MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & TRAINING

HANOI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

 

 

 

 

 

CURRICULUM

AND SPECIAL SYLLABUS FOR MASTER DEGREE

(ORIENTED RESEARCH)

FACULTY: PHYSICS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HA NOI - 2018

 

 

 

CURRICULUM FOR MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM

ORIENTED FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Discipline: Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

Faculty of Physics-2018

 

– Code: 8.44.01.03

– Total credits: 60 credits

– Common knowledgestudies: 6 credits (Obligatory studies: 3 credits, Optional studies: 3 credits)

– Basic knowledge studies of Discipline: 21 credits (Obligatory studies: 12credits; Optional studies: 9/18credits)

– Discipline knowledge studies: 21 credits (Obligatory studies: 12credits; Optional studies: 9/18credits)

–Master’s thesis: 12 credits

 

A. Program outcomes

1. Program objectives

Curriculum of Master’s degree training oriented for scientific research is in Master of Science program.After completion of the course students should be able to:

• Apply the general knowledge, specialized skills to undertake the work of experts in the field of Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, having in-depth theoretical knowledge to be able to develop new knowledge and continue to do PhD in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics.
• Apply the general knowledge, including specialized knowledge of Theoretical and Mathematical Physics in teaching physics at university, college and high school.
• Use foreign languages, information technology inacademic activities and research.

 

2. Outcomes of Master of Science in Theoretical and Mathematical Physicsconsisting of 3 standards and 12criteria as follows:

 

1. Standard 1:Quality, scientific ethics

• Criterion 1.1.Morality and lifestyle: Healthy, civilized, exemplary, scientific working style, serious, friendly behavior.
• Criterion1.2. Scientific ethics: Being honest in scientific research, having a sense of respect for copyrights, implementing the rule of quoting references according to regulations.

 

2. Standard 2: General ability

• Criterion2.1.The ability of self-working: studentsare able to determine their learning goals, to make their own studying plan and to complete their self-study with the aid of materials under the support of supervisors.
• Criterion2.2.The ability of team working: studentsare able to work effectively in the research group to accomplish their parts. 
• Criterion2.3.The ability of solving problems: students are able to identify the scientific problems, to study the theories and models of physical phenomena; to plan the resolution and to know how to take advantage of suitable sources to solve the problem.
• Criterion2.4.The ability of using foreign language: follow the Master training regulations promulgated by the Ministry of Education and Training.
• Criterion 2.5. The ability of applying information technology: students are able to apply information technology in academic activities and doing research. Students are able to be skillful in computational software for specific teaching and research. For instance, Mathematica or Matlab that are often used in theoretical physics.

3. Standard 3: Specialized ability

• Criterion3.1.Having profound theoretical physics, equivalent to a Master’s degree of physics, not only internal but also international area.
• Criterion 3.2.Being capable of self-directing personal competence development, adapting to a highly competitive work environmentand professional leadership competence about Theoretical and Mathematical Physics.
• Criterion3.3. Having the skills to organize research work, having research competence, working independently, creating as well as group-working skills. Having the competence to independently conduct a research project at the university level or participate in research group in the discipline. Having ability to write scientific reports and articles.
• Criterion3.4. Having competence to receive and apply new research results related to the field of discipline in teaching and research. Having competence to teach at high schools, colleges and universities.
• Criterion3.5 Having ability to supervise students in scientific research and dissertation in the field of theoretical physics.

 

III. Position, ability to work and ability to pursue higher education after graduation

- Meeting the criteria in teaching and doing research activities in the University, college and high school inside the country.

- Having ability to continue studying at a higher level, and award internal or international Dr degree.

- Having ability to work in scientific and technical facilities, engineering and technology companies.

- Having ability to lead the physics department in high school, the department of natural science in junior high school in specialization.

- Having ability to do PhD in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics.

