Sarjana Muda Sains (Fizik Gunaan) dengan Kepujian
Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics) with Honours
Curriculum Structure According to Component
CATEGORY
UNIVERSITY
COMPULSORY
COURSES
PROGRAMME
COURSES
CODE
COURSE
CREDIT
UQ* 1**01
UQ* 1**01
UWB10102
UWB10202
UWB10302
UWB1**02
UWA10102
UWA10102
UWA10302
Co-curiculum I
Co-curiculum II
English for Academic Purposes
Effective Communication
Technical Writing
Foreign Language
Pengajian Islam
Pengajian Moral
TITAS
1
1
2
2
2
2
UWS10103
Kenegaraan Dan Pembangunan Mutakhir Malaysia
3
UWS10202
BWC40202
Hubungan Etnik
Creativity and Innovation
Total
Static And Dynamics
Physics Laboratory I
Calculus
Electricity And Magnetism
Physics Laboratory II
Ordinary Differential Equation
Mathematical Physics
Electronics I
Electronics II
Thermodynamics
Atomic Physics
Physics Laboratory III (Instrumentation)
Keusahawanan
Statistic
Computer Programming C++
Quantum Physics
Nuclear Physics
Solid State Physics
Electromagnetism
Instrumentation and Measurement
2
2
21
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
BWC10103
BWC10202
BWC10303
BWC10403
BWC10502
BWC10603
BWC20103
BWC10703
BWC20203
CORE BWC20303
BWC20403
BWC20502
BPK20802
BWC20603
BWC20703
BWC20803
BWC20903
BWC21003
BWC21103
BWC30103
1
2
2
BWC30203
BWC30303
BWC30402
BWC30503
BWC30702
BWC30803
BWC40104
BWC30603
BWC40312
ELECTIVES
BWC3**03
BWC3**03
BWC3**03
BWC4**03
BWC4**03
BWC4**03
BWC3**02
Semiconductor
Finite Element Model
Physics Laboratory IV
Material Science
Undergraduate Project 1
Computer Interfacing
Undergraduate Project 2
Environmental Physics
Industrial Training (24 weeks)
Total
Elective I A/B/C
Elective II A/B/C
Elective III A/B/C
Elective IV A/B/C
Elective V A/B/C
Elective VI A/B/C
Physics Laboratory V (Refer Elective)
Total
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
12
91
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
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BWC10103 Mechanics Physics
Synopsis
This course offers a study of wave mechanics and the elements. It starts with the introduction
of basic calculus, algebra, vectors and coordinate systems. This
was followed by a
single particle mechanics Newton shows various types of dependence of the forces in simple harmonic
motion, damped harmonic motion and forced harmonic motion. In addition, Newton mechanics in two and
three dimensions will also be discussed. Systems covered particles is shown in terms of mechanics the
space coordinate system which eventually led to the rigid body rotation. The formulation of mechanics
by Lagrange and Hamilton with examples will be given. While there is also an introduction to waves that
can be correlated with the mechanics will also be discussed. During this course students also need to do
research on real-life problem given to them which is directly related to what they have learned in class and
to solve it theoretically and practically. At the end of the course the student will understand the theory and
can relate the theory they have learned to daily’s physical phenomena around.
Reference
1. Plum, David Downie, Martin, (1997). A foundation course in statics and dynamics, Prentice Hall
2. Hibbeler, R. C., (2006). Engineering mechanics: principles of statics and dynamics, Prentice Hall
3. D. Jerry and J. Anthony Buffa, (1997). College Physics, Third Edition, Prentice Hall
4. R.A. Serway, (1997). Physics for Scientists and Engineers, International Editions
5. Douglas C. Giancoli, (2000). Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd Ed., Prentice
Hall
6. Young and Freedman, (2008). University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson- Addison
Wesley
BWC10102 Physics Lab 1
Synopsis
This course will expose students to practical experiment based on their knowledge in Mechanics subject.
Reference
1. Plum, David Downie, Martin, (1997). A foundation course in statics and dynamics, Prentice Hall
2. Hibbeler, R. C., (2006). Engineering mechanics : principles of statics and dynamics, Prentice Hall
3. D. Jerry and J. Anthony Buffa, (1997). College Physics, Third Edition, Prentice Hall
4. R.A. Serway, (1997). Physics for Scientists and Engineers, International Editions
5. Douglas C. Giancoli, (2000). Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd Ed.,
Prentice Hall
6. Young and Freedman, (2008). University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson-Addison
Wesley
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BWC10103 Calculus
Synopsis
Limits and Continuity: Techniques of finding limits. Continuity. Differentiation: Techniques of
differentiation: product rule, quotient rule. Chain rule. Implicit differentiation. Higher derivatives.
Differentiation of trigonometric functions, logarithmic functions, exponential functions, implicit functions,
parametric functions, hyperbolic functions and inverse functions. Applications of differentiation:
approximate value and error, rates of change, motion along a line, gradient of curve at a point, maximum
and minimum problems, curve sketching. L’Hopital’s Rule: Indeterminate form of type 0/0, /, 0 
, 00, 0, 1,  – . Integration: Techniques of integration: integration by substitution, integration
by parts, integrating rational functions, integration of trigonometric functions, integration of hyperbolic
functions and integration of irrational functions. Applications of integration: area of a region and
volume of revolution. Further Differentiation and Integration: Derivatives and integrations
involving inverse trigonometric and inverse hyperbolic functions. Applications: arc length, surface area of
revolution, curvature.
Reference
1. Abd Wahid Md. Raji, Hamisan Rahmat, Ismail Kamis, Mohd Nor Mohamad, Ong Chee Tiong. (2003).
Calculus for Science and Engineering Students. Malaysia: UTM Publication
2. Anton, H., Bivens, I., Davis, S. (2002). Calculus. 7th Ed. USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
3. Smith, Minton (2006). Calculus: Concepts & Connections. 1st Ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
4. Larson, R. E., Hostetler, R. P., Edward, B. H. (1998). Calculus with Analytic Geometry. 6th Ed. USA:
Houghton Mifflin Company.
5. Thomas, G. B., Finney, R. L. (1996). Calculus and Analytic Geometry. 9th Ed. USA: Addison-Wesley
Publishing Company
6. Edward, C. H., Penney, D. E. (1998). Calculus. 5th Ed. USA: Prentice-Hall, Inc
BWC10403 Vibrations and Waves
Synopsis
This course offers concept of simple harmonic motion and damped motion of mechanical and electrical
oscillators, the vector operator, spring coupled pendulums, plane wave representation in 1, 2 and 3
dimensions, Fourier series for a periodic function, boundary conditions, superposition, dispersion,
interference and diffraction. Experimental works in the laboratory for each topic learned will be
introduced as in Physics Laboratory II. During this course students also need to do research on real-life
problem given to them which is directly related to what they have learned in class and to solve it
theoretically and practically. At the end of the course the student will understand the theory and can relate
the theory they have learned to daily’s physical phenomena around.
