ATTRIBUTES OF APPLIED PHYSICS GRADUATES 

The department of Applied Physics graduate attributes are mostly of the academic abilities, personal qualities and skills which the graduates acquired during their course of study as Applied Physics within their discipline.  These qualities are acquired simply as graduates of Applied Physics with electronics and instrumentation of which the skills and the knowledge can be transferred to others during their lifelong learning and imparting of knowledge to others. 

A graduate of BSAP should:

  1. Be Confident
  2. Be Independent and Critical Thinker
  3. Be effective communicator
  4. Be Subject Specialist
  5. Be Ethically and Socially Aware
  6. Be Investigative
  7. Resourceful and Responsible

 

These attributes of academic, personal and transferrable dimension and are then put them into matrix against the attributes as follows.

Attributes

Academic dimension

Personal Dimension

Transferable Dimension

Be Confident

Capable of defending ideas in any dialogue with peers and challenge disciplinary assumptions.

 

One that possesses excellent interpersonal and social skills fostered within an international community.

Exhibit eagerness, leadership and the ability to positively influence others.

Be Independent and Critical

Thinker

Recognize, define and assess complex issues and ideas in a researchable form.

Implement critical judgement in evaluating sources of information and constructing meaning.

Apply creative, imaginative and innovative thinking and ideas to problem solving.

Be Effective communicator

Articulate complex ideas with respect to the needs and abilities of diverse audiences.

Supply ideas clearly and concisely in high quality written and spoken English.

Communicate clearly and confidently, and listen and negotiate effectively with others.

Be Subject Specialist

Comprehend and

respect the values, principles, methods and limitations of a

Possess a breadth and depth of knowledge within disciplinary area(s).

Achieve disciplinerelevant professional skills, knowledge and competencies.

Be Ethically and Socially Aware

Consider and act upon the ethical and global responsibilities of actions.

Welcome exposure to the richness of multi-cultural and international experiences, opportunities and ways of thinking.

Have a practical and contemporary knowledge of relevant professional, ethical and legal frameworks.

Be Investigative

Intellectually curious and engage in the pursuit of new knowledge and understanding.

Able to locate, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and media.

One is skilled to investigate problems and provide effective solutions.

Resourceful and Responsible

Experienced in self-directed learning and genuine researchled enquiry.

 

Motivated, conscientious and self-sufficient individuals capable of substantial independent work.

Manage personal performance to meet expectations and demonstrate drive, determination and accountability.