Majmaah University
Institution:
Academic Department : Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics (BS)
Programme :
Nuclear Physics II (PHYS 482)
Course :
Dr. Ahmed Adel
Course Coordinator :
Programme Coordinator : Head of Department
27/ 5 / 1435H
Course Specification Approved Date :
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. 1 - Course title : Nuclear Physics II
Course Code: PHYS 482
3(3+0+0)
2. Credit hours :
3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered: Physics
4 – Course Language : English
2. 5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Dr. Ahmed Adel
3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered : Elective
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) : Nuclear Physics I (PHYS 481)
8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) : NIL
9 - Location if not on main campus :
(College of Science, Al-Zulfi)
10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
A - Traditional classroom
B - Blended (traditional and
C - e-learning
D - Correspondence
E - Other
online)
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Comments :
B Objectives
What is the main purpose for this course?
The course describes the properties of nuclei, various nuclear models, accelerators, and elementary particles.
By the end of this course, students are expected to:
1. Describe the basic properties of the strong nuclear force between nucleons.
2. Evaluate nuclear properties by using different nuclear models such as shell model and collective
model.
3. List different types of accelerators and describe the basic principles for their operations.
4. Evaluate the nuclear spin and moments.
5. Recognize meson physics.
6. Categorize the different types of elementary particles.
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Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are
being implemented :
1. Increased use of IT and web based reference material.
2. Changes in content as a result of new research in the field.
3. Adapting the contents to the level of the students and the number registered in the section.
4. Adapting the course to the students' specialties.
C. Course Description
1. Topics to be covered
List of Topics
No. of
Weeks
Contact
Hours
2
3
2
2
3
3
6
9
6
6
9
9
The basic properties of strong nuclear force between nucleons
Nuclear models
Accelerators
Nuclear spin and moments
Meson physics
Elementary particles
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
Contact
Hours
45
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
45
Credit
3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for
students per week.
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3 hours
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and
Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
1.0 Knowledge
1.1 List the fundamental forces in nature, quark theory and the
Course Teaching
Strategies
Course
Assessment
Methods
- Class Lectures
- Graded homework
- Discussion sessions
- Quizzes
origin of nuclear force, inter nucleon force.
1.2
Outline nuclear models (liquid drop model, shell model,
collective model).
1.3
List the different types of nuclear accelerators and describe
the basic principles for their operations.
- Individual and
group assignments
- Midterms
- Final Exam
1.4
1.5
Recognize the Yukawa’s hypothesis of mesons and explain
the properties of π mesons
Classify various types of elementary particles and their
interactions and recognize the fundamental symmetries,
gauge theory, lepton-hadrons interactions, and electro-weak
interactions.
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 Solve basic problem
2.2
2.3
involving the application of the - Problem solving
concepts of nuclear physics.
- Class discussion
Evaluate the nuclear spin and parity of even-even, odd-odd
and odd A nuclei.
- Assignments
Identify and describe the elementary particles and justify
- Exercises
their allowed or forbidden reactions.
- Graded homework
- Individual and
group assignments
- Assessment of class
participation
- Case study
- Final Exam
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1
Work effectively in groups as well as individuals.
3.2
Present a short report in a written form and orally using
appropriate scientific language.
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- Discussion with
students.
- Making students aware
about time management
in completing their
assignments.
- Encourage students to
help each other.
- Take attendance
- Class discussions
- Grade quizzes.
- Respect deadlines.
- Give clear and
logical arguments.
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Course
Assessment
Methods
Course Teaching
Strategies
- Group presentation
- Group assignments.
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 Use information technology and modern computer tools to - Oral Presentation
- Assessment of
oral Presentation
locate and retrieve scientific information relevant to nuclear
physics.
- Oral Examination
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 Not applicable
- Essay Question
- Assessment of
Essay Question
Not applicable
Not applicable
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:
Week Due
Proportion
of Total Assessment
First exam*
6
20 %
Second exam*
11
20 %
Assessment task
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Homework
Quizzes
weekly
End of topics
20 %
Discussions
Weekly
Team group
Three time/ semester
Final exam *
Total
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End of the semester
40 %
100 %
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic
advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)
Office hours 4 hr/ week.
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks :


Introductory Nuclear Physics, K.S. Krane,2nd edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1988.
Concepts of Modern Physics, Beiser, McGraw Hill, 6th edition.
2. List Essential References Materials :

Physical Review C
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :

Quantum Mechanics, S. Gasiorowicz, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2003
4. List Electronic Materials :
www.eagle.co.uk/news/ppnews.html
http://faculty.mu.edu.sa/aa.ahmed
http://vlib.org/physics.html
http://dir.yahoo.com/science/physics
5. Other learning material :

Mathematica Program is used to solve deferential equations, integrals.
F. Facilities Required
1. Accommodation
Lecture room with at least 25 seats.
Auditorium of a capacity of not less than 100 seats for large lecture format classes
2. Computing resources

A smart board to write on and computer.
3. Other resources

Library, Seminar Room, and Wi-Fi internet connections.
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching:


Student evaluation electronically organized by the University.
Survey.
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2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department
Instructor :
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
There is a department committee responsible for the development of the strategies of Teaching.
Survey.
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching :


Course report.
Program report.
Training Courses.

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement
Efficiency of course will be reflected on the results of the class, which may be reviewed by members of
the teaching staff in addition to other duties such as discussing ideas and ways of teaching and learning.
The course should be developed periodically to ensure that it contains the latest developments in the field
of study. Development could be put as an objective in the report of the course to be achieved each
semester.
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course
effectiveness and planning for improvement :


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

Course Evaluation.
Exam Evaluation.
Improvement plan.
Outlearning from the pre-requisite course.
Program Outlearning with course outlearning.
Course Specification Approved
Department Official Meeting No ( 13) Date 27 / 5 / 1435 H
Course’s Coordinator
Name :
Dr. Thamer Alharbi
Signature : ...........................
Date :
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Department Head
Name :
Signature :
Date :
Dr. Thamer Alharbi
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