Science - Physics

Chairperson Professor Mohammad Salem Badawi

Professors: Prof. Ramadan Awad - Dean of Faculty of Science

Associate Professors Dr. Salem Marhaba, Dr. Walid Malaeb

Part Time Lecturers Prof. Mahmoud El Korek Dr. Ali Kaafarani, Dr. Sally Shawa, Dr. Hadi Basma, Dr. Samir Tohme, Dr. Mohamed Abbas

The Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science, BAU, aims to provide students with a rigorous and lively program of instruction in physics within the liberal arts context of the Faculty.

The program strives to enable students to:

• Demonstrate applied competence in applying basic knowledge of physics to analyze problems of nature.
• Improve the analytical and problem-solving skills related to physics.
• Develop research on, teaching of, and design of components, devices, and systems.
  

a- Knowledge and understanding of:

1. The physical sciences and mathematics (Physics, Mathematics, Mechanics, Chemistry,…).
2. The fundamentals to study physics problems.
3. The quantitative comparison of theory and experiments for physics.

b- Intellectual abilities:

1. Ability to understand what physics is.
2. Ability to be familiar with acute physics (electronics, microwaves, radiation, nuclear, solid, quantum mechanics, acoustics….)
3. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems in physics.

c- Professional and Practical competencies:

1. Efficient use of and familiarity with physic laboratory measuring instruments.
2. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
3. Efficient use of the techniques, skills and tools of modern physics in practical life.

d- General and Transferable Skills:

1. Function in multi-disciplinary teams
2. Communicate ideas effectively in graphical, oral and written media
3. Recognize and respond to the need for lifelong and self-learning for a successful career
   

To obtain the Bachelor Degree in Physics, students must successfully complete a total of 97 credit hours + IC3, where the standard duration of study is 6 semesters. There is one general semester of study for the students of the Physics Program.

Students graduating with a degree in Physics from the Faculty of Science will be well prepared for graduate study and careers in many fields, including physics and related sciences. They will be competitive with their peers both in application to top graduate schools and in seeking employment.

5 credits are selected from the University Mandatory courses list.

At least one course from social sciences and one course from humanities should be selected among the university elective courses.

** A total of 6 credits is required as faculty electives.

Students can enroll in any course offered by the Faculty of Science.

Experimental Facilities: The program utilizes a number of well-equipped laboratories for practical work and research. The Laboratories serving the program are:

1. General Physics Lab
2. Advanced Physics Lab
3. Classical Mechanics Laboratory
4. Specialized Lab of Materials Science