CURRICULUM FOR THE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR IN PHYSICS

(BS PHYSICS)

I. Objectives:

A. The program is offered with the following objectives:

1. to produce highly competent graduates with solid and rigorous training in basic,
applied and advance physics, capable of instructing physics courses at
tertiary level;

2. to provide an effective learning environment for students thereby equipping

them to be responsive to the needs of physics education and research and
development of the country;

3. to provide a pool of graduates able to pursue advanced physics research,

graduate studies and employment in physics – related jobs in business, industry
or the government.

B. Competency Standards.
Graduates of BS Physics program must be able to:

1. Apply mathematical , computational and experimental methods in solving

physical problems;

2. Synthesize and effectively communicate scientific information; and

3. Apply scientific reasoning to arrive a decisions.

II. Other Components:

a. Admission Requirements:
1. Pass the MSU System Admission and Scholarship Examination (SASE).
2. Must be a high school graduate.
3. Possess good morale character.
4. Submission of certified true copy of Form 137.

b. Retention Policies: (if any)

A student enrolled in Bachelor of Science Major in Physics (BS Physics) Program
must obtain an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 or better after each
semester and for all courses taken. A student who fails to satisfy this requirement may
be put on probation in the following semester upon recommendation of the department.

c. Fees and other Payments: (if any)

Fees for the Bachelor of Science Major in Physics will be based on the prevailing
rate and policies of the Institute.

d. Others
The general policies for admission and retention should be followed. (New Policies
must be subject to a thorough study).

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 First Year, First Semester

Course Hrs/ Wk
Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
No. Lec Lab Total
Eng 1 College English I 3 3 0 3 None
Eng 3 Oral Communication 3 3 0 3 None
Hist 1 Philippine History 3 3 0 3 None
Fil 1 Sining ng Komunikasyon 3 3 0 3 None
Math 17 Algebra and Trigonometry 6 6 0 6 None
P.E. 1 Physical Fitness and Health 2 2 0 2 None
NSTP 1 ROTC/MS I (3.0) None
Total 20 20 0 20

First Year, Second Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course No. Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
Lec Lab Total
Eng 2 College English II 3 3 3 0 English 1
Analytic Geometry and
Math 51 6 6 0 6 Math 17
Calculus I
Phys 21 General Physics I 3 3 0 3 Math 17
Phys 21.1 General Physics Lab. I 1 0 3 3 Math 17
Chem. 15 General Chemistry I 3 3 0 3
Chem. 15.2 General Chem. Lab. I 2 0 6 6
P.E. 2 Martial Arts/Dance 2 2 0 2 None
NSTP 2 ROTC/MS II (3.0) None
Total 20 17 7 24

First Year, Summer Term

Hrs/ Wk
Course No. Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
Lec Lab Total
Analytic Geometry and
Math 61 6 6 0 6 Math 51
Calculus II
Total 6 6 0 6

Second Year, First Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course No. Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
Lec Lab Total
Analytic Calculus and
Math 71 6 6 0 6 Math 61
Geometry III
Math 2 or
Math 17 and
Chem 16 General Chemistry II 3 3 0 3
Chem 15
Chem 15.2
Chem 16.2 General Chemistry Lab. II 2 0 6 6 Chem. 15.2
Phys 21 and
Phys 31 General Physics II 3 3 0 3
Math 51
General Physics
Phys 31.1 1 0 3 3 Phys 21.1
Lab. II
History of the Filipino
Hist 3 Muslims and the Indigenous 3 3 0 3 None
People in MINSUPALA
P.E. 3 Individual and Dual Sports 2 2 0 2 None
Total 20 17 9 26

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 Second Year, Second Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course No. Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
Lec Lab Total
Eng 4 Introduction to Literature 3 3 0 3 English 1
Elementary Differential
Math Equation I/ Mathematical
151/ES81/ Methods in Engineering 3 3 0 3 Math 71
Phys 190 I/Differential Equations of
Mathematical Physics
CsC 101 Computer Programming I 3 2 3 5 Math 17
Physics 21 and
Phys 41 General Physics III 3
Math 61
General Physics
Phys 41.1 1 0 3 3 Phys 21.1
Lab. III
Phys 191 Mathematical Physics I 3 3 0 3 Math 71
Philippine Government and
Constitution, Agrarian
Pol. Sci. 2 Reform and Taxation, with 3 3 0 3 None
Population and Family
Planning Education
P.E. 4 Team Sports 2 None
Total 21 16 6 22

