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Department of Physics

FACULTY OF SCIENCES

Undergraduate Undergraduate

STUDENT HANDBOOKSTUDENT HANDBOOK

KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDILKANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL

www.kustwudil.edu.ng

Fourth Edition (Revised 2016)

Department of Physics

FACULTY OF SCIENCE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Undergraduate

STUDENT HANDBOOKSTUDENT HANDBOOK

KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY

The process of establishing Kano University of Science and

Technology (KUST) Wudil started in 1988 when the Kano State

Government set up a Task Force under the Chairmanship of Professor

Ibrahim H. Umar, the erstwhile Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University,

Kano. The Task force submitted its Report in February, 1989,

recommending the establishment of the University. Subsequently, a

Technical Committee was inaugurated in July, 1989 to study, in detail,

the Report of the Task Force. Consequent upon this, an eleven (11)

member Implementation Committee was appointed and assigned the

responsibility for the smooth take-off of the University in October,

1991.

However, due to some technical and administrative problems, the

University could only commence academic activities in April, 2001,

with six (6) programs (Agriculture, Food Science & Technology,

Computer science, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and

Statistics) in two (2) Faculties; namely, Agriculture and Agricultural

Technology (FAAAT) and Science and Science Education (FASSE)

respectively. Presently, the University runs eighteen (18) programmes

in five (5) Faculties namely; Agriculture and Agricultural Technology

(Agriculture and Food Science and Technology), Earth and

Environmental Sciences (Architecture, Geography, Urban & Regional

Planning and Geology), Engineering (Electrical, Civil and

Mechanical), Mathematical and Computing Sciences (Mathematics,

Computer Science and Statistics) and Science and Science Education

(Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Microbiology and

Science Education). This is in keeping with the Universities Strategic

and Phasing Plan and in the spirit of our Vision and Mission.

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The first programme accreditation visit to the University took place in

2005 and all the programmes were given interim accreditation. The

subsequent visit in 2007 gave all the programmes Full Accreditation.

Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil was among the first

Universities to be subjected to Institutional accreditation by the

National Universities Commission where the University scored B

grade, which is interim accreditation for five (5) years.

DEPARTMENTS/UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY:

1. Office of the Vice Chancellor

· Physical Planning and Development Department (PP&D)· Academic Planning and Control Unit (AP&C)· Security Division· University Health Services Unit (UHSU)· Internal Audit Unit· Student Affairs Division· Management Information System (MIS)· University Computer Centre (UCC)· Counseling and Human Development Centre· Entrepreneurship Centre· Sports Directorate· Research & Development Institute· Information & Public Relations (IPR)· Linkages & Affiliation Directorate

2. Office of the Registrar· Human Resource Division· Academic Division· Council Affairs Division

3. University Library4. Bursary

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FACULTIES AND ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS- Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology· Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension· Department of Animal Science · Department of Crop Science· Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife· Department of Soil Science· Department of Food Science and Technology

- Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences· Department of Computer Science · Department of Mathematics· Department of Statistics

- Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences· Department of Architecture· Department of Geography· Department of Geology· Department of Urban & Regional Planning

- Faculty of Engineering· Department of Civil Engineering· Department of Electrical Engineering· Department of Mechanical Engineering

- Faculty of Science and Science Education· Department of Biology· Department of Biochemistry· Department of Chemistry· Department of Microbiology· Department of Physics· Department of Science Education

- School of Postgraduate Studies- Directorate of General Studies

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VISIONThe University shall be an International Centre of excellence.

MISSIONThe mission of Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, is to

provide highly skilled manpower through research and training, to meet

the challenges of a fast changing world.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY

The guiding philosophy of Kano University of Science and Technology,

Wudil shall be the provision of community based education that will

facilitate the production of graduates who shall fulfill the stipulated

requirements in learning and character to graduate in their various fields

of specialization. The graduates shall also be groomed in such a manner

that they will be able to effectively function in the Community.

CORE VALUES OF THE UNIVERSITY

Excellence: Excellence stems from a sense of pride in who we are and

what we believe in, which explains our optimism and the faith we have

in the future. We believe that excellence, not mere compliance, is the

goal of our teaching, our research and our service. We are not motivated

to excellence out of pride, but out of a desire to be involved. In

everything we do, we are not to be satisfied with mediocrity, but

excellence.

DIGNITY: Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil students

are not just joining a University, they're joining a lifelong family that

understands the value of loyalty, camaraderie, and unconditional

support. At the heart of our commitment to being people with dignity is

the visible demonstration of the value of one another. We give honour to

each other through our words and actions, and by the commitment to our

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collective success that is translated into the success of the University.

LEADERSHIP: The spirit of leadership is instilled in every student; whether in the public or private sector, they have the values, the confidence and the experience to lead. We utilize the windows of opportunity presented to us to the maximum. Therefore, our resources and efforts are harnessed to fulfill our common goals. A commitment to our future aspiration means we want to have a short term focus with a long term view. We are therefore determined to effectively impact on

stthe world of the 21 Century.

LOYALTY

Loyalty and respect for tradition is about a sense of trust and

conformity to the norms and values we cherish as a community.

HISTORY OF THE PROGRAMMEThe Physics Program of Kano University of Science and Technology

commenced in the 2001/2002 Academic Session. It obtained interim in 2005 and full accreditation in 2007 by National Universities Commission (NUC). The Department is affiliated to professional bodies such as Physics Society of Nigeria (PSN) etc.

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES OF DEGREE

PROGRAMME IN PHYSICS

Philosophy

The philosophy of Physics program of Kano University of Science and

Technology, Wudil is informed by need for the propagation of

knowledge of Physics for service to humanity.ObjectivesThe aims and objectives behind the establishment of the department of

Physics are:

(I) To provide training in the theory and practice of all aspects of Physics(ii) To cultivate a curious and enquiring mind and hence stimulate

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creative thinking in our students(iii) To develop skills needed in industries and teaching profession(iv) To inculcate an awareness of the resources as well as developmental

problems in the immediate environment and the crucial role of Physics in the task of state and national development

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted into the 4 year B. Sc. Physics a candidate must have;

a. UTME Entry Mode

Credit passes in five (5) WAEC/GCE/NECO/NABTEB subjects

including English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics

in not more than two (2) sittings.

B. Direct Entry Mode

Two (2) A level passes in Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry in addition 'a'

above. NCE at credit level, OND ( Upper Credit) and HND (Lower

Credit) are accepted for admission.

Course duration

The duration of the programme is Four (4) years for UTME candidates

and Three (3) years for Direct Entry candidates.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum number of earned credits required for graduation by

candidates entering at Level 100 is 140, where as those entering at

Level 200 are required to earn a minimum of 104 Credits, out of the total

registered Credits. Candidates entering at Level 100 will have to spend

a minimum of 8 semesters and a maximum period of 12 semesters. For

those entering at Level 200 the minimum period of study is 6 semesters

and a maximum of 10 semesters. In addition, for each semester of study,

a student is to register a minimum of 15 Credits subject to a maximum

of 24 Credits or a total of 48 Credits in a session.

