantum Physics.
Acquire the student's skills to grasp challenging concepts of
equations of motion of particles.
Understand the Quantum mechanics in three
dimensions.
Know students how to handle them quantum
mechanically, as applications of the central potential.
Enable the students to solve problems and obtain the
energy levels and eigen-functions of particles quantum
mechanically by using Schrödinger equation.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Experimental Basis of Quantum.
Wave mechanics.
Schrödinger equation in one dimension.
Schrödinger equation in three dimensions.
Content:
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
28
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text (s)
David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum
Mechanics, Prentice Hall, ISBN -10:0131118927, 2nd
Ed., (2004).
L. Liboff, Introductory Quantum Mechanics, TBS
ISBN-10: 8131704416 4th
Ed., (2002).
R. Omnes, Understanding Quantum Mechanics,
Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-00435-8,
(1999).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
29
Module Handbook Form
Solid State 1 Module name:
6th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 3710 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2368 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Mazen Y. Alshaaer Module coordinator:
Mazen Y. Alshaaer Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lecture: 3 hours
Exercise: 2 hours Hours per week during the
semester:
42 hours face to face teaching; 14 hours exercise; 42 hours
self study; 14 hours homework; 28 hours office/tutorial
and 14 hours seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 credit points in Saudi system equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations:
PHYS 3560, Quantum Mechanics 1 Recommended
Understanding the properties of solid materials. The
properties are expected to follow from Schroedinger
equations for atomic nuclei and electron interacting with
electrostatic forces.
Dealing with materials that are solids with an atomic
structure based on a regular repeated pattern (crystalline).
Understanding the crystalline materials by the x-ray
diffraction. Phonons, impurities, and magnetic properties of
solid materials are introduced in this course.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
What is a solid? What is the structure that makes a solid?,
What are some properties of solids Useful, Interesting,
Surprising, What is Solid State Physics?, Phenomena and
Principles
Atomic bonds and crystal structure, Electron shell, Why are
electrons important? Elements have different electron
configurations ,Electron Dot Structures, Types of atomic
bonds: Ionic bond formed, Formation of Ions from Metals,
examples, Covalent bond formed, Polar and non-polar
covalent bonds, Metallic bonds, Molecular bond (Van der
Waals bond, Hydrogen bond)
Structure of Crystals, Lattices and Translations, Primitive
Content:
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قسم الفيزياء
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College of Science & Humanitarian studies
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Cell, Simple, Body-Centered, and Face-Centered Cubic
Lattices, Primitive Unit Cell and Conventional Cell, Crystal
Structures and Lattices with Bases, some important example
of crystal structure and lattice with Bases.
Classification of Bravais Lattices and Crystal
Structures.Classification of Bravais lattices, The Seven
Crystal Systems and Fourteen Bravais, cubic and noncubic
system.
The Reciprocal Lattice Definitions of the reciprocal lattice,
the reciprocal lattice is Bravais lattice, the reciprocal lattice
of the reciprocal lattice, The first Brillouin Zone, Lattice
Planes, Miller Indices of lattice planes, some conventions for
specifying directions.
Determination of Crystal Structures by X-ray Diffraction,
Bragg formulation of X-ray diffraction by a crystal. The
Laue Condition Construction, Experimental Methods: Laue,
Rotating Crystal, Powder, Diffraction patterns.
Phonon: definition, Lattice waves, Heat Capacity and
specific heat (Classical, Einstein and Debye treatments),
High and low temperature limits. The energy distribution
function (Bose-Einstein distribution).
Free electron model: Drude model of Metals; Basic
Assumptions of the Model; Collision or Relaxation Times,
Microscopic View of Ohm's Law, DC Electrical
Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal conductivity
in free electron gas, Drift mobility, Wiedmann-Franz Law.
Band Theory of Solids, Electrons in Solids, Band Theory of
Solids,’ Insulators, Semiconductors, Metals, Band Overlap,
Band Hybridization, qualitative and quantitative difference
between metals and insulators, Concept of Holes.
Quiz , Mid-term exams, Presentation, Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and white
board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley;
7th
Ed., (1995).
N. W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin, Solid State Physics,
Brooks Cole; 1st Ed., (1976).
Literature
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
31
Module Handbook Form
Lab of Electromagnetism Module name:
5th
Level Module level, if
applicable:
PHYS 3920 Abbreviation, if
applicable:
------------------------------- Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2333 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Ashraf Yehia Module coordinator:
Ashraf Yehia Lecturer:
English Language. Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures for 2 continuous hours and experimental
measurements for 2 continuous hours per week during the
semester.
Hours per week during the
semester:
28 hours face to face teaching, 28 hours Lab, 28 hours self-
study, 14 hours office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 112 hours
Workload:
2 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 4 ECT. Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time.
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination.
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
Pre-requisites: PHYS 2210 and Co-requisites: PHYS 3230. Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Understanding the nature of the electrostatic charges.
Studying generation of the electric and the magnetic fields
and their measurements.
Understanding the electromagnetic induction and its
applications.
Understanding motion of the charged particles in the
electromagnetic fields.
Studying the main differences between the DC and the
AC circuits.
Understanding the main differences between the electric
fields and the magnetic fields.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
General Introduction to the course (The measuring
instruments).
Verification of Coulombs law.
Determining the capacitance of two parallel plates
capacitor.
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
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College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
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Verification of Biot-Savart law (Measuring the magnetic
field of long straight conductor - measuring the magnetic
field of circular coils).
Verification of Biot-Savart law (Measuring the magnetic
field of two coils in the Helmholtz configuration).
Verification of Faradays law.
The electromagnetic induction in a moving conductor
(Measuring the electromotive force generated in a
conductor loop moving through a constant magnetic field
- measuring the electromotive force generated in a
conductor loop inside a variable magnetic field with
sinusoidal and triangular wave form power supply).
The electromagnetic induction in a moving conductor
(Measuring the induced current in a circuit with coil when
switching DC on and off).
Studying characteristics of the setup and step-down
transformers with and without load.
Measuring the earth magnetic field with a rotating
induction coil.
The resonance in RLC series and parallel circuits.
Studying the electrical characteristics of the diode tube.
Thomsons experimental for measuring the specific
charge of the electron (e/m).
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and Final
Exam
Study / exam
achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text:
M. H. Nayfeh and M. K. Brussel, Electricity and
Magnetism, Dover Publications, ISBN-13: 978-
0486789712 (2015).
