Applied Physics
- Major No
- 22102
- Course credit
- 131
- College
- College of Applied Sciences
- Level
- Bachelor's Programs
Overview
This program was initiated in the academic year 2000/2001 with the goal of contributing to the process of scientific progress, elevating the standard of technical and applied education, and supplying the labor market with distinguished graduates capable of working in various vital life sectors and excelling in teaching. The curriculum encompasses 130 credit hours, comprising both theoretical and practical components conducted in the department's state-of-the-art laboratories. The aim is to establish a comprehensive knowledge foundation for graduates, covering fundamental concepts and theoretical laws while bridging the gap between theory and practice. This approach equips them with the skills to proficiently operate various measuring devices and a clear understanding of their physical principles.
Furthermore, students have the opportunity to undergo training in practical or industrial institutions, allowing them to gain applied experience in their field.
Advantages of This Program:
The Applied Physics program, with its comprehensive study plan, aligns seamlessly with the needs of the Palestinian society and adheres to the college's policy of offering programs with practical applications. Beyond producing specialists in physics, encompassing both scientific and theoretical aspects, the program uniquely equips graduates to engage with medical, electronic, and astronomical sciences. By integrating their knowledge of theoretical and applied physics, graduates become invaluable contributors, positioned as rare and essential professionals important for the ongoing development of Palestinian society and its interests.
The Applied Physics Department boasts numerous state-of-the-art practical laboratories, covering areas such as mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and vibrations, optics, electronics, intermediate practical physics, atomic and nuclear physics, and solid-state physics. This diverse practical exposure enhances the graduate's ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, further distinguishing them in their field.
Aspirations in Applied Physics:
Those overseeing this specialization aspire to stay abreast of recent advancements across a spectrum of disciplines within applied physics, including but not limited to atomic, molecular, optical, information physics, materials, solid state, nuclear, elementary particles, statistics, theory, mathematics, and all other branches of applied physics. The goal is to continually align the program with cutting-edge developments, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped with the latest knowledge and skills demanded by evolving scientific landscapes.
Furthermore, there is a commitment to activate various physical sciences by conducting seminars and conferences. These events serve as platforms to enlighten society about the pivotal role played by applied physical sciences. By fostering a deeper understanding of the significance and applications of these sciences, the aim is to contribute to the broader awareness and appreciation of the field among the public and within the scientific community.
Objectives
- Meeting Labor Market Demands: The primary objective is to supply the labor market, both in the public and private sectors, with highly qualified specialists in the field of physics.
- Educational Needs: Addressing the demand for proficient physics educators in public and private schools to ensure high-quality teaching in physics.
- Job Opportunities: Providing diverse job opportunities for graduates, including roles in factories and hospitals, particularly in fields related to medical physics (radiology) and optical physics.
Career Opportunities for Graduates
- Graduates can pursue careers in teaching at various educational levels, contributing to the development of the next generation's understanding of physics.
- The program facilitates the possibility of further academic advancement through postgraduate studies in physics, allowing graduates to deepen their expertise and contribute to advanced research.
- Opportunities exist for graduates to work in research centers and other institutions as specialized physicists. This includes holding scientific expertise in electronics, physics, and optics, contributing to advancements in these fields.
- Graduates can secure positions in official, scientific, and research institutions, including but not limited to roles in factories and hospitals. This allows them to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings, advancing scientific and technological progress in various industries.
Academic Plan
متطلبات البوليتكنك الاجباريه Credit hours: 12 Courses: 5
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 | Remedial English | 0 | This course covers a various number of linguistic issues in Arabic language. It aims to provide the student with a high level of skills and practices that would contribute to promote his language abilities either spoken or written. |
| 4001 | Arabic Language | 3 | This course covers a various number of linguistic issues in Arabic language. It aims to provide the student with a high level of skills and practices that would contribute to promote his language abilities either spoken or written. |
| 4002 | Islamic Culture | 3 | This course is designed to emphasize a group of principles and thoughts that affect human attitudes to life from an Islamic point of view. It stresses the direct relationship between man and Allah, and aims at improving this life by liberating the human m |