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Reference
1. D. E. Newland, (1993). An Introduction to Random Vibrations, Spectral and Wavelet Analysis, 3rd
Edition, Longman, Scientific and Technical.
2. H. J. Pain, (2005). The Physics of Vibrations and Waves, 6th Edition, Wiley.
3. D. Jerry and J. Anthony Buffa, (1997). College Physics, Third Edition, Prentice Hall.
4. R.A. Serway, (1997). Physics for Scientists and Engineers, International Editions.
5. Douglas C. Giancoli, (2000). Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rdEd., Prentice
Hall.
6 Young and Freedman, (2008). University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson-Addison
Wesley.
7 King G. C., (2009). Vibrations and Waves, Manchester Physics Series, Wiley.
BWC10502 Physics Lab 2
Synopsis
This course will expose students to practical experiment based on their knowledge in Vibrations and Waves
subject.
Reference
1. D. E. Newland, (1993). An Introduction to Random Vibrations, Spectral and Wavelet Analysis, 3rd
Edition, Longman, Scientific and Technical.
2. H. J. Pain, (2005). The Physics of Vibrations and Waves, 6th Edition, Wiley.
3. D. Jerry and J. Anthony Buffa, (1997). College Physics, Third Edition, Prentice Hall.
4. R.A. Serway, (1997). Physics for Scientists and Engineers, International Editions.
5. Douglas C. Giancoli, (2000). Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd Ed., Prentice
Hall.
6. Young and Freedman, (2008). University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson-Addison
Wesley.
7. King G. C., (2009). Vibrations and Waves, Manchester Physics Series, Wiley.
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BWC 10603 Ordinary Differential Equations
Synopsis
First order differential equations: Origin of differential equations. Existence and uniqueness
theorems. Methods of solution (separating the variables, homogeneous, linear and exact), Bernoulli and
Riccati equation, initial and boundary value problems, applications of first order differential equations.
Second order (and higher) linear differential equations: Methods of solution (undetermined
coefficients and variation of parameters), applications of second order (and higher) linear differential
equations. Series solutions of second order linear equations: Ordinary and singular points,
powers series solution, Frobenius method. Laplace transforms: Definition, linearity, first shift theorem,
multiplying by t. Unit step functions and Delta functions, second shift theorem. Inverse Laplace
transform: Definition and properties, convolution theorem. Solve initial and boundary value problems
for linear differential equations which involve unit step functions, Dirac Delta functions and periodic
functions. System of ODEs: Theories of system of ODEs, homogeneous and nonhomogeneous system,
critical points and stability, solution of system of ODEs by Laplace transforms.
Reference
1. Abd Wahid & Mohamad M.N. (2002). Differential Equations. UTM Publication.
2. William E. Boyce & Richard C. DiPrima. (2004). Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary
Value Problems. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
3. Kuldeep Singh. (2003). Engineering Mathematics through applications. Industrial Press, Inc.
4. Robert J. Lopez. (2001). Advanced Engineering Mathematics. Addision Wesley.
5. Peter V. O’Neil. (2003). Advanced Engineering Mathematics. Thomson Brooks/ Cole.
BWC 10703 Electronics 1
Synopsis
The course starts with exposing the students to basic working concept of AC and DC electronic components
and circuits. It will then follow by AC circuit analysis and the use of semiconductor devices such as diodes
and transistors are described. Then students should be able to understand the working concept of
electronic components, be able to analyze simple DC and AC circuits and be familiarized with the properties
of semiconductor devices such as diode and transistor and also their function in electronic circuits. In
advance, the analogue and digital electronics will be introduced. For the analogue part, the transistor
circuits, small signal amplifiers, power amplifiers, differential amplifier, OPAMP (Operational Amplifier)
and its application circuits are discussed. Upon completion, the student should have the ability to explain
and analyze the various types of transistor amplifiers and OPAMP circuits and explain the various logic
devices employed in digital systems. In general, the course provides understanding on electronics system
and its applications.
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Reference
1. Harsany, Stephen C., (2000). Introduction to electronics : DC/AC circuits, McMillan
2. Gates, Earl D., (2001). Introduction to electronics : a practical approach, Thomson Delmar Learning
3. D. Jerry and J. Anthony Buffa, (1997). College Physics, Third Edition, Prentice Hall
4. R.A. Serway, (1997). Physics for Scientists and Engineers, International Editions
5. Douglas C. Giancoli, (2000). Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd Ed., Prentice
Hall
6. Young and Freedman, (2008). University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson-Addison
Wesley
BWC 20103 Mathematical Physics
Synopsis
The main aim of the course is to provide physics students with mathematical treatment of a range of
fundamental topics in physics. The course content consists of vector analysis, vector calculus, complex
variable, matrices, ordinary and partial differential equations, and Fourier series. The course thus
consolidates and integrates Mathematics and Physics, and helps to overcome some of the difficulties
which associated with the interface between the two courses.
Reference
1. Robert C Wrede and Murray Spiegel, (2003). Advanced Culculus, Schaum’s Outline Series, McGraw
Hill,
2. Abd Wahid Md Raji, Hamisan Rahmat, Ismail Kamis, Mohd Nor Mohamad and Ong Chee Tiong, (2003).
Calculus for Science and Engineering Students, UTM & KUiTTHO,
3. A.A.Samarskii & P.N. Vabishchevick. (2008). Mathematik: Numerical Methods For Solving Invers
Problems of Mehamatical Physiscs, Walter de Gruyter.
4. Brewster & D. Hilarry. (2009). Mathematical Physics. Global Media.
5. Bruce R. Kusse, Erik A. Westwig, (2006). Mathematical Physics: Applied Mathematics for Scientists
and Engineers. 2nd Edition. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
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BWC 20203 Electronics 2
Synopsis
This course covers essential material for the electrical engineer involved in circuit design and analysis. The
main topics are operational amplifiers, frequency and time-domain responses, feedback theory, wideband
multistage amplifiers, and introduction to filter theory, and active filter design and implementation. The
objective of the course is to teach circuit design theory and to give the student an understanding of the
factors governing the behavior of electronic circuits. Both bipolar and CMOS circuits are covered in depth.
Reference
1. Harsany, Stephen C., (2000). Introduction to electronics : DC/AC circuits, McMillan
2. Gates, Earl D., (2001). Introduction to electronics : a practical approach, Thomson Delmar Learning
3. Douglas C. Giancoli, (2000). Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd Ed., Prentice
Hall
4. Alan Giambattista, Betty M. Richardson, Robert C. Richardson, (2004). College Physics, McGraw-Hill
5. Young and Freedman, (2008). University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson-Addison
Wesley
6. Microelectronic Circuits 5th Edition: Sedra and Smith. Oxford University Press
BWC 20303 Thermodynamics
Synopsis
The course starts with discussions on basic concepts of thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties of
materials and thermodynamic processes. The next topics will emphasize on energy transfer and energy
analysis of systems and processes using the explained first and second laws of thermodynamics. The
principles of gas power and refrigeration cycles are also briefly highlighted. In general, the course
provides the basic concepts of thermodynamics and its applications in conservation and utilization of
energy as well as in automobile industry.
