Studies in Physics toward a Dual-Disciplinary Degree

At least 77 credits, of which at least 58 are in Physics, including at least 12 advanced credits

Basic courses: required – at least 19 credits

Level

Credits

Advanced Computer Applications (20127) *

introductory

–

Differential and Integral Calculus I (20406)

intermediate

6

or Infinitesimal Calculus I (20106)

intermediate

6

Differential and Integral Calculus II (20423)

intermediate

6

or two courses:

Infinitesimal Calculus II (20212)**

intermediate

4

+ Infinitesimal Calculus III (20224)

intermediate

6

Linear Algebra for Natural Science Students (20430)

intermediate

4

or Linear Algebra I (20109)

intermediate

6

Introduction to Differential Equations (20218)

intermediate

3

or Ordinary Differential Equations I (20280)***

intermediate

4

*

Students who pass the exemption exam for this course or took the Computer Applications course for Social Sciences or for the Sciences (10159 or 20126) are exempt from it.

**

The prerequisite for this course is Infinitesimal Calculus I (20106).

***

Prerequisites for this course are: Infinitesimal Calculus I (20106), Infinitesimal Calculus II (20212) and Linear Algebra I (20109).

Physics – 58 credits1

Required courses – 52-53 credits, including 7-10 advanced credits

Level

Credits

Atoms, Molecules and the Properties of Matter (20201)

intermediate

6

Modern Physics (20213)

intermediate

6

Laboratory: Fundamentals of Physics (20418)

intermediate

2

Laboratory: Physics II (20409)

intermediate

3

Mechanics (20215)

intermediate

6

Electricity and Magnetism (20250)

intermediate

6

Analytical Mechanics (20422)

intermediate

3

Waves and Optics (20248)

intermediate

6

Thermodynamics (20217)

intermediate

3

Statistical Physics (20314)

advanced

3

Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Structure (20320)2

advanced

4

or Quantum Theory I (20522)2

advanced

4

Two of the following courses:

Introduction to Astronomy (20207)

intermediate

3

Semiconductors (20402)

intermediate

4

The Physics of Elementary Particles (20326)

adv. seminar

3
Electives – 5-6 credits,2,3 including 2-5 advanced credits for a total of 12 advanced credits

Introduction to Astronomy (20207)4

intermediate

3

The World of Electricity and Electronics (20443)

intermediate

6

Semiconductors (20402)4

intermediate

4

Semiconductor Devices and Microelectronics (20403)

intermediate

4

Electronics I (20245)

intermediate

6

Electronics II (20339)

advanced

3

Analysis of Experiments (20340)5

advanced

3

Nuclear Physics (20547)

advanced

4

Analytical Electromagnetism (20589)

advanced

4

Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Structure (20320)2

advanced

4

Quantum Theory I (20522)2

advanced

4

Quantum Theory II: The Chemical Bond (20523)5

advanced

3

The Physics of Elementary Particles (20326)4

adv. seminar

3

Microelectronic Technologies (20549)

adv. seminar

3

Physical Methods in Medicine (20329)

adv. seminar

3

Advanced Physics Project I (20382)6

adv. seminar

3

Advanced Physics Project II (20383)6

adv. seminar

3

Seminar requirements

Students may, but are not required to, include a seminar in Physics, as part of their studies.7

1

For students who did not get a grade of 80 or above in 5-point high school Mathematics and Physics, Fundamentals of Physics I + II (which are not included in the program) cover material that is required knowledge for all other Physics courses. Instead of them, students can take Fundamentals of Physics (20125).

2

Students are required to take either Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Structure (20320) or Quantum Theory I (20522). Because of overlapping material, students who choose to take the second course as an elective will be granted only 2 credits for it.

3

For students who took Fundamentals of Physics I and/or Fundamentals of Physics II or Fundamentals of Physics (20125) prior to the Fall 2012 semester, the courses will count as electives in Physics.

4

Only if not chosen as a required course.

5

Prerequisites for this course are Chemistry courses not included in the program. See the course description.

6

Instead of taking Advanced Physics Project I (20382) + Advanced Physics Project II (20383), students may take Research Project in Physics (20578, 4 adv. cr.).

7

In every degree program, students are required to take at least one seminar course or to submit at least one seminar paper.

General Requirements for a dual-disciplinary degree

Fulfilling all requirements as detailed here.

  • Accumulating credits required for the degree

  • Fulfilling all requirements in both disciplines

  • English language proficiency

  • Bibliographic instruction

Before enrolling in any course, students must ensure that they have taken all the prerequisites for it, even when the prerequisites are not included among the courses listed above.

Degrees awarded when combining two fields

When combining Physics with any field in the Sciences, the degree awarded is a B.Sc.

When combining Physics with any field in the Humanities or the Social Sciences, the degree awarded is a B.A.

General note regarding combining two fields

When combining fields in a dual-disciplinary program, students are required to take the basic studies in both fields. If a course is required in both fields, taking it fulfills the requirements of both. If a course is required in one field and is an elective in the other, it can only be taken as a required course in the relevant field. If a course is an elective in both fields, it will only grant credits in one of the fields.

For specific requirements when combining fields, see the individual combinations of fields (in Hebrew).