The Applied Physics Department performs three major functions. Apart from offering two science bachelor programs, we are also concerned with facilitating foundation year physics courses to all other first year science and engineering intakes.The department provides service to other departments. These are Agriculture, Forestry, Applied Sciences, Surveying, Computer Science and all Engineering students from four departments: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mining/Mineral Processing. Physics is also being offered in the summer session as a component of the University's Adult Matriculation program as well.
We teach introductory Physics to first year students in all 11 science departments of the University. The level is essentially that of matriculation physics and is delivered in three forms of academic assessment.
Lectures are designed to equip the student with the fundamental and universal physical concepts required for his or her professional studies. Laboratory classes impart practical skill and provides a materialized perspective of concepts and theories discussed in lectures. Most importantly, the qualitative and quantitative principles and aspects in making physical measurements and estimating errors in observations is exposed to the student through various experimental setups.
Undergraduate Program
The Department now offers two 4-year degree courses. The first is entitled "Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with Electronics and Instrumentation" (BSAP) and the second is entitled “Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy” (BSRT).
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with Electronics and Instrumentation (BSAP)
The BSAP program is designed to produce graduates with technical skills in electronics and instrumentation, together with a good understanding of the underlying physical principles.
In the first year the student is introduced to the basic concepts and methodology of physics, chemistry and mathematics. Over the next three years, the student is introduced to the major areas of physics and electrical engineering and also supplied with the mathematical techniques required for the understanding of advanced physical concepts. The final year syllabus includes a project heavily involved with some aspect of instrumentation. During the course the students undergo a period of at least 5 weeks industrial training which is designed to equip them for their future careers.
Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy (BSRT)
Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) is the medical use of ionizing radiation as part of treatment of deadly cancer diseases to control malignant cells. Cancers are caused by genetic abnormalities in the material of the transformed cells that may occur due to various reasons.
The use of radiation therapy may be for curative or adjuvant cancer treatment as well as palliative treatment or as therapeutic treatment. Radiotherapy has several applications in non-malignant conditions as well. It is also common to combine radiation therapy with surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy or some mixture of the three. As research develops, the treatments of cancer are becoming more specific for different varieties of cancer.
In view of the fact that there is a great need of expanding the radiation therapy facilities in the country to combat the cancer diseases, the Department of Applied Physics undertakes the initiative to introduce a degree program entitled “Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy (BSRT)” of 4-years duration (fulltime).
The Department is also responsible for the teaching of Physics to first year students in all 11 science-based departments of the University. The level is essentially that of matriculation physics. The lectures are intended to equip the student with the basic physical concepts required for his or her professional studies. The laboratory classes impart skill in making physical measurements and estimating the errors in observations.
Postgraduate Program
The department is offering postgraduate degrees like Master’s and hope to offer Ph.D program.
In addition to the existing Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) PROGRAM IN Applied Physics, the Department is proposing to introduce a program of post-graduate studies at Master’s Level leading to M.Sc. degree in Applied Physics beginning in 2012 academic year. The program has been designed to provide the students with scope of advanced training in fundamental areas of Applied Physics through formal course-work and participation in original research work in one of a variety of projects directed by the faculty members. Find out more about our Post Graduate School.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC.) IN APPLIED PHYSICS WITH ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION
Objective of the Program
The objective of the proposed M. Sc. Program is to create broad area-based graduate education opportunities for students interested in studies and basic research in applied physics with technological applications. It is, indeed, directed to prepare the students for continued professional and scholarly development as applied physicists with the expectation that the experience obtained by undertaking this course of studies and research work, at the intellectually stimulating interface of Applied Physics and its engineering applications, would be supportive for them to succeed in professional careers in this age of rapidly emerging new technologies.
Further to be stated that this program has been carefully designed keeping it at the back of the mind that it would become possible in course of time to embark on, from this modest beginning, a broader interdisciplinary Ph.D. program across the traditional lines of Natural Sciences and Engineering Disciplines which is currently going to be more and more demanding in the establishments of high-tech industries world-wide.
The department also provides service to other departments. These are Agriculture, Forestry, Applied Sciences, Surveying, Computer Science and all Engineering students from four departments: civil, electrical, mechanical and mining. Physics is also being offered in the summer session as a component of the University's Adult Matriculation program as well.