Category: Physics Department

Unit Code: PHY704 Unit Title: Special Topics in Physics PHY704 is a special topics unit that covers various applications in Physics that are relevant for engineering & industrial applications and scientific research. It covers all the major elements of a measurement Read More …

Unit Code: PHY703 Unit Title: Introduction to Modern Physics Modern physics refers to physics developed in the 20th century including the special theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology. While classical physics is generally Read More …

Unit Code: PHY702 Unit Title: Communication Physics The unit is intended to provide a general scope of communication systems from the point of view of Physics including: emitters, transmission media and receivers analysed as different parts where various physical phenomena take Read More …

Unit Code: PHY701 Unit Title: Renewable Energy The unit introduces students to renewable energy, its forms, availability and accessibility, in the context of small developing countries such as the Solomon Islands. The unit starts off with a consideration of energy and Read More …

Unit Code: PHY604 Unit Title: Fluid Mechanics This unit further explores the fluid concepts introduced in PHY501 – Fundamentals of Physics. This is an introductory course in Fluid Mechanics. The subject Fluid Mechanics has a wide scope and is of prime Read More …

Unit Code: PHY603 Unit Title: Thermodynamics This unit will attempt to broaden, and to deepen the students’ present knowledge of thermodynamics. The emphasis will be on applications and problem solving, as this unit is designed for students who plan to continue Read More …

Unit Code: PHY602 Unit Title: Environmental Physics The unit is all about the physics of the environment, in its widest term. The environments consists of the earth, (biosphere, soil, rock, water, air), the atmosphere and all forms of radiation. Students learn Read More …

Unit Code: PHY601 Unit Title: Electronics and Digital Systems The unit introduces students to the broad area of electronics and digital systems. The basic of direct-current circuits and systems is covered, including Kirchoff’s law for resistance networks. Binary and hexadecimal number Read More …

Unit Code: PHY503 Unit Title: PHYSICS FOR OTHER SCIENCES This unit provides opportunities for students who are not majoring in Physics to study physics at an introductory level. The unit will cover the following topics: A. Kinematics in one and two Read More …