Reference
1. Nag, P. K., (2010). Basic and applied thermodynamics. Tata McGraw Hill
2. Moran, Michael J. Shapiro, Howard N., (2010). Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, Don
Fowley
3. D. Jerry and J. Anthony Buffa, (1997). College Physics, Third Edition, Prentice Hall
4. R.A. Serway, (1997). Physics for Scientists and Engineers, International Editions
5. Douglas C. Giancoli, (2000). Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd Ed., Prentice
Hall
6. Young and Freedman, (2008). University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson-Addison
Wesley
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BWC 20403 Modern Physics
Synopsis
The course begins with a brief discussion on the advent of Modern Physics, emphasizing the nature of
science in quest of better understandings of the natural phenomena – high-lighting the dilemmas and
failures of classical physics in face of some landmark experiments and discoveries, which gave the impetus
to new ideas and paradigm shift in the modern scientific worldview. The next few topics will set the
premise for in depth discussion of some phenomenon - basic concepts and ideas in Special Theory of
Relativity, relativistic mechanics, wave-particle duality and wave mechanics. The basis of quantum physics
begins with the study of the black-body spectra, with insight into the nature of light, and electromagnetic
waves in general, and experiments based on these ideas. The atomic theory of matter commence from the
early Greek ideas which merge into various new ideas in modern times. Students will learn the simplified
structure of the Bohr atoms, the concept of energy levels and how to derive and calculate them, with some
experimental evidences, and its application to x-rays. Application to multi-electron is briefly discussed
noting the use of the quantum numbers and principles involved. In the last topic, formalities of Quantum
Mechanics are introduced by discussing the 1-D time independent Schrodinger equation (TISE), applied to
an idealised infinite square potential well. In general, the student should be able to distinguish the limits
and applications of Newtonian mechanics and quantum mechanics, explain phenomenon related to atomic
spectra and x-rays and familiar with some formalities in quantum mechanics and appreciate that it could
give better and deeper understandings of microscopic world
Reference
1. Johnson, Walter R., (2007). Atomic structure theory : lectures on atomic physics, Springer
Berlin Heidelberg New York
2. Jha, Pankaj, (2008). Basics of atomic physics, Anmol Publishers
3. D. Jerry and J. Anthony Buffa, (1997). College Physics, Third Edition, Prentice Hall
4. R.A. Serway, (1997). Physics for Scientists and Engineers, International Editions
5. Douglas C. Giancoli, (2000). Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd Ed., Prentice
Hall
6. Young and Freedman, (2008). University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson-Addison
Wesley
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BWC 20502 Physics Lab III
Synopsis
This course will expose students to practical experiment based on their knowledge in Electronics I and
Electronics II subjects.
Reference
1. Harsany, Stephen C., (2000). Introduction to electronics : DC/AC circuits, McMillan
2. Gates, Earl D., (2001). Introduction to electronics : a practical approach, Thomson Delmar Learning
3. D. Jerry and J. Anthony Buffa, (1997). College Physics, Third Edition, Prentice Hall
4. R.A. Serway, (1997). Physics for Scientists and Engineers, International Editions
5. Douglas C. Giancoli, (2000). Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd Ed., Prentice
Hall
6. Alan Giambattista, Betty M. Richardson, Robert C. Richardson, (2004). College Physics, McGraw-Hill
7. Young and Freedman, (2008). University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson-Addison
Wesley
BWC20603 Statistic
Synopsis
Random Variables: Discrete and continuous random variables, probability distribution functions,
cumulative distribution functions, expected values and variance. Special Probability Distributions:
Binomial distribution, Poisson distribution, means and variances, Poisson approximation to Binomial
distribution, normal distribution, standard normal distribution, normal approximation to Binomial
distribution. Sampling Distribution: Sampling distribution of single mean, sampling distribution of the
difference between two means, sampling distribution test: t, chi-square and F distribution. Estimation:
Point estimate, confidence interval for single mean, difference between two means, single variance and
ratio of two variances. Hypothesis Test: Type 1 and type 2 errors, hypothesis test for single mean,
difference between two means, single variance and ratio of two variances. Simple Linear Regression:
Graphical method, simple linear regression model, least square method, hypothesis testing for intercept
and slope, coefficient of determination, correlation coefficient.
Reference
1. Nafisah @ Kamariah et. al. (2004). Engineering Statistics. Second Edition. Pusat Pengajian Sains,
KUiTTHO.
2. Quek Suan Goen, Leng Ka Man & Yong Ping Kiang. (2004). Mathematics STPM. Federal Publications,
Selangor.
3. John E. Freund. (1999). Mathematical Statistics. Sixth Edition. Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.
4. Robert D. Mason. (1994). Statistics: An Introduction. Sounders College Publisher, Texas.
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BWC 20703 Computer Programmeming C++
Synopsis
The course is to instil and strengthen student’s knowledge on an introduction to problem solving methods,
algorithm development, designing, debugging and documentation in C++ language with a variety of
applications including: I/O statements, arithmetic, logical, conditional, looping, methods/functions and
array processing.
Reference
1. Herbert Schildt, (2002), C++: A Beginner’s Guide, McGraw Hill,
2. Ford & Jerry Lee, (2007), Programmeming for The Absolute Beginner, Course Technology,
3. Joel Adams & Larry Nyhoff, (2003), C++: An Introduction to Computing, Prentice Hall,
BWC 20803 quantum Physics
Synopsis
A discussion of the crucial experiments in the early 1900s which led to the introduction of the concept of
photons; The fundamental wave-like and particle-like properties of Nature; The description of the
behaviour of electrons, neutrons etc in terms of a wave-function and its relationship to the probabilistic
picture of Nature; Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle; The use of Schrödinger’s equation to deduce the
energy of electrons in simple potentials e.g. “particle in a box”; step-up and step-down potentials,
tunneling phenomena; The quest to understand the structure of the atom, leading to Bohr’s 3 postulates;
application to the Hydrogen atom; The use of ‘quantum numbers’ to describe the H atom; Pauli’s Exclusion
Principle; The importance of angular momentum and its ‘space quantization’; the concept of ‘electron
spin’. Modern examples of quantum mechanics including quantum devices, scanning tunneling
microscopy, NMR, etc.
Reference
1. Le Bellac, Michel. (2006). Quantum physics. Cambridge University press.
2. Scheck, Florian. (2007). Quantum physics. Springer.
3. Eisberg, Robert Martin, and Robert Resnick. (1974). Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids,
Nuclei, and Particles. New York, NY: Wiley.
4. French, A. P., and Edwin F. Taylor. (1978). Introduction to Quantum Physics. New York, NY: Norton.
5. Feynman, Richard P., Robert B. Leighton, and Matthew L. Sands. (1989). The Feynman Lectures on
Physics: Commemorative Issue. Vol. 3. Redwood City, CA: Addison-Wesley.