F. T. Ulaby and U. Ravaioli, Fundamentals of Applied
Electromagnetics (7th
Edition), Prentice Hall, ISBN-
13: 978-0133356816 (2014).
E. R. Peck, Electricity and Magnetism, Dover
Publications; Reprint edition ISBN-13: 978-0486493497
(2013).
J. Qixiang, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (2nd
Edition), Alpha Science Intl Ltd, ISBN-13: 978-
1842655603 (2013).
S. Mahajan and S R. houdhary, Electricity, Magnetism
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
33
and Electromagnetic Theory, Tata McGraw Hill
Education Private Limited ISBN-13: 978-1259029752
(2012).
A. Shadowitz, The Electromagnetic Field, Dover
Publications, ISBN-13: 978-0486656601 (2010).
Catalogue of Physics Experiments, Leybold Didactic
GMBH-General Catalogue Physics, Leyboldstrasse 1. D-
50354 Huerth. Germany.
Physics Manual of Electromagnetic Lab, Leybold Didactic
GMBH-General Catalogue Physics, Leyboldstrasse 1. D-
50354 Huerth. Germany.
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
34
Module Handbook Form
Experimental Solid State Module name:
6th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 3950 Abbreviation, if applicable:
………………… Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2378 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester 2016-2017 G Semester:
Tarek Fahmy M. Abouelazab Module coordinator:
Tarek Fahmy M. Abouelazab Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Laboratory: 4 hours Hours per week during the
semester:
28 hours face to face teaching, 28 hours Lab, 28 hours self-
study, 14 hours office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 112 hours Workload:
2 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 4 ECT. Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations:
PHYS 3710, Solid State 1 Recommended
The student should learn how to perform scientific
experiments.
The student should learn tricks to identify and estimate the
experimental errors.
The student should have a scientific background about the
electrical conductivity concept.
The student should know the scientific background of Hall
effect.
The student should has the ability to explain the behavior
of dielectric constant with temperature.
The student should has the ability to demonstrate the idea
of photo cell’s operation.
The student should has the ability to analyze the
experimental data.
The student should learn how to write a good scientific
report.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Determination the electrical conductivity and activation
energy of semiconductor material using four-probe technique.
Investigation of resistance behaviour with temperature for
semiconductor and conductor materials. Verification the
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
35
polarization phenomenon and determination of the electrical
resistance of photo-conducting material. Investigation of the
behaviour of dielectric constant of semiconductor material
and determination Curie temperature. Investigation of the
magnetic hysteresis loop. Studying the thermo-electrical
effect and determination Seebeck's coefficient. Investigation
of characteristic curve of photo cell. Investigation of Hall
effect (different experiments). Investigation of material
structure using TEM technique. Investigation of the material
structure using x-ray diffraction.
mid-term exams, quiz, homework, reports, lab exam and
Final exam. Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
J. H. More, E.C. Davis and M.A. Caplan, Building
Scientific Apparatus, 4th
Ed., Cambridge, (2009).
C. Kittel, A. Zettl and P. McEuen, “Introduction to
Solid State Physics”, 8th
Ed., J. Wiley & Sons, ISBN-
13: 978-0471415268, (2004).
Ph. R. Bevington and D. K. Robinson, “Data Reduction
and Error Analysis For the Physical Sciences”, 3rd
Ed.,
McGraw‐Hill, (2003).
D. W. Preston and E. R. Dietz, The Art of Experimental
Physics, Wiley; 1st Ed., (1991).
R. A. Dunlap, Experimental Physics: Modern Methods,
Oxford University Press, USA; 1st Ed., (1988).
J. Strong, Procedures in Experimental Physics, Lindsay
Pubns; Reprint edition (1986).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
36
Module Handbook Form
Ethics Module name:
8th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4010 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2408 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Tarek Fahmy M. Abou-Elazab Module coordinator:
Tarek Fahmy M. Abou-Elazab Lecturer:
Arabic Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: One hour / per week during the semester hours per week during the
semester:
14 hours face to face teaching, and 14 hours self-study=
28 hours Workload:
1 credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 2 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
هل السياسة على أمنذ العقد الماضى ، بات العلماء والعامة من الناس و
خالقيات فى البحث العلمى، وثمة توجهات عديدة وعى متزايد بأهمية األ
هذا المنهج هو مقدمة عامة . هتمام المتنامىإلساهمت فى دفع هذا ا
.خالقيات مهنة العلمأبالمبادىء العامة و المعايير والقضايا الخاصة ب
Targeted learning
outcomes:
العلم من حيث هو -النظرية األخالقية والتطبيقات - خالقياتألالعلم وا
-المسائل األخالقية فى العلم -معايير السلوك األخالقى فى العلم –مهنة
.المسائل األخالقية فى المختبر -المسائل األخالقية فى النشر العلمى
Ethics and sciences- Theory of ethics and its
applications- science as a job- ethics and morality- ethics
criterion in science- ethics issues in science’s
publication- ethics issues in science’s lab.
Content:
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s): Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
37
The Ethics of Science, An Introduction: by David B.
Resnik, Routledge, London and new York, (1998)
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
38
Module Handbook Form
Computational Physics Module name:
8th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4050 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2409 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Alaa Eldin Elkotp Module coordinator:
Alaa Eldin Elkotp Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 2 hours / week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / week during the semester
Computer Lab.: 2 hours /week during semester
hours per week during the
semester:
28 hours face to face teaching, 28 hours exercise and 28
hour computer Lab, 28 hours self-study, 14 hours
Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar,
total 90 hours /semester = 154
Workload:
3 credit in Saudi system, 6 ECTS system Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 3020, Mathematical Physics 2
Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Know the theories of Computer-based numerical
techniques.
Understand the relationships between the different
computing techniques.
Understand the theories and principles of advanced
computing techniques
Analysis and problem solving using the numerical
computing techniques.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Computing Elements - Problem Solving- Program
Design-Programming languages- Sum Computing -
Product Computing - Computing functions -
Solving Equations - Numerical differentiation-
Numerical Integration -Numerical Solution of
Differential Equations- Introduction to Mat Lab.
Content:
Program project, Quiz , Mid-term exams, Presentation, Study / exam achievements:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
39
written report and Final Exam
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
R. H. landau, M. J. Pa`es, and C. Bordeainu,
“Computational Physics: Problem Solving with
Python”,3rd
Ed., John Wiley &Sons, Inc., (2015).