Other graduation requirements include:-6

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i. Passing of all Core Courses.

ii. Having a CGPA of at least 1.50;

iii. Submitting his/her final year project thesis;

iv. Submitting a comprehensive SIWES Technical report;

In addition, all students are expected to spend a year on practical during

which they engage in periodic seminars on their activities. At the end

of the year, they are to present a written report that would be assessed

by the Department.

STAFF LISTACADEMIC STAFF

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S/N Name of Staff Status Rank Qualification Contact No.

1 Prof. Abdulazeez External examiner

Professor B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D. 08064070357

2 Prof. Garba Babaji Visiting Professor B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D. 08036835096

3 Prof. A. O. Musa Visiting professor B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

4 Prof. Baba A. N. Kutigi Visiting Professor B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

5 Prof. Ganiyu Balogun Visiting Professor B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

6 Prof. Kolawale. Lawan Visiting Professor B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

7 Dr. P. O. Akusu Visiting Reader B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D. 8 Dr. M. H. Ali Visiting Reader B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

9 Dr. G. S. Galadanci Visiting Reader B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

10 Dr. U. M. Gana Visiting Reader B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

11 Dr. Muhammad Saleh Visiting Reader B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

12 Dr. Auwal Tijjani Visiting Reader B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

13 Dr. Tijjani Saleh Bichi Permanent Reader B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D. 08138350291

14 Dr. Dahiru Garba Diso Permanent Reader (subject to external assessment)

B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D. 08154008410

15 Dr. Yahaya Ado Sumaila

Permanent Senior Lecturer B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D. 08056716228

16 Dr. Inuwa Aliyu Faragai


17 Dr. Hassan Usman Jamo


18 Dr. Inuwa Mamunu Permanent Senior Lecturer B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

19 Dr. Maitama A. Y. Hotoro

Permanent Lecturer I B.Sc. M. Sc PhD (Awaiting Certificate)

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Abdullahi Usman Permanent Lecturer I B.Sc. M. Sc PhD (In View)

21 Auwalu Inusa. Abubakar

Permanent Lecturer I B.Sc. M. Sc PhD (In View)

22 Aliyu Aliyu Permanent Lecturer I B.Sc. M.Sc.

23 Rabiu Sabitu Imam Permanent Lecturer II B.Sc. M. Sc PhD (In View)

24 Rakiya Aliyu Permanent Lecture II B.Sc. M. Sc PhD (In View)

25 Hussaini Yusuf Permanent Lecturer II B.Sc. M. Sc.

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26 Auwal Muhd Permanent Ass. Lecturer B.Sc. M. Sc.

27 Yusuf Umar Tarauni Permanent Ass. Lecturer B.Sc. PGD, M.Sc.

28 Yusuf Shehu Permanent Asst. Lecturer B.Sc. M. Sc.

29 Aminu Musa Liman Permanent Ass. Lecturer B. Sc. , M. Sc.

30 Mudassiru Umar Ali Permanent Ass. Lecturer B. Sc. , M. Sc.

31 Habibu Ahmad Ibrahim Permanent Ass. Lecturer B. Sc. , M. Sc.

32 Salisu Abdu Permanent Ass. Lecturer B. Sc. , M. Sc.

33 Ibrahim Dauda Umar Permanent Ass. Lecturer B. Sc. , M. Sc.

34 Kassim Lawan Permanent Graduate Ass. B. Sc. M Sc (In View)

35 Usama Bello Ibrahim Permanent G/A B. Sc. M Sc (In View)

36 Muhd B. Alasan Visiting Technologist I HND

37 Saminu Ado Jaen Visiting Technologist II HND

38 Balarabe I. Diso Permanent Confidential Secretary

Professional Diploma in Computer, CSE III

39 Surajo Jibril Permanent ACCO DPA

40 Saleh Abdu Permanent Lab. Attendant SSCE

41 Abubakar Isa Permanent Lab. Attendant SSCE

42 Sabo Muhammad Permanent Lab. Attendant Pri. Sch. Certificate

43 Ali Musa Wudil Permanent Messenger Pri. Sch. Certificate

44 Zubairu Abdullahi Casual Cleaner Pri. Sch. Certificate

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CREDIT SYSTEMProgramme of study:This refers to the aggregate courses registered by a student that is systematically structured to meet requirements for the award of a degree.(a) Course: This embodies an element of teaching, study and

other academic activities that may consist of lectures, laboratory work, presentation and or field work. The University uses a system of coding for its courses comprising three letters and four digits. The three letters indicate the Department offering the course. The first of the four digits indicates the level of the course, the second digit indicates the credit load of the course and the last two digits indicate the serialization.

(b) Credit Unit: Refers to the measure of workload that describes

the student- teacher contact hours per week per semester.

(c) Semester: This refers to a segment of the Annual duration of the

period of study conventionally divided into two (2) semesters; a

semester normally lasts for at least eighteen (18) weeks

including registration, teaching and examination periods

provided no less than fifteen (15) weeks is devoted for lectures

each of the semesters.

(d) Session: This is an academic year comprising of two (2)

semesters as determined by the University Senate.

Continuous Assessment:

This refers to the assessment of the student performance/conduct

throughout the semester. It includes tests, assignments, attendance, and

so on. The continuous assessment carries 40% and examination 60%.

Grading System:

The University operates a course credit system. The following are the

important features of the system.

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(a) Letter Grade: Letter grades A, B, C, D, F and I are used in

assessing each course. The letters are classified as in the table below:

LETTER GRADE SCORE

A 70 – 100

B 60 – 69

C 50 – 59

D 45 – 49

F 0 – 44

(b) Incomplete Grade: The Incomplete grade 'I' is awarded to a

student who has completed all aspects of a course except the end-of-

semester examination with approved valid reason(s). The student's

continuous assessment for the course will be carried forward and the

student can sit for the examination in the following session. Such a

student will not need to register for the course again.

(c) Grade Points (GP): Each letter grade is assigned a Grade Point as

follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and F=0. No grade point is assigned to

the grade I

(d) Points: The points earned in a course are the product of the credit

weight and the grade point. For instance, if a student obtains a 'B grade'

in a 3-credit course, the points are 4×3=12

(e) Grade Point Average (GPA): The Grade Point Average (GPA) is

defined as the weighted average of all grade points obtained in a

semester. It is an indication of student's performance in the semester. In

computing the GPA, credit weight of incomplete course(s) are not

counted. GPA = Total Points Earned per Semester

Total Credits Registered per semester11

(f) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): The Cumulative

Grade Point Average (CGPA) is defined as the weighted average of all

the grade points earned by the student from the time he\she joined the

program of study up to the time of computation. Thus, the CGPA gives

an indication of the student's overall performance in the program of

study. It is computed as follows:CGPA = Total Points Earned for all Semesters

Total Credits Registered for all semesters

(G) CGPA classification: The CGPA values are classified as follows:

CGPA Degree Classification

4.50-5.00 First Class

3.50-4.49 Second Class Upper

2.40-3.49 Second Class Lower

1.50-2.39 Third Class

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(h) Probation

A student whose CGPA is below 1.50 at the end of a session will be

placed on probation for one academic session.

