Sarjana Muda Sains (Fizik Gunaan) dengan

Kepujian
Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics) with
Honours
Curriculum Structure According to Component
CATEGORY

UNIVERSITY
COMPULSORY
COURSES

CODE

COURSE

UQ* 1**01
UQ* 1**01
UWB1010
2
UWB1020
2
UWB1030
2
UWB1**02
UWA1010
2
UWA1010
2
UWA1030
2

Co-curiculum I
Co-curiculum II
English for Academic
Purposes
Effective
Communication

UWS1010
3
UWS1020
2
BWC4020
2
PROGRAMME
CORE
COURSES

BWC1010
3
BWC1020
2
BWC1030
3
BWC1040
3
BWC1050
2

Technical Writing
Foreign Language

CREDI
T
1
1
2
2
2
2

Pengajian Islam
2
Pengajian Moral
TITAS
Kenegaraan
Dan
Pembangunan
Mutakhir Malaysia

Hubungan Etnik
Creativity
Innovation
Total

2
and

2
21

Static And Dynamics

Physics Laboratory I

Calculus

Electricity
And
Magnetism
Physics Laboratory II

3
2

BWC1060
3
BWC2010
3
BWC1070
3
BWC2020
3
BWC2030
3
BWC2040
3
BWC2050
2
BPK20802
BWC2060
3
BWC2070
3
BWC2080
3
BWC2090
3
BWC2100
3
BWC2110
3
BWC3010
3
BWC3020
3
BWC3030
3
BWC3040
2
BWC3050
3
BWC3070
2
BWC3080
3

Ordinary
Equation

Differential

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
Semiconductor
Finite Element Model
Physics Laboratory IV
Material Science
Undergraduate Project 1
Computer Interfacing

3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

3
3
2
3
2
3

BWC4010
4
BWC3060
3
BWC4031
2

ELECTIVES

BWC3**03
BWC3**03
BWC3**03
BWC4**03
BWC4**03
BWC4**03
BWC3**02

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

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 dailys 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
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.
LHopitals 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
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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
&
st
Connections. 1 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 dailys physical
phenomena around.

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, 3 rd 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.

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. ONeil. (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.
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

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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, Schaums 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 timedomain 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

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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
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 highlighting 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

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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,

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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.
BWC 20703 Computer Programmeming C++
Synopsis
The course is to instil and strengthen students 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 Beginners 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

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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;
Heisenbergs
Uncertainty
Principle;
The
use
of
Schrdingers equation to deduce the energy of electrons in
simple potentials e.g. particle in a box; step-up and stepdown potentials, tunneling phenomena; The quest to
understand the structure of the atom, leading to Bohrs 3
postulates; application to the Hydrogen atom; The use of
quantum numbers to describe the H atom; Paulis
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.
BWC 20903 Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Synopsis

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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

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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 dailys physical phenomena
around.
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

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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
dailys 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

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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 Schrdinger, 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
BWC 30303 Finite Element Model
Synopsis
The course is to instil and strengthen students 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 heattransfer 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,

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3. Narasiah & G. Lakshmi, (2008). Finite Element Analysis,

Global Media,
4. Tiruphati R Chandrupatla & Ashok D Belegundu, (2002).
Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, 3 rd 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
BWC 30503 Material Science
Synopsis

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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 Earths 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

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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
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: McGrawHill/Irwin.
4. Jones, D. & Lane, K. (2002). Technical Communication.
New York: Longman.
5. Antony, J, (2003). Design of Experiments for Engineers
and Scientists. Melbourne: Butterworth-Heinemann.

BWC 30803 Computer Interfacing

Synopsis

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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,

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.

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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

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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
BWC31103 MEMS
Synopsis
The course is to instil and strengthen students 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

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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 : McGraw-Hill
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

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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),
Maders
Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology ,
McGraw-Hill.
3. Arthur Vander, James Sherman, Dorothy Luciano, (2001)
Human Physiology: The Mechanism of Body Function 8 th
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 Schaums 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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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3. Patten, M.L. (2005). Understanding Research Methods:

An Overview of the Essentials. 9ed. New York: McGrawHill/Irwin.
4. Jones, D. & Lane, K. (2002). Technical Communication.
New York: Longman.
5. Antony, J, (2003). Design of Experiments for Engineers
and Scientists. Melbourne: Butterworth-Heinemann.

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

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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.
BWC40603 Material Testing and Evaluation
Synopsis
The course is to instil and strengthen students knowledge
on quality assurance practices for physical condition
laboratories. It is for that reason; the examples used as
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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 timedomain 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

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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
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

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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 X-Ray 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

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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.
BWC41203 Medical Instrumentations
Synopsis
This course is designed to give brief understanding for Xray 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 multidetector 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.

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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 Supervisors report, the Faculty
Supervisors report, the students Log Book write-up, the
work presentation and the written report.

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