Third Year, First Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course No. Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
Lec Lab Total
Phys 192 Mathematical Physics II 3 3 0 3 Phys 191
Phys 41 and
Phys 190 or
Phys 141 Modern Physics I 3 3 0 3
Math 151 or ES
81
Phys 41 and
Phys 190 or
Phys 121 Theoretical Mechanics I 3 3 0 3
Math 151 or ES
81
Phys 41 and
Phys 190 or
Phys 131 Electromagnetic Theory I 3 3 0 3
Math 151 or ES
81
Phys 41 and
Phys 133 Electronics I 3 3 0 3
Phys 41.1
Phys 41 and
Phys 133.1 Electronics lab. I 1 0 3 3
Phys 41.1
Bio 1 Basic Biology 3 3 0 3
Total 19 18 3 23

Third Year, Second Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course No. Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
Lec Lab Total
Psych. 1 Intro. To Psychology 3 3 0 3 None
Phys 142 Modern Physics II 3 3 0 3 Phys 141
Phys 122 Theoretical Mechanics II 3 3 0 3 Phys 121

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Phys 132 Electromagnetic Theory II 3 3 0 3 Phys 131
Sci/Math /
Physics 3 3
Elective**
Phys 41 and
Phys 139 Intermediate Laboratory 3 1 6 7
Phys 41.1
Hist 5 Life and Works of Rizal 3 3 0 3 None
Total 21 19 6 25

Third Year, Summer Term

Hrs/ Wk
Course No. Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
Lec Lab Total
Phys 197 Practicum 3 3
Total 3 3

Fourth Year, First Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course No. Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
Lec Lab Total
Argumentation in
Philo 2 3 3 0 3 None
Contemporary Society
Phys 143 Quantum Mechanics I 3 3 0 3 Phys 142
Phys 149 Advanced laboratory I 2 0 6 6 Phys 139
Phys 161 Statistical Mechanics I 3 3 0 3 Phys 142
Phys 190 or
Computational Methods in Math 151 or
Phys 168 2 2 0 2
Physics ES81

Phys 190 or
Computational Methods in
Phys 168.2 2 0 6 6 Math 151 or
Physics (Lab)
ES 81
Phys 198 Methods of Research 3 3 0 3
Total 18 14 12 26

Fourth Year, Second Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course No. Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
Lec Lab Total
Phys 144 Quantum Mechanics II 3 3 0 3 Phys 143
Phys 196 Physics Seminar 1 1 0 1 None
Phys 199 Undergraduate Thesis 3 3 Phys 198
Sci/Math/
Physics 3 3
elective **
Phys 159 Advanced Laboratory II 2 0 6 6 Phys 149
Phys 155 Solid State Physics 3 3 0 3 Phys 142
Hum 1 Introduction to Humanities 3 3 0 3 None
Total 18 10 6 21

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 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR IN PHYSICS (BS PHYSICS)

First Year, First Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course Pre- Co-
Course Title Units
No. Lec Lab Total requisite(s) requisite(s)
Eng 1 College English I 3 3 0 3 None None
Oral
Eng 3 3 3 0 3 None None
Communication
Hist 1 Philippine History 3 3 0 3 None None
Sining ng
Fil 1 3 3 0 3 None None
Komunikasyon
Algebra and
Math 17 6 6 0 6 None None
Trigonometry
Physical Fitness
P.E. 1 2 2 0 2 None None
and Health
NSTP 1 ROTC/MS I (3.0) None None
Total 20 20 0 20

First Year, Second Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course Co-
Course Title Units Prerequisite(s)
No. Lec Lab Total Requisite (s)
Eng 2 College English II 3 3 3 0 Eng 1 None
Analytic Geometry
Math 51 6 6 0 6 Math 17 None
and Calculus I
Math 51 and
Phys 21 General Physics I 3 3 0 3 Math 17
Phys 21.1
Phys General Physics
1 0 3 3 Math 17 Phys 21
21.1 Lab. I
Chem. General Chemistry
3 3 0 3 Chem 15.2
15 I
Chem. General Chem.
2 0 6 6 Chem 15
15.2 Lab. I
P.E. 2 Martial Arts/Dance 2 2 0 2 None None
NSTP 2 ROTC/CWTS II (3.0) None None
Total 20 17 7 24

