UNAM Bachelor of Science in Physics : Geology Stream
Degree
Bachelor of Science Honours
Admission Criteria
To register for a B.Sc. in Physics (Honours), a candidate needs to have obtained at least a C-symbol in both NSSC Mathematics and NSSC Physical Science (or equivalent qualifications)
Duration of Study
A student should be able to complete this programme in a minimum of four (4) years.
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
| English Comunication & Study Skills |
| Computer Literacy |
| Basic Mathematics |
| Analytic Geometry |
| Matrices & Complex Numbers |
| Physics for Physical Sciences I |
| Programming I |
| Introduction to Physical Geology & Surface Processes |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
| English for Academic Purposes |
| Contemporary Social Issues |
| Precalculus |
| Physics for Physical Sciences II |
| Introduction to Earth Systems |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
| Mechanics & Waves |
| Optics |
| Calculus I |
| Sets and Logic |
| Introduction to Hydrology |
| Electromagnetism |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
| Electromagnetism |
| Electronics |
| Calculus II |
| Ordinary Differential Equations |
| Elementary Linear Algebra |
| Introductory Petrology |
| Geological Mapping & Stratigraphy |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
| Electrodynamics |
| Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory |
| Computational Physics |
| Real Analysis I* |
| Regional Geology of Namibia |
| Plate Tectonics |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
| Analytical Mechanics |
| Modern Physics |
| Research Methodology |
| Structural Geology I |
| Year 4, Semester 1 |
| Quantum Mechanics |
| Statistical Mechanics |
| Advanced Electrodynamics** |
| Plasma Physics** |
| Research Project |
| Year 4, Semester 2 |
| Research Project |
| Solid State Physics |
| Nuclear Physics |
| Optics & Laser Physics** |
| Astrophysics** |
| Advanced Potential Field Methods |
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