| 4003 | English Language 1 | 3 | This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University. The main aim of the course is to help students improve heir reading and writing skills. Students are expected to work in selected topics which will enrich their vocabulary |
| 4288 | Introduction to Computer | 3 |
متطلبات الجامعة الاختياريه Credit hours: 3 Courses: 10
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4308 | Hebrew Language | 3 | Designed to study the basic Hebrew language skills. Students will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Hebrew. The relation between Hebrew and other languages will also be high lighted. |
| 4320 | Modern History of Palestine | 3 | This course is designed to acquaint students with the process of writing, and the mechanisms of proofreading and revision so that the focus is on the mechanics of writing and development, such as cause and effect and comparison and classification and deal |
| 4321 | Development in the Arabic World | 3 | This course covers the following topics: the economy, social status and civil in the Arab world, the analysis of the situation of the Arab at the international level, the principles of development, the characteristics of Arab integration, the fundamental |
| 4322 | Contemporary Problems | 3 | This course discusses the fundamental problems humanity face. These problems affect people as individuals or groups in terms of the social economic, political or health aspects, and which, in turn, affect their happiness. |
| 4323 | French Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of French speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of French and other French – speaking |
| 4324 | Effective Communication | 3 | This course aims at strengthening students’ abilities in communication skills and providing them with the effective ways to handle those skills. Subjects to be covered: the communication process, effective communication, non-verbal communication. |
| 4325 | Spanish Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of Spanish speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of Spanish and other Spanish – spea |
| 4326 | German Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of German speakers, Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of German and other German – speaking |
| 4622 | Democracy, Human Rights, & Human International Law | 3 | The course stresses the notion of democracy, its history with new applied samples in view of studying the Palestinian situation. It also emphasizes the notion of human rights and its history, in addition to the tools and mechanisms adapted to protect thes |
| 4626 | The History of Science in Arab & Islam | 3 |
متطلبات الكلية/علوم تطبيقيه Credit hours: 19 Courses: 8
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4004 | Calculus 1 | 3 | Functions, Limits and Continuity, Definition of Derivative, Differentiation Rules, Applications of the Derivative, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Applications of Definite Integral. |
| 4005 | Calculus 2 | 3 | The Calculus of Transcendental Functions, Techniques of Integrations, Sequences, Infinite Series, Power Series, Conic Sections, Polar Coordinates. |
| 4006 | Physics 1 | 3 | Physical quantities, Units, Vectors and Scalars, Motion in one dimension, Motion in two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion and dynamics, Work and Energy, Conservation of Energy, Conservation of linear momentum and collision, Center of mass and moment of inertia, Rotational kinematics, and angular momentum |
| 4007 | Physics Lab 1 | 1 | Experiments in mechanics, heat, and optics; Measurement devices, Parallelogram of forces, friction, spiral spring, gravitational acceleration, rigidity, linear expansion, specific heat, mechanical equivalent of heat, and experiments in geometrical optics. |
| 4015 | Methods of Scientific Research | 2 | Science and its goals, scientific thinking, concepts and fields of scientific research, human knowledge, the library and its role in research and knowledge, the methods of scientific research (the historical method, method, descriptive, procedural style, |
| 4068 | Physics 2 | 3 | Electric charges and fields, Gauss’s law, Electric potential, Capacitors, Current resistance and Circuits, Magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, and Finally Inductance. |
| 4069 | Physics Lab 2 | 1 | Electric charges and fields, Gauss’s law, Electric potential, Capacitors, Current resistance and Circuits, Magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, and Finally Inductance. |
| 4070 | English Language 2 | 3 | This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University as a continuation to English I. This course trains students in using effective reading and writing strategies which successful readers and writers employ in manipulating sc |
متطلبات الدائرة Credit hours: 21 Courses: 8
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4008 | Chemistry 1 | 3 | Matter, its Properties and Measurement, Development of the Atomic Theory, Stoichiometry; Elements and Compounds, Chemical Reactions, Gases, Thermo chemistry, Electrons in Atoms, Atomic Properties and Periodic Table |
| 4009 | Chemistry Lab1 | 1 | Introduction to chemical lab and use of chemical balances, Boiling point elevation, Density determination, Melting point, Stoichiometry of two reactions, Water of Hydration, Molecular weight of a volatile liquid, Identification of six solutions, Volumetri |
| 4043 | Differential Equations 1 | 3 | First order differential equation. The existence and uniqueness theorem differential equation of Higher order, Lap face transform. Using lab face transform in solving differential equation. Power series solution of differential equation. |
| 4169 | Linear Algebra 1 | 3 | Linear Equations, Matrices And Determinants, Vectors In Rn, Vector Spaces And Vector Subspaces, Linear Transformations, Eigen Values And Eigen Vectors. |