First Year, Summer Term

Hrs/ Wk Co-
Course
Course Title Units Prerequisite(s) requisite
No. Lec Lab Total
(s)
Analytic Geometry
Math 61 6 6 0 6 Math 51 None
and Calculus II
Total 6 6 0 6

Second Year, First Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course Pre Co-
Course Title Units
No. Lec Lab Total requisite(s) requisite (s)
Math 71 Analytic Calculus 6 6 0 6 Math 61 None

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 and Geometry III
Math 2 or
General Chemistry Math 17 and
Chem 16 3 3 0 3 Chem 16.2
II Chem 15
Chem 15.2
Chem General Chemistry
2 0 6 6 Math 17 Chem 16
16.2 Lab. II
Phys 21 and Math 61 and
Phys 31 General Physics II 3 3 0 3
Math 51 Phys 31.1
Phys General Physics
1 0 3 3 Phys 21.1 Phys 31
31.1 Lab. II
History of the
Filipino Muslims
Hist 3 and the Indigenous 3 3 0 3 None None
People in
MINSUPALA
Individual and Dual
P.E. 3 2 2 0 2 None None
Sports
Total 20 17 9 26

Second Year, Second Semester

Hrs/ Wk Co-
Course Pre-
Course Title Units requisite(s
No. Lec Lab Total requisite(s)
)
Introduction to
Eng 4 3 3 0 3 English 1 None
Literature
Elementary
Differential
Equation I/
Math Mathematical
151/ Methods in
3 3 0 3 Math 71 None
ES81/ Engineering
Phys 190 I/Differential
Equations of
Mathematical
Physics
Computer
CsC 101 3 2 3 5 Math 17 None
Programming I
Phys 41.1
Physics 21
Phys 41 General Physics III 3 3 0 3 and Math
and Math 61
71
Phys General Physics
1 0 3 3 Phys 21.1 Phys 41
41.1 Lab. III
Phys 190
Mathematical
Phys 191 3 3 0 3 Math 71 or Math
Physics I
151/ES 81
Hrs/ Wk
Course Hrs/ Wk Pre- Co-
No. Course Title Units Lec Lab Total requisite(s) requisite(s)

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 Philippine
Government and
Constitutional,
Pol. Sci. Agrarian Reform
3 3 0 3 None None
2 and Taxation, with
Population and
Family Planning
Education
P.E. 4 Team Sports 2 2 2 None None
Total 19 19 6 25

Third Year, First Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course Pre- Co-
Course Title Units
No. Lec Lab Total requisite(s) requisite(s)
Mathematical
Phys 192 3 3 0 3 Phys 191 None
Physics II
Phys 41 and
Phys 190 or
Phys 141 Modern Physics I 3 3 0 3 None
Math 151
or ES 81
Phys 41 and
Theoretical Phys190 or
Phys 121 3 3 0 3 None
Mechanics I Math 151
or ES 81
Phys 41 and
Electromagnetic Phys 190 or
Phys 131 3 3 0 3 None
Theory I Math 151
or ES 81
Phys 41
Phys 133 Electronics I 3 3 0 3 Phys 133.1
Phys 41.1
Phys Phys 41
Electronics lab. I 1 0 3 3 Phys 133
133.1 Phys 41.1
Bio 1 Basic Biology 3 3 0 3 None None
Total 19 18 3 21

Third Year, Second Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course Pre- Co-
Course Title Units
No. Lec Lab Total requisite(s) requisite(s)
Intro. to
Psych. 1 3 3 0 3 None None
Psychology
Phys 142 Modern Physics II 3 3 0 3 Phys 141 None
Theoretical
Phys 122 3 3 0 3 Phys 121 None
Mechanics II
Electromagnetic
Phys 132 3 3 0 3 Phys 131 None
Theory II
Sci/Math
/Physics 3 3 0 3 None None
Elective
Course Title Units Hrs/ Wk Pre- Co-

