PHYSICS BS PROGRAM

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General Information About the Program

Eastern Mediterranean University's (EMU) Physics Department was founded in 1986. Our education and research processes - currently maintained by qualified academic personnel - are always on the rise in agreement with our level of superiority, defined by our principles. We have been transferring our extraordinary achievements in our postgraduate (MS / Ph.D.) programs to the BS Physics Program, which was paused in 1998 but was re-activated in the 2020-2021 academic year. (*).

The mission of the undergraduate program in Physics is to provide students with a strong foundation in both classical and modern physics. The goal of the program is to develop both quantitative problem-solving skills and the ability to conceive experiments and analyze and interpret data. The program prepares students for careers in fields that benefit from quantitative and analytical thinking, including physics, engineering, teaching, medicine, law, science writing, and science policy, in government or the private sector. In some cases, the path to this career will be through an advanced degree in physics or a professional program.

Education

The courses taken by our B.S. majors provide a comprehensive foundation in Physics. Starting in the first year, introductory mechanics and electromagnetism courses include both lecture and laboratory components. Physics major takes lecture courses in modern Physics, advanced classical mechanics, and computational methods in Physics. Besides, the B.S. Physics major will have lecture courses in quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics/thermodynamics, and advanced electricity and magnetism. Students will also take courses on condensed matter physics, cosmology, general relativity, laser physics, nuclear and particle physics, and optics. The applications of many course topics will be carried out in our modern undergraduate Physics laboratories. Also, our students will be enabled to express themselves through project and seminar lessons, and thus be ready for their future careers.

Double Major Program

We also offer cross-disciplinary education by promoting a collaborative curriculum with the Mathematics and Chemistry departments, where our students can achieve double major degrees from our department, to suit the needs of the evolving 21st-century industry. Do you want to learn more about our double major? Visit the double major websites for Physics-Mathematics and Computer Science or Physics-Chemistry.

Laboratories and Facilities

General Physics Lab. 1
General Physics Lab. 2
Optics and Waves Lab.
Modern Physics and Quantum Lab.
Computer Lab. 1
Computer Lab. 2
Computer Lab. 3
General Chemistry Lab.

Student Learning Outcomes

· Outcome 1: Conceptual and analytical understanding of the four major areas of physics: Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, and Statistical Physics

· Outcome 2: Understanding of scientific reasoning, i.e., the roles of theory, hypothesis, and experiment in the scientific method.

· Outcome 3: Demonstration of a working knowledge of laboratory & programming skills as they relate to gathering data and comparing data to the predictions of theoretical models.

Career Opportunities

The B.S. degree in Physics is traditionally taken by students interested in a career in physics research in government or industry, or in college- and university-level teaching and research. Nationally, about half of all B.S. Physics students go on to graduate school, either in Physics, engineering or another professional area. At EMU, many of our B.S. majors continue their studies after graduation. Others choose to take immediate employment in a variety of technical fields in industry, teaching, government, institutions and organizations. EMU Physics graduates always earn prestigious national and international scholarships and are admitted to top graduate programs, institutions and professional schools.

Pedagogical Formation Program

The Department of Educational Sciences carries out the pedagogical formation program determined by the Higher Education Council in order to gain teaching proficiency to students who have been or are studying in programs offered by faculties other than Education faculties. Please Visit the Website.

Prospects for Employment or further study

Academic researcher
Clinical scientist, medical physics
Geophysicist
Higher education lecturer/ Science teacher / Secondary school teacher
Meteorologist
Nanotechnologist
Radiation protection practitioner
Research assistant

Tuition Fee

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Contact Information

Tel: +90 392 630 1314
Fax: +90 392 365 1604
E-mail: physics@emu.edu.tr

Web: http://physics.emu.edu.tr

*EMU-FAS BS Physics Program is currently accredited by Council of Higher Education (TURKEY), which is the so-called YÖK, and YÖDAK: Higher Council of Education in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

* APPLY ONLINE TO BS PHYSICS PROGRAM (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & GCE) (Program Code: 42)

* ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM OSYB (TRNC Citizens) (Pr. Code: 208)

Full Curriculum:

