Welcome to the Department of Physics at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo City, Nigeria. I would like to congratulate you for selecting an engaging and challenging program of study! If you like modeling, machine language, computing, experiments, and wish to contribute to the future progress of humankind, the exciting intellectual adventure of Physics offered at UNIMED will maximize your career options. Studying physics is crucial to develop a solid understanding of the principles that govern science and technology in the world.
The Department of Physics at UNIMED offers a four-year program leading to the award of the B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Physics Electronics effective from the 2016/17 academic session. Our Department is one of the pioneer units established in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the inception of UNIMED and teach Physics modules to students from the cognate Departments. The Department started with three full-time staff - Prof. AM Arogunjo, the pioneer Head of Department, Dr. AS Adebayo and Mr. AO Olufemi, and two adjunct staff - Dr. RA Adenodi, and Dr. RT Akinnubi.
If you need any assistant in the courses you are taking or laboratory challenges, feel free to discuss it with your level coordinator, laboratory technologist, and the lecturers in charge, or with the teaching assistants in the Department.
The staff and students enrolled in the Department of Physics at UNIMED are engaged in a broad range of theoretical, experimental, and observational research. The primary research groups in the Department include:
1. Radiation and Environmental Physics Research
2. Biophysics Research
3. Medical Physics Research
4. Renewable Energy Research
5. Atmospheric and Radiation Research
6. Geophysics Research
7. Material Science Research
8. Applied Radiation and Nuclear Physics
Apart from your academic matters, we are also interested in your overall health and well-being.
Sincerely,
Dr C.J. Olowookere, B. Sc., M. Sc., Ph. D
Acting Head of Department
Upon successful completion of the B.Sc. degree in Physics, the graduates are expected to:
1. Explain and apply concepts in classical mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, quantum mechanics, optics and special relativity.
2. Apply the physical principles and relevant equations to analyze and solve physical and numerical problems in different fields of human endeavor.
3. Demonstrate how modern electronics components work and be able to apply the same knowledge in both industrial and research settings to fabricate and calibrate essential equipment.
4. Develop advanced laboratory skills, and use them to design, execute, and analyze experiments and be able to communicate the result to the scientific community effectively.
5. Develop mathematical and problem-solving skills and apply them to solve complex problems involving physical and biological issues.
6. Develop computer and computational skills and be able to apply them using relevant software to analyze and interpret data; including the use of search engines and library search tools to locate and retrieve scientific information from both online and offline sources and utilize them in research projects.
7. Develop scientific skills that are valuable in community service, especially in environmental and sustainability issues and participate in the multi-and-interdisciplinary teamwork for the benefit of humanity.
Strategic Objectives:
1. To produce functional graduates that are employable either by government, private establishments or self, in order to check the intractable problem of unemployment, poverty, and brain drain.
2. To provide the students with adequate and intensive training in all areas of Physics including relevant areas of Applied Sciences.
3. To encourage each student to become a well-rounded, educated person through exposure to sub-disciplines within the university
4. To ensure the students are exposed to broad areas of knowledge upon which they can build a research career, while also expanding and attracting research opportunities for both academic staff and students.
PROGRAMME
To graduate in the 4-year Bachelor of Science degree programme in Physics (Physics Electronics option), students must have successfully completed a minimum of 165 Credit Units, 124 of which must come from the student’s discipline while Medical Physics Option are also required to complete a minimum of 165 Credit units for graduation 119 of which must come from the student’s discipline.
