TabsOverviewThe program consists of 139 credit hours spanning over four years with two semesters per year. It consists of 8 levels in addition to field training. The courses in the Physics and Renewable Energy program are divided into four main categories: university requirements, college requirements, basic requirements for the major, as well as electives. CollegeCollege of Science and Humanities JubailCampusJubailTrackScience and ManagementLevelUndergraduateDegreeBScGenderFemaleYears of study4Credit hours139Mission Providing qualified graduates in this field with applicable knowledge by enhancing continuous learning, critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills related to physics and renewable energy that will enable them to effectively contribute to serving the community and competing in the local labor market. Objectives of the Program Enable students to solve problems and conduct and analyze research related to physics and renewable energy. Enable students to contribute effectively to the professions of physics and renewable energy as an individual, a team member, and a leader. Enable students to keep up with the rapid development in the field by engaging in activities related to continuous learning, career growth, and community services. Identify local and international energy issues and provide constructive solutions in a societal context that enables students to contribute to increasing community awareness of the importance of using renewable alternative energy. Field Training The field training at the Department of Physics seeks to equip students with the following skills: Use and apply fundamentals and concepts of physics to solve problems Conduct, analyze, write, and present research related to physics and renewable energy, including energy production and storage by using permanent and renewable sources such as the sun and wind. Promote critical thinking and sustainable education in solving problems related to energy production. Make appropriate decisions to deal with the variables affecting energy production, storage, transportation, and consumption, and present the results of that clearly. Work effectively within a team. Take responsibility in completing the tasks assigned to them accurately and within the required time. Respond to the training body’s instructions. Manage and organize time effectively. Graduate Attributes Graduates have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the fields of physics and renewable energy, and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in professional practice. Graduates have the ability to apply critical thinking and lifelong learning skills to solve and respond to future challenges using digital, numerical, and IT skills. Graduates are responsible and active citizens committed to national and social issues, and their personal values and practices are consistent with Islamic roles and values. Graduates have the ability to effectively communicate ideas and information to a wide range of audiences, and to collaborate with individuals and within teams in professional settings. AdmissionThe student must pass the preparatory year with a cumulative GPA of no less than 3 out of 5 Year description First year This is a joint foundation year for the faculties of science that covers 11 courses with a total of 32 academic units. It focuses on providing students with general and specialized English language skills in addition to Arabic language skills, and with basic knowledge in general mathematics, general physics, biology, general chemistry, and programming, in addition to providing them with communication skills. Second Year it is the first year of specialization in the program and includes 12 courses with a total of 33 academic units. It focuses on providing students with knowledge and basics of physics, such as electricity, magnetism, vibrations, waves, electrical circuits, power systems, and thermal physics, in addition to differentials and mathematics for the physical sciences. In this year, sciences related to alternative energy are taught in the Introduction to Renewable Energy course. Third Year in this year, a set of advanced courses in physics and alternative energy is offered, with a total of 36 study units distributed over 15 courses, including 3 study units in a course specialized in solar cell physics, and a set of college requirements such as writing technical reports, an introduction to statistics and probability and research methodology and ethics. Fourth year This year includes 15 advanced courses in physics and energy, with a total of 23 study units, 9 of which are advanced courses in alternative energy. Two of these courses are aligned with two professional certificates, one in designing solar cell systems and the other in monitoring energy systems. The year also has 4 academic units for the graduation project courses 1, 2 along with two elective courses that allow the student to choose one of the specialized courses in energy or in physics. In the summer semester, students do field training in specialized agencies whose training programs are compatible with the outcomes of the program. Study plan < Physics and Renewable Energy New Study Plan > First year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite ENGL- 101 General English Language 1 4 16 - MATH- 105 General Mathematics 3 4 - COMP- 106 Introduction to Programming 3 4 - ARAB- 182 Arabic Language Skills 2 2 - LRSK- 104 Learning and Communication Skills 2 2 - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite ENGL- 102 General English Language 2 3 10 ENGL 101 ENGL- 103 English for Academic and Specific Purpose 3 6 - MATH- 108 Calculus 1 3 4 MATH 105 PHYS- 107 General Physics 3 4 - CHEM- 110 General Chemistry 3 4 - BIOL- 109 General Biology 3 4 - Second year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite PHYS201 Electricity and Magnetism 4 5 - PHYS202 Oscillations and Waves 3 4 - PHYS203 Optics 3 4 - MATH204 Calculus 2 3 4 MATH-108 LRSK236 Portfolio Assessment 1 1 2 - ENGL232 Written Communication Skills of Scientific English 2 3 - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite PHYS205 Thermal Physics 3 4 - PHYS206 Electric Circuits and Power Systems 4 5 PHYS201 ENRG207 Introduction to Renewable Energy 3 4 - MATH208 Mathematics for Physical Science 1 2 3 MATH204 COMP209 Modeling and Scientific Computing 3 4 COMP-106  ENGL233 Oral Communication Skills of Scientific English 2 3 - Third year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite PHYS301 Classical Mechanics 3 3 MATH208 PHYS302 Materials Science 3 3 PHYS205 PHYS303 Statistical Physics 3 3 PHYS205 PHYS304 Electronics 3 4 PHYS206 MATH305 Mathematics for Physical Science 2 2 3 MATH208 ENGL331 Technical Reports Writing 2 3 - ISLM282 Islamic Ethics and Values 2 2 - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite PHYS306 Special Relativity 2 2 PHYS301 PHYS307 Quantum Mechanics 3 3 MATH305 PHYS308 Electromagnetism 3 3 MATH305 PHYS309 Physics of Solar Cells 3 2 PHYS302 STAT310 Introduction to Statistics and Probability 2 3 - RESM 331 Scientific Research Methodology and Ethics 1 2 - BUS381 Entrepreneurship 2 2 - LRSK336 Portfolio Assessment 2 1 2 LRSK236 Fourth year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite PHYS401 Atomic and Modern Physics 3 3 PHYS307 PHYS402 Nuclear Physics 3 3 PHYS307 PHYS403 Experimental Physics 2 4 PHYS401 - PHYS402 ENRG404 Introduction to Energy Efficiency 2 4 Pass 104 Credit Hours ENRG405 Wind Energy 3 3 Hours Pass 87 Credit Hours PHYS406 Graduation Project 1 2 4 PHYS311 Elective Course 1 2 3 Pass 104 Credit Hours Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite ENRG407 Energy Storage 2 2 PHYS309 ENRG408 Green Energy Laboratory 2 5 PHYS309 - ENRG405 PHYS409 Graduation Project 2 2 4 PHYS406 Elective course 2 3 - Pass 121 Credit Hours ARTI235 Principles of Artificial Intelligence in Science 2 3 - LRSK436 Portfolio Assessment 3 1 2 LRSK336 ISLAM181 Creed and Family in Islam 2 2 - HIST281 History and Civilization of kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2 2 - PHYS444 Field Training 6 18 Pass136 Credit Hours Electives Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite Elective Courses 1 PHYS451 الضوء و البصريات الحديثة 2 4 PHYS203 RISK452 Introduction to Risk Management 2 4 - ENRG453 Energy-Efficient Building Automation Systems 2 4 PHYS304 Elective Courses 2 ENRG454 Solar Photovoltaic System Design 2 4 HYS309 ENRG455 Energy Efficiency and Auditing 2 4 ENRG404 MGMT456 Renewable Energy Projects Management 2 4 - ENRG457 Fundamental Characterization for Nanomaterials 2 - PHYS302