Degree: B.S. Duration (Years): 4 Medium of Instruction: English

TOTAL 120 CREDITS - PROGRAM CODE: 42

UC = University Core; FC = Faculty Core; AC = Area Core; AE = Area Elective; FE= Free Elective; UE = University Elective

NEW CURRICULUM

OLD CURRICULUM

Sem	Ref Code	Course Code	Course Title	Course Cat.	Credit				Prereq.	ECTS
					Lec	Lab	Tut	Tot
1	42111	PHYS103	Introductory Physics	AC	3	0	1	3		8
1	42112	MATH151	Calculus - I	AC	4	0	1	4		6
1	42113	TUSL181 / HIST280	Turkish as a Second Language / Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnkılap Tarihi	UC	2	0	0	2		2
1	42114	CHEM101	General Chemistry	AC	4	1	0	4		6
1	42115	ENGL191	Communication in English - I	UC	3	1	0	3		6
TOTAL-1 :								16		28
2	42121	PHYS101	Physics - I	AC	4	1	0	4		8
2	42122	MATH106	Linear Algebra	AC	3	0	1	3		6
2	42123	MATH152	Calculus - II	AC	4	0	1	4	MATH151	6
2	42124	COMP183	Fundamentals of Computer Science - I	AC	3	2	0	4		6
2	42125	ENGL192	Communication in English - II	UC	3	0	1	3	ENGL191	6
TOTAL-2 :								18		32
3	42131	PHYS102	Physics - II	AC	4	1	0	4	PHYS101	8
3	42132	PHYS209	Waves and Optics Laboratory	AC	0	3	0	1		6
3	42133	PHYS215	Waves and Optics	AC	2	0	0	2		6
3	42134	MATH207	Differential Equations	AC	4	0	1	4	MATH151 & MATH106	6
3	42135	UE 01	University Elective - I	UE	3	0	0	3		3
TOTAL-3 :								14		29
4	42141	PHYS212	Mathematical Physics	AC	4	0	1	4	MATH207	8
4	42142	PHYS321	Classical Mechanics	AC	3	0	0	3		6
4	42143	PHYS232	Thermal Physics	AC	3	0	1	3		6
4	42144	PHYS204	Modern Physics	AC	4	0	1	4		8
4	42145	UE 02	University Elective - II	UE	3	0	0	3		3
TOTAL-4 :								17		31
5	42151	PHYS222	Electromagnetic Theory	AC	3	0	0	3	PHYS102	6
5	42152	PHYS352	Quantum Mechanics - I	AC	3	0	0	3		6
5	42153	AE 01	Area Elective – I (Complex Analysis: MATH228)	AE	3	0	1	3	MATH152	6
5	42154	EENG223	Circuit Theory - I	AC	4	1	0	4	MATH151 & PHYS102	6
5	42155	AE 02	Area Elective - II	AE	3	0	0	3		6
TOTAL-5 :								16		30
6	42161	PHYS452	Quantum Mechanics - II	AC	3	0	0	3	PHYS352	8
6	42162	PHYS306	Modern Physics and Quantum Laboratory	AC	0	3	0	1		6
6	42163	PHYS324	Introduction to General Relativity	AC	3	0	0	3		7
6	42164	MATH337	Theory of Partial Differential Equations	AC	4	0	1	4	MATH207	6
6	42165	UE 03	University Elective - III	UE	3	0	0	3		3
TOTAL-6 :								14		30
7	42171	PHYS331	Statistical Physics	AC	3	0	0	3		8
7	42172	PHYS483	Solid State Physics - I	AC	3	0	0	3		8
7	42173	MATH373	Numerical Analysis for Engineers	AC	3	0	1	3	MATH106 & MATH207	6
7	42174	AE 03	Area Elective - III	AE	3	0	0	3		6
TOTAL-7 :								12		28
8	42181	PHYS400	Project	AC	4	0	0	4		10
8	42182	PHYS472	Nuclear and Particle Physics	AC	3	0	0	3		8
8	42183	PHYS484	Solid State Physics - II	AC	3	0	0	3	PHYS481	8
8	42184	AE 04	Area Elective - IV	AE	3	0	0	3		6
TOTAL-8 :								13		32

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