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PGD/MSc/PhD in Industrial Physics

Introduction

The Department of Industrial Physics offers programme leading to the award of the following degrees:
  1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
  2. Master of Science (M. Sc) and
  3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Philosophy of the Programme

The postgraduate programmes of this Department place emphasis on interactions between science, technology ( applied Physics) and the Society. The programmes are geared towards translating scientific methods into technological breakthrough which are relevant to solving the problems/challanges of the society we find ourselves.

Aim and Objectives

The basic aim of the postgraduate programme is to provide a practical approach to physics be developed from systematic collections for possible application in industrial or technological setting. It is therefore, hoped that at the end, a student would acquired adequate and efficient capacity to independently engage in original research works in the various areas of physics.

INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS DEPARTMENT - - STAFF PROFILE

S/NoNamesQualificationsArea of Specialization
1PROF. IDENYI, N.EB.Eng, MSc.& Ph.DMaterial Science
2PROF. AGBO G.ABSc, MSc, .& Ph.D Atmospheric Physics
3DR. UMAHI, A.EBSc, MSc, .& Ph.DAstro- Phyiscs
4DR. UGWU E. I.BSc, MSc, .& Ph.DSolid state Physics
5DR. AGHA. SBSc, MSc, .& Ph.DGeophysics
6ENGR. DR. NWEKE F.U.B.Eng, MSc, .& Ph.DElectronics
7DR. ONAH D.UBSc, MSc, .& Ph.DSolar Energy Physics
8DR. AGBO PETER EKUMABSc, M.Tech, .& Ph.DSolar Energy Physics and Electronics
9DR. NWOFE PATRICK ABSc, MSc, .& Ph.DPhotovoltaics
10DR. IBURU, U.BSc, MSc, .& Ph.DGeophysics
11 DR. ANYIGOR STANLEY I.B.Eng, M.Eng .& Ph.DElectronics
12OKIKE OGBONNAYABSc, MSc,Astro- physics
13EKPE, J.EBSc, MSc,Solar Energy physics
14UGURU EDWIN H.BSc, MSc,Nuclear physics
15NWANKWO STEPHEN N.BSc, MSc,Solar Energy physics
16OZIBO CYRIL O.BSc, MSc,Solar Energy physics
17AKANDE PATIENCEBSc, MSc,Astro- Physics

PGD, M.Sc/Ph.D COURSES OFFERED


First Semester

Course code Course title Credit units
PHY 711Solid State Physics 3
PHY 721Applied Geophysics 3
PHY 731Thermal Physics 3
PHY 741Electromagnetism 3
PHY 743Electronics 3
PHY 751Quantum Physics 3
PHY 761Nuclear Physics and Technology 3
  TOTAL21

Second Semester

Course code Course title Credit units
PHY 734Solar Energy (Application and Alternative Energy Sources) 2
PHY 742Microwave Physics Technology 2
PHY 746Laser Physics and Technology 2
PHY 762 Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy2
PHY 798Seminars 2
PHY 799Research Project 6
 TOTAL16


MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) PROGRAMMES IN INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS

There are seven (07) areas of specialization viz:

  • Astrophysics
  • Geophysics
  • Solar Energy Physics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Theoretical High Energy Physics
  • Engineering Physics, Electronics
  • Atmospheric Physics

1). Astrophysics Option
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 801Classical and Statistical Mechanics 3
PHY 803Quantum Mechanics 3
PHY 805Methods of Theoretical Physics 3
PHY 811General Relativity 2
PHY 813Plasma Physics 2
PHY 815Radio wave Propagation 2
 Total 15

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 802Classical Eletrodynamics 2
PHY 804Quantum Field Theory 2
PHY 806Electronics and Instrumentation/measurement 2
PHY 812High energy astrophysics 2
PHY 814Cosmology 2
PHY 816Radio Astronomy and Space Science Instrumentation 2
PHY 898Seminars 2
PHY 899Research Project 6
 Total 20

2). Geophysics Option
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
PHY 801Classical and Statistical Mechanics 3
PHY 803Quantum Mechanics 3
PHY 805Methods of Theoretical Physics 3
PHY 821Physics of the Earth's Inferior 3
PHY 823Seismology 3
 Total 15

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
PHY 802Classical Electrodynamics 2
PHY 804Quantum Field Theory 2
PHY 806Electronics and Instrumentation/measurement 2
PHY 822Electrical methods in geophysics 2
PHY 824Gravity and Magnetic Methods in Geophysics 2
PHY 898Seminars 2
PHY 899Research Project 6
 Total 18