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Course requisite(s)
Lec Lab Total requisite(s)
No.
Intermediate Phys 41 and
Phys 139 3 1 6 7 None
Laboratory Phys 41.1
Life and Works of
Hist 5 3 3 0 3 None None
Rizal
Total 21 19 6 25

Third Year, Summer Term

Hrs/ Wk
Course Pre- Co-
Course Title Units
No. Lec Lab Total requisite(s) requisite(s)
Phys 197 Practicum 3 3 None
Total 3 3

Fourth Year, First Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course Pre- Co-
Course Title Units
No. Lec Lab Total requisite(s) requisite(s)
Argumentation in
Philo 2 Contemporary 3 3 0 3 None None
Society
Quantum
Phys 143 3 3 0 3 Phys 142 None
Mechanics I
Advanced
Phys 149 2 0 6 6 Phys 139 None
laboratory I
Statistical
Phys 161 3 3 0 3 Phys 142 None
Mechanics I
Math 151
Computational Phys 161
or
Phys 168 Methods in Physics 2 2 0 2 and
ES81 or
I Phys 168.1
Phys 190
Math 151
Computational
Phys or
Methods in Physics 2 0 6 6 Phys 168
168.2 ES81 or
I (Lab)
Phys 190
Methods of
Phys 198 3 3 0 3 None
Research
Total 18 14 12 26

Fourth Year, Second Semester

Hrs/ Wk
Course Pre- Co-
Course Title Units
No. Lec Lab Total requisite(s) requisite(s)
Quantum
Phys 144 3 3 0 3 Phys 143 None
Mechanics II
Phys 196 Physics Seminar 1 1 0 1 None
Undergraduate
Phys 199 3 3 Phys 198 None
Thesis
Sci/Math/ 3 3 0 3 None

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 Physics
Elective
Advanced
Phys 159 2 0 6 6 Phys 149 None
Laboratory II
Phys 155 Solid State Physics 3 3 0 3 Phys 142 None
Introduction to
Hum 1 3 3 0 3 None None
Humanities
Total 18 13 6 21

Grand Total 166 Units

Note:
1. One (1) hour is allotted for every unit of lecture courses.
2. Three (3) hours is allotted for every unit of laboratory courses.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Phys 11 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I

This is a course that focuses on the discussion of force, Newton’s Laws of

Motion, work and energy, momentum, gravitation, rotation, Hooke’s law, hydrostatics,
hydrodynamics, heat and the laws of thermodynamics.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Math 17 (Algebra and Trigonometry)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 11.1 (Introductory Laboratory Physics I)

Phys 11.1 INTRODUCTORY LABORATORY PHYSICS I

This is a laboratory course to accompany Phys 11.

Credit : 1 unit (3 hrs lab.)
Prerequisite(s): Math 17 (Algebra and Trigonometry)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 11 (Introductory Physics I)

Phys 12 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II

This is a course focuses on the discussion of the properties of sound, waves,

geometric optics, electricity and magnetism as a continuation of Phys 11.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 11 (Introductory Physics I)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 12.1 INTRODUCTORY LABORATORY PHYSICS II

This is a laboratory course to accompany Phys 12.

Credit : 1 unit (3 hrs lab.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 11.1 (Introductory Laboratory Physics I)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 12 (Introductory Physics II)

Phys 13 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS III

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 This is a one semester course focusing on special relativity, Bohr theory, wave
properties of matter, quantum theory and atomic structure, X-ray radio-activity, nuclear
structure, radiation and health physics.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 12 (Introductory Physics II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 13.1 INTRODUCTORY LABORATORY PHYSICS III

This is a laboratory course to accompany Phys 13.

Credit : 1 unit (3 hrs lab.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 12.1 (Introductory Laboratory Physics II)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 13 (Introductory Physics III)

Phys 21 GENERAL PHYSICS I

This course focuses on vectors, conditions of equilibrium, force and motion,

gravitation, rotation, elasticity and harmonic motion, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec)
Prerequisite(s): Math 17 (Algebra and Trigonometry)
Co-requisite(s): Math 51 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I)
Phys 21.1 (General Physics Laboratory I)

Phys 21.1 GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I

This is a laboratory course to accompany Physics 21.

