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YENG101-ENG410 English Language III- VI

Years II-III, Semesters I & II
ENG101-ENG410 English Language III- VI

As most textbooks and research books in Cambodia are written in English or French, foreign language acquisition is essential for professors and students alike. The development of students' knowledge base and research skills across all disciplines at the Royal University of Phnom Penh is an outstanding goal of this foreign language program.

SPH201/SPH209 Mathematics for Physics I and II

Mr.Hang Sim; Mr.Ing Heng
Year II, Semesters I & II

In this course, students learn the mathematical groundwork they require for the further study and application of Physics. Formulas and techniques covered include the unidirectional wave equation, curvilinear coordinate systems, differential operators, Laplacian equations, string oscillation equations, heat propagation equations, Fourier series and Tensor fields.

SPH202/SPH210 Electrodynamics I and II

Mr. Yam Rem; Mrs Yim Somath
Year II, Semesters I & II

This course builds upon students’ prior knowledge in the fields of electricity and magnetism. Students learn about magnetic fields, including the Loretz force law and Ampere’s law of the currents which produce it. Students are also taught of the relationships between E, B, D, H, and transformers, and undertake research on filters and the Laplace transform.

SPH203/SPH211 Geometrical Optics I and II

Mr.Pring Sokhan
Year II, Semesters I & II

This course is an introduction to optical science with elementary applications. Topics covered include light of geometrical optics, ray. Tracing reflection, and refraction, laws of geometrical optics, mirrors, and lenses. Prism, Lens aberration, Optical system and cardinal points, Eye, interference and diffraction.

SPH204/SPH212 Thermodynamics I and II

Mrs.Yim SomAth; Mr.Pring Sokhan
Year II, Semesters I & II

This course introduces students to understand the thermal systems and the principles of heat exchange. In Semester I, students focus on temperature, ideal gases and thermodynamic systems, heat exchange, the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and the Kinetic Theory of gases. Topics covered in Semester II include the consequences of the Second Law; qualitative studies of the density of gases; Boltzman distributions; The Third Law of Thermodynamics and thermodynamic quantities.

SPH205/SPH213 Modern Physics I and II

Dr.Sou Kalyan
Year II, Semesters I & II

This course is intended for sophomores in Physics and Engineering. It presents the fundamental concepts that deal with aspects of modern physics including the special theory of relativity, quantum theories and their applications. The discussion covers the Einstein’s postulates, Lorentz transformation, relativistic momentum and energy, principle concepts of particle nature of radiation, wave nature of particle, Schrödinger equation, and postulates of quantum mechanics through atomic structure. The course has been summarized in understandable manner to enable students quickly access the present status of physics and what is expected in the future.

SPH206/SPH214 Theoretical Mechanics I and II

Mr. Hang Sim
Year II, Semesters I & II

In This course, students come to solve various theoretical formulae, with a particular focus on astronomic formulae, In Semester I, The students examine the fundamental laws of motion, velocity and acceleration equations, Galilean principles of relativity, three of Newton’s Laws theories of dynamics and conservation law. Semester II focuses on central motion, including the problem of two bodies, Kepler, artificial satellite motion, space stations and the elastic collision of two particles, and an analysis of fundamental mechanics, including the Lagrange and Hamilton equations and the Poisson reference.

SPH207/SPH215 Electricity Circuit analysis I and II

Mr.Ho Sokbany
Year II, Semesters I & II

It is based on using symbolic analysis in matrix form, which is especially appropriate for repetitive similar calculations of the same circuit. The method, which applies hyper-complex numbers (hypernions), was first developed by the authors for analyzing the non-sinusoidal operation of electrical circuits. Now, the method has been extended to the analysis of electronic/switching circuits in which the sources and/or the parameters are step-wisely changed as a result of switching. The proposed method gives a new approach to the analysis of the above circuits by opening the possibility of treating them in a general-analytical form, just like in regular electrical circuits having a constant configuration and constant parameters. The theoretical presentation is accompanied by numerical examples.

SPH208/SPH216 Physics Lap I and II

Mr.Ney Sina
Year II, Semesters I & II

The important aspect of experiment work is report writing. On completing each lesson in this course students must write a report of their experiments including all measurements calculations and conclusions. This course includes total experiments in Mechanics, Heat wave, optics and electricity.

SPH301/SPH310 Oscillation and wave I and II

Mr.Pring Sokhan
Year III, Semesters I & II

This course provides physical principles of mechanic and electromagnetic waves. Simple harmonic motion ,Damped oscillator, forced oscillations, Mechanical waves sound waves, Superposition of waves, Standing waves, Doppler effect, introduction of Electromagnetic waves, Maxwell’s equations and Electromagnetic spectrum.