3). Solar Energy Physics Option
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
PHY 801Classical and Statistical Mechanics 3
PHY 803Quantum Mechanics 3
PHY 805Methods of Theoretical Physics 3
PHY 831Solar Energy Fundamental Processes 3
PHY 833The Physics of air Conditioning refrigeration and storage devices 3
 Total 15

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core courses 
PHY 802Classical Electrodynamics 2
PHY 806Electronics and Instrumentation/measurement 2
PHY 832Direct Conversion to Electricity Thermoelectric and Photovoltaic processes 2
PHY 834Experimental techniques 2
PHY 898Seminars 2
PHY 899Research Project 6
 Total 16

4). Solid State Physics Option
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
Course Code Course title Credits Units
PHY 801Classical and Statistical Mechanics 3
PHY 803Quantum Mechanics 3
PHY 805Methods of Theoretical Physics 3
PHY 841Solid State Physics 12
PHY 843Advanced properties of Matter 2
PHY 845Superconductivity 2
 Total 15

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
PHY 802Classical Eletrodynamics 2
PHY 804Quantum Field Theory 2
PHY 806Electronics and Instrumentation/measurement 2
PHY 842Solid State Physics II2
PHY 844Physics of Semiconductor 2
PHY 846Liquid Crystals, Ceramic and Polymers 2
PHY 898Seminars 2
PHY 899Research Project 6
 Total 20

5.) Theoretical High Energy Physics Options
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
PHY 801Classical and Statistical Mechanics 3
PHY 803Quantum Mechanics 3
PHY 805Methods of Theoretical Physics 3
PHY 851Invariance Principles in Physics 2
PHY 853Unified Theories 2
PHY 855Super Symmetry and super Gravity 2
 Total 15

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
PHY 802Classical Eletrodynamics 2
PHY 804Quantum Field Theory 2
PHY 806Electronics and Instrumentation/measurement 2
PHY 852Gauge Field Theories 2
PHY 854Phenomenology 2
PHY 856Group Theory and its application to Physics 2
PHY 898Seminars2
PHY 899Research Project 6
 Total 20

6). Engineering Physics/Electronics Option
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
PHY 801Classical and Statistical Mechanics 3
PHY 803Quantum Mechanics 3
PHY 805Methods of Theoretical Physics 3
PHY 861System Analysis 3
PHY 863Application of Microprocessors & digital system 2
PHY 865Communication System 2
PHY 857Microwave System 2
 Total 18

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
PHY 802Classical Eletrodynamics 2
PHY 804Quantum Field Theory 2
PHY 806Electronics and Instrumentation/measurement 2
PHY 862Power Electronics 2
PHY 866Network Synthesis & Analysis 2
PHY 864Physics of Semiconductors 2
PHY 898Seminars 2
PHY 899Research Project 6
 Total 20

7). Atmospheric Physics
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
PHY 801Classical and Statistical Mechanics 3
PHY 803Quantum Mechanics 3
PHY 805Methods of Theoretical Physics 3
PHY 871Basics of Fluid Dynamics & Satellite Meterology 2
PHY 873Atmospheric Thermodynamics 2
PHY 875Radiation & Air Pollution 2
 Total 15

Second Semester

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Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
 Core Courses 
PHY 802Classical Eletrodynamics 2
PHY 804Quantum Field Theory 2
PHY 806Electronics and Instrumentation/measurement 2
PHY 872Cloud Physics and Atmospheric Electricity 2
PHY 874Atmospheric Dynamics 2
PHY 898Seminars 2
PHY 899Research Project 6
 Total 18


1). Ph.D ( Geophysics Option )
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
Course code Course TitleCredit Units
PHY 921Data Processing 2
PHY 923Electrical prospecting 2
PHY 925Gravity and Magnetic Prospecting 2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 922Seismic data acquisition and analysis 2
PHY 924Radiometric and Well logging 2
PHY 926Geo-electromagnetic method2
PHY 981Seminars2
PHY 989Research Project 6
Total  20


2). Ph.D (Solar Energy option)
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 931Biomass Technology 2
PHY 933Photovoltaic Electric Power system 2
PHY 935NANO Technology 2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 932Thin film Technology 2
PHY 934Photovoltaic devices 2
PHY 936 Alternative energy resources 2
PHY 981Seminars2
PHY 989Research Project 6
Total  20