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100 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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1
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BIO 110
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General Biology I
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4
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C
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2
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CHM 111
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General Chemistry I
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3
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C
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3
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CHM 112
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General Practical Chemistry I
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1
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C
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4
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PHY 111
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General Physics I
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3
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C
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5
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PHY 112
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General Physics III
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2
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C
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6
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PHY 113
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General Practical Physics I
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1
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C
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7
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MAT 111
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Elementary Mathematics I
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3
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R
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8
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GES 111
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Communication in English I
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2
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R
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9
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GES 112
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Use of Library Study Skills and ICT
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2
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R
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10
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GES 113
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Philosophy and Logic
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2
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R
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TOTAL 23
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SECOND SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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1
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BIO 120
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General Biology II
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4
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C
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2
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CHM 121
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General Chemistry II
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3
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C
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3
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CHM 122
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General Practical Chemistry II
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1
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C
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4
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PHY 121
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General Physics III
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3
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C
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5
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PHY 122
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General Practical Physics II
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1
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C
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6
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MAT 121
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Elementary Mathematics II
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3
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R
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7
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GES 121
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Communication in English I
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2
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R
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8
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GES 122
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Nigerian People and Global Culture
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2
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R
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9
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GES 123
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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2
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R
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TOTAL
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21
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200 LEVEL (Medical Physics Option) FIRST SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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1
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PHY 211
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Classical mechanic I
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3
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C
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2
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PHY 212
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Thermal Physics
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2
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C
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3
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PHY 213
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Experimental Physics I
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1
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C
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4
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PHY 214
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Electric Circuits
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C
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5
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PHS 213
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Cardiovascular System
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2
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R
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6
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PHS 214
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Respiratory System
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2
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R
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7
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BCM 210
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Introductory Biochemistry
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2
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R
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8
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BCM 211
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Introductory analytical Techniques
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2
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9
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CPS 211
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Introduction to Computer Science
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3
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R
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10
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MAT 211
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Mathematical Methods I
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3
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R
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11
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MAT 215
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Differential Equations I
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3
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R
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TOTAL
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23
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SECOND SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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1
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PHY 221
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Waves And Optics
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2
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C
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2
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PHY 222
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Energy and Environment
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2
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C
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3
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PHY 223
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Experimental Physics II
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1
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C
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4
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PHY 224
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Electronics I
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2
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C
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5
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PHY 225
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General Modern Physics
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3
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C
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6
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PHY 227
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Biophysics
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3
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C
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7
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PHY 228
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Introduction to Medical Physics
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3
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C
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8
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MAT 214
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Statistics for Physical Sciences
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3
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R
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TOTAL
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19
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300 LEVEL (Medical Physics Option) FIRST SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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1
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PHY 311
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Classical Mechanics II
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3
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C
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2
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PHY 312
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Statistical and Thermal Physics
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3
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C
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3
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PHY 313
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Electronics Practical I
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1
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C
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4
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PHY 315
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Electricity and Magnetism
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3
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C
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5
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PHY 317
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Quantum Mechanics 1
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3
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C
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6
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PHY 318
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Mathematical Methods for Physics
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2
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C
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7
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ANT 210
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General Anatomy and Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limbs
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2
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R
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8
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GES 311
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Practical skills in Entrepreneurship
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2
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R
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TOTAL
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21
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SECOND SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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1
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PHY 321
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Electro-magnetic Waves & Optics
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3
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C
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2
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PHY 322
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Solid State Physics I
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3
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C
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3
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PHY 327
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Medical Physics Practical
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1
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C
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4
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PHY 324
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Quantum Mechanics II
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3
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C
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5
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PHY 325
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Introduction to Special Theory of Relativity
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2
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C
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6
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PHY 326
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Medical Imaging
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2
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C
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7
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PHY 328
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Radiobiology
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2
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C
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8
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ANT 220
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Gross Anatomy of the Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum
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2
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R
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ANT 223
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Systemic Embryology
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3
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C
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TOTAL
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21
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400 LEVEL (Medical Physics Option) FIRST SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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1
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PHY 417
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Radiation Instruments
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2
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C
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2
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PHY 418
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Radiation Protection
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2
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C
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3
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PHY 413
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Solid State Physics II
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3
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C
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4
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PHY 414
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Nuclear and Particle Physics II
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3
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C
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5
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PHY 415
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Computational Methods in Medical Physics
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3
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C
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6
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PHY 490
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Industrial Training
