Bachelor of Science in Physics provides comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles of theoretical and applied physics with focus on scientific research and modern technological applications
Program Description
Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Physics program, students will be able to:
- apply the basic laws of physics
- apply the theoretical and computing skills necessary to describe and solve problems that arise in physics
- design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data using advanced analytical and characterization instrumentation techniques
- demonstrate competence in critical thinking and professional communication skills using both oral and written means for summarizing, evaluating and presenting scientific contents using resources found in the scientific literature
- demonstrate understanding of the impact of physics principles in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
AUS students transferring into the program must satisfy the following conditions:
- a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00
- successful completion of PHY 101 and PHY 102 with a minimum average of 2.00
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 44 credits as follows:
- a minimum of 18 credits in courses meeting the core general education requirements:
- history and culture of the Arab world requirement: three to six credits
- culture in a critical perspective requirement: three to six credits
- arts and literature requirement: three to six credits
- human interaction and behavior requirement: six to nine credits
- natural and physical sciences requirements: PHY 101, PHY 101L, and CHM 101
- mathematics and statistics requirement: MTH 103 and STA 201
- communication requirements: a minimum of 12 credits in 100-level or above writing (WRI)/English (ENG) courses, including ENG 203 or ENG 204
- ethical understanding requirement: satisfied through PHY 491
- discipline-specific writing intensive course requirement: satisfied through PHY 491
- oral proficiency requirement: satisfied through PHY 491.
- information literacy requirement: satisfied through WRI 102 and ENG 203 or ENG 204
- computer literacy requirement: satisfied through MTH 103
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American University of Sharjah