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Bachelor of Science in Physics

August 29, 20264 min read

Programme Description

The Bachelor of Science in Physics is a three-year programme which offers a wider variety of options in the areas of Physics, Energy Resources and Systems, Materials and Nano Physics, Applied Geophysics, Meteorology and Climate Science, Nuclear Radiation and Medical Physics, and Applied Electronics. The programme equips students with physical knowledge and skills that most employers would expect a graduate in physics to possess. Moreover, the programme contains some courses from other disciplines which should help to fine-tune the skills of the prospective graduates in their chosen area of specializations. All the first year Physics courses are core courses which focus on the fundamental theories of Physics. As they move to second and third years, they are opened to core as well as elective and specialization courses. This gives chances to diversify themselves to specific disciplines of their interest in the study of Physics.

Learning Outcomes

  • Determine the relationship between theory and practical aspects in selected areas of Physics.
  • Identify, assess, and formulate methods for solving physics related problems.
  • Independently conduct scientific research and communicate the scientific findings to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
PH 1101 Mechanics Core 9
PH 1102 Electricity and Magnetism I Core 9
PH 1103 Physics Practicals I Core 6
MT 112 Linear Algebra and Application Core 9
IT 110 Introduction to ICT Core 9
DS 102 Development Perspectives Core 7.5
LG 102 Communication skills Core 7.5
CP 111 Principles of Programming Core 9

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
PH 1201 Mathematics for Physicists I Core 9
PH 1202 Electricity and Magnetism II Core 9
PH 1203 Oscillations and Waves Core 7.5
PH 1204 Optics Core 7.5
PH 1205 Thermal Physics Core 7.5
PH 1206 Physics Practicals II Core 7.5
MT 1202 Ordinary Differential Equation Core 9

Year 2

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
PH 2101 Classical Mechanics Core 7.5
PH 2102 Mathematics for Physicists II Core 9
PH 2103 Theory of Relativity Core 7.5
PH 2104 Electronic Devices and Circuits Core 9
PH 2105 Quantum Physics I Core 6
PH 2106 Physics Practicals III Core 7.5
PH 2107 Nuclear Physics Core 7.5
PH 2111 Introduction to Astrophysics and Astronomy Elective 7.5
PH 2112 Earth Atmosphere System Elective 7.5

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
PH 2201 Pulse and Digital Electronics Core 9
PH 2202 Solid State Physics I Core 7.5
PH 2203 Atomic and Molecular Physics Core 9
PH 2204 Computation and Practical Physics Core 9
RM 2100 Introduction to Research Methodology Core 9
PH 2209 Practical Training Core 9
PH 2221 Introduction to Materials Science Elective 7.5
PH 2241 Introduction to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting Elective 7.5
PH 2251 Radiation Dosimetry Elective 7.5
PH 2261 Signals and Systems Elective 7.5
PH 2211 Renewable Energy Technologies and Decentralization of Electricity Elective 12
AG 112 Introduction to Geology and Geological Processes Elective 7.5

Year 3

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
PH 3101 Solid State Physics II Core 9
PH 3102 Quantum Physics II Core 9
PH 3103 Fluid Mechanics Core 9
PH 3104 Statistical Physics Core 9
PH 3110 Electronics Instrumentation Core 9
PH 3112 Renewable Energy Enterprises Management Elective 7.5
PH 3113 Renewable Energy Financing and Modelling Elective 7.5
PH 3114 Energy and Sustainable Development Elective 7.5
PH 3122 Physical Properties of Materials Elective 7.5
PH 3123 Amorphous Materials Elective 7.5
PH 3152 Physics of Medical Imaging Elective 7.5
PH 3153 Physics of Radiation Therapy Elective 7.5
PH 3162 Control System Elective 7.5
PH 3163 Microprocessor and Microcontroller Elective 7.5

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
PH 3100 Physics Projects Core 9
PH 3202 Applied Nuclear Physics Core 7.5
PH 3203 Modern Optics Core 1E+1
PH 3206 Elementary Particles Elective 7.5
EME 211 Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Core 9
PH 3215 Energy Efficiency and Storage Application Elective 12
PH 3216 Business and Financial Models for Renewable Energy Elective 7.5
PH 3224 Nanotechnology Elective 7.5
PH 3225 Thin Film Technology Elective 7.5
PH 3254 Radiation Biophysics Elective 7.5
PH 3255 Radiation Protection and Nuclear Technology Application Elective 7.5
PH 3264 Communication System Elective 7.5
PH 3265 Power Electronics Elective 7.5

Special Programme Requirements

• Laboratory Practical Work: The programme has practical work in the relevant laboratories located at the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. This will be in both semesters of year 1 and year 2. Students should have scientific calculators, laboratory coat, soldering gun and googles. The special Faculty requirement in Semester I Year of I per student is TZS 300,000. • Physics Project: Students in their final year (Year 3) in semester 1 and semester 2 will have Special Physics Project (PH 3100 Physics Project) as a core course) in their field of specialization for the completion of their course work. The cost for the Special Project per each student is TZS 300,000 for one semester. • The Practical Training: The practical training will be conducted at different institutions at the end of semester II of the second year for 8 weeks. Estimated cost for the Practical Training per each student is TZS 600,000 for eight weeks.

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