The Applied Physics Major is a package of modules that offers a broad and well-rounded preparation in the physics encountered in various fields ranging from aeronautical, financial, medical, IT, petro-chemical to various technical industries. The core modules for the GenNext Bachelor of Science major in Applied Physics contain basic, intermediate and advanced topics to cover necessary degree level knowledge in physics.
In general, mathematics is a requirement for those who are interested in the study of pure and applied physics, as the programme involves the use of some mathematical methods. It will therefore be beneficial to the students if they have prior or concurrent exposure to the mathematics. It must be emphasized that the responsibility is on the students to take necessary steps to ensure that they will not be deficient in any required preparations. In addition to essential elements of a GenNext degree and laboratory skills, computing skills and some applications of physics are also incorporated in the modules.
Teaching and assessment
Students will attend lectures, tutorial, seminars and hands-on practical classes. As part of their major core requirement, students will also conduct research projects under the supervision of academic staff. Assessment methods vary depending on the type of modules taken and most of the modules involve both coursework-based assessment (such as practical reports, assignments, tests and seminars) and examination.
Facilities
The major instruments available in the Applied Physics laboratories are UV-vis, fluorescence and Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometers, thermal evaporator, optical microscope, particle size analyser, bomb calorimeter, tensile test machine and thermogravimetric analyser (TGA).
Careers
Applied Physics graduates from UBD are working with various Government and private agencies. Some possibilities are Oil and Gas sector, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Communications, research organizations.
Module information
- Major Module requirement: not less than 72 MC with at least 24 MC of the SP-4000 modules.
| Module Code | Title | MC | Type | Semester | Instructors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP-1202 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr Lim Chee Ming |
| SP-1203 | Thermal Physics and Optics | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr Voo Nyuk Yoong Dk Hjh Siti Norazimah Pg Hj Duraman |
| SP-1204 | Classical Mechanics | 4 | Major Core | August | Dr Piyasiri Ekanayake |
| SP-1205 | Experimental and Mathematical Skills in Physics | 4 | Major Core | August | Dr Rosnah Abdullah Dk Hjh Siti Norazimah Pg Hj Duraman Dr Mohd Khairul Zarifi bin Hj Masri |
| SP-2201 | Experiments in Physics | 4 | Major Core | August | Dr Voo Nyuk Yoong Dr Yvonne Soon Ying Woan |
| SP-2202 | Concepts in Modern Physics | 4 | Major Core | August | Dk Hjh Siti Norazimah Pg Hj Duraman |
| SP-2203 | Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr Piyasiri Ekanayake Dr Yvonne Soon Ying Woan |
| SP-2204 | Thermodynamics, Fluids and Statistical Mechanics | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr James Jennings Dr Rosnah Abdullah |
| SP-2206 | Condensed Matter Physics | 4 | Major Core | January | Dr Yvonne Soon Ying Woan |
| SP-4290 | Research Project (2 Semesters) | 8 | Major Core | August & January | All Staff |
| SP-2302 | Electronics: Analogue & Digital | 4 | Major Option | August | Dr Voo Nyuk Yoong |
| SP-2305 | Introduction to Materials Science | 4 | Major Option | January | Dr James Jennings |
| SP-2307 | Introduction to Computational Physics | 4 | Major Option | August | Dr Lim Chee Ming |
| SP-4301 | Characterisation and Evaluation of Materials | 4 | Major Option | August | Dr James Jennings Dr Rosnah Abdullah |
| SP-4302 | Environmental Physics | 4 | Major Option | January | Dr Mohd Khairul Zarifi bin Hj Masri |
| SP-4303 | Renewable Energy | 4 | Major Option | January | Dr James Jennings Dr Rosnah Abdullah |
| SP-4304 | Physics in Medicine and Biology | 4 | Major Option | January | Dr Piyasiri Ekanayake |
| SP-4307 | Energy Generation, Storage and Distribution | 4 | Major Option | August & January | Dr Nabil Mahmoud Abdul Kadir |
| SP-4308 | Nuclear and Particle Physics | 4 | Major Option | August | Dr Yvonne Soon Ying Woan Dr Mohd Khairul Zarifi bin Hj Masri |
| SP-4310 | The Physics of Solar Cells | 4 | Major Option | August | Dr James Jennings |
| SP-4311 | Polymer Physics | 4 | Major Option | August | Dr Piyasiri Ekanayake |
| SP-3407 | Introduction to renewable Energy | 4 | Breadth | January | Dr Rosnah Abdullah Dk Hjh Siti Norazimah Pg Hj Duraman Dr Mohd Khairul Zarifi bin Hj Masri |