| 4292 | Computer Programming | 4 | Introduction to programming and, problem solving, data types in C Language, Input /Output, variables, expressions, control and selection statements, functions, arrays, pointers, structure and files. |
| 4504 | Calculus 3 | 3 | Vectors, Vector Valued Functions, Functions of several variables, Partial Derivatives, Multiple Integrals and its Applications. |
| 4800 | Electronics 1 | 3 | نظرية اشباه الموصلات،عملية التطعيم، البلورات السالبة والموجبة، وصلات م/ س، انحاز الثنائي تطبيقات مختلفة على الثنائيات، عملية التوحيد، جهاز التغذية المستمرة، ثنائيات ذات اغراض خاصة، الترانزيستور م س م، س م س، دوائر انحاز الترانزيستور المختلفة، ترانزيستور تاثير المجال منحنياته ودالات التوصيل للانواع المختلفة، طرق الانحياز لهذا الترانزيستور |
| 4801 | Electronics Lab | 1 | دراسة خصائص الديود (جرمانيوم وسيليكون) وتطبيقاته العملية، خصائص ديود الزنر واستخدامه في تطبيقات عملية، خصائص BJT ترانزيستور واهم التطبيقات المستخدمة مثل التكبير واستخدامه كعنصر تحكم في الدوائر الالكترونية، دراسة خصائص (operational amplifier) واستخدامه في تطبيقات عملية مثل دوائر المكاملة والمفاضلة واستخدام مؤقت 555 في تطبيقات عملية |
متتطلبات التخصص الاجبارية Credit hours: 68 Courses: 26
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4381 | Chemistry 2 | 3 | |
| 4382 | Chemistry Lab 2 | 1 | |
| 4656 | Waves and Vibration | 3 | |
| 4659 | Classical Mechanics | 3 | |
| 4660 | Modern Physics | 3 | |
| 4661 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 | |
| 4802 | Electrical Circuits 1 | 3 | التيار المتردد والاشارات الجيبية وعناصر دوائر التيار المتردد، الفاعلية الحثية والسعوية والمقاومة والسماحية، التخيل الاتجاهي، قوانين القدرة، تطبيقات النظريات والقوانين المختلفة لمبادئ الدوائر الكهربائية ذات الاشارة المتغيرةوتحليلها اتجاهيا، مثلث القدرة وتحسين معامل القدرة، دوائر الرنين، دوائر الحث المتبادل، Two Ports Network، دوائر ثلاثية الطور |
| 4803 | Electrical Circuits Lab | 1 | التعرف واستخدام ومعايرة اجهزة القياس، تجارب مختارة لدراسة مكونات وخصائص الدوائر الكهربائية في حالة التيار المباشر والمتردد وتصنيف التغييرات المختلفة في التحليل، التعرف على عددمن التطبيقيات الكهربائية باستخدام عناصر ودوائر خاصة مثل المرحلات، دوائر الرنين والمحولات وكذلك استخدام برامج تحليل محوسبة |
| 4813 | Applied Electromagnetic | 3 | Controllers (P, I, D, PI, PD, and PID), speed control of DC motor using open/closed loop control systems, voltage control of DC generator using open/closed loop control systems, position control using closed loop control systems. Systems behavior and stab |
| 4814 | Waves & Optics Lab | 1 | |
| 4815 | Measurement and Evaluations | 3 | |
| 4816 | Science Teaching Methods | 3 | The following topics are introduced and discussed: the nature of scientific knowledge objectives of science teaches , planning for science instruction, various methods of science teachers including :problem solving, discussion, science demonstrations ,lecture, lab achieves , concept mapping and evaluation in science teaching |
| 4829 | Environment & Human Life | 3 | |
| 4830 | Thermal Physics | 3 | |
| 4831 | Envirnmental Policy | 3 | |
| 4832 | Environmental Physics | 3 | Basic physics concepts applied to environmental problems engendered by technology; physical understanding of the earth, resources; environmental changes induced by people. |
| 4833 | General Ecology | 3 | |
| 4834 | The Ecosystem | 3 | |
| 4835 | Physics of Energy & The Envi | 3 | |
| 4836 | Environmental Assessment | 3 | |
| 4837 | Hazardous Waste Management | 3 | |
| 4839 | Applied Nuclear Physics | 3 | |
| 4849 | Introductory Biology 1 | 3 | This course will cover the basic principles through which biological systems operate. Topics of this part will include cell biology and microscopy, biodiversity of life, plant biology, ecology, and energy production |
| 4850 | Biology Lab 1 | 1 | This laboratory will introduce students to biodivesity of life through whole samples, field trips to nearby forests and teach them how to use microscopes to view tissues and cells. Students will also learn how to measure energy production by plants and how to record and analyse basic data. |
| 4851 | Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
| 5071 | Seminar | 1 |
متطلبات التخصص الاختيارية Credit hours: 6 Courses: 12
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4670 | Laser Systems | 3 | |
| 4671 | Plasma Physics | 3 | Chemistry of natural waters, organic processes, kinetics and thermodynamics, analytical study of waters of lakes, rivers and oceans, chemistry of natural organisms and pollutants and its reaction with the environment |
| 4840 | Physics & Society | 3 | Interaction of physics with society; energy; air and water pollution; recycling; communications and computers; physics and war; physics and art. |
| 4841 | Computational Physics | 3 | |
| 4842 | Solid State Physics | 3 | Crystalline state, inter-atomic bonding, lattice vibrations and thermal properties, free electron theory of metals, energy bands, semiconductors and devices. |
| 4843 | Astrophyics | 3 | |
| 4844 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 | |
| 4845 | Environmental Statistics | 3 | |
| 4846 | Environmental Optics | 3 | |
| 4847 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 | Basic probability concepts, statistical description of macroscopic systems, ensembles, systems in contact, definition of entropy, temperature and chemical potential, the Gibbs and Boltzmann factors, equipartition theorem, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics, phase transitions. |
| 4848 | Special Topics | 3 | Assigned as three credit hour within the subject matter of the program. |
| 4870 | Electromagnetic Theory 2 | 3 |
متطلبات حرة Credit hours: 3 Courses: 1
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9000 | Free Course | 3 |