6. Gasiorowicz, Stephen. (2003). Quantum Physics. 3rd ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
7. Liboff, Richard L. (2003). Introductory Quantum Mechanics. 4th ed. San Francisco, CA: Addison
Wesley.
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BWC 20903 Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Synopsis
The course starts with introducing some major concepts and theories in nuclear physics which include a
basic concept of interaction processes of nuclear radiation so that the students will have an appreciation
of nuclear physics. The course begins with understanding the basic knowledge of the constituents of
nucleus and the properties of nuclear forces. Radiation sources, types and properties of ionizing radiation
and the nuclear decay process and the properties of ionizing radiations will be discussed. The interactions
of nuclear radiations with mater and mechanism of nuclear reaction are also covered. Some basic concept
on radioactivity including radioactive decay law, radioactive decay series and radioactive equilibriums
and some nuclear models such as liquid drop model, shell model and optical model of the nucleus will be
introduced. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the nuclear structure and reactions
based on the liquid drop, shell and optical models. The students should also be able to discuss
radioactivity, radioactive decay, radioactive equilibrium and the sources of radioactivity and ionizing
radiation, including their interactions with matter.
Reference
1. Heyde, K., (2004). Basic ideas and concepts in nuclear physics : an introductory approach, Institute
of Physics
2. Devanathan, V., (2006). Nuclear physics, Alpha Science.
3. Kenneth F. Krane, (1988). Introductory Nuclear Physics, John Wiley & Sons
5. Cottingham, W.N. Greenwood, D.A, (2001). An introduction to nuclear physics, Cambridge University
Press
6. John Lilley, (2002). Nuclear Physics: Principles And Applications, John Wiley & Sons
BWC 20103 Solid State Physics
Synopsis
This course offers the essential elements in solid state physics. As an introduction, review of Brillouin
zones is described. Following by free-electron model in gas including energy dispersion in k-space,
reduced and extended zones, effective mass, density of states, electron-distribution function and others.
The band picture for classification of solids and Fermi surfaces are also described. For elementary
optical properties of semiconductors is also quite important now since optoelectronics have became
part of it. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors such a common task in semiconductor devices and it
is imperative to their transportation in terms of electron drifting and diffusion. During this course
students also need to do research on real-life problem given to them which is directly related to what
they have learned in class and to solve it theoretically and practically. At the end of the course the
student will understand the theory and can relate the theory they have learned to daily’s physical
phenomena around.
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Reference
1. Sohail A. Khan, (2009). Essentials of solid state physics, USM Press
2. Quinn, John J. Yi, Kyung-Soo, (2009). Solid state physics : principles and modern applications,
Springer
3. J. R. Hook, H. E.Hall. (1991). Solid State Physics. John Wiley, Chichester
4. Charles Kittel. (1996). Introduction to Solid State Physics. John Wiley, New York
5. M. A. Wahab. (2005). Solid State Physics: structure and properties of materials. Alpha Science
International, Harrow
6. Andre Moliton. (2009). Solid-State Physics for Electronics. John Wiley, London
BWC 21103 Electromagnetism
Synopsis
This course offers the essential elements of electrostatic and magnetism, which is known as
electromagnetism as both are being united. As an introduction, atomic structure, vectors and coordinate
systems, line, surface and volume integrals are described. Following by electrostatic fields,
electromagnetic fields, electroconductive fields, comparison of field equation, dielectric and the last but
not least ferromagnetic materials and components, which including magnetic dipoles and permanent
magnets, polarization and the B/H curve, boundary relationships and others. During this course students
also need to do research on real-life problem given to them which is directly related to what they have
learned in class and to solve it theoretically and practically. At the end of the course the student will
understand the theory and can relate the theory they have learned to daily’s physical phenomena around.
Reference
1. Gerald L. Pollack, Daniel R. Stump. (2002). Electromagnetism. Addison Wesley. San Francisco
2. Fitzpatrick, Richard. (2008). Maxwell's equations and the principles of electromagnetism. Infinity
Science Press
3. Liang Chi Shen and Jin Au Kong. (1995). Applied Electromagnetism. PWS Pub. Boston.
4. Ashutosh Pramanik. (2003). Electromagnetism: Theory and Applications. Prentice-Hall. New Delhi.
5. Minoru Fujimoto. (2007). Physics of Classical Electromagnetism. Springer. New York.
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BWC 30103 Statistical Physics
Synopsis
This course develops the methods of statistical mechanics and uses them to calculate observable
properties of systems in thermodynamic equilibrium. Topics treated include the principles of classical
thermodynamics, canonical and grand canonical ensembles for classical and quantum mechanical
systems, partition functions and statistical thermodynamics, fluctuations, ideal gases of quanta, atoms and
polyatomic molecules, degeneracy of Fermi and Bose gases, chemical equilibrium, ideal paramagnetism
and introduction to simple interacting systems.
Reference
1. Huang, K., (2010). Introduction to Statistical Physics 2nd Edition, CRC-Press,
2. Rudra, N. & Rudra, P., (2010). Basic Statistical Physics, World Scientific, Singapore.
3. Landau, L. D. Lifshitz, E. M. Sykes, J. B. Kearsley, M. J., (2006). Statistical Physics: Course of
Theoretical Physics, 3rd Ed., Elsevier, Boston.
4. Amit, D. J., Verbin, Y., & Tzafriri, R,. (2006). Statistical Physics: An Introductory Course, World
Scientific, Singapore.
5. Tomoyasu, T., (2002). Methods of Statistical Physics, Cambridge University Press, New York.
6. Minlos, R. A., (2000). Introduction to Mathematical Statistical Physics, American Mathematical
Society, Rhode Island.
7. Baierlein, R., (1999). Thermal Physics, Cambridge University Press, New York.
8. Lokanathan, S., (2000). Statistical and Thermal Physics: An Introduction, Prentice-Hall, New Delhi.
BWC 30203 Semiconductors
Synopsis
Introduction: Review of Semiconductor Properties, Introduction to Device Fabrication. Solar Cells:
Review of solar cells, Solar cell characteristics, Silicon wafer technology, Thin film Photovoltaics.
