| Course Catalogue |
|---|
| Year | Semester | Courses | Key Learning Themes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year I | Semester I |
• Communicative English Language Skills I • Logic and Critical Thinking • General Physics • Social Anthropology • Introduction to Emerging Technologies • Mathematics for Natural Science • Physical Fitness (2 cont. hrs., Pass/Fail) |
Integration of communication, critical thinking, and foundational sciences; understanding historical and social contexts. |
| Semester II |
• Communicative English Language Skills II • General Biology • General Chemistry • Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn • Moral and Civics • Inclusiveness • General Psychology • Global Affairs |
Advancement of communication and scientific literacy while promoting students’ awareness and ethical responsibility. | |
| Year II | Semester I |
• Mechanics • Experiments in Mechanics • Fluid and Thermal Physics • Experiments in Fluid and Thermal Physics • Calculus I • Introduction to Computer Science |
General introduction to the basic sciences of Physics. |
| Semester II |
• Electromagnetism • Experiments in Electromagnetism • Modern Physics • Calculus II • Introduction to Economics • Introduction to Statistics |
Further advancement of core Physics courses and practical aspects. | |
| Year III | Semester I |
• Classical Mechanics • Mathematical Methods of Physics I • Physics of Oscillations and Waves • Experiments in Oscillations and Waves • Fundamentals of Programming • Introduction to Laser and Optics • Linear Algebra |
General introduction to the fundamental principles of Physics and their practical applications. |
| Semester II |
• General Astronomy • Mathematical Methods of Physics II • Nuclear Physics • Quantum Mechanics I • Electronics • Experiments in Electronics • Electrodynamics I |
Advancement of basic sciences in Physics and their practical applications. | |
| Year IV | Semester I |
• Computational Physics • Quantum Mechanics II • Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics • Electrodynamics II • Entrepreneurship • Research Methods • History of Ethiopia and the Horn |
Advancement of basic sciences in Physics and application of Physics to technology, problem-solving, and specialized fields like optics, medical imaging, and space exploration. |
| Semester II |
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Physics • Advanced Experimental Physics • Introduction to Nano Physics • Statistical Physics • Senior Research Project/Thesis • Curriculum-Based National Exit Examination |
Mapping, application, and project execution in Physics; integrating theory with experimental and computational approaches. |