B. Curriculum

No.	Course Title	Code	Cre-dits	Hours					Indepen-dent study		Code of prereq-uisites
				Class			Experimen-tation
				Lectures	Excercises	Discussions
I	Common knowledge: 6 credits
	Obligatory credits: 3
1	Philosophy	POLI 601	3
	Optional credits: 3/6
2	Foreign language	ENGL 601	3
3	Modern teaching theory	PSYC 601	3
II	Base knowledge: 21 credits
	Obligatory credits:12
1	Theoretical Physics 1	PHYS 701	4	45	15	0	0		120
2	Theoretical Physics 2	PHYS 702	4	45	15	0	0		120
3	Solid state physics	PHYS 703	4	45	10	5	0		120
	Optional credits: 9/18
4	Modern Physics	PHYS 704	3	30	15	0	0		90
5	Group theory and its applications in physics	PHYS 705	3	30	15	0	0		90
6	Materials science and engineering	PHYS 706	3	30	15	0	0		90
7	Advanced experimental physics	PHYS 707	3	0	0	0	45		90
8	Developing the high school physics program	PHYS 708	3	15		30			90
9	The methodology of scientific research	PHYS 709	3	20		25			90
III	Discipline knowledge: 21 credits
	Obligatory credits:12
7	Computational Theoretical Physics	PHYS 711	4	15	05	0		80		120
8	Quantum field theory 1	PHYS 712	4	45	15	0		0		120
9	Theory of Many-Particle Systems 1	PHYS 713	4	50	10	0		0		120
	Optional credits: 9/18
10	Quantum field theory 2	PHYS 714	3	35	10	0		0		90
11	Theory of Many-Particle Systems 2	PHYS 715	3	39	06	0		0		90
12	Physics of Low-Dimensional Systems	PHYS 716	3	37	08	0		0		90
13	Quantum Computation	PHYS 717	3	30	11	4		0		90
14	Models for unified field theory of interactions	PHYS 718	3	35	10	0		0		90
15	Elementary particles	PHYS 719	3	35	10	0		0		90
IV	Graduation thesis		12

 

 

PROGRAM OF MASTER DEGREE IN PHYSICS

Major: Solid state physics

Faculty of Physics - 2018

 

– Code: 8.44.01.04

– Total credits: 60

– General knowledge: 6 credits (Required: 3 credits, Elective: 3 credits)

– Core knowledge: 21 credits (Required: 12 credits; Elective: 9/18 credits)

– Specialized knowledge: 21 credits (Required: 12 credits; Elective: 9/15 credits)

– Graduates thesis: 12 credits

A. Describe the program's outcome standard

I. The objectives of program

The Master of Science Program in Solid State Physics is a master's degree program in science. After graduation, students will achieve the following goals:

• Achieving high levels of expertise in physics in general and solid state physics including advanced physics knowledge, skills of problem solving, proficiency in the design and implementation of experimental research, specialized in the use of software applications for Solid State Physics.
• Obtaining comprehensive knowledge, including acedamic knowledge in solid state physics for teaching physics at university, college and high school level.
• Gaining the basic knowledge of materials and technology in order to be able to perform work in the field of materials science and technology.
• Developing of individual capacities: independent work, teamwork, critical thinking, communication skills; report on scientific issues.
• Using foreign languages, information technology in study and research activities.

II. The outcome standard of the Master of Science in Solid State Physics consists of three standards and 12 criteria. Given as follows:

1. Standard 1: Scientific ethics

• Criteria 1.1. Ethics and lifestyle: Healthy lifestyle, civilization, scientific working, friendly behavior.
• Criteria 1.2. Scientific ethics: Intellectual honesty in scientific research, a sense of respect for copyright, the implementation of the principle of quoting references in accordance with regulations.