B. A. Stickler and E. Schachinger,” Basic Concepts in
Computational Physics”, Springer, ISBN:
9783319024356, (2014).
T. Pang ,”An Introduction to Computational
Physics”, 2nd
Ed., Cambridge University press, ISBN:
9780521532761, (2010).
N. J. Giordano and H. Nakanishi, ”Computational
Physics”, 2nd
Ed., Prentice Hall, ISBN:0-13-146990-
8, (2005).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
41
Module Handbook Form
Atomic physics Module name:
7th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4160 Abbreviation, if applicable:
………………… Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2379 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester: 2016-2017 G Semester:
Ibrahiem A. Alsayed Module coordinator:
Ibrahiem A. Alsayed Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42 hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42
hours self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours
office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 3710, Solid State Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Explain the basic theoretical and experimental
physics of atoms and nuclei.
Know the importance of models in describing the
properties and behavior of atoms.
Understand the basic building blocks of matter
Acquire an understanding of the Simple line spectra,
multiple fine structure, L-S, J-J coupling, Energy
levels in a diatomic molecule.
Define of the Stern-Gerlach experiment, Normal
Zeeman effect and Anomalous Zeeman effect.
Know and understand detailed and critical
knowledge, including knowledge of the most
advanced, in selected areas relevant to applications
of atomic physics.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Avogadros hypothesis particles, Thomson's, Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
41
Millikan's experiments and discovery of the electron
quantization of charge
Rutherfords atomic model. Simple line spectra for
hydrogen atom, Balmer’s discovery.
The Bohr's theory of the hydrogen atom,
Sommerfield's refinements, Energy level diagram of
the hydrogen atom Weakness of the Boher-
Sommerfield theory, Spectra of hydrogen like ions.
Energy levels in molecules; the quantum structure.
Simple line spectra, Multiple fine structure, L-S, J-
J coupling, Energy levels in a diatomic molecule.
Magnetic effects in atoms and the electron spin:
Space Quantization, the Magnetic moment and the
space quantization.
Stren-Gerlach experiment, Normal Zeeman , effect,
Anomalous Zeeman effect. The Magnetic moment
and Lande factor: The Paschen-Pack effect,
The Stark effect, Zeeman Effect of hyperfine
structure. Molecular spectra: Microwave, Infra-red
and electronic spectra
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
H. Haken, H. C. Wolf and W. D. Brewer ”The
Physics of Atoms and Quanta“, Springer-Verlag,
Berlin Heidelberg, )2005).
B.H. Bransden and C.J. Joachain, ”Physics of
Atoms and Molecules”, Longman, (1997).
S. Walker and H. Straw, “Spectroscopy” Atomic,
Microwave and Radio frequency spectroscopy”.
Chapman & Hall, London, (1961).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
42
Module Handbook Form
Nano Physics Module name:
8th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4190 Abbreviation, if applicable:
-------------------------------- Sub-heading, if applicable:
-------------------------------- Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Ammar Elsanousi Module coordinator:
Ammar Elsanousi Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 14 hours exercise, 42 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 28 hours office/Tutorial
and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 3710, Solid state Physics 1 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Understand the basic principles of nanophysics allowing
working in research and development in
nanotechnology.
Understand the physics of nanometer-size systems with
a focus on basic physical phenomena.
Acquires knowledge of the various Nanotechnology
syntheses technique.
Identify possible opportunities for nanomaterials
applications in product development and enhancement.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Introduction to nanomaterials
Classification of nanomaterials according to their
dimension.
Properties of nanomaterials: Overview of physical and
chemical properties that change when the materials
considered are a few nanometres in size
Synthesis techniques: Top-down and bottom-up
approaches.
Characterization techniques of nanomaterials: Physical
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
43
principle and operation.
Carbon nanotubes: synthesis, properties and
applications.
Thin film deposition: synthesis techniques, properties
and applications.
Magnetic nanoparticles.
Potential applications of nanomaterials.
Quiz , Mid-term exams, Presentation, Written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point presentations, in-class Tutorial and discussions,
black and white board. Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
E. A. Wolf, “Nanophysics and Nanotechnology: An
Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience”, 3rd
Ed., Wiley, ISBN -13: 978-3527413249, (2015).
V. E. Borisenko and S. Ossicini, “What is What in the
Nanoworld: A Handbook on Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology”, 3rd
Ed., Wiley, ISBN-13: 978-
3527411412, (2012).
C. Dupas and M. Lahmani, “Nanoscience,
Nanotechnologies and Nanophysics”, Springer, ISBN-
13: 978-3540286172, (2007).
R. Kelsall, I. W. Hamley and M. Geoghegan,
“Nanoscale Science and Technology”, John Wiley &
Sons, ISBN-13: 978-0470850862, (2005).
M. Di Ventra, S. Evoy, R. James and Jr. Heflin,
“Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology”,
Springer, ISBN-13: 978-1402077579, (2005).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
44
Module Handbook Form
Plasma Physics Module name:
7th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4230 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………… Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section:2383 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Essam M. Abdel-Fattah Module coordinator:
Essam M. Abdel-Fattah Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial
and 14 Seminar 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 3020, Mathematical Physics 2,
PHYS 3560, Quantum Mechanics 1
Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Understands the physics behind the matter of plasma,
various forms of plasma, plasma characteristics.
Understands and define various theories "fluid,
kinetic" that describe and control the plasma state
Acquires knowledge of method of electricity
generation through plasma fusion and Tokomak and
other plasma applications.
Know method of plasma Applications.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Introduction (Plasma definition, types, Ionization in Gases, , Collisions, Transport Phenomena, mean free path, electrical resistivity and conductivity in plasma, Plasma formation and DC plasma, Chemical Reactions in Plasmas).
Single Particle Motions (in electric and magnetic fields, adiabatic invariance of the magnetic moment).
Plasma Characteristics (Debye shield, Plasma frequency, Sheath).
Collision process, Plasma Resistivity, Mobility and
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
45
Diffusion in plasma. Plasma Kinetics (Velocity distribution function, The
Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution, The Vlassov equation, Moments of the Boltzmann-Vlassov equation)
Plasma as Fluid (Single-fluid equations for a fully ionized plasma, Magnetohydrodynamics plasma model)
Waves in Plasmas (Wave Equations, Dispersion Functions, Acoustic and Magnetoacoustic waves, Landau Damping)
Applications (Fusion, Plasma-Aided Manufacturing).
