Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Physics)
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- Mature age (21 years and over), plus evidence of exposure to Physics, together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- At least five (5) subjects at CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency), grades I, II, or III or IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, grades A, B, or C. Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics and one (1) other Science subject
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH1101 | Algebra | 4 | — |
| MTH1102 | Analytical Geometry | 4 | — |
| ZZZ1101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | — |
| PHY1102 | Introduction to Heat & Optics | 3 | — |
| CSI1101 | Introduction to Micro-Computers | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| PHY1103 | Mechanics, Properties of Matter & Waves | 3 | — |
Semester 2
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH1204 | Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry II | 4 | This course replaces MTH 1201 which is no longer being offered. |
| MTH1203 | Applied Mathematics | 4 | — |
| MTH1202 | Calculus I | 4 | — |
| ZZZ1201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | — |
| PHY1203 | Electricity, Magnetism & Modern Physics | 3 | — |
| CSI1201 | Software Applications on Micro-Computers | 4 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
| MTH1201 | Trigonometry | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH2101 | Calculus II | 4 | — |
| ZZZ2101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | — |
| MTH2102 | Linear & Modern Algebra | 4 | — |
| PHY2101 | Mechanics,Properties of Matter & Material Sciences | 3 | — |
| PHY2102 | Modern Physics | 2 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY2201 | A.C. Theory & Introduction to Electronics | 3 | — |
| ZZZ2201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | — |
| PHY2202 | Optics, Heat & Thermodynamics | 3 | — |
| PHY2204 | Physical Optics | 3 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY3102 | E.M. Theory I | 3 | — |
| ZZZ3101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | — |
| PHY3101 | Introduction to Quantum Physics | 3 | — |
| PHY3107 | Medical Physics I | 3 | — |
| MTH3101 | Vector Analysis | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY3204 | Applied Optics: Optoelectronics & Laser Systems | 3 | — |
| ZZZ3201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | — |
| PHY3201 | Electronics | 3 | — |
| PHY3203 | Environmental Physics | 3 | — |
| MTH3201 | Mathematical Methods | 4 | — |
| PHY3202 | Statistical Physics & Thermodynamics | 3 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY4104 | Applied Electronics I | 2 | — |
| PHY4108 | Computer & Lab Course I | 2 | — |
| PHY4101 | Nuclear, Particle & Laser Physics I | 2 | — |
| PHY4102 | Quantum Mechanics I | 2 | — |
| PHY4105 | Research Project. | 6 | — |
| PHY4103 | Solid State Physics I | 2 | — |
Semester 2
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY4204 | Applied Electronics II | 2 | — |
| PHY4208 | Computer & Lab Course II | 2 | — |
| PHY4207 | Geographical Information Systems | 3 | — |
| PHY4206 | Mathematical and Computational Physics | 2 | — |
| PHY4205 | Medical Physics II | 3 | — |
| PHY4201 | Nuclear Physics II | 2 | — |
| PHY4202 | Quantum Mechanics II | 2 | — |
| PHY4203 | Solid State Physics II | 2 | — |