(i) Withdrawal

A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is below

1.50 at the end of two consecutive sessions would be required to

withdraw from the programme. Any student who cannot satisfy the

graduation requirements within two (2) years after the prescribed

duration of the programme (6 or 7 years after admission as the case may

be) will also be required to withdraw from the University.

REGISTRATIONi. Both returning and fresh students must register with the

University at the beginning of each session, based on the guidelines set out by the University Senate.

ii. Each student must complete the registration exercise within the

stipulated period.

iii. Copies of completed registration forms should be deposited

with the following:

· Department

· Faculty

· Academic Division

· Students Affairs Division

Students are advised to keep copies of all their registration documents

for future reference.

DEFERMENT OF ACADEMIC SESSION

A student is allowed to defer an academic session subject to acceptable

reasons. All applications for deferment should be addressed to the Vice

Chancellor through the relevant Head of Department and Dean of the

Faculty. A student who seeks to defer a session must present evidence

of registration for the session he/she wishes to defer. Before a student

could proceed for deferment, he/she must receive an explicit approval

of the Vice Chancellor.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Students at all levels are advised to be familiar with their Level

Coordinators and ensure that from time to time they consulate them for

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academic guidance.

CLUBS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Students are advised to be actively involved in social and professional

associations in order to develop their social and mental faculties. The

University has fully registered a Student Union which elects, its

executive council members from time to time. Similarly, to promote

religious awareness and harness the knowledge of other students in the

University, the Muslim Student Society of Nigeria has been registered

to coordinate Muslim students activities on campus.

At the academic Departments, there are Faculty professional

associations that promote learning and intellectual interaction among

the students. Through the associations students have the opportunity to

relate with their colleagues from other Universities and academic

institution of learning. Students are therefore, encouraged to join any of

the above association as part of the extra curricula activities during their

stay in the University.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING UNIT:

The University has a fully established guidance and counseling unit

under the office of the Vice Chancellor. The Unit provides advisory

services to all students, males and females at all levels of their studies.

The staffs of the Unit are proactive and treat students' issues with

utmost confidentiality. Therefore, all students are advised to approach

the unit whenever they find themselves in situations that require

consultations. Students are strongly advised not to suffer in silence as

the solution to your problem is not a long distance away from you.

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:

The University Library has recently commissioned an ultra modern

Library Complex in addition to Faculty Libraries spread across the

University. The Central Library renders its services from 08:00

20:00hrs Mondays to Fridays and on Saturdays 08:00 15:00hrs. There

are many sections of the Library that offer different specialized services

including; reference, circulation, serials, e library and extension

services. All students are required to register with the University

Circulation Librarian, who will issue them with three (3) cards for

borrowing books. All books loaned out to students are to be returned

after 2 weeks from the date of issue. The University has an e resource

centre that is networked with internet facilities that enables access to

online resources such as JSTOR, AGORA and Nigerian Virtual

Library. All students are therefore advised to utilize the collections in

the Library, that consists of Books, Journals, Research Thesis/Projects

etc.

INTERNET FACILITIES

In line with modern trend in information and communication

Technology, the Kano University of Science and Technology, has a

wireless network on the campus. Students who are opportuned to have

laptop computers can access internet services especially within the

academic area. Similarly, there is a plan to network the whole

University with Local Area Network (LAN), as a priority project of the

management of the University.

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES

The University has a Clinic under the Health Services Unit that attends

to staff and students' health care needs. The Unit has entered into a

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viable contract under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

with some health management organizations. The Clinic offers

different health care services such as Consultations, Pharmaceutical

Services, Laboratory Analysis and a sick bay for short observatory

admission. Therefore, students are required to register with the

University Health Services and NHIS in order to enjoy the services

under the scheme.

SPORTS

The University recognizes the imperative of Physical fitness in

promoting the mental and intellectual abilities of students. The

University has formally established a Directorate of sports and

appointed a Director to develop, coordinate and manage sporting

activities.

The Directorate is proud to have standard football pitches, basket ball,

volley ball, lawn tennis and badminton courts and a well set out track

for athletics and facilities for indoor sports. In addition, the University

encourages Inter Faculty sports competition.

The University has been participating in West African University

Games (WAUG) and National University Games Association

(NUGA). Furthermore, in 2011, the University hosted Nigerian

Universities Staff Sports Association (NUSSA).

Therefore, students are advised to join any of the sports in order to

utilize the facilities and opportunities offered by the sports Directorate.

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Level-100 Physics Courses (First Semester) S/N COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE CREDIT

UNITS

COURSE

STATUS

PRE-REQUISITE

1 PHY1201 Mechanics I 2 Core Credit in O/L Physics

2 PHY1203 Properties of Matter 2 Core Credit in O/L Physics

3 PHY1105 Experimental Physics I 1 Core Credit in O/L Physics

4 MTH1301 Elementary Mathematics I 3 Core Credit in O/L Maths

5 STA1301 Probability I 3 Core Credit in O/L Maths

6 CSC1301 Introduction to Computer Science 3 Core Credit in O/L Maths

7 CSC1301 Introduction to Computer Science 3 Core

8 CHM1231 Inorganic Chemistry 2 Core Credit in O/L

Chemistry

9 CHM1211 Physical Chemistry 2 Core Credit in O/L

Chemistry

10 BIO1201 Plant Systematics 2 Elective

11 BIO1203 Introductory ecology 2 Elective

12 GST1201 Use of Library, Study Skills and

Information & Communication

Technology

2 Core

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Level-100 Physics Courses (Second Semester)

Summary for Level 100

S/N COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE CREDIT

UNITS

COURSE

STATUS

PRE-REQUISITE

1 PHY1202 Electricity & Magnetism 2 Core Credit in O/L Physics

2 PHY1206 Heat & Optics 2 Core Credit in O/L Physics

3 PHY1104 Experimental Physics II 1 Core Credit in O/L Physics

4 MTH1302 Elementary Mathematics II 3 Core Credit in O/L Maths

5 MTH1303 Elementary Mathematics III 3 Core Credit in O/L Maths

6 GSC1102 Aspect of Morality(use of

Eng. II)