3). Ph.D (Solid State Physics/Materials Science Option)
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
Course code Course TitleCredit Units
PHY 941Band theory of solid 2
PHY 943Material characteristics and crystal growth 2
PHY 945Super conductivity 2
PHY 947Advanced phase transformation in solids 2
PHY 949Advanced Physical metallurgy2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 942Theory of conduction and surface effects in metal2
PHY 944Magnetism 2
PHY 946Correction and Environmental Physics 2
PHY 948Mechanics of deformation and fracture 2
PHY 981Seminars2
PHY 989Research Project 6
  Total26


4). Ph.D (Physics Electronics Option)
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
Course code Course TitleCredit Units
PHY 961NANO Technology 2
PHY 963Solid State 2
PHY 965Power Electronics -Advanced system control 2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 962Ultrasonic Technology 2
PHY 964Fibre Optics 2
PHY 966Photonic Device 2
PHY 981Seminars2
PHY 989Research Project 6
  Total20


5). Ph.D (Atmospheric Physics Option)
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 971Elements of Atmospheric Modeling 2
PHY 973Climate change and modeling 2
PHY 975Atmospheric Energetic-General Circulation 2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 972Numerical Wealth Prediction 2
PHY 974GIS and its application 2
PHY 976Chart Analysis 2
PHY 981Seminars2
PHY 989Research Project 6
  Total20


6). Ph.D (Astrophysics Option)
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 911Relativity 2
PHY 913Solar Flares 2
PHY 915Radio Waves2
PHY 917Observational Astrophysics 2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
PHY 912Astrophysics 2
PHY 914Cosmological Theories 2
PHY 916Space Science Instrumentation 2
PHY 918Observational Astrophysics 2
PHY 981Seminars2
PHY 989Research Project 6
  Total24


POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS IN INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS

This programme is intended to serve as a remedial or conversion course for candidates with deficiencies in the field of physics at undergraduate level or those who have studied other courses but related to physics to upgrade them for further degrees and who would want to get properly grounded in physics.

Candidate seeking admission into the Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D) programme in Industrial Physics may be admitted if the

  1. Candidate has obtained five (5) credits including English and Mathematics at Senior Secondary certificate or its equivalent.
  2. Has graduated with a 3rd class degree in Physics or an honour degree in related discipline such as Mathematics, Geology, Surveying, Science Education, Engineering, Computer Science and such others from recognized Universities in Nigeria and beyond.
  3. Candidate has HND upper credit from a recognized institution

DURATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The programme can be run on both full-time and part time basis:
1. The full-time study lasts for minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters.
2. The part time last for a minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS

The following may be admitted into the M.Sc. Programme:
  • Candidate with Five (5) credits in senior school certificate or its equivalent including English and Mathematics.
  • Candidates with minimum of Second Class honor in Bachelors degree or its equivalent from Ebonyi State University or any other approved Universities in Nigeria and beyond.
  • Candidates with a PGD of EBSU or other recognized universities with CGPA of not less than 2.5 on the five (5) point grade scale or 60% on weighed percentage average

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

The study in the M.Sc programme may be on full-time or part- time basis. The full-time study lasts for a minimum of 12 calendar months (for 2 semesters) while the part-time study lasts for a minimum of 18 calendar months (for 3 semesters). Duration of programme

  • A full time Master’s Programmes should run for a minimum of 4 semesters and a maximum of 6 semesters.
  • Part-time Master’s programme should run for a minimum of 6 semesters and maximum of 8 semester.
  • For extension beyond the specified maximum period, a special permission of the Board of postgraduate School shall be required.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) IN INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS

OBJECTIVES
The aim of this programme is to prepare highly qualified intellectuals for research and placement in industrial and academic positions of various establishments.

ADMISSION

  1. Basic Admission Requirements for Doctoral Programme
  2. All candidates must have credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
  3. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from an approved university must obtain a minimum of 3rd class degree in the relevant science discipline.
  4. Candidate with Masters Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on 5.0 point scale or 60% weighted average.
  5. All candidates must demonstrate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES


  1. A full-time Doctoral Programme shall run for a minimum of 6 semesters and a maximum of 10 semesters.
  2. A Part-time Doctoral Programme shall run for a minimum of 8 semesters and maximum of 12 semesters
  3. For extension beyond the specified maximum period, a special permission of the postgraduate board shall be required.

MODE OF STUDY


  1. The area of specialization shall be determined by the candidate in consultation with the supervisor and Head of Department. However, it must be one of the fields of specialization existing in the Department.
  2. Admitted candidate may be required to take relevant courses to his area of specialization. Candidates are required to carry out independent and original research on a project from first year of registration.
  3. The degree shall be awarded on the ground of thesis embodying major original contribution to knowledge and course work of not less that 10 credit units per semester.

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