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
U. Inan, and M. Golkowski. “Principles of plasma
physics for engineers and scientists”, Cambridge
university press, ISBN 978-0-521-19372-6, (2011).
F. Chen, “Introduction to plasma Physics and
controlled fusion" 2nd
edition, Springer, ISBN-0-306-
41332-9, (2006).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
46
Module Handbook Form
Analog Electronics Module name:
7th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4240 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………… Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2391 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Afif Khalifa Belkacem Module coordinator:
Afif Khalifa Belkacem Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 2 hours
Exercises: 2 hours
Laboratory: 2 hours
Hours per week during the
semester:
28 hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 28 hours
Laboratory, 28 hours self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14
hours office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 credit points in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 70% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations:
PHYS 2210, Electromagnetism 1 Recommended
Increase student knowledge & background in the
concept of electric circuits and electronics
2- Knowledge about the principals and theories of
diodes and rectifications
3-Studying the basis & principals of transistors.
4-Studying the principals of operational amplifier and
its applications
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Fundamental of electric circuits - AC and DC electric
circuits – Low Pass and High Pass Filters - Semiconductor
materials – Diodes and Zener Diodes – Diode applications
: Half wave and Full wave rectifying and smoothing –
Transistors , types and characteristics - Transistor circuits
: switch and small signal amplification - Operational
amplifier – Comparator, follower, summing, Inverting
and Non-Inverting Amplifier - Differentiation and
Integration using Operational Amplifier
Content:
Mid-term exams, Quiz, Presentation, Lab exam and Final
exam. Study / exam achievements:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
47
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, white
board Forms of media:
Required text (s)
R. L. Boylestad, L. Nashelsky, “Electronic devices
and circuit theory” Pearson, 11th
Ed., (2013).
C. K. Alexander, M. N. Sadiku, “Fundamentals of
Electric Circuits” Mc Graw Hill, 5th
Ed., (2013).
F. M. Mims, “Getting Started in Electronics”, Master
Publishing, Inc. (2000).
Raymond E. Frey, Lecture Notes for Analog
Electronics”, (1999).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
48
Module Handbook Form
Experimental Physics Module name:
8th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4320 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2398 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Ibrahim Elsayed Module coordinator:
Ibrahim Elsayed Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial
and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 70% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 4240, Analog Electronics Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Understand the theories and principles of the applied
measuerments in Physics.
Knowledge about the procedures used to study the
experimental Physics.
Understand the relationships between the different
measurements.
Know the theories of measurements in the field of
Physics
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Destructive Testing techniques Non-Destructive Testing techniques Beam Physics testing techniques Nuclear Physics testing techniques Optical testing techniques
Content:
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board, Work out some circuit design Forms of media:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
49
Required Text(s)
C. Cooke, An Introduction to Experimental Physics,
Taylor & Francis, (1996)
C. Isenberg, Physics experiments and projects for
students, Taylor & Francis, (1996).
K. Hinkelmann, Design and Analysis of Experiments:
Introduction to Experimental Design. John Wiley &
Sons, (1994).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
51
Module Handbook Form
Digital Electronics Module name:
8th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4330 Abbreviation, if applicable:
…………… Sub-heading, if applicable:
………… Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Ibrahim Elsayed Module coordinator:
Ibrahim Elsayed Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial
and 14 Seminar
= 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 4240, Analog Electronics 2 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
To understanding of basic concepts of number
representative and Digital arithmetic.
To understanding the concepts of digital gates and
circuits.
To understanding the logical operation of simple
arithmetic.
To understanding how to perform digital arithmetic
using digital gates.
To understanding how to construct and analyze the
operation of a latch flip-flop.
To understanding and practice some applications of
Targeted learning
outcomes:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
51
digital circuits.
General introduction to the Course Digital arithmatic Logic Gates Boolean Algebra Logic Circuits basics MSI Logic Circuits Flip-Flops Counters Registers Introduction to A/D and D/A converter
Content:
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board, Work out some circuit design Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
Molecular Electronics from Principles to practice,
Michael C. Petty, John Wiley & Sons Inc. (2007).
Getting Started in Electronics, Forrest M. Mims III,
Master Publishing, Inc. (2000).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
52
Module Handbook Form
Nuclear and Particles Physics Module name:
8th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4340 Abbreviation, if applicable:
------------------------------- Sub-heading, if applicable:
------------------------------- Classes, if applicable:
------------------------------- Semester:
------------------------------- Module coordinator:
------------------------------- Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours/week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 24 hours exercise, 45 hours self-
study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial and 14
Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 4160, Atomic Physics Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Understanding the physical concepts of the Properties of
Nuclei .
Study the different nucleus models.
Introduce the principles of nuclear interactions.
Enable the students to use the principles of nuclear
reactors.
Studying the Elementary Particle Physics.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Properties of Nuclei: Sizes and Radii - Mass and Charge
Distributions - Angular Momentum and Parity -
Electromagnetic Moments - Nuclear Excited States. The
Nuclear Force: Its Nature and Properties - The Deuteron -
Nucleon-Nucleon Scattering (interactions). Nuclear Models:
The Shell Model - The Liquid-Drop Model - The Collective
Model. Radioactive Decay: Radioactive Isotopes - The
Radioactive Decay Law - Half-Life - Alpha Decay - Beta
Decay - Gamma Decay - Radiation Detectors. Nuclear
Reactions: Types of Reactions - Energetics of Nuclear
Reactions - Conservation Laws - Nuclear Scattering -
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
53
Compound-Nucleus Reactions - Neutron Reactions - Nuclear
Fission – Nuclear Fusion. Elementary Particle Physics:
Properties of the Fundamental Forces of Nature -
Classification of Elementary Particles - Symmetry Principles
- Conservation Laws - Quantum Numbers - The Quark
Model.
Quiz , Mid-term exams, Presentation, Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and white
board Forms of media:
Required Text(s):
B. Povh, K. Rith, C. Scholz, and F. Zetsche, “Particles and
Nuclei: An Introduction to the Physical Concepts”,
Springer-Verlag, 7th
Ed., (2015).
B. R. Martin, “Nuclear and Particle Physics”, John Wiley
& Sons, 2nd
Ed., (2009).