1 Core Not Applicable (N.A.)

7 CHM1221 Organic Chemistry 2 Core Credit in O/L

Chemistry

8 CHM1241 Chemistry Practical 2 Core Credit in O/L

Chemistry

9 BIO1202 Introd. to Animal biology 2 Elective

10 BIO1204 Intr. Genetics & Evolution 2 Elective

GST1202 Environment and aspects of

morality

2 Core

FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER GRAND TOTAL

CORE COURSES 18 18 36

ELECTIVE COURSES 2 2 4

TOTAL 20 20 40 CREDIT UNITS

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LEVEL-200 CORE COURSES:At the level-200, each student is expected to take and pass 16 Credit Units of Core Physics Courses, in addition to 20 credits core courses from General Studies and Department of Mathematical Sciences. The students may wish to register a minimum of 4 C.U of electives, making a grand total of 40 C.U. of 200-Level Courses

Level- 200 Physics Courses (First Semester)

S/N COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE CREDIT

UNITS

COURSE

STATUS

PRE-REQUISITE

1 PHY2301 Elementary Modern Physics 3 Core PHY 1201

2 PHY2103 Experimental Physics III 1 Core PHY1105

3 MTH2301 Mathematical Method 3 Core

MTH1303

4 CSC2401 Computer Programming II 4 Core

5 GSC2201 Foundation of Nigerian Culture 2 Core

6 GSC2101 Use of English I 1 Core

7 STA2401 Probability II 4 Core

8 CHM2201 Inorganic Chemistry 2 Elective CHM1201

9 BIO2201 Ecology I 2 Elective BIO1202

GST2201 Nigerian People and Culture 2 Core

GST2203 Communication in English I 2 Core

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S/N

COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT

UNITS

COURSE

STATUS

PRE-REQUISITE

1

PHY2302

Electric Circuits & Electronics

3

Core

PHY1202

2

PHY2304

Waves & Optics

3

Core

PHY1206

3

PHY2206

Energy & Environment

2

Core

PHY1203

4

PHY2308

Thermal Physics

3

Core

PHY1206

5

PHY2112

Experimental Physics IV

1

Core

PHY1104

6

MTH2302

Elementary Differential

Equation

3

Core

7

GSC2202

Nigerian Government &

Economy

2

Core

8

GSC2104

Use of English II

1

Core

9

CHM2202

Organic Chemistry

2

Elective

CHM1202

10

BIO2202

Genetics

2

Elective

GST2202 Peace Studies and Conflict

Resolution

2 Core

GST2204 Communication in English II 2 Core

Summary for Level-200

FIRST SEMESTER

SECOND SEMESTER

GRAND TOTAL

CORE COURSES

18

18

36

ELECTIVES 2 2 4


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LEVEL-300 CORE COURSES:At the level-300, each student is expected to take and pass 33 Credit Units of Core Physics Courses, and 3 Credit Units of one other core course from Mathematical Sciences Department. In addition a student is expected to register a minimum of 4 C.U of electives, making a grand total of 40 C.U. of 300-Level Courses

Level-300 Physics Courses (First Semester)

S/N COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE CREDIT

UNITS

COURSE

STATUS

PRE-REQUISITE

1 PHY3301 Analytical Mechanics I 3 Core PHY1201

2 PHY3303 Quantum Physics 3 Core PHY2301

3 PHY3205 Vector & Tensor Analysis 2 Core MTH2301

4 PHY3307 Solid State Physics I 3 Core PHY2301

5 PHY3309 Electromagnetism 3 Core PHY2304

6 PHY3111 Experimental Physics V 1 Core PHY2103

7 MTH3305 Complex Analysis I 3 Core

8 PHY3213 Electronic Circuit 2 Elective PHY2302

9 PHY3215 Radiation Biophysics 2 Elective PHY2308

10 EDS3201 Entrepreneurship and

Innovation

2 Core

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S/N COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE CREDIT

UNITS

COURSE

STATUS

PRE-REQUISITE/

CORE-REUISITE

1 PHY3302 Analytical Mechanics II 3 Core PHY3301

2 PHY3304 Electromagnetic Fields & Waves 3 Core PHY2304

3 PHY3306 Statistical & Thermal Physics 3 Core PHY2308

4 PHY3208 Solar Energy Physics 2 Core PHY2206

5 PHY3212 Introductory Geophysics 2 Core PHY1202

6 PHY3114 Experimental Physics VI 1 Core PHY2112

7 PHY3416 SIWES 4 Core PHY2206

8 PHY3218 Introductory Meteorology 2 Elective PHY2301

9 PHY3222 Radiation Detection & Measurement 2 Elective PHY2304

EEP3202 Business Creation and Growth 2




ELECTIVES 2 2 4


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LEVEL-400 CORE COURSES:At the Level-400, each student is expected to take and pass 28 Credit Units of Core Physics Courses, in addition to a minimum of 2 C.U. of electives, making a grand total of 30 C.U. of Level-400 Courses

Level-400 Physics Courses (First Semester)

S/N COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE CREDIT

UNITS

COURSE

STATUS

PRE-REQUISITE

1 PHY4301 Quantum Mechanics I 3 Core PHY3303

2 PHY4303 Computational Methods in Physics 3 Core CSC2401

3 PHY4305 Mathematical Physics I 3 Core MTH3305

4 PHY4307 Applied Geophysics 3 Core PHY3212

5 PHY4309 Digital Electronics 3 Core PHY2302

6 PHY4119 Student Seminar 1 Core

7 PHY4211 Plasma Physics 2 Elective PHY2304

8 PHY4213 Atomic & Molecular Spectroscopy 2 Elective PHY3303

9 PHY4215 Solid State Physics II 2 Elective PHY3307

10 PHY4217 Nuclear & Particle Physics I 2 Elective PHY3303

11 EDS4201 Business Creation and growth 2 Core EDS3201

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S/N COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE CREDIT

UNITS

COURSE

STATUS

PRE-

REQUISITE

1 PHY4302 Quantum Mechanics II 3 Core PHY3207

2 PHY4304 Mathematical Physics II 3 Core MTH3305

3 PHY4606 Project Research Work 6 Core PHY 4119

4 PHY4212 Radiation Detection & Measurement II 2 Elective PHY3222

5 PHY4214 Physical Meteorology 2 Elective PHY3218

6 PHY4216 Space Physics & Astronomy 2 Elective PHY3208

7 PHY4218 Nuclear & Particle Physics II 2 Elective PHY4217

8 PHY4222 Acoustics 2 Elective PHY2304

9 PHY4224 Semi-Conductor Devices 2 Elective PHY2302




ELECTIVES (at least 2Crs.) 2

TOTAL 30 CREDIT UNITS

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Minimum number of Credits required for B.Sc. (Hons) Physics Programme

L1/36 L2/36 L3/36 L4/30

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENTS FOR B.SC. PHYSICS (HONS)LEVEL-100 COURSES

1). PHY 1201:

Mechanics I

Space and time, frame of reference, units and dimensions. Kinematics;

fundamental laws of mechanics, Statics and dynamics; rotation dynamics and

angular momentum; Conservation laws; Equilibrium of rigid bodies. Simple

harmonic motion; Universal gravitation; work and energy. (Pre-requisite:

Credit in O/L Physics).