Credit : 1 unit (3 hrs lab)

Prerequisite(s): Math 17 (Algebra and Trigonometry)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 21 (General Physics I)
Math 51 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I )

Phys 31 GENERAL PHYSICS II

This one semester course focuses on heat thermal properties of matter, laws of
thermodynamics, kinetic theory, waves and vibrations, acoustics, geometrical optics, reflection,
refraction, lenses and optical instruments, interference, diffraction and polarization.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec)
Pre-requisite(s): Phys 21 (General Physics I)
Math 51(Analytic Geometry and Calculus I )
Co-requisite(s): Phys 31.1 (General Physics Laboratory II)
Math 61 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II )

Phys 31.1 GENERAL PHYSICS LABRATORY II

This is a laboratory course to accompany Physics 31

Credit : 1 unit (3 hrs lab)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 21.1 (General Physics Laboratory I)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 31 (General Physics II)

Phys 41 GENERAL PHYSICS III

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 This is a one semester course that focuses on electrostatics, electric fields and
potentials, dielectrics and capacitance, electric currents and magnetic fields, induced emf,
magnetic properties of matter, alternating currents, electromagnetic waves, special relativity
(photoelectric effect, x-ray and Bohr’s theory)
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 21 (General Physics I)
Math 61 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II )
Co-requisite(s): Math 71 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus III)
Phys 41.1 (General Physics Laboratory III

Phys 41.1 GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY III

This is a laboratory course to accompany Physics 41.

Credit : 1 unit (3 hrs lab)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 21.1 (General Physics Laboratory I)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 41 (General Physics III)

Phys 101 CLASSICAL MECAHNICS FOR TEACHERS

This is a one semester course focusing on a calculus treatment of classical

mechanics covering introductory vector analysis, forces, potential energy, gravitation, central
forces and planetary motion and the dynamics of rigid bodies. This course is intended for
students pursuing the degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physics.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Math 61 (Analytic Calculus and Geometry II)
Phys 13 (Introductory Physics III)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 102 CLASSICAL ELECTROMAGNETISM FOR TEACHERS

This is a one semester course focusing on a calculus treatment of classical

electromagnetism using vector analysis and partial differential equations. Topics include the
concepts of electrostatics, electric fields and potentials, dielectrics, Laplace’s equation,
magnetic materials, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction and Maxwell’s equations. This
course is intended to B.S.E. Physics.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 101 (Classical Mechanics for Teachers)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 103 HEAT, THERMODYNAMICS AND OPTICS FOR TEACHERS

This is a one semester course focusing on a calculus treatment of heat and

temperature, laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, Maxwellian molecular velocity
distribution, entropy, waves, geometrical and physical optics, lenses and optical instruments.
This course is intended to B.S.E Physics.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 101 (Classical Mechanics for Teachers)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 104 MODERN PHYSICS FOR TEACHERS

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 This is a one semester course focusing on the introduction of modern physics. The
topics include special relativity, Lorentz transformation, photoelectric effect, early atomic
theories, Planck’s radiation law, Rutherford’s atom, de Broglie hypothesis and its consequence,
Bohr atom and wave properties of matter

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Math 61 (Analytic Calculus II)
Phys 13 (Introductory Physics III)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 105 PHYSICS FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS I

This is a one semester course intended for secondary school teachers majoring in
Physics. It includes lectures on teaching relationship with emphasis on Physics teaching,
laboratory activities, improvising laboratory equipment, utilizing locally available materials,
formulation of different types of examination in mechanics and heat.
Credit : 3 units (1hr lec., 6 hrs lab.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 12 (Introductory Physics II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 106 PHYSICS FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS II

This course is a continuation of Phys 105 with emphasis on the areas of electricity
and magnetism, waves, sounds and light

Credit : 3 units (1hr lec., 6 hrs lab.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 105 (Physics for Secondary Teachers I)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 117 ADVANCED LABORATORY I

This course focuses on instrumentation and selected experiments in electronics

and modern physics. Activities includes shop practice, laboratory techniques and data analysis
Credit : 2 units (6 hrs lab.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 106 (Physics for Secondary Teachers II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 118 ADVANCED LABORATORY II

This course is a continuation of Phys 117 with emphasis on higher laboratory

techniques in modern physics, on instrumentation and data analysis not covered in Phys 117.

