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Introduction |
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Physics
is one of the most fundamental of all sciences, and is the
basis of our scientific knowledge of the physical world. It
seeks to explain the behaviour of matter, time and space in
the universe and covers phenomena ranging from subnuclear
interactions to cosmological events like the Big Bang. The
traditional B.Sc. degree in Physics is centred on
understanding scientific fundamentals and it is through this
basic approach that advances in scientific knowledge and
technological innovations have been made. The
Department of Physics offers: i)
B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics ii)
B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics with Concentration in
Applied Physics In
addition, the Department also offers a Minor in Optical and
Semiconductor Technology and several general education
modules and cross faculty modules for general scientific
interest such as Understanding the Universe, Taming Chaos,
Einstein’s Universe and Quantum Weirdness, Physics in the
Life Science, Introduction to Nanoworld, and Science of
Music: Music, Physics and Keyboard. The Physics Department, which has research strengths in many frontier areas including nanoscience, quantum information technology and biophysics, provides a stimulating learning environment for all students who wish to major in physics. For some time now, Singapore’s high-tech industrial base has been expanding towards knowledge-intensive businesses. While physics graduates do have the appropriate scientific grounding and the potential to participate significantly in technology development, the Department has expanded its solid-state technology oriented courses into a Concentration in Applied Physics programme which would further prepare graduates directly for work in industrial R&D as well as manufacturing. The programme combines fundamental training in physics with emphasis on broad applications of physics in modern technologies so as to fill the knowledge gap between academic science and engineering. Graduates will be armed with a clear understanding of scientific principles and methods and at the same time be aware of how physics is applied to industrial problem solving and technology development. |
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