MOSFETs and CMOS: Review of MOSFETs, Transistor characteristics, CMOS, CMOS technology. Bipolar
Junction transistors: Review of BJTs, Modelling, BJT Technologies, HBTs. LEDS and Laser Diodes:
Review of LEDs, Laser Diodes, BLue laser diodes. Quantum- and Nano- technologies: The quantum
well and Schrödinger, Quantum Cascade Lasers
Reference
S.M. Sze, (2002). Semiconductor Devices: physics and technology, 2nd Edition, Wiley
1. J-P. Colinge & C.A. Colinge. (2002). Physics of Semiconductor Device, Kluwer Academic Publisher
2. S. S. Islam. (2006). Semiconductor Physics and Devices. Oxford University Press, New Delhi
3. G.J. Parker, (2004). Introductory Semiconductor Device Physics, IOP
4. Geng, Hwaiyu. (2005). Semiconductor Manufacturing Handbook, McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
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BWC 30303 Finite Element Model
Synopsis
The course is to instil and strengthen student’s knowledge on an application of the basic concepts of finite
element modelling and analysis to various types of engineering technology problems including structural
and machine component analysis, conduction and convection heat-transfer analysis and fluid mechanics
analysis. Selected analytical aspects of finite element analysis are introduced throughout the course
without becoming too theoretical. ANSYS computer software is an integral part of the course and is used
within the laboratory portion.
Reference
1. S. Shivaswamy, (2008). Finite Element Analysis and Programmeming: An Introduction, Alpha Science
Inter,
2. Saeed Moaveni, (2008). Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS, 3rd Ed., Prentice
Hall,
3. Narasiah & G. Lakshmi, (2008). Finite Element Analysis, Global Media,
4. Tiruphati R Chandrupatla & Ashok D Belegundu, (2002). Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall,
BWC 30402 Physics Laboratory IV
Synopsis
This course covers several experiments based on material science Course. The experiments includes crystal
structure, types of materials, structural properties, mechanical properties, electrical properties, thermal
properties, magnetic properties and optical properties of the selective materials. With the help of scientific
equipment, student will learn the theories, concept and the properties of the materials while conducting
the experiments. At the end of the experiments, students will gain the knowledge in handling equipments,
understanding the different properties of the materials and completing their work by producing the
scientific report.
Reference
1. Donald R. Askeland, Pradeep P. Phule. (2004). Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering.
Thomson, Toronto
2. R. S. Khurmi, R. S. Sedha. (2005). Material Science. S. Chand, New Delhi
3. Michael Ashby, Hugh Shercliff and David Cebon (2007). Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing
and Design. Elsevier, London
4. William D. Callister. (2004). Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering: an integrated
approach. John Wiley, New Jersey
5. V. Rajendran, A. Marikani. (2004). Materials Science. McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
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BWC 30503 Material Science
Synopsis
This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the relationship between material
structure and material behaviour or performance. It will classify different materials e.g. metals and
plastics according to their properties. The relationship between cooling or quenching rate and the
properties and microstructure of steel is outlined. Classification of composite materials according to their
reinforcement is described.
Reference
1. V. Rajendran, A. Marikani. (2004). Materials Science. McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
2. R. S. Khurmi, R. S. Sedha. (2005). Material Science. S. Chand, New Delhi
3. Michael Ashby, Hugh Shercliff and David Cebon (2007). Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing
and Design. Elsevier, London
4. William D. Callister. (2004). Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering: an integrated
approach. John Wiley, New Jersey
5. Donald R. Askeland, Pradeep P. Phule. (2004). Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering.
Thomson, Toronto
BWC 30603 Environmental Physics
Synopsis
Energy balance at the Earth’s surface and local climate is intricately linked. The Earth system receives most
of its energy directly from the Sun. This energy, in the form of electromagnetic radiation, is converted to
other forms of energy on Earth: infrared radiation, thermal energy, kinetic energy, and potential energy.
Local surface climate conditions influence (and are influenced by) the partitioning of energy into these
various forms. For example, deserts may convert most incoming solar radiation into thermal and kinetic
energy while oceans may convert most of it into potential energy. Furthermore, energy imbalances help
generate storm systems and move mass (such as air or water) from one region to another.
Reference
1. Nigel Mason, Peter Hughes, Randall McMullan, Introduction to environmental physics: planet earth,
life and climate (2001)
2. R. Bent, R. Baker & L. Orr. (2002). Energy: Science, Policy and The Pursuit of Sustainability, Island
Press.
3. John Lennox Monteith, M. H. Unsworth, (2008) Principle of Environmental Physics, 3rd Edition
4. K.A. Smith & C.E. Mullins. (2000). Soil and Environmental Analysis: Physic Method ,2nd Ed, Marcel
Dekker.
5. M.Fasulo & P. Walker. (2000). Careers in the Environment 2nd Ed, McGraw-Hill Trade
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BWC 30702 Undergraduate Project I
Synopsis
Students will be given a choice of research topics based on theory or practical, within Physics area in the
following categories: Kinematics, Dynamics, Waves, Electromagnetic, Quantum Physics, Thermodynamics
and Solid State. This first half project involves the literature reviews and predicted outcomes to the
proposed projects.
Reference
1. Buku Panduan PSM Universiti Tun Hussein Onn.
2. Guidelines for Thesis Writing UTHM.
3. Patten, M.L. (2005). Understanding Research Methods: An Overview Of The Essentials. 9 ed. New
York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
4. Jones, D. & Lane, K. (2002). Technical Communication. New York: Longman.
5. Antony, J, (2003). Design of Experiments for Engineers and Scientists. Melbourne: ButterworthHeinemann.
BWC 30803 Computer Interfacing
Synopsis
This course will focus on techniques that allow programmes inside the computer to communicate with
devices outside the computer and vice versa. Some examples of microcomputer interfacing applications
include robotics, digital recording, data acquisition and display, and process monitoring and control. We
will look at common and emerging interfacing hardware and protocols including RS232, Parallel
(Centronics / GPIB), USB and wireless. Projects will focus on programmeming techniques for accessing
these interfaces and on the electronic circuits used to connect digital and analog devices to the computer.
Reference
1. Alan Giambattista, Betty M. Richardson, Robert C. Richardson, (2004). College Physics, McGraw-Hill,
2. Cheong Foon Cheong, (2006). Pre-U Text STPM: Physics Volume 1, Pearson-Longman, Malaysia,
3. Young and Freedman, (2008). University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson-Addison
Wesley,
4. Douglas C. Giancoli, (2000). Physics for Scientist and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd Ed., Prentice
Hall,
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Elective A: Material Science
BWC30903 Nanostructural Material
Synopsis
This course aims to provide comprehensive understanding of the properties and techniques of
characterization of nanostuctured materials. It also covers basic understanding of the bulk solid and
nanostructured solid. Further to that, students are able to understand the uniqueness of nanostructured
materials and are exposed to knowledge on how to prepare and characterize the nanostructures. The
chemical, electrical and mechanical properties of the nanostructures are also well discussed in this course.
Reference
1. Frank J. Owens & Charles P. Poole Jr. (2008) The Physics and Chemistry of Nanosolids John Wiley
& Son, US
2. Carl C. Koch. (2007) Nanostructured Materials: processing, properties and applications London :
William Andrew
3. Shihe Yang and Ping Sheng. (2000) Physics and Chemistry of Nanostructured Materials London :
Taylor and Francis
4. Hari Singh Nalwa. (2002) Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology, San Diego: Academic
Press
5. Nejo, H. (2007) Nanostructures - Fabrication and Analysis Berlin: Springer
BWC31003 Surface Physics
Synopsis
This course provides an intensive focus on the physics of surface. The course begins with an introduction
to the general idea of definition of the surface and continues with further understanding of the reaction
occurring on surfaces. The course also covers the techniques required for surface preparation and surface
analyzing.