Credit : 2 units (6 hrs lab.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 117 (Advanced Laboratory II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 121 THEORETICAL MECHANICS I

This is a one semester course focusing on Newtonian mechanics of particles and

systems of particles, vector analysis, conservation of energy, conservatives forces, central force,
gravitation, special relativity and the covariant formulation.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 41 (General Physics I)

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 Physics 190 (Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics) or
Math 151 (Elementary Differential Equation I) or
ES 81 (Mathematical Methods in Engineering)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 122 THEORETICAL MECHANICS II

This is a one semester course focusing on Lagrangian-Hamiltonian dynamics of

rigid bodies, rotating coordinate system, small oscillations, Hamilton Jacobi theory and
continuum mechanics.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 121 (Theoretical Mechanics I)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 131 ELECTROMAGNETISM I

This is a one semester course focusing on rigorous treatment of classical

electromagnetism using vector analysis and partial differential equations; electric fields and
potentials, solutions of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, dielectric materials, magnetostatics,
magnetic materials and circuit analysis.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 41 (General Physics I)
Physics 190 (Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics) or
Math 151 (Elementary Differential Equation I) or
ES 81 (Mathematical Methods in Engineering)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 132 ELECTROMAGNETISM II

This is a one semester course focusing on Maxwell’s equation and their

applications, electromagnetic waves, reflection and refraction, wave guides, resonance, cavities,
antennas, special relativity and the formulation of electrodynamics and Lienard-Wiechert
potentials, radiation from an accelerated charge.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 131 (Electromagnetic Theory I)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 133 ELECTRONICS I

This is a one semester course that deals on the introduction to electronics: circuit
analysis and instruments.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 41 (General Physics III)
Phys 41.1 (General Physics Laboratory III)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 133.1 (Electronics Laboratory I)

Phys 133.1 ELECTRONICS LABORATORY I

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 This is a one semester laboratory course to accompany Physics 133.

Credit : 1 unit (3 hrs lab)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 41 (General Physics III)
Phys 41.1 (General Physics Laboratory III)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 133 (Electronics I)

Phys 134 ELECTRONICS II

This is a one semester course focusing on digital electronics, analog circuits and
electronic systems.
Credit : 3 units (2 hrs lec)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 133 (Electronics I) and
Phys 133.1 ( Electronics Laboratory I)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 134.1 (Electronics Laboratory I)

Phys 134.1 ELECTRONICS LABORATORY II

This is a one semester laboratory course to accompany Phys 134.

Credit : 1 unit (6 hrs lab)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 133 (Electronics I) and
Phys 133.1 (Electronics Laboratory I)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 134 (Electronics II)

Phys 139 INTERMEDIATE LABORATORY

This one semester course focuses on shop practice, laboratory techniques and data
analysis, with intermediate level experiments in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics and other
area of classical physics.

Credit : 3 units (1 hr lec, 6 hrs lab)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 41 (General Physics III)
Phys 41.1 (General Physics Laboratory III)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 141 MODERN PHYSICS I

This is a one semester course that focuses on the historical and experimental
foundation of relativity, relativistic mechanics, early atomic theories, Planck’s radiation law,
photoelectric effect, the Rutherford atom, Bohr Theory and its triumphs, generalizations and
difficulties, De Broglie hypothesis and its consequences, wave mechanics and the Schroedinger
equation and its application to one- dimensional systems.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 41 (General Physics III)
Physics 190 (Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics) or
Math 151 (Elementary Differential Equation I) or
ES 81 (Mathematical Methods in Engineering)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 142 MODERN PHYSICS II

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 This one semester course is a continuation of Modern Physics I: This deals on
Schroedinger theory and its application to atomic and molecular physics, solids, nuclei and
elementary particles

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 141 (Modern Physics I)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 143 QUANTUM MECHANICS I

This one semester course deals on Hilbert space formulation of quantum

mechanics, canonical commutation relations, algebraic methods, the harmonic oscillator, angular
momentum and spin, hydrogen atom, approximation methods, atomic transitions, selection rules,
symmetry and degeneracy, systems of particles, identical particles and helium atom.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 142 (Modern Physics II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 144 QUANTUM MECHANICS II

This is a one semester course that deals on the application of quantum mechanics
to atomic physics, molecular physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics, and statistical
mechanics, scattering theory, relativistic wave equations, quantization of fields (introduction to
elementary particles and general theory of relativity).