30 hours lectures/tutorials

2 Credit Units.

2). PHY 1202: Electricity and Magnetism

Electrostatics: Conductors and insulators; Coulomb's law, electric field,

charges in electric field, Gauss' Law, electric potential, electrostatic

generators, capacitors, dialect+rics and Gauss' Law, energy stored in an

electric field. Current electricity: Ohm's Law, resistors in series and parallel,

D-C current, R-C circuit, A-C current and circuit, RMS values. Reactance and

impedance, R-L-C circuits, L-C circuits and power factors. Magnetism:

Magnetic fields, magnetic force on a moving charge, magnetic force and

current, electromagnetic induction, Faraday's Law, Lenz's Law, Biot-Servat

Law, Maxwell's Equations; electromagnetic oscillations and waves;

applications. (Pre-requisite: Credit in O/L Physics).

30 hours lectures/ tutorials

2 Credit Units.

3). PHY 1203: Properties of matter

Molecular treatment of properties of matter, elasticity, Hooke's Law; Young's,

shear and bulk Moduli, hydrostatics; pressure; buoyancy, Archimedes

Principles; hydrodynamics, streamlines, Bernoulli and continuity equations,

turbulence, Reynolds's number; viscosity; laminar flow, Poiseuille's equation.

Surface tension; adhesion, cohesion, capillarity, drops and bubbles. (Pre-25

requisite: Credit in O/L Physics).


2 Credit Units.

4). PHY 1104: Experimental Physics II

General experiments covering heat, optics, electricity and magnetism. (Pre-


15 hours practicals (1 Credit Unit).

5). PHY 1105: Experimental Physics I

Quantitative measurements, error analysis, graphical analysis. Various

experiments covering mechanics and properties of matter, sound. (Pre-


15 hours practicals

1 Credit Unit

6). PHY 1206: Heat and Optics

Concept of temperature: the Zeroth Law of thermodynamic, heat; gas laws;

laws of thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases. Applications. Mirrors and

lenses: focal lengths, lens equations, optical instruments; physical optics;

interference, diffraction, Young's experiment, interferometers, polarization.

Quantum Theory of light. (Pre-requisite: Credit in O/L Physics).


2 Credit Units.

LEVEL-200 COURSES

1). PHY 2301: Elementary Modern Physics

Special relativity, defects in Newtonian mechanics; the speed of light, lorent

transformation; transformation of velocities. Experimental basis of quantum

theory. Black body radiation: electrons and quanta. Bohr's Theory of atomic

structure; De Broglie Hypothesis; the uncertainty principle; Schrodinger's

Equation and simple application. (Pre-requisite: PHY 1201).


(3 Credit Units).

2). PHY2302: Electric Circuits and Electronics

DC circuits, Kirchoff's laws, sources of emf and current, network analysis and

circuit theorems. AC circuits; inductance, capacitance, the transformer,

sinusoidal waveforms; r.m.s. and peak values, power impedance and

admittance, series RLC circuit, Q factor, resonance, network analysis and

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circuit theorems, filters; electronics; semiconductors, PN-junction, FET's,

bipolar transistors, characteristic circuits, equivalent circuits, amplifiers,

feedback, oscillators. (Pre-requisite PHY 1202)


(3 Credit Units)

3). PHY2103: Experimental Physics III

Standard experiments in Physics covering Mechanics, Modern Physics,

electricity and Magnetism, etc

15 hours practicals

(1 Credit Unit).

4). PHY2304: Waves and Optics

Wave phenomena: acoustical waves; the harmonic oscillator, waves on a

string; energy in wave motion; longitudinal waves; standing waves; group

velocity, phase velocity; Doppler effect, physical optics; spherical waves;

interference and diffraction; thin films; crystal diffraction; holography,

dispersion and scattering. Superposition of waves. Review of physical and

geometric optics; reflection and refraction by lenses, prism dispersion, lens

makers equation. Thin lenses, thick lenses. Quantum optics; the wave

equation, x and ã-rays, production and observation of x and ã-rays.

Photoelectric effect. Lasers; types of lasers, excitation methods, optical

pumping. Applications of lasers. Laser optics; Radars; applications.

(Pre-requisite: PHY1206).


(3 Credit Units).

5). PHY 2206: Energy and Environment

Energy and power: Principles, demands and outlook energy transformation

and its costs; thermal pollution; electrical energy from fossils fuels;

hydroelectric generation: Principles and problems. Cost, capacity, storage,

reserves, efficiency, new environmental effects. Electrical energy from

nuclear reactors and breeder reactors; fusion power prospects, solar power,

tidal power geothermal power. Prospects and problems. Excursion. (Pre-

requisite: PHY1203).


(2 Credit Units).

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6). PHY2308: Thermal Physics

Definition of temperature, zeroth law of thermodynamics, first law of

thermodynamics, work, heat and internal energy. Cannot cycle and the second

law of thermodynamics. Entropy and irreversibility, thermodynamic

potentials and the Maxwel relations. Applications Phase transitions, third law

of thermodynamics; ideal gases, real gases. Elementary kinetic theory of

gases, Boltzman constant, Maxwell-Boltzman law of distribution of

velocities. Simple application of the distribution law. (Pre-requisite: PHY

1206).


(3 Credit Units).

7). PHY2112: Experimental Physics IV

S7tandard experiments in Physics covering Mechanics, Modern Physics,

electricity and Magnetism, etc.

15 hours practicals

(1 Credit Unit).

LEVEL-300 COURSES

1). PHY3301: Analytical Mechanics I

Newtonian mechanics; motion of a particle in one, two and three dimensions;

linear momentum, momentum and energy theorems, potential energy,

harmonic oscillators and the principle of superposition. Elliptic orbits, Kepler

problems, hyperbolic orbits, the Rutherford problem, scattering cross section.

Motion of a system of particles; conservation of linear and angular momentum

and energy, rocket motion. Conveyor belts and plants, collision theory;

Newtonian gravitation; conservative forces and potential oscillations, central

forces, rigid body dynamics, accelerated frames of reference, generalized

motion, mechanics of continuous media. (Pre-requisite: PHY1201)


3 Credit Units.

2). PHY3302: Analytical Mechanics II

Degree of freedom; generalized coordinates; Lagrange's formulation of

mechanics. Applications. Calenlus of variation and the action principle.

Hamiltonian mechanics. Applications. Invariance and conservation laws.

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Oscillations including damped, forced and coupled oscillatory systems.