Reference
1. Watts, J. F. and Wolstenholme, J. (2003) An Introduction to Surface Analysis by XPS and AES.1st
Edition John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
2. Donald M. Mattox,(2003) The Foundations of Vacuum Coating Technology Springer
3. Vickerman, J. C. (1997) Surface Analysis: the principal techniques, 3rd Edition John Wiley and Sons.
4. Brune, D. (1997) Surface characterization : a user's sourcebook John Wiley and Sons
5. Watts, J. F. (2009) Microbeam Analysis Applied to adhesion, surfaces and interfaces Springer
6. Kurts W. Kolasinski (2007) Surface science : foundations of catalysis and nanoscience Hoboken, NJ
: John Wiley
7. Harold Ibach (2007) Physics of surfaces and interfaces London : Springer
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BWC31103 MEMS
Synopsis
The course is to instil and strengthen student’s knowledge on an introduction to the existing fields of
microoptics and MEMS and review the synergetic role these technologies play in the emerging field of
Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS). Using MOEMS technology, micro-optical elements are
fabricated on-chip concurrently with microsensors and microactuators to form integrated microsystems
that are more efficient, reliable and less expensive than conventionally produced optomechanical systems.
This course will introduce design and fabrication concepts used in MEMS/MOEMS and several commercial
systems based on these technologies.
Reference
1. Tai-Ran Hsu, (2008) MEMS and Microsystems: Design, Manufacture and Packaging McGraw Hill
2. Nitaigour Premchand Mahalik, (2007) MEMS McGraw Hill,
3. Mohamed Gad-el-Hak, (2006) MEMS: Design and Fabrication CRC/Taylor & Francis,
4. Tai-Ran Hsu, (2002) MEMS and Microsystems: Design and Manufacture McGraw Hill,
5. Sergey Edward Lyshevski, (2002) MEMS and NEMS: Systems, Devices and Structures CRC Press,
Elective B: Photonics
BWC31203 Electronic Testing and Maintenance
Synopsis
The course aims to provide knowledge upon testing and maintaining various main electronic components.
The course covers the basic theory and safety, the operational system, maintenance and testing of the
electronic components. Students will learn safe and proper maintenance and testing procedures
throughout this course and should be able to discuss and apply the knowledge upon handling electronic
matter.
Reference
1. The Institution of Electrical Engineers (2006) Electrical maintenance London : Institutions of
Electrical Engineers
2. Trevor Linsley (2000) Electronic servicing and repairs Oxford : Newness
3. George Loveday (1995) Electronic testing and fault diagnosis Essex, England :Longman
4. Dave Cutcher (2011) Electronic circuits for the evil genius : 64 lessons with projects New York :
McGraw-Hill
5. R. S. Khandpur (2007) Troubleshooting electronic equipment New York : McGraw-Hill
6. John Traister (2000) The electrician's troubleshooting and testing pocket guide New York : McGrawHill
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BWC31303 Sensor and Transducer
Synopsis
The course is designed to expose students to the various types of sensors and transducers. This course also
provides knowledge on the transducers fundamentals in terms of the terminology and characteristics.
Various application of transducer and its measurement techniques are also discussed in details.
Reference
1. Jurgen, R. K., (2003) Sensors and transducers Warrendale, PA: SAE International
2. Ian Sinclair, (2001) Sensors and Transducers, 3rd Edition Oxford [England] Boston : Newnes
3. Tonshoff, H. K., and Inasaki, I., (2000). Sensors applications. Weinheim : John Wiley
BWC31403 Laser Technology
Synopsis
This course introduces the laser source and its application in industry. It covers the field of photonics,
basic laser, Einstein relation, light interaction with atom, laser structure and generation, laser mode,
modulation method, laser type, laser in industry and holography.
Reference
1. Lan Xinju, (2010) Laser Technology Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press
2. Noriah Bidin, (2002) Teknologi Laser Johor, Malaysia : Penerbit UTM
3. Noriah Bidin, (2001) Keselamatan dan Orientasi Laser Johor, Malaysia : Penerbit UTM
4. Noriah Bidin, (2003) Laser (Prinsip penjanaan) Johor, Malaysia : Penerbit UTM
5. Colin Webb (2004) Handbook of laser technology and applications Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press.
6. Breck Hitz (2001) Introduction to laser technology New York : IEEE Press
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Elective C: Health Physics
BWC31503 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Synopsis
Human Anatomy and Physiology explores the systems comprising the human body by emphasizing
physiological mechanisms and a thorough understanding of human anatomy. An emphasis is placed on the
interrelatedness of such systems as the skeletal, muscular, nervous and circulatory.
Reference
1. Marieb, Elaine N. and Katja Hoehn, (2007) Human Anatomy & Physiology 7th Ed. Pearson- Benjamin
Cummings.
2. Susannah Nelson Longenbaker (2008), Mader’s Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology ,
McGraw-Hill.
3. Arthur Vander, James Sherman, Dorothy Luciano, (2001) Human Physiology: The Mechanism of Body
Function 8th edition, Mc Graw Hill.
4. Tortora and Grabowski. (2006) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition. John Wiley &
Sons.
5. Patricia Brady Wilhelm (2001), Human Anatomy and Physiology: Based on Schaum’s Outline of
Theory.
6. Kent M. Van De Graaff and R. Ward Rhees , Industrial Press. Problems of Human Anatomy and
Physiology
BWC31603 Radiation Detection and Dosimetry
Synopsis
The important detection techniques for ionizing radiations are introduced. The discussion begins with
introducing the principles of radiation detection related to radiation units, radiation sources and radiation
interactions. Nuclear radiation detector parameters such as detector model, detector efficiency, energy
resolution, counting curve and counting statistics are discussed. The next topic will emphasize on the
principles of operation and basic characteristics of various detection systems. Various nuclear detectors
such as gas filled detector, scintillation detector and semiconductor detector are the main concerned of
the Course. The course also emphasizes on the principle and operation of thermal and fast neutron
detector. Detection electronics and pulse processing are briefly highlighted. The principle of radiation
dosimetry such as thermoluminescent dosimetry, chemical dosimetry, film dosimetry and calorimeter are
also discussed at the end of the course.
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Reference
1. G. F. Knoll, (2000). Radiation Detection and Measurement 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc.
2. J.E. Turner, (2007). Atoms, Radiation and Radiation Protection , Wiley VCH.
3. L. I. Ivanov (2004), Radiation Physics of Metals and its Applications, Cambridge International
Science Publishing.
4. Michael G. Stabin (2007), Radiation Protection and Dosimetry: An Introduction to Health Physics ,
Springer.