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 143 (Quantum Mechanics I)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 146 INNOVATIONS IN PHYSICS

This is a one semester course that deals on introduction of Intellectual Property

Rights ( IPR), patenting , invention process and patentability, basics of entrepreneurship ( e.g.
marketing of inventions) and on the application of physics principles to recent commercially
physics- based venture creation and existing technologies .
Credit : 3 units ( 3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 141 (Modern Physics I)
Co- requisite(s): None

Phys 147 ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS

This is a one semester course focusing on the interactions to Standard Model,

interactions, symmetries and anomalies, effective Lagrangian, mixing and CP violations.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 143 (Quantum Mechanics I)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 149 ADVANCED LABORATORY I

This is a one semester course that focuses on instrumentation and selected

experiments in electronics and modern physics

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 Credit : 2 units (6 hrs lab)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 139 (Intermediate Laboratory)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 155 SOLID STATE PHYSICS

This is a one semester course on solids with emphasis on crystal structure and
bonding, lattice vibrations and thermal properties, the free electron Fermi gas, energy bands
metals, conducting and semiconducting crystals.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 142

Phys 157 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS

This course is a selected subset of the topics of the very broad condensed physics field.
Work on general tools (concepts and mathematics) that can be used on the selected topics of this
system is also done. This is a one-semester course.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 142
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 158 CRYSTALLOGRAPHY

This course is a study of crystal structures and symmetry elements, crystal planes and
directions, describing lattice planes and directions in crystals, stereographic projections, the
Bravais lattices and crystal systems, diffraction techniques, structure factors and its calculation.
This is a one-semester course.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 142
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 159 ADVANCED LABORATORY II

Continuation of Phys 149

Credit : 2 units (6 hrs lab.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 149 (Intermediate Laboratory)

Phys 160 THERMODYNAMICS AND THE KINETIC THEORY

This is a one semester course that focuses on thermodynamic systems, equations

of state, laws of thermodynamics, phase changes, entropy, kinetic theory of gases, distribution of
molecular velocities, molecular transport phenomena, Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics and
introduction to statistical mechanics.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 41 (General Physics III) and

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 Math 71 (Analytical Calculus and Geometry III)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 161 STATISTICAL PHYSICS I

This is a one semester course that focuses on statistical methods, statistical

description of systems of particles, statistical thermodynamics and macroscopics parameters,
ensembles, partition, functions, kinetic theory of gases, application to simple systems and phase
transitions.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 142 (Modern Physics II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 162 STATISTICAL PHYSICS I

This is a one semester course that focuses on quantum statistics and applications,
Maxwell Boltzmann distribution, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics, blackbody radiation,
conduction electrons in metals, lattice vibrations, transport-processes, irreversible processes and
fluctuations.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 161(Statistical Physics I)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 165 OPTICAL PHYSICS

This is a one semester course that focuses on geometrical and physical optics,
optical systems, lasers, scattering, diffraction, Maxwell's equations, absorption, refractive index,
spectroscopy and holography.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 132 (Electromagnetism II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 168 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN PHYSICS I

This is a one semester course that focuses computer Programming, Numerical

Analysis, Research and Data Processing, simulation and modeling of Physical Systems.

Credit : 2 units (2 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Math 151 (Elementary Differential Equation I) or
Phys 190 (Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics) or
ES 81 (Mathematical Methods in Engineering )
Co-requisite(s): Phys 161 (Statistical Physics I)
Phys 168.2 (Computational Methods in Physics Laboratory I)

Phys 168.2 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN PHYSICS LABORATORY I

This is a one semester laboratory course to accompany Computational Physics I.

Credit : 2 units (6 hrs lab.))
Prerequisite(s): Math 151 (Elementary Differential Equation I) or
Phys 190 (Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics) or
ES 81 (Mathematical Methods in Engineering)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 168 (Computational Methods in Physics I)

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Phys 169 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN PHYSICS II

This is a one semester course which is a continuation of Physics 168.