A. Das and T. Ferbel, “Introduction to Nuclear and Particle
Physics”, World Scientific, 2nd
Ed., (2003).
P. E. Hodgson, E. Gadioli, and E. G. Erba, “Introductory
Nuclear Physics”, Oxford University Press, (1998).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
54
Module Handbook Form
Laser physics and its applications Module name:
8th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4350 Abbreviation, if applicable:
………………… Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2405 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Essam M. Abdel-Fattah Module coordinator:
Essam M. Abdel-Fattah Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42
hours self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours
office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 3710, Solid State 1 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Ability to understand basic of the Laser physics and
lasing process.
Understanding the theories behind population
inversion, gain threshold.
Understand in depth the optical resonance, laser
mode and broadening of spectral line.
Knowing various types of Lasers system.
Develop knowledge of applications of Laser.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Introduction – Nature of light and Laser Radiation
and their properties.
Interaction of electromagnetic Radiation with
matter, Einstein Coefficients, population inversion,
Population inversion in two, three and Four energy
level, Gain and threshold gain coefficients
Optical cavity and laser modes, Pulse and continuum
laser, broadening in spectral line.
Laser system; Solid state laser, gas laser, Dye Laser
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
55
and Semiconductor laser
Laser Applications
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
W. T. Silfvast, Laser fundamentals, Cambridge
university press, 2nd
edition, ISBN-0: 521833450,
(2004).
O. Svetto, Principles of Lasers, Springer, ISBN-10:
0306457482, ISBN-13: 978-0306457487, 4th
Ed.,
(1998).
J. Hawkes and I. Latimer, Lasers theory and
practice, New York : Prentice Hall (1995).
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
56
Module Handbook Form
Radiation Physics Module name:
8th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4360 Abbreviation, if applicable:
------------------------------- Sub-heading, if applicable:
------------------------------ Classes, if applicable:
------------------------------ Semester:
------------------------------ Module coordinator:
------------------------------ Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours/week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42 hours face to face teaching; 24 hours exercise, 45 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial
and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 4341, Nuclear and Particles Physics Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Understanding the properties of atoms and nuclei
Study the types, characteristics, and Sources of the
Radiation.
Introduce the principles of radiation transmission
through matter.
Enable the students to make radiation detection and
measurement.
Studying the radiation dosimetry and health hazards.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Review of Atomic and Nuclear Physics: The General and
Structural Properties of Atoms and Nuclei, Quantum States
and Energy Levels of Atoms and Nuclei - Nuclear Binding
Energies - Nuclear Stability, Semiempirical Mass Equation
- Equivalence of Mass and Energy - Production -
Properties of X-Rays. Radioactivity: Types,
characteristics, and Sources of Radiation (Alpha, Beta and
Gamma Rays - X-Rays) - Natural and Artificial
Radioactivity - Units of Radioactivity (Curie and
Becquerel) - The Radioactive Exponential Decay Law -
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
57
Half-Life and Mean-Life, Radioactive Decay Chains -
Radioactive Equilibrium - Production of Radioisotopes.
Radiation Transmission Through Matter: Neutron and
Photon (Gamma-Rays and X-Rays) Absorption
Mechanisms in Matter, Exponential Attenuation of Neutral
Particle Beams - Linear Attenuation Coefficient - Half-
Thickness - Mechanisms of Energy Loss from Charged
Particle Beams - Range-Energy Relationships of Charged
Particle Beams - Stopping Powers of Charged Particle
Beams (the Bethe Formula), Radiation Shielding.
Radiation Detection and Measurement: Gas Ionization
Counters (Proportional Counters and Geiger-Mueller
Counters) - Scintillation Counters - Semiconductor
Counters - Neutron Counters - Statistics of Radiation
Counting Systems. Radiation Dosimetry and Health
Hazards: Definitions of Radiation Exposure and
Dosimetry, Units of Exposure and Dose, Personal
Dosimeters (The Pocket Ion Chamber, The Film Badge -
The hermoluminescent Dosimeter) - Maximum Permissible
Levels of Exposure, Biological Effects of Radiation
(Deterministic like Carcinogenesis and Stochasticlike
Genetic), Radiation Protection Standards.
Quiz , Mid-term exams, Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
S. N. Ahmed, “Physics and Engineering of Radiation
Detection”, Elsevier Science & Technology Books, 2nd
Ed., (2015).
E. B. Podgorsak, “Radiation Physics for Medical
Physicists”, Springer-Verlag, 2nd
Ed., (2010)
H. Cember and T. A. Johnson, “Introduction to Health
Physics”, McGraw-Hill, 4th
Ed., (2008).
J. K. Shultis and R. E. Faw, “Fundamentals of Nuclear
Science & Engineering”, Marcel Dekker, 2nd
Ed.,
(2007).
J. E. Turner, Atoms, “Radiation, and Radiation
Protection”, John Wiley & Sons, 3rd
Ed. (2007).
D. Bodansky, “Nuclear Energy: Principles Practices
and Prospects”, Springer-Verlag, 2nd
Ed., (2004).
J. Shapiro, “Radiation Protection”, Harvard University
Press, 4th
Ed., (2002).
Literature
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
58
F. A. Smith, “A Primer of Applied Radiation Physics”,
World Scientific Publishing, (2000).
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
59
Module Handbook Form
Quantum Mechanics 2 Module name:
7th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4560 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2404 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Nabil A. Yousef Module coordinator:
Nabil A. Yousef Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42
hours self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours
office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 3560, Quantum Mechanics 1 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Understanding the physical concepts of the quantum
mechanics and its importance in our life.
Study the principles of quantum Physics.
Understand the Quantum mechanics in three
dimensions
Know students how to handle the quantum
mechanically, as applications of the perturbation
theory.
Acquire the student’s skills to treating and handling
Physical problems concerning actual application in
Solid State Physics, Electronics, Atomic Physics and
all aspects of Modern technology.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
General Formalism of Quantum Mechanics.
Quantum mechanics in three dimensions.
Angular momentum.
Perturbation Theory.
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
61
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s):
David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum
Mechanics, Prentice Hall, ISBN -10:0131118927,
2nd
Ed., (2004).
L. Liboff, Introductory Quantum Mechanics, TBS
ISBN-10: 8131704416 4th
Ed., (2002).
