PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS Master Science in Physics
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وكالة الجامعة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS Master science in physics For guidance on the completion of this template, please refer to Chapter 2, of Part 2 of Handbook 2 Internal Quality Assurance Arrangement. 1 وكالة الجامعة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي Program Specifications Institution: Jouf University Date: 17/5/1440 College/Department: Science/ Physics department Dean/Department Head: Mosaed Saud Alhmemas / Abdullah Marzouk Alhajoj Insert program and college administrative flowchart: 2 وكالة الجامعة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي 3 وكالة الجامعة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي List all branches offering this program: Branch 1. Jouf University- Physics department- faculty of Science-Sakaka (Boys Section) Branch 2. Jouf University- Physics department- faculty of Science and Art-Tabargel. Branch 3. Jouf University- Physics department- faculty of Science and Art-Alkareat. Branch 4. Jouf University- Physics department- faculty of Science-Sakaka (Girls) Alakkaet. A. Program Identification and General Information 1. Program title and code 2. Total credit hours needed for completion of the program 39 h 3. Award granted on completion of the program: Master of physics 4. Major tracks/pathways or specializations within the program (eg. transportation or structural engineering within a civil engineering program or counseling or school psychology within a psychology program) 5. Intermediate Exit Points and Awards (if any) (eg. associate degree within a bachelor degree program) 6. Professional occupations (licensed occupations, if any) for which graduates are prepared. (If there is an early exit point from the program (eg. diploma or associate degree) include professions or occupations at each exit point) 7. (a) New Program √ Planned starting date (b) Continuing Program Year of most recent major program review List recent major review or accreditation contracts. 1. _________________ 4 وكالة الجامعة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي 2._________________ 3._________________ 8. Name of program chair or coordinator. If a program chair or coordinator has been appointed for the female section as well as the male section, include names of both. Coordinator of boys sector: Dr. Abdullah Mohamed Alhajoj Coordinator of boys sector: Dr. Numa Althubeti 9. Date of approval by the authorized body (MOE). Campus Location Approval By Date Main Campus: Branch 1: Branch 2: Branch 3: Branch 4: B. Program Context 5 وكالة الجامعة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي 1. Explain why the program was established. a. Summarize economic reasons, social or cultural reasons, technological developments, national policy developments or other reasons. Preparation of highly qualified scientists contribute to the development of Kingdom from Al-Jouf area. preparing unique cadres to meet the needs of the university and the community. Reducing reverse migration from Al-Jouf to the major cities for master degree study. Reducing the cost of master education for graduates in Al-Jouf region b. Explain the relevance of the program to the mission and goals of the institution. Alignment between the mission of Jouf university, college of science and Master program Mission of Jouf university Mission of college of science Mission of master program Providing Distinguished Providing excellent academic Preparing high qualified Education and Research and research programs in researchers and guaranty Outcomes to Develop the basic sciences and their creativity in scientific research in Community. applications Through a different physical research stimulating environment for disciplines by ensuring the scientific research and optimal employment of modern creativity To provide the technology and effective community with knowledge cooperation with local and and scientific competencies international institutions to meet that meet the requirements the development plans in the .of development surrounding community and in the Kingdom. Master program mission is aligned with that of Jouf university and college of science through producing creative research to meet the community needs and development. 6 وكالة الجامعة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي 2. Relationship (if any) to other programs offered by the institution/college/department. a. Does this program offer courses that students in other programs are required to ta Yes No √ If yes, what has been done to make sure those courses meet the needs of students in the other programs? b. Does the program require students to take courses taught by other departments? Yes √ No If yes, what has been done to make sure those courses in other departments meet the needs of students in this program? Provide the program concerned with the Master program specifications, including program objectives. • The courses are designed by the departments according to the objectives of the master program. • Prepare course descriptions taking into account of learning outcomes of the master program • Reviewing the course requirements and learning outcomes by that of the master program. 3. Do students who are likely to be enrolled in the program have any special needs or characteristics? (eg. Part time evening students, physical and academic disabilities, limited IT or language skills). Yes √ No 4. What modifications or services are you providing for special needs applicants? Not Applicable C. Mission, Goals and Objectives 7 وكالة الجامعة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي 1. Program Mission Statement (insert). Preparing high qualified researchers and guaranty creativity in scientific research in different physical research disciplines by ensuring the optimal employment of modern technology and effective cooperation with local and international institutions to meet the development plans in the surrounding community and in the Kingdom. 2. List Program Goals (eg. long term, broad based initiatives for the program, if any) 1. Preparing a cadre of distinguished scientists 2. Produce outstanding research at the global level 3. Contributing to solving industrial problems in the Kingdom 4. Providing Saudi universities with local cadres 3. List major objectives of the program within to help achieve the mission. For each measurable objective describe the measurable performance indicators to be followed and list the major strategies taken to achieve the objectives. Measurable Objectives Measurable Performance Indicators Major Strategies 8 وكالة الجامعة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي 1. Innovative master program 1. The number of established 1-Providing research laboratories equipped with branches in physics specialized tracks according to the modern equipment. total quality standards in the master of physics program 2-Support for research 2. Students' view of the quality of projects. postgraduate courses in physics 3. Average number of faculty members per student. 4. Number of laboratories and halls equipped with modern techniques to suit the postgraduate program in physics 5. Number of courses and workshops to raise the efficiency of the faculty members. 2. Providing innovative 1. Number of innovative scientific 1. Providing research scientific research and research. laboratories equipped with participation in scientific modern equipment. conferences. 2-Number of Publications in scientific journals. 3-Number of joint scientific 2-Support for research conferences. projects. 4-Number of joint projects with 3-Providing weekly research other programs. work hours for faculty members. 5-Number of research projects 2. funded by the University and other funding agencies 3- Establishing courses and 1-Adopt a distinguished study plan. 1-Establishing unit of quality 9 وكالة الجامعة للدراسات العليا والبحث العلمي program specifications and 2-Number of courses with in the department. reports to make quality distinctive description assurance 2-Continuous reviewing for the program and course specifications and reports. 4- Preparing qualified cadres to 1-Average assessment of the quality 1-Keeping progress in the meet the needs of the public of educational experiences. areas of work and the views of and private sectors, and the the beneficiaries in the possibility of providing 2-Average assessment of the quality continuous development of solutions to the scientific and of the student's experiences. plans. industrial problems facing the 3- satisfaction degree of Employers. development plans in the 2- Pay attention to the student Kingdom. training sector through projects and units for development and leadership. 5- The scientific interaction 1-Number of joint scientific 1-Cooperation in scientific with the master physics conferences. research to serve programs at the local and contemporary issues international levels. 2-Number of joint projects with other programs. 2-Exchange of scientific and teaching experiences and identify what is new in the branches of physics D. Program Structure and Organization 1. Program Description: List the core and elective program courses offered each semester from Prep Year to graduation using the below Curriculum Study Plan Table (A separate table is required for each branch IF a given branch offers a different study plan). A program or department manual should be available for students or other stakeholders and a copy of the information relating to this program should be attached to the program specification. This information should include required and elective courses, credit hour requirements and department/college and institution requirements, and details of courses to be taken in each year or semester. Curriculum Study Plan Table 10 وكالة الجامعة للدراسات