Credit : 2 units (2 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 168 (Computational Methods in Physics I)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 169.2(Computational Methods in Physics Laboratory II)

Phys 169.2 COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II

This is a one semester laboratory course to accompany Computational Physics II.

Credit : 2 units (6 hrs lab.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 168.2 (Computational Physics Laboratory I)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 169 (Computational Physics II)

Phys 171 NUCLEAR PHYSICS

This is a one semester course that focuses on the introduction to nuclear physics:
properties of nuclei, nucleon-nucleon forces, the deuteron, nuclear models, nuclear reactions,
fission and fusion reaction and processes.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 141(Modern Physics I)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 176 LASER PHYSICS

This is a one semester course that focuses on the basic concepts of laser, laser
applications, gas and liquid lasers, semiconductor lasers, light beam and optical waveguides.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 132 (Electromagnetism II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 181 ASTROPHYSICS

This is a one semester course that focuses on the introduction to astrophysics:

Stellar data and measurements, the Hertzeprung-Russel diagram, physical processes in stars,
stellar evolution, measurements of galactic distances, Hubble’s law and cosmology.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 122 (Theoretical Mechanics II) and
Phys 132 (Electromagnetism II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 185 GENERAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY

This is a one semester course that focuses on special relativity and relativistic
dynamics, covariant formulation of mechanics and electrodynamics, the principle of
equivalence and its consequences, tensors and geodesics, the Schwartzchild metric, application
to stellar and cosmic dynamics.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 122 (Theoretical Mechanics II)

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 Phys 132 (Electromagnetism II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 190 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS

This is a course on ordinary differential equations with some introduction to most

important partial differential equations of mathematical physics (e.g. Laplace’s equation)
covering various methods of solution in closed form and in series including an introduction to
orthogonal functions and Fourier series.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Math 71 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus III)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 191 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS I

Partial differential equations( Laplace's Equation, wave equation, heat
equation )separation of variables, Fourier series, Sturm-Liouville theory, self-adjoint eigenvalue
problems, orthogonal and special functions of mathematical physics, integral equation and
Green’s function.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Math 71 (Analytic Calculus and Geometry III)
Co-requisite(s): Phys 190 (Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics) or
Math 151 (Elementary Differential Equation I) or
ES 81 (Mathematical Methods of Engineering I)

Phys 192 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS II

A one semester course on advanced topics in mathematical physics including calculus of

variation, differential geometry and tensor analysis, Hilbert space theory and complex analysis
( analytic function, power series, residues and complex integrals)

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 191 (Mathematical Physics I)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 193 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS III

This one semester course covers topics in Linear Algebra (linear transfromation,
matrices, eigenalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization of matrices), group and representation
theory and probability theory.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 190 (Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 194 SPECIAL TOPICS I

This is one semester course that focuses on selected topics not covered in formal
courses.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Physics 142 (Modern Physics II)
Phys 122 (Theoretical Mechanics II)
Co-requisite(s): None

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Phys 195 SPECIAL TOPICS II

This one semester course focuses on selected advanced topics not covered in Phys
194.
Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)
Prerequisite(s): Phys 122 (Theoretical Mechanics II)
Phys 132 (Electromagnetism II)
Phys 142 (Modern Physics II)
Co-requisite(s): None

Phys 196 PHYSICS SEMINAR

This is a seminar course on the recent development in Physics.

Credit : 1 unit (repititive)

Phys 197 PHYSICS PRACTICUM

This is a course on exposure on actual work experience in the field of physics,

activities may include on-the-job training in agencies like PhilVolcs, PNRI, PAG-ASA, etc. as
well as classroom and laboratory works, research and other activities approved by the
department.
Credit : 3 units

Phys 198 METHODS OF RESEARCH

This is a one -semester course which covers the essentials in doing research such
as data gathering, data analysis and writing research paper.

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Phys 199 UNDERGRADUATE THESIS

Credit : 3 units (3 hrs lec.)

Prerequisite(s): Phys 198 (Methods of Research)
Co-requisite(s): None

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