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6
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C
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TOTAL
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19
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SECOND SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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1
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PHY 421
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Nuclear and Particle Physics II
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3
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C
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2
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PHY 422
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Seminar
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2
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C
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3
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PHY 425
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Radiation Oncology
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2
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C
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4
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PHY 428
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Radiation Therapy
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2
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C
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5
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PHY 480
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Research Project
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6
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C
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6
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PHY 423
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Environmental Pollution from Energy Sources
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3
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E
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TOTAL
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18
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C=Compulsory R=Required E=Elective
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200 LEVEL (Physics Electronics Option) FIRST SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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PREREQUISITE
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1
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PHY 211
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Classical mechanic I
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3
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C
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|
|
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PHY 212
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Thermal Physics
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2
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C
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PHY 112
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|
2
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PHY 213
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Experimental Physics I
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1
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C
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PHY 113, PHY 122
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3
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PHY 214
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Electric Circuits
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3
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C
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PHY 112
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4
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PHY 215
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Material Science I
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2
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C
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5
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CPS 211
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Introduction to Computer Science
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3
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R
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6
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MAT 211
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Mathematical Methods I
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3
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R
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7
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MAT 215
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Differential Equations I
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3
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R
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TOTAL
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20
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SECOND SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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PREREQUISITE
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1
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PHY 221
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Waves and Optics
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2
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C
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PHY 111, PHY 112
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2
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PHY 222
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Energy and Environment
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2
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C
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|
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3
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PHY 223
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Experimental PhysicsII
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1
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C
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PHY 112, PHY 122
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4
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PHY 224
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Electronics I
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3
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C
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|
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5
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PHY 225
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General Modern Physics
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3
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C
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PHY 112
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6
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PHY 226
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Introduction to Atmospheric Physics
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2
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C
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7
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MAT 223
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Introduction to Numerical Analysis II
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3
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R
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8
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MAT 224
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Statistics for Physical Sciences
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3
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R
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TOTAL
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19
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300 LEVEL (Physics Electronics Option) FIRST SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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PREREQUISITE
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1
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PHY 311
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Classical Mechanics II
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3
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C
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PHY 211
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2
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PHY 312
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Statistical and Thermal Physics
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3
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C
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|
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3
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PHY 313
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Electronic Practical I
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1
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C
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PHY 213, PHY 223
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4
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PHY 315
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Electricity and Magnetism
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3
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C
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PHY 211, PHY 213
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5
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PHY 316
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Electronics II
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3
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C
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PHY 224
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|
6
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PHY 317
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Quantum Mechanics 1
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3
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C
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PHY 211
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7
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PHY 318
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Mathematical Methods in Physics
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3
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C
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|
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8
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GNS 311
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Practical Skill in Entrepreneurship
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2
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R
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TOTAL
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21
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SECOND SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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PREREQUISITE
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1
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PHY 321
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Electromagnetic wave and Optics
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3
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C
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|
|
2
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PHY 322
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Solid State Physics I
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3
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C
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|
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3
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PHY 323
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Electronic Practical II
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2
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C
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PHY 213, PHY 223
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|
4
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PHY 324
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Quantum Mechanics II
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3
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C
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PHY 211
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|
5
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PHY 325
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Introduction to Special Theory of Relativity
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3
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C
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|
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6
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PHY 329
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Geophysics
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2
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C
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|
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7
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MAT 328
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Numerical Linear Algebra
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3
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R
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TOTAL
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22
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400 LEVEL (Physics Electronics Option) FIRST SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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PREREQUISITE
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1
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PHY 411
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Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation
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3
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C
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|
|
2
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PHY 412
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Digital Electronics
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3
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C
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|
|
3
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PHY 413
|
Solid State Physics II
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3
|
C
|
|
|
4
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PHY 414
|
Nuclear and Particle
Physics I
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3
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C
|
|
|
5
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PHY 416
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Computational Physics
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3
|
C
|
|
|
6
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PHY 490
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Industrial Training
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6
|
C
|
|
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TOTAL
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21
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SECOND SEMESTER
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S/N
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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UNIT
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REMARKS
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PREREQUISITE
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1
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PHY 421
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Nuclear and Particle Physics II
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3
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C
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|
|
2
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PHY 422
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Control Theory
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2
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C
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|
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3
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PHY 427
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Electronic Devices, Designs and Fabrication
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2
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C
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|
|
4
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PHY 480
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Research Project
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6
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C
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|
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5
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PHY 420
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Seminar
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2
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C
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|
|
|
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Electives
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|
|
|
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6
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PHY 423
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Environmental Pollution from Energy Sources
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3
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E
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|
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7
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PHY 424
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Semiconductor Technology
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3
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C
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|
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8
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PHY 426
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Solar Physics
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3
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E
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|
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9
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PHY 429
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Material Science II
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3
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E
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TOTAL
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18
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C=Compulsory R=Required E=Elective
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