5. Syed Naeem Ahmed (2007), Physics and Engineering of Radiation Detection, Academic Press.
BWC31703 Radiation Biophysics
Synopsis
The course starts with explaining the interaction of radiation with matter, interaction mechanism of
photons and electrons with matter, interaction of neutrons, alpha particles, heavy nuclei and nuclear
fission fragments with matter. Then students will be exposed to the detection and measurement of
radiation. Topics on the production of radionuclides, its use in tracer techniques and the biological
effects of radiation will be emphasized at the end of the course.
Reference
1. Yurii B. Kudryashov, Mikhail F. Lomanov (2008), Radiation Biophysics (Ionizing Radiations) , Nova
Publisher.
2. J. Turner, (2007) Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection, 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons.
3. Rodnye Cotterill (2002), Biophysics: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons.
4. J. K. Shultis and R. E. Faw, (2000). Radiation Shielding , American Nuclear Society.
5. Knoll G.F. (2000). Radiation Detection and Measurement, 3rd Ed, John Wiley & Sons.
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BWC31802 Physics Laboratory V (Material Physics)
Synopsis
This course will expose students to practical experiment based on their knowledge in material physics.
Reference
1. J.F. Watts and J. Wolstenholme (2003), An Introduction to Surface Analysis by XPS and AES, 1st Ed,
John Wiley and Sons.
2. Donald M. Mattox (2003), The Foundations of Vacuum Coating Technology, Springer.
3. J.F. Watts (2009), Microbeam Analysis Applied to adhesion, surfaces and interfaces, Springer.
4. Axel Gross (2009), Theoretical Surface Science: A Microscopic Perspective, Springer.
5. Adam Stuart Foster, Werner Hofer (2006), Scanning Probe Microscopy: Atomic Scale Engineering by
Forces and Currents, Springer.
BWC31902 Physics Laboratory V (Optoelectronics)
Synopsis
This course will expose students to practical experiment based on their knowledge in optoelectronics
Reference
1. S. O. Kasap, (2001) Optoelectronics and Photonics – Principles and Practices, Prentice Hall
2. S. F.G. Smith and T. A. King, (2000) Optics and Photonics – An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Sheila Prasad (2010), High-speed Electronics and Optoelectronics: Devices and Circuits, Cambridge
University Press.
4. Alan Giambattista, Betty M. Richardson, Robert C. Richardson, (2007) College Physics, McGraw-Hill.
5. Young Hugh D (2008), University Physics: With Modern Physics, 12th Ed, Pearson-Addison Wesley.
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BWC32002 Physics Laboratory V (Health Physics)
Synopsis
This course will expose students to practical experiment based on their knowledge in health physics.
Reference
1. David J. Dowsen, Patrick A. Kenny, R. Eugene Johnston (2006), The Physics of Diagnostic Imaging,
Hodder Arnold.
2. J.R. Williams & D.I. Thwaites (2000) Radiotherapy Physics in Practice, Oxford University Press.
3. L. I. Ivanov (2004), Radiation Physics of Metals and Its Applications, Cambridge International Science
Publishing.
4. Knoll G.F. (2000). Radiation Detection and Measurement, 3rd Ed, John Wiley & Sons.
5. Jack M. Winters, Molly Follette Story (2007), Medical Instrumentation: Accessibility and Usability
Considerations, CRC Press.
BWC40104 Final Project II
Synopsis
This course provides the platform for carrying out individual research on specific areas in Physics; i.e.
Electromagnetic, Quantum Physics, Thermodynamics and Solid State. This project involves literature
survey, theoretical analysis, computer modeling and/or design of experiment, also development of
experimental setup, data analysis and presentation of results in terms of oral and written report.
Students will be expected to contribute to the research activities (e.g. seminars) of the host institution.
Reference
1. Buku Panduan PSM Universiti Tun Hussein Onn.
2. Guidelines for Thesis Writing UTHM.
3. Patten, M.L. (2005). Understanding Research Methods: An Overview of the Essentials. 9ed. New York:
McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
4. Jones, D. & Lane, K. (2002). Technical Communication. New York: Longman.
5. Antony, J, (2003). Design of Experiments for Engineers and Scientists. Melbourne: ButterworthHeinemann.
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ELECTIVE A: Material Science
BWC40403 Superconductor
Synopsis
The course is focus on the superconductivity phenomena and the properties of superconductor.
Theoretical explanation of the superconductivity is also covered in this course. Properties of the
superconductor and its measurement techniques are also well discussed in this course.
Reference
1. Kakani S.L. (2009) Superconductivity Tunbridge Wells, KY : Anshan
2. Charles P. Pool (2007) Superconductivity Amsterdam : Elsevier
3. Kristian Fossheim (2004) Superconductivity : physics and applications Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley
4. Owens, Frank J., (1996) The new superconductors New York: Plenum Press,
5. Cyrot M., (1992) Introduction to superconductivity and high-Tc materials” Singapore: World
Scientific
6. Raghu Battacharya (2010) High temperature superconductors Weinheim : John Wiley
7. Kresin, Vladimir Z., (1990) Fundamentals of superconductivity Plenum Pres
8. Roslan Abdul Shukur, (2000) Superconductor conventional and high temperature Dewan Bahasa dan
Pustaka
BWC40503 Material Analysis and Characterisation
Synopsis
This course offers basic concepts of micro-analytical, microscopy and diffraction methods that are widely
used for the analysis of composition, chemistry, structure, scale, and morphology of advanced materials.
It introduces the most basic concepts required to understand experimental data obtained with these
modern materials analysis techniques.
Reference
1. Pavia, D. L., Lampman, G. M., Kriz, G. S., Vyvyan, J. A. (2008). Introduction to Spectroscopy, 4th
Edition, Brooks Cole
2. Hollas, J. M. (2004) Modern Spectroscopy, 4th edition John Wiley and Sons
3. Smith, E. and Dent, G. (2005) Modern Raman Spectroscopy: A Practical Approach Wiley and Sons.
4. Mittemeijer, E. J. and Scardi, P. (2004) Diffraction Analysis of the Microstructure of Materials
(Springer Series in Materials Science), 1st Edition Springer
5. Jouffrey, B. and Svejcar, J. (2000) Microstructural Investigation and Analysis, 1st Edition” Wiley and
Sons.
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BWC40603 Material Testing and Evaluation
Synopsis
The course is to instil and strengthen student’s knowledge on quality assurance practices for physical
condition laboratories. It is for that reason; the examples used as illustrations are taken from related
fields. However, the statistical concepts and methods presented here are entirely general and therefore
also applicable to measurements originating in physics, chemistry, engineering and other technical
disciplines.