Normal modes. (Pre-requisite: PHY 3301)


3 Credit Units.

3). PHY3303: Quantum Physics

Wave particle duality and the uncertainty principle; basic principles of

quantum theory; energy levels in potential wells; reflection and transmission

of potential barriers; atomic and molecular structure and spectra; nuclear

structure and reactions, (fission and fusion), magnetic resonance; elementary

particles. (Pre-requisite: PHY2301)


3 Credit Units.

4). PHY3304: Electromagnetic Fields and Waves

Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic potentials. The wave equation.

Propagation of plane waves. Reflection and refraction. Transmission lines,

wave guides, resonance cavities; radiation, geometrical optics, interference

of waves. Diffraction. (Pre-requisite: PHY 2304)


3 Credit Units.

5). PHY3205: Vector and Tensor Analysis

Coordinate transformations, properties of rotation matrix, matrix operations.

Definitions of scalars and vectors in terms of transformation properties.

Scalar and vector operations, angular velocity, gradient operator, integration

and differentiation of vectors. Tensor algebra, inertia and stress tensors;

angular momentum of rigid bodies, coordinate transformation

diagonalisation of symmetric tensor. (Pre-requisite: MTH2301).


2 Credit Units.

6). PHY3306: Statistical and Thermal Physics

Basic concept of Statistical mechanics; microscopic basis of

thermodynamics and applications to macroscopic systems, condensed states,

phase transformations, quantum distributions; elementary kinetic theory of

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transport processes, fluctuation phenomena. Applications. (Pre-requisite

PHY2308).


3 Credit Units.

7). PHY3307: Solid State Physics I

Crystal structure and crystal symmetry operations; space groups and point

groups, unit cells. Brave lattices - Miller indices; the reciprocal lattice.

Brillouin zone. Scattering of neutrons and x-rays. Bragg's condition. Lattices;

acoustical and optical branches, phonons. Free electron model of metals.

Electrical and thermal conductivities, Band theory of solids. Intrinsic semi-

conductors. Impurity states in semi-conductors. Insulators. (Pre-requisite

PHY2301).


3 Credit Units.

8). PHY 3208: Solar Energy Physics

Interface problems. Theory of Solar radiation. Concentration and Solar

Energy conversion. Applications of Solar Energy technology. Solar Energy

instrumentation. Solar cells. Solar driers. Applications of Solar cells in space

exploration, space laboratory, Agriculture, etc. Future development of Solar

cells. Storage problems. (Pre-requisite:PHY 2206)


2 Credit Units.

9). PHY3309: Electromagnetism

Electrostatics and magnetostatics; Laplace's Equation and boundary value

problems; multipole expansion; dielectric and magnetic materials. Faraday's

Law. AC circuits. Maxwell's Equation. Lorentz convariance and special

relativity. (Pre-requisite: PHY2304).


3 Credit Units.

10). PHY3111: Experimental Physics V

Advanced experiments in Physics covering the following areas: Physics,

electricity, magnetism, Nuclear Physics, etc. (Pre-requisite: PHY2103).

15 hours practicals

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1 Credit Unit.

11). PHY3212: Introductory Geophysics

Meaning and significance of geophysics. Origin and geophysical significance

of various geophysical methods: Gravity, magnetics. Electrical and

radiometric types of geophyscal surveys and their importance. Introductory

discussions on gravity, magnetic and seismic methods, their instrumentation

and simple applications. (Pre-requisite: PHY1202).


2 Credit Units.

12). PHY3213: Electronic Circuit

Review of single stage transistor amplifiers and operational amplifier circuit.

Analysis and design of multistage amplifiers. Feedback, broadband and

current stabilizing circuits. Sinusoidal RC and C and Crystal Oscillators,

other communication circuits. Review of elementary digital concepts,

switching and wave shaping and circuits. Generation of no-sinusoidal

waveforms, Gstable, monostable and bistable multi-vibrators, co-operator,

Schimitt's trigger and time-base generators using discrete transistor,

operational amplifier or other integrated circuits. Timer chips and their

applications. (Pre-requisite: PHY2302).


2 Credit Units.

13). PHY3114: Experimental Physics VI

Advanced experiments in Physics covering the following areas: Physics,

electricity, magnetism, Nuclear Physics, etc. (Pre-requisite: PHY2112).

15 hours practicals

1 Credit Unit.

14). PHY3215: Radiation Biophysics

Highly ionizing radiation. Interaction of radiation with matter. Radiation

units. Biological effects of nuclear radiation. Atomic and macroscopic cross

section. Energy absorption coefficients. Specific ionization. Range laws for

alpha particle. Beta emitters. X-rays. Attenuation laws for gamma rays. X-rays

and neutron scattering cross-section. Radiation length. Half-layer value.

Tenth-layer value. Build up factor. Radiological quantities. Units. Energy

dose. The Roentgen, rad, ren, Sieverb, grey. Gray - Brag principle. Radiation 31

dosimeters. (Pre-requisite: PHY2308).


2 Credit Units.

15). PHY3116: Students Industrial Work Experience (SIWES)

The SIWES programme is a mandatory course design to train our students on

the practical application of physics in establishments with physics related

application. The establishments include Information Technology (IT) Centers

(e.g. NITEL, MTN, Computer centers), Energy generating centers (e.g.

National Electricity Power Agency [NEPA], Rural Electricity Boards [REB]),

Water Agencies (e.g. WRECA), Environmental Protection and Allied

Institutions, Broadcasting media (e.g. T.V and Radio Stations), Health

institutions, e.t.c. The exercise shall be conducted at the end of 300level for a

minimum of 3 months (12 Weeks). It shall be undertaken with supervisory

inputs from designated staff from both the Department and the consenting

establishment. In addition, the students are to submit a written report of their

experience mainly based on daily entries in their logbooks. (Pre-requisite:

PHY2206).

16). PHY3218: Introductory Meteorology

The solid earth. The earth's history. The Earth's interior. Crust, mantle, core,

continental drift. Weathering and erosion. Ground water. Ecology. The earth's

atmosphere. Structure of the earth's atmosphere. Weather and its impact on

man. The Solar System. Gravitation. The planets. The moons, comets and

meteors. The universe. Environmental pollution. Dynamic meteorology.

Seales of motion in the atmosphere. Momentum equation. Elementary

applications of horizontal equations of motion. Continuity equation.

Circulation and voticity. General circulation of the atmosphere. Synoptic

systems. Analysis of cloud physics. Thermodynamics of moist air. Nucleation

processes. Cloud droplets. Spectra and growth. Cloud dynamics. Elements of

numerical weather predictions. Weather forecasting in temperate regions and

in tropics. Analysis of weather maps. (Pre-requisite: PHY2301).


2 Credit Units.

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PHY3222: Radiation Detection and Measurement

Neutron interaction; concept of cross sections, neutron alteration, energy loss

of neutrons, energy distribution of neutrons after collision. Gamma ray

interaction with matter, attenuation of gamma rays, photoelectric effect,

Compton effect, pair production. Charged particle interaction with matter;

heavy charged particles interaction, interaction of electrons and positions.