Literature
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وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
61
Module Handbook Form
Solid State 2 Module name:
7th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4720 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2429 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Gaafar Parakendy Module coordinator:
Gaafar Parakendy Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lecture: 3 hours
Exercise: 2 hours
Hours per week during the
semester:
42 hours face to face teaching; 14 hours exercise; 42 hours
self study; 14 hours homework; 28 hours office/tutorial
and 14 hours seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 credit points in Saudi system equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations:
PHYS 3710, Solid State 1 Recommended
Apply the basic principle of solid state physics to solve
problems.
Compare between the different types of lattice defects.
Differentiate between dielectrics, semiconductor and
superconductor materials.
Use the concept of magnetic susceptibility to
differentiate between the magnetic materials.
Understand the concept of superconductivity.
Know the different types of alloys and its applications.
Illustrate some physical phenomena.
Write a short research essay.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Semiconductors: (Intrinsic and extrinsic types – The
electrical conductivity and mobility - Conduction Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
62
mechanism of semiconductors - Cyclotron – Some
applications: p-n- junction – Transistors). Dielectrics:
(The dielectric constant and polarizability – Electronic
polarizability – Ionic polarizability – Orientational
polarizability - Ferroelectricity). Magnetic Properties:
Magnetic materials and magnetic susceptibility - Types of
magnetic susceptibility measurements – Langevin method -
Ferromagnetism and Quantum theory of Paramagnetism -
Magnetic susceptibility and temperature - Electron
paramagnetic resonance - Nuclear magnetic resonance –
Cyclotron resonance. Superconductivity: (Zero resistance
– The Meissner effect – The critical magnetic field –
Thermodynamics of superconducting transition –
Electrodynamics of superconductors - The theory of
Superconductivity - Josephson effect - Squid). Defects in
Solids: (Point defects: Schottky and Frenkel defects –
Linear defects: Edge dislocation- Planar dislocation- Planar
defects: Grain boundaries – Anti-phase boundaries – Twins
- Bulk defects: Voids – impurities). Alloys - Some
Experimental Techniques.
Mid-term exams, quiz, homework, reports and Final exam. Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, white board Forms of media:
Required text (s):
Grosso and G. P. Parravicini, “Solid State Physics”,
2nd
Ed., Elsevier Ltd., ISBN-13: 978-0123044600,
(2014).
M. A. Omar, “Elementary Solid State Physics”,
Addison Wesley Publishing Inc., ISBN-13: 978-
7510035197, (2011).
S. O. Pillai, “Solid State Physics”, 6th
Ed., New Age
Science; ISBN-13: 978-1906574109 , (2009).
C. Kittel, A. Zettl and P. McEuen, “Introduction to
Solid State Physics”, 8th
Ed., J. Wiley & Sons, ISBN-
13: 978-0471415268, (2004).
N. W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin “ Solid State
Physics”, 1st Ed., Brooks Cole, ISBN-13: 978-
0030839931, (1976).
Literature
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وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
63
Module Handbook Form
Material Science Module name:
8th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4740 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2432 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Ammar A. Alsanousi Module coordinator:
Ammar A. Alsanousi Lecturer:
English Language:
Elective Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lecture: 3 hours
Exercise: 2 hours
………………….
Hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42
hours self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours
office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 credit points in Saudi system Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations:
Solid State (1) PHYS 3710 Recommended
The student should know the difference between
crystalline and amorphous materials.
The student should differentiate between different
types of crystalline defects.
The student should understand the basic principles of
lattice dynamics.
The student should know the concept of glass
transition temperature.
The student should describe the polymer structure
and its applications.
The student should analyze the phase diagram of
alloys.
The student should have the ability to illustrate
physical and chemical properties of different
materials such as polymers, metals and ceramics.
The student should write a short research paper.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Classification of solid state materials: (Crystalline and Content:
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amorphous state - Different types of unit cell and energy
of crystalline lattice). Crystalline defects: Point defects
(Schottky defects & Frenkel defects) - Linear defects
(Edge dislocation – Screw dislocation) - Planar defects
(Grain boundaries – Antiphase boundaries – Twins) -
Bulk defects (Voids – Impurities - Antisite defects –
Complexes) - Defects of thermal vibration - Diffusion.
Lattice dynamics: (Atomic frequency – Simple
harmonic motion – Dispersion equation of lattice
containing similar atoms or different atoms).
Properties of polymers and metals: (Metallic, Ionic,
Covalent, and van der Waals Bonds). The
characterization and structure of polymer (Types of
polymers – Polar and nonpolar polymers - Glass
transition temperature (Tg) – Methods of Tg
determination : (Young’s modulus- Heat capacity –
Specific volume) - Mechanical properties – Electrical
properties – Thermal properties - Applications). The
characterization and structure of Metals (Ferrous metals
and alloys - Nonferrous metals and alloys -
Applications) – Electrical and thermal properties of
metals. The characterization, structure and applications
of glasses, composites and ceramics. Metallurgy and
mechanical testing (the metallurgical microscope-
Transmission electron microscope – Grinding-
Polishing- Etching) - Mechanical properties and
mechanical tests (Brinell – Vickers test – Draw test -
Stress-Strain curve) - Alloys and phase diagrams
(Monotectic – Peritectic - Peritectoid – Eutectic -
Eutectoid) - Strengthening mechanics and processes
(Strengthening by cold working- effect of grain size on
strength- Strengthening by alloying – Strengthening by
second phase particles- Strengthening by heat treatment).
mid-term exams, quiz, homework, reports and Final
exam. Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, white
board Forms of media:
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
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College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
65
W. D. Callister and D. G. Rethwisch, “Material
Science and Engineering: An Introduction”, 9th
Ed., J. Wiley & Sons, ISBN 9781118324578,
(2014).
W. D. Callister and D. G. Rethwisch,
“Fundamentals of Materials Science and
Engineering”, 4th
Ed., J. Wiley & Sons, ISBN-
13: 978-1118123188, (2012).
D. R. Askeland and P. P. Fulay and W. J. Wright
The Science and Engineering of Materials, 6th
Ed.,
Cengage Learning Inc., (2010).
W. Smith and J. Hashemi, “Foundations of
Materials Science and Engineering”, 5th
Ed.,
Mcgraw-Hill College; ISBN-13: 978-
0073529240, (2009).
F.J. Humphreys and M. Hatherly,
“Recrystallization and Related Annealing
Phenomena”, 2nd
Ed., Elsevier, ISBN: 978-0-08-
044164-1, (2004).
