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Modules Description

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    - BSc (Hons) (Physics) [SPH500]


MSc (Physics)

This course consists of a thesis on an approved topic, or of a dissertation plus coursework on theory on which examination papers will be written, as arranged with the supervisor appointed in consultation with the Head of Department. Seminars will be an integral part of the course. Prospective students will normally have completed the requirements for a BSc Honours degree in Physics or a related discipline. The course duration shall be a minimum of one year.


PhD (Physics) [SPH800]

This course consists of a thesis on an approved topic as arranged with the supervisor appointed in consultation with the Head of Department. Seminars will be an integral part of the course. Prospective students will normally have completed the requirements for a MSc degree in Physics or a related discipline. The course duration shall be a minimum of two years.

Staff

Professor and HOD	OM Ndwandwe BSc (Hons) (UZ), MSc (UNISA), PhD (UZ), Postgraudate Diploma in Business Management (Natal) MSAIP
Associate Professor	O Nemraoui BSc Eng (Institute of Industrial Chem., Algeria), MSc, PhD (Paris Sud. Orsay, France)
Lecturers	PT Jili, BSc (Hons) (UZ), MSc (Atlanta) B Kibirige, BSc Eng (M U K), MSc Eng (WITS) TG Nyawo, BSc (Hons)(UZ), N Dip Electr. Eng (Richtek)
Junior Lecturer	MR VN Adoons, (BSc Hons) (UKZN)
Snr Laboratory Assistants	MJ Sehume, BSc (UFS)
Laboratory Assistant	S Khanyile
Typist	NC Nzuza, Dip Secretarial (Working World)
SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Manager	DB Fish, BSc (Hons) (UCT), HDE
Co-ordinator	Vacant
Laboratory Administrators	R Nzimakwe MT Nxumalo