Nuclear radiation detection. (Pre-requisite: PHY2304).


2 Credit Units.

EDS3201: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Developing Entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship; the Nigerian entrepreneurial

environment; Creativity and Intellectual Rights; Technological

Entrepreneurship; Management of Innovation; Family Business and

Succession Planning; Women Entrepreneurship; Social Entrepreneurship;

Business Opportunity Evaluation.

LEVEL-400 COURSES1). PHY 4301 Quantum Mechanics I

The formulation of quantum mechanics in terms of state vectors and linear

operations. Three-dimensional spherical potential. Theory of angular

momentum and spin. Identical particles and the exclusion principle; methods

of approximation. Multi-electron atoms).

(Pre-requisite PHY 3303)


3 Credit Units.

2). PHY4302: Quantum Mechanics II

Time independent and time dependent perturbation theory. Scattering theory;

elastic potential scattering; Green's function and partial wave methods.

Description and interpretation of some selected phenomena from atomic

Physics, Solid State Physics, Nuclear Physics, using quantum mechanical

models. (Pre-requisite:PHY4305)


3 Credit Units.

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3). PHY4303: Computational Methods in Physics

Use of numerical methods in Physics. Various methods of numerical

integration. Differentiation. Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear

equations. Interpolation and approximation, least square approximation.

Numerical solution of some differential equations in Physics. Statistical

analysis of experimental data. (Pre-requisite: CSC2401).


3 Credit Units.

4). PHY4304: Mathematical Physics II

Partial differential equations: Solution of boundary value problems, various

methods of solution including separation of variables, methods of integral

transforms. Sturn-Liouville theory; uniqueness of solutions. Calculus of

residness and applications to evaluation of integrals and summation of series.

Applications in electromagnetic theory, quantum theory and diffusion

phenomena. (Pre-requisite: MTH3305).

45 hours lectures//tutorials

3 Credit Units.

5). PHY4305: Mathematical Physics I

Linear algebra and functional analysis; transformations in linear vector spaces

and matrix theory. Hilbert space and complete set of orthogonal functions.

Special functions of Mathematical Physics; gamma functions; Bassel's

functions, Hermite functions; Larguaerre functions; Dirac-Delta functions.

Integral transforms, Fourier series and transform, Laplace transforms.

Applications of transform methods to the solutions of elementary differential

equations of interest in Physics and Engineering. (Pre-requisite: MTH3305).


3 Credit Units.

6). PHY4307: Applied Geophysics

Physical characteristics and properties of the earth gravity. Magnetism,

resistivity and seismology. Thermal history and geochronology. Methods of

applied geophysics. Underground water and mineral prospecting.

Geophysical instrumentation. Miniature surveys. Data analysis and

interpretations. (Pre-requisite: PHY3212).

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3 Credit Units.

7). PHY 4606: Project Research Work

The course offers students the opportunity to do research in contemporary

physics under the supervision of an academic staff. An appropriate topic is to

be selected at the end of the second semester of level 300. A detail report on the

research is to be presented by the student at the end of the second semester of

level 400, when the project is completed. The report is to be defended in an

oral examination to be conducted by an external examiner.

60 hours practicals

6 Credit Units.

8). PHY4208: Radiation Detection and Measurement II

General properties of gas filled counters; ionization chambers, proportional

counters; Geiger-Mueller counters; Scintillation detectors and principles,

Scintillation spectroscopy; Semi-conductor detectors and spectroscopy;

Neutron detectors and spectroscopy. (Pre-requisite: PHY3222)


2 Credit Units.

9). PHY 4309: Digital Electronics

Introduction to digital world, number systems: binary, octal, hexadecimal,

Binary codes, Binary arithmetic in computers, Transistor logic gates, IC Logic

families and their performance characteristics; Diode logic, ECL, MOS,

CMOS, TTL, interfacing between various logic families.

Concepts of small, medium, large and very large integration and their

consequences. Boolean algebra: logic gates, De Margann's Theorem,

Universal Building Blocks, Combinational Logic Circuits. Krnough

Mapping, Applications, sequential . (Pre-requisite: PHY2302).45 hours lectures//tutorials

3 Credit Units.

10). PHY4211: Plasma Physics

Single particle motions in uniform and non-uniform electric and magnetic

fields and in time varying electric and magnetic fields. Plasma as fluids;

waves in plasmas; Diffusion and resistivity; Equilibrium and stability; kinetic 35

theory; Non-linear effects; controlled fusion. (Pre-requisite: PHY2304).

30 hours lectures//tutorials

2 Credit Units.

11). PHY4214: Physical Meteorology The earth's atmosphere, water vapour and its thermodynamic effects. Temperature of dew points. Horizontal motions in the atmosphere. Corriolis acceleration on the spherical earth, pressure gradient, balance of forces, Analysis of cloud physics; nucleation processes. Dynamic meteorology. Air masses, their structure and modification. Basic principles of weather forecasting in temperate and in the tropics.Analysis of weather maps. (Pre-requisite: PHY3218).


2 Credit Units.

12). PHY4213: Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy

The hydrogen atom; relativistic effect and spin. Identical particles and

symmetry. Many electron atoms. Coupling schemes and vector model.

Zeeman effect. Hyperfine structure. The diatomic molecule; the Frank-

Condon Principle. X-ray diffraction. Microwave methods. Resonance

phenomena; ESR, NMR, and optical pumping and Moss baner scattering.

(Pre-requisite: PHY 3303).


2 Credit Units.

13). PHY4216: Space Physics/Astronomy

Definitions. Electromagnetic radiation. Corpuscular radiation. Magnetic

fields. Matter in space. Space environment. Weightlessness. Escape velocity.

Interplanetary space. Space probes. Space shuttle. Space technology. Solar

engines. Rocket techniques. Orbit of artificial satellites. Space laboratory.

Spherical astronomy. Stars position. Coordinate system tune. Position and

time determination. Disturbance of the moon orbit by the sun. The sun system.

Small planets. The comets. Meteors and meteorites. Electromagnetic

radiation instruments. Telescopes. Spectral instruments. Light absorbers and

filters. Radio Telescope. (Pre-requisite: PHY3208).


2 Credit Units.

14). PHY4215: Solid State Physics IICrystal lattice. X-ray diffraction. Block theorem. Electrons in a weak

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potential. Tight building method. Semi-classical transport. Band theory of metals. Bay and independent electron gas approximation. Surface effect. Classification of Solids. Cohesive energy. Classical dynamical quantum harmonic effects. Dielectric properties. Homogeneous and inhomogeneous semi-conductors. Diamagnetism, paramagnetism. Magnetic interactions. Magnetic ordering. Super conductivity. (Pre-requisite PHY 3307).

45 hours lectures/tutorials 3 Credit Units.

15). PHY4218: Nuclear & Particle Physics II

Nuclear Instrumentation and radiation detection technique; detectors.