SPH302/SPH311 Advanced Mathematics for Physics I and II

Mr.IngHeng; Mr.Hang Sim
Year III, Semesters I & II

This course is intended for using in Physics application and Engineering. It presents in Finite Series, Complex numbers, Laplace Transform, Error functions, Polynomial functions, Fourier series, Complex integrals. The course has been summarized in understandable manner to enable students quickly understand Mathematic for using to solve problem in Physics.

SPH303/SPH312 Fluid Mechanics I and II

Mr.Hen Koy; Mr Ho Sokbany; Mrs.Yim Somath
Year III, Semesters I & II

This curse is providing students with an in depth understanding of Newton’s Laws concerning frames of motion and mechanical applications. In Semester I, the class focuses on fluids, including vapour pressure, compressibility, tension, buoyancy, themeasurement of pressure and viscosity, and on sound, including sound waves, their sources, representations, speed, interference, resonance, intensity, sound levels and the Doppler effect. In Semester II, students focus their studies on wave optics, interference and the diffraction of light, including the Michelson interferometer and lasers.

SPH304/SPH313 Statistical Physics I and II

Mr. Kim Chua; Mr. Yan Rem
Year III, Semesters I & II

Students learn statistical approaches to the study of thermodynamics through basic theories of probability and distribution, such as Gibbs and Maxwell Boltzmann distributions that uses methods of probability theories and statistics, and particularly the mathematical tools for dealing with large populations and approximations, in solving physical problems. It can describe a wide variety of fields with an inherently stochastic nature. Its applications include many problems in the field of physics, biology, chemistry, neurology and even some social sciences, such as sociology. Its main purpose is to clarify the properties of matter in aggregate, in terms of physical laws governing atomic motion.

SPH305/SPH314 Quantum Mechanics I and II

Mr.Ho Sokbany
Year III, Semesters I & II

Through this course, the students will be understand the limitations of classical mechanics compared with quantum mechanics and are able to demonstrate the general differences between classical and modern physics. In Semester I, students examine such concepts as Dirac and Frepresentations, motion in one direction, motion in a central field and Pauli’s spin theory. In Semester II, students examine perturbation theory, particle systems, the molecular theory of hydrogen, quantum propagation theory, relativistic calculation for quantum mechanics and quantum field theory.

SPH306/SPH 315 Atomics and Molecular Physics I and II

Mr.Pring Sokhan
Year III, Semesters I & II

This course provides physical principles of mechanic and electromagnetic waves. Simple harmonic motion ,Damped oscillator, forced oscillations, Mechanical waves sound waves, Superposition of waves, Standing waves, Doppler effect, introduction of Electromagnetic waves, Maxwell’s equations and Electromagnetic spectrum.

SPH307 Renewable Energy and Electricity Generation

Mr. Chey Chan Oeurn; Mr.Sriv Tharith
Year III, Semesters I

This course will develop student knowledge and understanding of renewable energy systems used in the generation of electricity. Students will study solar photovoltaic and thermal systems, wind power turbines, mini and macro hydroelectric turbines, geothermal and biomass systems, wave and tidal energy. We will introduce the physics of mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics that apply to the each of these systems and conduct experimental work that explores the basic operation of such equipment. Student will study the laws of electricity and apply these to electrical generators and motor.

SPH316 Renewable Energy Systems

Mr. Chey Chan Oeurn; Mr.Sriv Tharith
Year III, Semesters II

This course will develop student knowledge and understanding of renewable energy systems used in the generation of electricity. Students will study solar photovoltaic and thermal systems, wind power turbines, mini and macro hydroelectric turbines, geothermal and biomass systems, wave and tidal energy. We will introduce the physics of mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics that apply to the each of these systems and conduct experimental work that explores the basic operation of such equipment. Student will study the laws of electricity and apply these to electrical generators and motor.

SPH308/SPH317 Electronic Devices I and II

Mr. Long Khy; Mr.Tay Vuthea
Year III, Semesters I & II

This course provides the theory of semi-conductor , diode, transistor (BJT, JFET, MOSFET) , amplifier, oscillators, modulation, rectifier circuits, circuit configuration, class operation ,opamp characteristics, and opamp circuits, binary mathematics and Boolean concept, basic logic gates, number systems, flip- flop circuits , register ,counter, decoder, multiplexor, De multiplexor.

SPH309/SPH318 Physics Lab.III I and II

Dr.Sou Kalyan and Mr. Long Khy
Year III, Semesters I & II

This laboratory course is designed to provide a practical physics on mechanics, optics, electricity and electronics. Experiments related to these topics include the determination of Planck constant, determination of wave length of sodium. Experiments also highlight semiconductor, p-n junction diode, transistor, e/m etc.