Reference
1. Ghosh, M. K., Sen, S., and Mukhopadhyay, S., (2008) Measurement and Instrumentation: Trends and
Application New Delhi: Ane Books India,
2. Charles Henry (2007) Understanding basic statistics Boston : Houghton Mifflin
3. Dunn, P. F., (2005) Measurement and Data Analysis for Engineering and Science McGraw Hill,
4. Bolton, W., (1996) Measurement and Instrumentation Systems Oxford: Newnes,
5. David C. Jiles (2007) Introduction to the principles of materials evaluation Boca Raton, Florida : CRC
Press
ELECTIVE B: Photonics
BWC40703 Signal Processing
Synopsis
This course will expose students to practical digital signal processing. Students will gain enough
knowledge to process data collected from experimental work. Throughout the semester, the concept is
complemented with practical exercise using Signal Processing Module available in SCILAB. SCILAB is free
software, i.e. it can be downloaded from internet that is equivalent in functionality to MATLAB. Students
will learn various operations done on signal. Then they will learn about the Linear Time Invariant (LTI)
system. LTI system will lead to the operation called convolution. Convolution will enable students to
determine the response of the LTI system when it is inputted with an arbitrary signal. Students will learn
how to transform time-domain signal to frequency-domain and vice versa using Fast Fourier Transform
and Inverse Fast Fourier Transform. Then toward the end of the course, students learn to design various
types of filters using zeros-poles approach.
Reference
1. Diniz, Paulo Sergio Ramirez (2010) Digital signal processing : system analysis and design New York
: Cambridge University Press
2. Lathi B. P. (2005) Linear systems and signals New York : Oxford University Press
3. Claude Gomez (1999) Engineering and scientific computing with SCILAB Boston: Birkhauser
4. Vijay K. Madisetti (2010) The digital signal processing handbook. Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press
5. Andre Quinquis (2008) Digital signal processing using MATLAB Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley
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BWC40803 Optoelectronics
Synopsis
To provide a broad overview of updated optoelectronic principles, devices and applications. The students
studying this module will develop a basic understanding of the principles and practices of modern
optoelectronic devices and their important functions for applications in optical communication, signal
processing and sensing. Practical skills in optical fibre systems and measurement will also be acquired.
Reference
1. S. O. Kasap, (2001) Optoelectronics and Photonics – Principles and Practices, Prentice Hall
2. S. F.G. Smith and T. A. King, (2000) Optics and Photonics – An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Sheila Prasad (2010), High-speed Electronics and Optoelectronics: Devices and Circuits, Cambridge
University Press.
4. Michael A. Parker (2005), Physics of Optoelectronics, Taylor and Francis.
5. R.P. Khare (2004), Fiber Optics and Optoelectronics, Oxford University Press.
BWC40903 Fibre Optics
Synopsis
This course provides understanding about principles of optical systems and the components. Students will
also learn the physical basis of light sources and detectors. The students studying this module will gain
knowledge on optical sources and detectors, fibre-optic and optoelectronic system and measuring
equipment. The design of optical fibre systems will also discussed at the end of this course.
Reference
1. Jeff Hecht, (2006). Understanding Fibre Optics Prentice Hall.
2. John A. Buck, (2004) Fundamentals of Optical Fibers, Wiley-Interscience.
3. Asu Ram Jha (2004) Fiber Optic Technology , Noble Publishing, USA.
4. Abdul Al-Azzawi (2007), Fiber Optics: Principle and Practices, Taylor & Francis.
5. Herbert Venghaus (2006), Wavelength Filters in Fibre Optics, Springer.
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Elective C: Health Physics
BWC41003 Physics of Diagnostic Radiology
Synopsis
This course will provide the students with broad overview of X-ray tube and generators. The X-ray
spectrum and the interaction of X-rays in human body will also be discussed. Students studying this
course will obtain understanding on film-screen radiography and working principles of the advanced XRay machines. Furthermore, the students will learn properties of digital radiography, quality control and
testing of radiographic X-ray machine. This course emphasizes also how to analyze film image quality. At
the end of this course, the students will be exposed to the radiation hazards associated with diagnostic
radiology and the current developments in diagnostic radiology.
Reference
1. Antonuk, Larry E. (2001) Medical Imaging 2001: Physics of Medical Imaging , SPIE.
2. David J. Dowsett, Patrick A. Kenny, R. Eugene Johnston (2006), The Physics of Diagnostic Imaging,
Hodder Arnold.
3. William R. Hendee, E. Russell Ritenour (2002), Medical Imaging Physics, Wiley-Liss.
4. Horst Aichinger (2004), Radiation Exposure and Image Quality in X-Ray Diagnostic Radiology:
Physical Principles and Clinical Applications, Springer.
5. Alex A.T. Bui, Ricky K. Taira (2009), Medical Imaging Informatics, Springer.
BWC41103 Physics of Radiotheraphy and Nuclear Medicine
Synopsis
This course prepares the students with broad overview to radiotherapy, radiobiology and basic physics in
radionuclide imaging. The students studying this module will gain knowledge on principle of tracers in
nuclear medicine which covers isodose curves, depth dose, field size, corrections for body inhomogeneties
and tissue curvature. This course also covers topic of radiotherapy equipment. In addition, the students
will learn the characteristics of Co-60 machines and linear accelerators. Quality control and safety aspects
of treatment room design will also be emphasized in this course. At the end of the course, current
developments in radiotherapy will be discussed.
Reference
1. Khan, F. M., (2009) The Physics of Radiation Therapy, 4th. ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2. Marie Claire Canton (2011) Radiation Physics for Nuclear Medicine, Springer.
3. Fred A. Mettler (2006), Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging, Elsevier.
4. Gobal B. Saha (2006), Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine, Springer.
5. Peter J. Hoskin (2007), Radiotherapy in Practice: Radioisotope Therapy, Oxford University Press.
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BWC41203 Medical Instrumentations
Synopsis
This course is designed to give brief understanding for X-ray tube and generators, CT scanners, gamma
cameras. Students in this course will cover topics on collimator design, crystal selection, photomultiplier
drift and interface circuit. This course will also provide knowledge about multi-detector system and several
types of instrumentation in use nowadays. Medical lasers including types, properties and medical
applications will also be discussed.
Reference
1. John G. Webster (2010), Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, John Wiley & Sons.
2. Jack M. Winters, Molly Follette Story (2007), Medical Instrumentation: Accessibility and Usability
Considerations, CRC Press.
3. David Prutchi, Michael Norris (2005), Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation:
A Practical Perspective of the Design, Construction and Test of Medical Devices, John Wiley & Sons.
4. S. Lori Brown, Roselie A. Bright, Dale R. Tavris (2007), Medical Device Epidemiology and
Surveillance, John Wiley & Sons.
5. Peter Hoskins, Abigail Thrush (2002), Diagnostic Ultrasound: Physics and Equipment, Cambridge
University Press.
BWC40312 Industrial Training
Synopsis
Students are required to undergo Industrial Training (LI) in selected local industries or government
bodies for 24 weeks. At the end of their training, students are required to submit a written report on their
work and present their work in a seminar. The evaluation of the Course is based on the Industrial
Supervisor’s report, the Faculty Supervisor’s report, the student’s Log Book write-up, the work
presentation and the written report.
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