D.A. Porter and K.E. Easterling, “Phase
Transformations in Metals and Alloys”, 3rd
Ed.,
Nelson Thornes; ISBN-13: 978-0412450303,
(2000).
L. K. Reddy, Principles of Engineering
Metallurgy”, International Pvt Ltd Publishers,
(1996).
A. Tager, “Physical Chemistry of Polymers”, Mir
publisher, 2nd
Ed., (1978).
Literature
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
66
Module Handbook Form
Solar Energy and Energy conversion Module name:
7th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4750 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Classes, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Semester:
……………………………………………….. Module coordinator:
……………………………………………….. Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42
hours self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours
office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar
= 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture
time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 3710, Solid state 1 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Understands the physics behind various forms of
alternative energy sources.
Calculate the amount of solar energy transfer to the
earth and determine the exact position of the sun
relative to the earth.
Understands the physics behind solar cell designs
and the solar heat collector design.
Understands the solar cell operation and
characterizes
Acquires knowledge of the various solar cells
technologies
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Introduction: Definitions of Energy - Work, and
Heat - Units of Energy – Work - and Heat - Energy
Forms - Energy Conversion from one Form to
Another - Energy Efficiency - Energy Sources
(Conventional – Alternative - Renewable) - Energy
Content:
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
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Availability and Demand - Estimates of the
Maximum - Reserves of Fossil Energy, Current
World Energy Consumption Patterns, Energy
Economics.
Solar Radiation Fundamentals: Physics of Energy
Generation within the Sun - Sun-Earth Geometric
Relationships - Properties of Sunlight - Radiant
Power Density - Photon Flux - Measurement of
Solar Radiation - Solar Radiation Outside Earth's
Atmosphere - Atmospheric Attenuation of Solar
Radiation - Solar Radiation on Earth’s Surface -
Solar Radiation on a Tilted Surface, Methods of
Solar Energy Collection,
Solar-Thermal heat Utilization; Physical principles
of energy conversion, Flat-Plate Collector Systems,
Flat-Plate Collector Systems Efficiency, Solar
Thermal Power Plants, Electric from the sun heat. .
Physics of Solar Cells: Conversion of Light into
Electricity – Introduction to Semiconductor, Energy
Bands of Semiconductors - Doping, Reflection and
Absorption of Photons by Semiconductors -
Generation of Electrons and Holes in
Semiconductors - Recombination mechanisms of
Electrons and Holes (Radiative and Non-radiative) -
Carrier Lifetime - Transport Processes of Electrons
and Holes - Separation of Electrons and Holes -
Typical Structure of Solar Cells .
Photovoltaic Solar Cell; Typical semiconductor
solar cell, pn-Junction Solar Cells - Solar Cell I-V
characteristic, Silicon Solar Cell Efficiency, Second
Generation Solar Cell; Amorphous silicon cells
deposited on stainless-steel ribbon, Polycrystalline
silicon, Cadmium telluride (CdTe) cells deposited on
glass. Third Generation Solar Cell; Nano-Crystal
Solar Cell, Gräetzel Cells, Polymer Solar Cell.
Fourth Generation Solar Cell; Hybride- Nano-
crystal / Polymer solar Sell. Solar Module.
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and
Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s):
C. J. Chen, "Physics of Solar Energy ", John
Willey& Sons, Inc., ISBN: 978-0-470-64780-6,
Literature
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
68
(2011).
P. Würfel and U. Würfel, “Physics of Solar Cells:
From Basic Principles to Advanced Concepts,
Wiley-VCH, (2nd Ed.), ISBN: 978-3-527-40857-3,
(2009).
Godfrey Boyle, “Renewable Energy, Power for a
sustainable future”, Oxford University Press, ISBN-
13: 978-0199261789, (2004).
J. Nelson, “The Physics of Solar Cells, Imperial
College Press, ISBN-13: 978-1860943492, (2003).
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
69
Module Handbook Form
Non-crystalline solids Module name:
7th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4810 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2435 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Abdellah KAIBA Module coordinator:
Abdellah KAIBA Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / per week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours / per week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42 hours face to face teaching; 28 hours exercise, 42 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial and
14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 3710, Solid State 1 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
To introduce students to Non-crystalline
(amorphous)solids
To help students get the whole picture of non crystalline
solids
To help students become better abstract and critical
thinkers, using material science as a tool to that end.
To familiarize students with current topics in Non-
crystalline solids.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Introduction: Distinction between crystalline and
amorphous solids
States of matter: Liquid -Vitereous (Glassy/ Amorphous)
and crystalline.
Basic thermodynamics of amorphous solid.
Glass transition in amorphous and phase diagram
The formation of the glassy state in matters, properties of
oxides glasses.
Preparation of amorphous solids
Experimental techniques used to produce the glass phase.
Content:
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وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
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Relaxation and diffusion behavior in amorphous solids
Atomic - structure scale of the amorphous solid.
Example of non-crystalline solids.
Proprieties and applications of amorphous solids.
Presentation, Quiz , Mid-term exams, written report and Final
Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
H Zbigniew. Stachurski, “ Fundamentals of Amorphous
Solids: Structure and Properties ”. Wiley-VCH (2015).
G. J Wilfried. H. M. van Sark, Lars Korte, Francesco
Roca ,“Physics and Technology of Amorphous-Crystalline
Heterostructure Silicon Solar Cells”. Springer-Verlag
Berlin Heidelberg (2012).
K.L. Ngai, “Relaxation and Diffusion in Complex
Systems”. Springer (2011).
Telle, R Jason. Pearlstine, A Norman. ,“Amorphous
Materials : Research, Technology and Applications”.
Nova (2009).
Richard Zallen, “The Physics of Amorphous Solids”
WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
(2008).
A Kenneth. Jackson, “Kinetic Processes: Crystal Growth,
Diffusion, and Phase Transitions in Materials”. Wiley-
VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim (2005).
R. Rivas, José Rivas Rey and M. A. Lopez-Quintela,
“Non-crystalline and Nanoscale Materials”, World
Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated, (1998).
Y. Waseda, “The Structure of Non-Crystalline Materials;
Liquids and Amorphous Solids”, N.Y. McGraw-Hill
International Book Company (1980).
