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Physics — study plan

King Faisal University College of Science

Credit hours
128
Levels
9
Courses
48
Degree
bachelor

The Physics study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 48 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 15 credits

Code Course Credits
0824101 General Physics 1 3
0824111 General Physics 1 Lab 1
19xxxxx University Elective (Table 1) 2
7402103 Literary Appreciation 2
0827101 Calculus 1 3
0827103 Introduction to Statistics 4

Level 2 16 credits

Code Course Credits
19xxxxx University Elective (Table 1) 2
7402102 Arabic Editing 2
0825101 General Chemistry 1 3
0825111 General Chemistry 1 Lab 1
0827102 Introduction to Computer 3
0827112 Introduction to Computer Lab 1
0826101 General Biology 3
0826111 General Biology Lab 1

Level 3 17 credits

Code Course Credits
0824202 General Physics 2 3
0824212 General Physics 2 Lab 1
0827202 Calculus 2 4
0824201 Mathematical Physics 1 3
0824203 General Physics 3 3
0824213 General Physics 3 Lab 1
1900101 Islamic Belief and Doctrines 2

Level 4 18 credits

Code Course Credits
0824204 Waves 3
0827205 Calculus 3 4
0824205 Modern Physics 3
0824206 Optics 3
0827204 Linear Algebra 1 3
1900102 Islamic Culture 2

Level 5 15 credits

Code Course Credits
0824302 Classical Mechanics 3
0824303 Electromagnetism 1 3
0824305 Electronics 1 3
0827304 Ordinary Differential Equations 3
0824301 Mathematical Physics 2 3

Level 6 14 credits

Code Course Credits
0824304 Electromagnetism 2 3
0824306 Electronics 2 3
0824316 Electronics 2 Lab 2
082xxxx College Elective (Table 2) 3
0824307 Quantum Mechanics 1 3

Summer Training 3 credits

Code Course Credits
0824399 Summer Training 3

Level 7 16 credits

Code Course Credits
0824401 Thermal and Statistical Physics 3
0824407 Quantum Mechanics 2 3
0824402 Solid State Physics 1 3
0824411 Modern Physics Lab 2
0824404 Nuclear Physics 3
0824405 Graduation Project 2

Level 8 12 credits

Code Course Credits
0824403 Solid State Physics 2 3
0824xxx Department Elective 1 (Table 3) 3
0824xxx Department Elective 2 (Table 3) 3
0824xxx Department Elective 3 (Table 3) 3

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Frequently asked questions about Physics

How many credit hours is Physics at King Faisal University?

Physics at King Faisal University requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.

How many years is Physics at King Faisal University?

The study plan for Physics spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Physics award?

Physics at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.

Is Physics offered at other universities?

Yes, Physics is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.

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