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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2023/2024

Final Examination: 60%
Continuous Assessment: 40%

SIF3018 PHYSICS FOR WORK (2 CREDITS)

Scientific methods (past, present and future philosophies driving discoveries and innovations,
design-thinking and first principle approach); Examples of case studies: Cavendish Lab, AT&T
Bell Lab, MIT Media Lab, SpaceX/ Google Research, NTT, Samsung Research, Huawei R&D;
Physics empowering industry revolutions (IR1.0 (mechanics & thermodynamics), IR2.0 (electric,
magnets & electromagnetic wave), IR3.0 (semiconductors, computers, optical fibres, internet) –
IR4.0 (energy cell/batteries, Internet of Thing (IoT), sensors network, data storage, information
processing and AI); Public communication of science and citizen science, Physics for work in
manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, food and beverage, security & surveillence, arts and
entertainment industries. Physics for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- case studies:
SDG 3 (Good Health & Wellbeing), SDG6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), SDG7 (Affordable and
Clean Energy), SDG9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 13 (Climate Action);

Assessment Method:
Final Examination: 0%
Continuous Assessment: 100%

LEVEL 4

SIF4001 PROJECT (8 CREDITS)

Research project in physics and related fields. Workshop projects. Seminar in selected topics

Assessment Method:
Final Examination: 0%
Continuous Assessment: 100%

SIF4002 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (8 CREDITS)

This course provides opportunities for students to obtain training and working experience in
selected companies/ organization or industries.

Assessment Method:
Final Examination: 0%
Continuous Assessment: 100%

ELECTIVE COURSES

SIF2012 MODERN OPTICS AND LASER PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)

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