Physics and Astronomy

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The Department of Physics and Astronomy has been established as part of the college of science in the year 1378 H, 1957 G. the college of science at King Saud University at that time, constituted six departments (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Geology). Subsequently the college expanded into other disciplines and the departments of Geophysics, Astronomy, Statistics and Operations research, Biochemistry and Microbiology were established as well.

Since inception, the department growth was brisk both in the numbers of the students and faculty staff. Simultaneously, developments of research laboratories, study plans and course contents have been undertaken continuously.       

When the Faculty of Education was established in the university, a branch of the of the Physics Department was established within it to provide educational services up to the time of relocation of the university to the new premises at town of Dereyah, when the branch was integrated fully with the base department at the College of Science. The department started postgraduate programs with a master program (M.Sc.) in 1400 H and expanded later into a Ph.D program in theoretical Physics then in all offered areas in the year 2009/2010.

In 1412 H, a branch of the department was established at the female college of science, which awards female students a Bachelors degree (B.Sc.) in Physics which has been upgraded later to join the master and doctoral programs at the department.In the academic year 1413-1414 H the department adopted the academic-level system based on full semester course choices. This was to replace the earlier point (hour) system.In the academic year 1424/1425 H, the department of Astronomy became part of the department of Physics and the joint name Department of Physics and Astronomy was adopted in 1425 H.At present, the department of Physics and Astronomy is awarding, male and female students who successfully complete 136 study units, the degree of Bachelor's of Science in Physics. The M.Sc. and the Ph.D. degrees are awarded on separate programs.     

The B.Sc program in the Physics and astronomy department in the college of science aims at providing the students with the required knowledge for employment within and outside the university. The college of science has been consistently carrying out the development of all its programs including a preparatory year for the admitted secondary school students. 

The preparatory year

  • English I
  • English II
  • Mathematics Skills: Introduction to Mathematics
  • Mathematics: calculus
  • Computer skills
  • Learning and thinking skills and research
  • Health and fitness
  • Communication skills

Compulsory requirements

  • Introductory to the Islamic Culture
  • Islam and society
  • The economic system in Islam
  • The political system in Islam
  • Arab skills
  • Arabic editing
  • General Physics I
  • General Physics II
  • Mathematical Physics I
  • Classical Mechanics I
  • Electromagnetism
  • Vibrations and Waves
  • Mathematical Physics II
  • Classical Mechanics II
  • Electronics
  • Optics
  • Thermal and Statistical Physics
  • Modern Physics 
  • Solid State Physics I
  • Thermal Physics laboratory
  • Electromagnetism laboratory
  • Wave Physics laboratory
  • Modern Physics laboratory
  • Computational Physics
  • Mathematical Physics III
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Nuclear Physics I
  • Solid State Physics laboratory
  • Nuclear Physics laboratory
  • Graduation Project
  • Integral Calculus
  • Differential Equations

Elective  courses

  • Introduction to Stellar and Solar System
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • General Chemistry-1
  • Microbiology
  • Laser Physics
  • Biophysics
  • Material Science
  • Energy & Environment Physics
  • Astrophysics I
  • Astrophysics II
  • Physics Teaching Skills
  • Semiconductor Physics
  • Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
  • Laser  laboratory
  • Medical Physics
  • Solid State Physics II
  • Nano Science and Technology
  • Elementary Particles Physics
  • Nuclear Physics II
  • Accelerators Physics
  • Radiation Physics
  • Nuclear Reactors Physics
  • Introduction to Stellar and Solar System
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • General Chemistry-1
  • Microbiology

Requirements

  1. Original general secondary certificate with 6 photo copies of it
  2. Original good reputation and conduct certificate with two photocopies of it.
  3. Two copies of the identification card, with the original for matching them for male students (it is a basic condition to bring the original in order to accept the students record).
  4. Two photo copies of the family booklet with the original for matching for female students (it is a basic condition in order to accept the female student record).
  5. For non- Saudis (of Saudi mother only) to bring the mother Identification Card and the original of residence, the origin of the birth certificate and two photocopies for each document.
  6. The agreement of the custodian for female students, it is preferred that it is within the application form.
  7. Four photos (4*6) for male students.
  8. The agreement of the employing party for the employees to be able to go on regular and full – time basis.
  9. The original academic record for those who previously enrolled at the university or any other university or college.
  10. Previous years general secondary graduates should bring what proves their enrollment at some colleges or university faculties and departments .

Scholarships

  • Global Education Program
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