BSc
Department of Physics BSc programs
The BSc Programmed in Physics provides a broad and solid background in experimental, theoretical and computational physics (with an emphasis on modern technological applications of physics). The program is expected to produce graduates with well-developed practical, analytical, computational and problem-solving skills which prepare them for further studies in related fields or careers in industry, academia and public sector. Beside Fundamental Physics, Computational Physics, and Microelectronics Courses, the Program includes concentrations in Applied Physics (Medical Physics, Geophysics and Optical-electronics). Depending of the nature of the course the Physics instruction at the Department may include lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, laboratory based practical works, projects and seminars. Some lectures are also supported with visualizations and interactive lecture simulations (or demonstrations).
| Course Title | Code | Cr.Hr. |
| Mechanics | PHYS 2001 | 4 |
| Experiments in Mechanics | PHYS 2101 | 2(0,2) |
| Fluid and Thermal Physics | PHYS 2003 | 3 |
| Calculus I | MATH 2021 | 4 |
| Inclusiveness | Incl 2011 | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | MGMT 1012 | 3 |
| Introduction to computer science | Comp 2041 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 20(18,2) |
| Course Title | Code | Cr.Hr. |
| Electromagnetism | PHYS 2002 | 4 |
| Experiments in Electromagnetism | PHYS 2102 | 2(0,2) |
| Modern Physics | Phys 2402 | 3 |
| Experiments in Fluid and Thermal | PHYS 2104 | 1(0,1) |
| Calculus II | MATH 2022 | 4 |
| Introduction to Statistics | Stat 2072 | 3 |
| Global Trends | GLAF 2012 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 19(16,3) |
| Course Title | Code | Cr.Hr. |
| General Physics | PHYS 1011 | 3(2,1) |
| Mathematics for Natural Science | MATH1011 | 3 |
| Communicative English Skills I | EnLa 1011 | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | LoCT 1011 | 3 |
| General Psychology | Psch 1011 | 3 |
| Geography of Ethiopia & the Horn | GeES 1011 | 3 |
| Physical Fitness | SpSc 1011 | - |
| TOTAL | 18(11,1) |
| Course Title | Code | Cr.Hr. |
| General Chemistry | Chem 1012 | 3 |
| General Biology | Biol 1012 | 3 |
| Communicative English Skills II | EnLa 1012 | 3 |
| Introduction to Emerging Tech. | EmTe 1012 | 3 |
| Moral and civics | MCiE 1012 | 2 |
| Social Anthropology | Anth 1012 | 2 |
| Economics | Econ 1011 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 19 |
| Course Title | Code | Cr.Hr. |
| Classical Mechanics I | Phys 3301 | 3 |
| Physics of Oscillations & Waves | Phys 3001 | 2 |
| Experiments in Oscillations & Waves | Phys 3101 | 1(0,1) |
| Introduction to Relativity | Phys 3303 | 3 |
| Mathematical Methods of Physics I | Phys 3701 | 3 |
| Linear Algebra | Math 3043 | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Programming | Comp 3041 | 3(2,1) |
| TOTAL | 18(16,2) |
| Course Title | Code | Cr.Hr. |
| Classical Mechanics I | Phys 3301 | 3 |
| Electrodynamics I | Phys 3704 | 3 |
| Electronics | Phys 3502 | 4 |
| Experiments in Electronics | Phys 3102 | 1(0,1) |
| Mathematical Methods of Physics II | Phys 3702 | 3 |
| Nuclear Physics | Phys 3802 | 3 |
| Quantum Mechanics I | Phys 3402 | 3 |
| General Astronomy | Phys 3302 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 20(19,1) |
| Course Title | Code | Cr.Hr. |
| Intro. to Computational Physics | Phys 4203 | 3(2,1) |
| Intro. to Condensed Matter Physics | Phys 4501 | 3 |
| Electrodynamics II | Phys 4701 | 3 |
| Quantum Mechanics II | Phys 4401 | 3 |
| Statistical Physics | Phys 4201 | 3 |
| Research Method | Phys 4941 | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship and Business Development | MGMT 4011 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 20(19,1) |
| Course Title | Code | Cr.Hr. |
| Intro. to Computational Physics | Phys 4203 | 3(2,1) |
| Advanced experimental physics | Phys 4102 | 2 |
| Introduction to Laser and Optics | Phys 4402 | 3 |
| Introduction to Nano-physics | Phys 4502 | 3 |
| Senior Research Project/Thesis | Phys 4952 | 3 |
| Elective | Phys 4--- | 4 |
| TOTAL | 12(11,1) |