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*Explanation: The code a(b-c-d) indicates the study load and number of credits. In this example:

'a'= number of credits, 'b' = number of lecture hours, 'c' = number of tutorial or practical hours, and 'd' = experiment and laboratory hours.

*Note: English language, run by ELSU, runs on a variable course code system, ENG001- ENG 412 depending on students' skill level.

Total Minimum Requirement: 142 Credits

YEAR TWO
Semester One			Semester Two
26 hours/week	Code	20 Credits	26 hours/week	Code	20 Credits
General Education			General Education
English Language III*		4(2-4-0)	English Language IV*		4(2-4-0)
Core Course			Core Course
Technical Mathematics for Physics I	SPH201	2(1-1-0)	Technical Mathematics for Physics II	SPH210	2(1-1-0)
Algebra	SPH202	2(1-1-0)	Mathematical Analysis	SPH211	2(1-1-0)
Major Course Classical Physics			Major Course Classical Physics
Electrodynamics I	SPH203	2(1-1-0)	Electrodynamics II	SPH212	2(1-1-0)
Optics	SPH204	2(1-2-0)	Waves	SPH213	2(1-2-0)
Thermodynamics I	SPH205	2(1-1-0)	Thermodynamics II	SPH214	2(1-1-0)
Modern Physics			Modern Physics
Modern Physics	SPH206	2(1-1-0)	Energy & Relativity	SPH215	2(1-1-0)
Theoretical Mechanics I	SPH207	2(1-1-0)	Theoretical Mechanics II	SPH216	2(1-1-0)
Applied Physics			Applied Physics
Introduction to Circuits & Electronics I	SPH208	1(1-1-0)	Introduction to Circuits & Electronics II	SPH217	1(1-1-0)
Laboratory Work			Laboratory Work
Mechanics Laboratory	SPH209	1(1-0-3)	Optics Laboratory	SPH218	1(1-0-3)

YEAR THREE
Semester One			Semester Two
26 hours	Code	20 Credits	26 hours	Code	20 Credits
General Education			General Education
English Language V*		4(2-4-0)	English Language VI*		4(2-4-0)
Core Course			Core Course
Matlab Programming	SPH301	2(1-1-0)	Data Communication	SPH309	2(1-1-0)
Advanced Mathematics I	SPH302	2(1-1-0)	Advanced Mathematics II	SPH310	2(1-1-0)
Major Courses Classical Physics			Major Courses Classical Physics
Fluids I	SPH303	2(1-1-0)	Fluids II	SPH311	2(1-1-0)
Statistical Physics I	SPH304	2(1-1-0)	Statistical Physics II	SPH312	2(1-1-0)
Modern Physics			Modern Physics
Quantum Mechanics I	SPH305	2(1-2-0)	Quantum Mechanics II	SPH313	3(1-2-0)
Atomic Physics I	SPH306	3(1-2-0)	Atomic Physics II	SPH314	3(1-2-0)
Applied Physics			Applied Physics
Electronic Devices & Circuits I	SPH307	1(1-1-0)	Electronic Devices & Circuits II	SPH315	2 (1-2-0)
Laboratory Work			Laboratory Work
Electricity Laboratory I	SPH308	1(0-0-3)	Electricity Laboratory II	SPH316	1(0-0-3)

YEAR FOUR
Semester One			Semester Two
16 hours	Code	11 Credits	19 hours	Code	11 Credits
Core Course			Core Course
Electromagnetic Waves	SPH401	2(1-1-0)	Plasma Physics	SPH408	3(1-1-0)
Major Courses -Modern Physics			Major Courses -Modern Physics
Quantum Fields I	SPH402	3(1-1-0)	Quantum Fields II	SPH409	3(1-1-0)
Solid States I	SPH403	3(1-1-0)	Solid States II	SPH410	3(1-2-0)
Applied Physics			Applied Physics
Electronic Circuits Design I	SPH404	1(1-1-0)	Electronic Circuits Design II	SPH411	1(1-1-0)
Ocean Physics	SPH405	1(1-1-0)	Fiber Optics	SPH412	1(1-1-0)
Telecommunications I	SPH406	1(1-1-0)	Telecommunications II	SPH413	1(1-1-0)
Laboratory Works			Laboratory Works
Electronics Laboratory I	SPH407	1(1-0-3)	Electronics Laboratory II	SPH414	3 (1-0-3)
			OR
			Thesis (top students only)	SPH220	11 Credits