SPH401/SPH408 Astrophysics I and II

Mr.Yan Rem; Mr. Sriv Tharith
Year IV, Semesters I & II

Astrophysics is the application of the science of physics to the universe and everything in it. The most important way astronomers gain information about the universe is by gathering and interpreting light energy from other parts of the universe. The beauty of astrophysics is that early on in your physics career. The course starts with the fundamental physical concepts underlying much of astrophysics, including gravitation and orbital mechanics, and telescopes and CCD detectors. We then move on to discuss the stellar structure, evolution and death, the physics of compact stars, the interstellar medium and star-formation, and the structure and evolution of the galaxies, galaxy clusters and universe.

SPH402/SPH409 Communication System I and II

Mr.Tay Vuthea
Year IV, Semesters I & II

The development of the communication system brought about tremendous changes. Technological advances are making it possible for communication links to carry more and faster signal in transmissions. Research in communication system has resulted in new technologies. One goal is able to exchange or transmission data of signal such as text audio or video actfrom all points in the world.

SPH403/SPH410 Solid State Physics I and II

Mr.Yan Rem
Year IV, Semesters I & II

After attend this class, the students will be learn the basic properties of solid, the semiconductor devices and to examine the methods and materials of solid state physics, including crystallography, defect motion in crystalline materials, the superconductor equation, wave systems, free electron gas and the magnetic characteristics of materials and its applications.

SPH404 Nuclear Physics

Mr.Ney Sina
Year IV, Semesters I

Nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies the constituents and interactions of atomic nuclei. The most commonly known applications of nuclear physics are nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons technology, but the research has provided application in many fields, including those in nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging, ion implantation in materials engineering, and radiocarbon dating in geology and archaeology.

SPH411 Particle Physics

Dr.Sou Kalyan
Year IV, Semesters II

Particle physics is a branch of physics which studies the nature of particles that are the constituents of what is usually referred to as matter and radiation. In current understanding, particles are excitations of quantum fields and interact following their dynamics. Although the word "particle" can be used in reference to many objects (e.g. a proton, a gas particle, or even household dust), the term "particle physics" usually refers to the study of "smallest" particles and the fundamental fields that must be defined in order to explain the observed particles.

SPH405/SPH412 Photonic and laser Physics I and II

Dr. Sou Kalyan
Year IV, Semesters I & II

Through this course, students will the knowledge of fibre optics, photonics, laser and communication include Maxwell’s Electromagnetic waves, resonators and beams, classical ray optics and optical systems, quantum theory of light, matter and its interaction, classical and quantum noise, lasers and laser dynamics, continuous wave and short pulse generation, light modulation; optical fibre and its application of laser in the field of fibre.

SPH406/SPH412 Advanced Electronics and Designs I and II

Mr.Tay Vuthea
Year IV, Semesters I & II

Firstly, this unit introduces students to the principles behind the operation of electronic devices. Students are introduced to the active components of electronic circuits and how they are used, through topics including the fundamentals of electricity, semiconductors, diode semiconductors, transistors and IC. Once they have acquired this basic knowledge, students examine the voltage and current characteristics of basic electronic devices and electronics designs. As students build their understanding of electronics theories and operations, they move on to study more complex circuits, and learn about analogue, digital and computer systems

SPH414 Renewable Energy Projects and Electrical Distribution

Mr.Chey Chanorn
Year IV, Semesters II

This course will develop student knowledge and understanding of renewable energy Projects and Electrical Distribution. Students will understand solar photovoltaic and thermal systems, wind power turbines, mini and macro hydroelectric turbines, geothermal and biomass systems, wave and tidal energy. We will introduce the physics of mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics that apply to the each of these systems and conduct experimental work that explores the basic operation of such equipment. Student will study the laws of electricity and apply these to electrical generators and motor. We will review the status of electricity generation and its costs in Cambodia today.

SPH407/SPH415 Physics Lab.IV I and II

Mr.Tay Vuthea
Year IV, Semesters I &II

Students develop practical skill in analogue electronics, in conjunction with the theory leant in previous electronics courses. They learn how to design, build and lest circuits and analyse circuit behaviour by taking measurements. Students also learn to use an oscilloscope and base frequency generator, allowing them to build RC, forced oscillation, resonance, diode and filter circuits. The students build up Electronics Projects and then amplifiers and microphones

Contact Info

Head of Department:

Dr. Khun Kimleang
Tel: (+855) 77 48 58 78
Email: khun.kimleang(at)rupp.edu.kh
Office Room: 403, 4th Floor, Campus I, RUPP

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