Nuclear Spectroscopy. Neutron Physics: Production and detection of

neutrons. Fission and fusion. Nuclear reactor and nuclear energy. Elementary

particles: Conservation laws, particle classification. Strong electromagnetic

and weak interactions. Resonances. (Pre-requisite: PHY3303).


2 Credit Units.

16). PHY4217: Nuclear and Particle Physics I

Nuclear structure: nuclear properties, nuclear size, nuclear masses; Nuclear

forces; nucleon-nucleon scattering; the deuteron. Nuclear models.

Radioactive decay: alpha decay, beta decay and gamma decay. Nuclear

reactions. (Pre-requisite: PHY3301)


2 Credit Units.

17). PHY4222: Acoustics

Objective and subjective assessment of sound levels; loudness, spectrum,

measurement of levels. Radiation of sound: sond fields, loudspeakers,

ultrasonic generators. Applications of ultrasonic, particularly the

measurement of the elastic and inelastic properties of matter. Microphones:

construction, characteristics, calibration. Absorption of sound: measurement

of acoustic impedance. Acoustic of rooms: acoustic design, measurement of

reverberation time. (Pre-requisite: PHY2304).


2 Credit Units.

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18). PHY4119: Students Seminar

Literature search, write-up and presentation for 15 minutes on any topic in

Physics related to the student's project, under a supervision of an academic

staff.

1 Credit Unit.

19). PHY4224: Semicondutor Devices

Effective mass; electrons and holes; intrinsic and extrinsic semiconduction;

doping methods; drift current and mobility; recombination; bulk effects;

resistance, thermoelectricity, the semiconductor plasma, the Gunndiode; P-N

junctions, solar cells; particle detectors; Light Lasers; IMPATT diodes;

junction transistors; thyristors' JUGFET, interfaces; the MOSFET; charge

couple devices, memories; Schottky barrier gate FET; hetero-junctions;

integrated circuits. (Pre-requisite: PHY 2302).

30 hours lectures/tutorials 2 Credit Units.

EDS4201: Business Creation and GrowthConcept of Business and New value Creation; Theories of Growth; An Overview sources of Funds; Marketing, New Opportunities for Expansion; Ethics and Social Responsibility; Managing transition from start up to growth.

EXAMINATION GUIDELINES(a) In order to be admitted to any examination a student MUST

have been registered for the course to be examined and fulfill all University requirements. At least 75% attendance is required to qualify for the examination

(b) Students MUST ensure that they collect their examination cards at least two (2) weeks before the commencement of the Examinations

(c) All students MUST be at the examination venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time of the examination

(d) Thirty (30)minutes after the commencement of the examination, a student may be admitted into the examination hall but will not be allowed extra time

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the examination will not be allowed into the examination hall(f) No student will be allowed to leave the examination hall during

the first hour or the last 15 minutes of the examination(g) A student MUST bring his/her identity card and examinations

card to each examination and display it in a prominent position on his/her desk

(h) A student who fails to bring his/her identity card (or a covering letter to that effect) to the examination hall will not be admitted

(i) Each student MUST complete an attendance register with his/her Name, Registration Number, Booklet Number and Sign-in and Sign-out

(j) All students MUST dress in accordance with the Senate approved Student Public Decency and Dress Code before entering examination hall. Any student who fails to comply will not be allowed into the examination hall

(k) A student will write only his/her University registration number at the top of every answer script and supplementary answer sheet

(l) The use of scrap paper is not allowed. All rough work must be done in the answer booklet and crossed neatly or in a supplementary sheet, which must be submitted, to the Invigilator at the end of the examination

(m) At the end of the stipulated examination time, all students MUST stop writing and submit their booklet to the invigilator

(n) A Student may provide all authorized materials he/she may require (e.g. non programmable calculator, pencil, biro and ruler etc.)

(o) The use of G.S.M handset, electronic diary or any other storage device during the course of an examination is not allowed.

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GUIDELINES ON EXAMINATION MALPRACTICECategories of offences which invite expulsion from the University(a) Impersonation (b) Exchange of names and/or numbers on answer booklet(c) Introduction and use of relevant unauthorized materials into the

examination hall(d) Exchange of materials in the examination hall, such as question

paper, containing information relevant to the on-going examination

(e) Theft and or illegal removal of examination booklet(f) Any kind of mischief likely to hinder the smooth conduct of the

examination. e.g. physical violence, assault, arson etc(g) Collaboration with or copying from other candidate(s)(h) Cheating outside the examination hall, e.g., at toilets, etc(i) Any other offence under this category Committed by a student

of this University in another Institution(j) Refusal to complete the 'Student report on suspected

Examination malpractice' form and/or destruction of Exhibit by candidates

(k) Any other malpractice(s) deemed by the Senate Committee on Examination Regulations and Irregularities that warrants expulsion

Categories of offences which invite maximum of one year rustication

(a) Facilitating and abetting cheating(b) Introduction, but not using relevant unauthorized materials to

the examination hall(c) Unauthorized communication during the conduct of the

examination(d) Any offence under this category committed by a student of this

University in another Institution(e) Any other malpractice(s) deemed to warrant rustication by the

Senate Committee on Examination Regulation and Irregularities

Categories of offences that attract Warning(a) Writing on question papers and/or answer scripts

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(b) Introduction of unauthorized irrelevant material to Examination hall

(c) Any other offence under this category committed by a student of this University in another institution

(d) Any other malpractice(s) deemed to warrant warning by the Senate committee on Examination Regulations and Irregularities

Maternity Leave

Female students may be granted maternity leave if they so desire. Such

a leave MUST be preceded by a written application to that effect. The

application should contain an authenticated medical certificate

showing the expected date of delivery.

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING FINAL YEAR PROJECT REPORTAPPROVED GUIDELINES FOR WRITING AND PRESENTING OF UNDERGRADUATE THESISIntroductory pages should consist of the following and in this approved sequence:i. Title pageii. Abstractiii. Certificationiv. Acknowledgementv. Dedicationvi. Table of contentsvii. List of Tablesviii. List of figuresix. List of plates

The project should consist of four chapters as follows:Chapter One: 1.0 Introduction1.1 Statement of Research Problem1.2 Aim and Objectives1.3 Scope and limitation of the study1.4 Hypothesis/ Research Questions1.5 Literature Review

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1.6 Description of the Study Area1.7 Justification of the Study.2.0 Chapter Two: Research Methodology3.0 Chapter Three: Data Presentation and Analysis/Results and

Discussions as applicable4.0 Chapter Four: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

ReferencesAppendix Additional Information· Writing should be typed, double spaced, justified, font 12, New

Times Roman.· Abstract should not be more than 300 words and single spaced· References should be based on the latest APA format· Students should submit five copies of their projects· The report should be bounded in hard cover.· The approved colour is blue.

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