Literature
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
71
Module Handbook Form
Biophysics Module name:
8th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4950 Abbreviation, if applicable:
------------------------------- Sub-heading, if applicable:
------------------------------- Classes, if applicable:
------------------------------- Semester:
--------------------------------- Module coordinator:
-------------------------------- Lecturer:
English Language:
Optional Course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures: 3 hours / week during the semester
Exercises: 2 hours/week during the semester
hours per week during the
semester:
42hours face to face teaching; 24 hours exercise, 45 hours
self-study, 14 hours Homework, 14 hours office/Tutorial and
14 Seminar = 154 hours
Workload:
3 credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 6 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 1010, General physics 1 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Study the biophysics major branches.
Introduce the Bioelectricity.
Enable the students to apply physical techniques in
medicine.
Understand the Molecular Biophysics.
Know students the radiation biophysics.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Introduction: Interdisciplinary sciences -Biophysics major
branches - historical views. Radiation Biophysics:
Interaction of radiation with matter - use of radiation in
medical applications (therapy and diagnosis). Stochastic
and non stochastic effects - radiation effects on
biomolecules - high linear energy transfer radiation effects:
stopping power and linear energy transfer, relative
biological effectiveness, direct and indirect action of
biological damage - accidental exposure. Bioelectricity:
Nervous system and electricity flow through the body -
cellular equilibrium potential and Nernst equation - electric
potential measurement and applications( electrocardiogram
Content:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
بن عبد الـعــزيز جـامـعــة األمير سطام
كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
72
ECG, electroencephalogram EEG - electroretinogram ERG
- and electromyogram EMG). Molecular Biophysics:
Elastic pressure of cell membrane, mass diffusion,
electrical potential of membrane – inter-membrane forces.
Applying Physical Techniques in Medicine: Sound
nature and level - production of ultrasound and its use in
therapy and diagnosis - X rays and CT - Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Microscopy techniques -
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), Mass
spectrometry - Nuclear medicine and PET therapy.
Quiz , Mid-term exams, Presentation, Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions, black and
white board Forms of media:
Required Text(s):
P. O. Scherer and S. Fischer, “Theoretical
Molecular Biophysics”, Springer, (2010).
E. B. Podgorsak, “Radiation Physics for Medical
Physicists, Springer-Verlag”, (2010).
H. Cember and T. A. Johnson, “Introduction to
Health Physics”, McGraw-Hill, (2008).
T. Waigh, “ Applied Biophysics, A molecular
approach for physical scientists”, John Wiley &
Sons, (2007).
I. Serdyuk, N. Zaccai, and J. Zaccai, “Methods in
Molecular Biophysics, Structure, Dynamics,
Function”, Cambridge university press, (2007).
Literature
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
73
Module Handbook Form
Modern Physics Lab Module name:
7th
Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4960 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2406 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Hesham Shahbander Module coordinator:
Hesham Shahbander Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory Course- Classification within
the curriculum:
Lab: 4 hours / per week during the semester hours per week during the
semester:
28 hours face to face teaching, 28 hours Lab, 28 hours self-
study, 14 hours office/Tutorial and 14 Seminar = 112 hours Workload:
2 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 4 ECT. Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total lecture time
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 3710, Solid State Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
To understanding of basic of advanced Physics
Experimental techniques.
To understanding the concepts of spectroscopy.
To understanding the basics of radiation detectors.
To understanding how Geiger tube works.
To understanding the Geiger tube applications.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
Plotting a Geiger Plateau Statistics of Counting Resolving Time Inverse Square Law Range of Alpha Particles Absorption of Beta Particles Half-Life of Ba-137m Photoelectric Effect Electronic transition and Zeeman Effect Hydrogen Spectrum and Reydberg Constant Electron beam scattering
Content:
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
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Lab techniques Lab Safety Data Acquisition
Pre Lab reports review article, Lab report, Sheet exams,
Presentation, Exp Final Exam Study / exam achievements:
Labwork, experiment simulation Forms of media:
Required Text(s):
Lab Manual Literature
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
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Ministry of Education
Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University
College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
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Module Handbook Form
Graduation Project Module name:
8th Level Module level, if applicable:
PHYS 4990 Abbreviation, if applicable:
……………………………………………….. Sub-heading, if applicable:
Section: 2440, 2448, 2449 and 2450 Classes, if applicable:
1st Semester, 2016-2017 G Semester:
Department Staff member Module coordinator:
Department Staff member Lecturer:
English Language:
Compulsory course Classification within
the curriculum:
Lectures and orientation for 2 continuous hours –
Experimental measurements/ formulation or theoretical research
work for 2 continuous hours per week during the semester.
Including time for data analysis and writing short essay
hours per week during the
semester:
36 hours face to face teaching and orientation; 42 Work in the
lab, or formulate theoretical work, 8 self-learning gathering
information and literature and 14 hours preparing the final Essay
and presentation
= 100 hours
Workload:
2 Credit in Saudi system, Equivalent to 4 ECT Credit points:
The student must attend 75% from the total meeting time
with his supervisor
The student must bring proof of their identity to the
Examination
The student must prepared graduation thesis and final
presentation
Requirements under the
examination regulations
Recommended:
PHYS 2250, PHYS 3020, PHYS 3230, PHYS 4560 Prerequisites: e.g. prior
knowledge
Develop student’s ability to conduct a literature survey
about the research point and use the scientific periodicals.
Training students to conduct research in either theoretical
or experimental physics.
Training students to analyzing data and treat the scientific
problems and make conclusion.
Develop skills of the students to write a scientific essay.
Giving an oral presentation using Power Point.
Targeted learning
outcomes:
This course deals with specific search points conducted by the
student under the supervision of a specialized faculty member in
addition to the hours in the classroom where the student receive
lectures in the field of research point and methods of scientific
research and its requirements. The topics of graduation project
are either in the field of theoretical physics or in experimental
Content:
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كلية العلوم والدراسات اإلنسانية
قسم الفيزياء
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Ministry of Education
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College of Science & Humanitarian studies
Physics department
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physics.
Prepare Graduation thesis,
Oral talk in front of steering committee (3 staff members
including his academic supervisor ),
Steering Committee approve his graduation thesis and oral
talk proficiency
Academic supervisor approve the student contribution
throughout the research project time
Study / exam achievements:
Power point, in-class Tutorial and discussions Forms of media:
Required Text(s)
References are determined based on the research point. Literature