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Course Description
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Course Name
Advanced Physics B
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Physics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Course entry requirements: PHY2014F and PHY2015S, and at least 40% in PHY3021F.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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Host University Units
36 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits6
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units9
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline:
PHY3021F and PHY3022S together lead to a major in Physics. The course includes the following topics: Atomic physics: angular momentum, atomic structure and spectra, selection rules, spin, fine structure, Zeeman effect, time dependent and independent perturbation theory, molecular structure and spectra. Nuclear and particle physics: properties of nuclei, nuclear forces, nuclear structure and reactions, radioactivity, decay modes, nuclear models, interactions of elementary particles, quarks and leptons, symmetries and the gauge forces. Solid state physics: crystal structure; lattice vibrations, electron states in solids, energy band theory, semiconductor physics and devices.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.