Department of Physics

PHY 401
Quantum Mechanics 1
PHY 401 | PHY | 1st Semester |  Download Courseware PDF

Course Synopsis

This course is advancing knowledge in quantum theory. This is an aspect that provides solution to those aspects of physics where classical theories have failed woefully. For instance, in the microscopic domain of probing into atomic and subatomic structures and how light interact with them; and also in the relativistic domain where the validity of Newtonian mechanics was called to question at very high speed.

PHY 405
Mathematical Methods in Physics I
PHY 405 | PHY | 1st Semester |  Download Courseware PDF

Course Synopsis

This course is designed to provide the mathematical skills needed by physics students to de well in their career. It consists of training topics in linear algebra and functional analysis such as transformation in linear vector space and matrix theory, Hilbert space and complete sets of orthogonal functions, etc. Special function of mathematical physics such as the gamma function, hyper-geometric functions, Legendre functions, Bessel functions, Hermite and Laguerre functions and Dirac Delta function are given prominence. A part of the course treats Integral transforms, Fourier Series and Fourier transforms as well as Laplace transform. The last part of the course is devoted to applications of transform methods to the solution of elementary differential equations of interest (especially initial-value problems) in Physics and Engineering.

PHY 407
Computational Physics
PHY 407 | PHY | 1st Semester |  Download Courseware PDF

Course Synopsis

To learn some of the numerical methods available to tackle mathematical problems that occurs in physics. COURSE

PHY 409
Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation
PHY 409 | PHY | 1st Semester |  Download Courseware PDF

Course Synopsis

This course is electronics based course dealing with measurements and instrumentation designed for students in Physics Electronics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and allied disciplines. It is a theory course based on the use of electrical and electronics instruments for measurements. The course deals with topics such as Principle of measurements, Errors, Accuracy, Units of measurements and electrical standards, Q- meters, Watt-meters, Semiconductor device testers Counters, Digital voltmeters, X-Y recorders, Temperature controllers, Operational amplifiers, transducers, introduction to the design of electronic equipments for temperature measurement, resistance, liquid level, speed etc; use of 7106 and 7107 ICs for LED and LCD displays.

PHY 415
Digital Electronics
PHY 415 | PHY | 1st Semester |  Download Courseware PDF

Course Synopsis

This course is a continuation course of basic electronics designed primarily for students in Physics disciplines. It also meets the need of students to design circuit for various applications up to automobile system control, etc. The focus is to impart useful skills on the students in order to enhance their appreciation of digital electronics and technological advancements and prepare them for other specialised applications to be encountered at higher levels. Topics to be covered include the transistor as switch, power dissipation base over-drive storage drive and switching speed, logic gates: NAND, OR with close logic, the TTL AND GATE. Truth table, noise margins, to-tem pole, open collector and tri-state, TTL, CMOS, NMOS, ECL Combinational systems, Boolean algebra, identities, de Morgan’s law Karnaugh maps. Quine McChusky minimisation by computer aided techniques. The half and full adder. Flip-flop; R-S, J-K, and D types edge and level trigger, master-slave, the shift register. Circuit techniques. Oscillation sine wave amplitude control sequencing frequency stability, waveform discrimination, practical ramp generators. Conversion techniques, frequency to voltage, analogue digital, D to A. Termination of pulsed lines, Beageron diagram. Low noise amplifier design. Use of discrete components for minimum noise.

PHY 417
Advance Electronics Practical
PHY 417 | PHY | 1st Semester |  Download Courseware PDF

Course Synopsis

This course is go into proper detail in electronics designed primarily for students in Physics disciplines. It also meets the need of students in analysis circuit with proper examine it both in practically and theoretically. The practical aspect of the course deals with topics such as the use of electronics laboratory and precautions to take for safety from electrocution, identification of various electronics components, electronics circuit boards, understanding soldering techniques, circuit layouts, design and construction of complex electronic circuits etc. The focus is to impart useful skills on the students in order to enhance their appreciation of electronics and technological advancements and prepare them for other specialised applications to be encountered at higher levels. This laboratory course consists of a group of experiments drawn from various topics in electronic such as design and construction of amplifier using BJT and FET for both single stage and multi-stage, construction and measurement characteristics phase shift, wien bridge, colpitts, Hartley and tuned collector oscillators. Regulated power supplies using discrete components and op-amp as control element. Characteristic and uses of op-amps as an inverter, summer, differentiator and integrator. Characteristics and uses of logic gates as counters and registers. Construction of weighted resistor and R-2R digital to analogue converters. Flash, dual slope, counter type and ramp analogue to digital converters.

PHY 419
Introduction to Telecommunications systems
PHY 419 | PHY | 1st Semester |  Download Courseware PDF

Course Synopsis

This course is an introductory course to the basics of Telecommunication systems. It discusses the techniques of modulation of radio signals, TV and Radio systems, propagation lines, telephone instruments, transmission networks, radar and navigational aids, and data transmission. The course is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of telecommunication systems so as to have basic knowledge of the application of radio-waves in communication. Students are also exposed to the electronics of the different parts of telephone system and the process of making a call. The applications of basic physics in the operations of telecommunication equipments using basic laws of electromagnetic theory and radio-wave propagation. Topics to be covered are Modulation, Radio and T.V. systems, Telephone instruments, Transmission Line losses, radar and navigational aids, data networks and data transmission.

PHY 402
Industrial Training Site Supervisor’s Assessment
PHY 402 | PHY | 2nd Semester |  Download Courseware PDF

Course Synopsis

The Students Industrial Work experience Scheme (SIWES) is the accepted skills training programme, which forms part of the approved Minimum Academic Standards in the various degree programmes for all the Nigerian Universities. It is an effort to bridge the gap existing between theory and practice of sciences (Physics) in the Nigerian tertiary institutions. It is also aimed at exposing students to machines and equipment, professional work methods and ways of safeguarding the work areas and workers in industries as well as other organizations.

PHY 404
Industrial Training FUTA Supervisor’s Assessment
PHY 404 | PHY | 2nd Semester |  Download Courseware PDF

Course Synopsis

The Students Industrial Work experience Scheme (SIWES) is the accepted skills training programme, which forms part of the approved Minimum Academic Standards in the various degree programmes for all the Nigerian Universities. It is an effort to bridge the gap existing between theory and practice of sciences (Physics) in the Nigerian tertiary institutions. It is also aimed at exposing students to machines and equipment, professional work methods and ways of safeguarding the work areas and workers in industries as well as other organizations.

PHY 406
Student Report and Seminar Presentation
PHY 406 | PHY | 2nd Semester |  Download Courseware PDF

Course Synopsis

The Students are expected to give a technical report of the SIWES. It should include the name of the industry, description of the company and it must include acknowledgement. The report should specify the work the student carried out. It is to be awarded by the student’s department.