2. Standard 2: General competence

• Criteria 2.1. Self-learning competence: Identify the mission in studying, research; establish detailed studying goals; find the source; evaluate and adjust learning plans to achieve learning goals; self-directed develop of personal ability, adapt to a highly competitive work environment; have lifetime studying motivation.
• Criteria 2.2. Cooperative competence: Organizing and working group to carry out study and research tasks.
• Criteria 2.3. Problem solving competences: Identify and clarify problems in the field of General Physics and Solid State Physics. Propose and select solutions to problems; solve the problem according to the chosen solution; evaluate the solution; independently think in problem solving.
• Criteria 2.4. Foreign language competence: According to the regulations of the master's degree issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.
• Criteria 2.5. IT ability: Use IT in studying and research. Proficient in computer software for teaching and research. Specifically, office software (MS-office), computational and data-processing software are commonly used for Solid State Physics: Origin, Matlab, etc.

3. Standard 3: specialized competences

• Criteria 3.1. Graduates achieved general knowledge of physics at the advanced level and depth in solid physics.
• Criteria 3.2 Graduates have a comprehensive understanding of the theory, model, and research methodology in solid state physics; a broad knowledge of materials science, experimental and analytic a methods as well as some advanced technologies applied in industry.
• Criteria 3.3. Graduates have ability to apply updated research results of physics in teaching and research.
• Criteria 3.4. Graduates have ability to teach physics, science and material science subject at high school, college and university level; ability to guide student to do research in the field of solid state physics and material science.
• Criteria 3.5. Graduates have skills to organize research; ability to do research, work independently, creativity as well as teamwork skills; ability to independently conduct a research project or participate in research teams; ability to write scientific reports and scientific articles.

III. Working ability and Career prospects

- Working ability

• Satisfy teaching and research requirements at high school, college and university level.
• Satisfy the requirements of work at scientific and technical organizations.
• Ability to continue studying and researching at higher levels.

- Career prospects:

• Lecturer and researcher at University; Teacher at high schools
• Researcher at institute of natural science and technology.
• Leader of specialized team or research group at secondary school, high school, and  colleges
• Engineer at science and technology companies

B. Programme modules/courses

No.	Title	Course		Credits	Hours				Self-study	Pre-required course
					Classes			experiment
					Theory	Problem	Discussion
I	General Knowledge: 6 credits
	Required: 3 credits
1	Philosophy	POLI 601		3
	Elective: 3/6 credits
2	Foreign language	ENGL 601		3
3	Modern teaching theory	PSYC 601		3
II	Core knowledge: 21 credits
	Required: 12 credits
1	Theoretical Physics 1	PHYS 701		4	45	15	0	0	120
2	Theoretical Physics 2	PHYS 702		4	45	15	0	0	120
3	Solid state physics	PHYS 703		4	45	10	5	0	120
	Elective: 9/18 credits
4	Modern Physics	PHYS 704	3		30	15	0	0	90
5	Group theory and its applications in physics	PHYS 705	3		30	15	0	0	90
6	Materials science and engineering	PHYS 706	3		30	15	0	0	90
7	Advanced experimental physics	PHYS 707	3		0	0	0	45	90
8	Curriculum development in physics education	PHYS 708	3		15		30		90
9	The methodology of scientific research	PHYS 709	3		20		25		90
III	Specialized Knowledge: 21 credits
	Required: 12 credits
1	Magnetism and Superconductivity	PHYS 721	4		45	15	0	0	120
2	Semiconductors and Semiconducting Devices	PHYS 722	4		45	15	0	0	120
3	Electronic structure and bonding in molecules and solids	PHYS 723	4		45	15	0	0	120
	Elective: 9/15 credits
4	Spectroscopic Characterization of Materials	PHYS 724	3		30	10	5	0	90
5	Morden materials and devices	PHYS 725	3		40	0	5	0	90
6	Material fabrication technology	PHYS 726	3		30	0	15	0	90
7	Analysis of crystalline structure	PHYS 727	3		35	10	0	0	90
8	Simulation methods in condensed matter physics	PHYS 728	3		30	0	15	0	90
IV	Thesis research project		12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM OF MASTER DEGREE IN PHYSICS

Master of physics education

Faculty of Physics - 2018

– Code: 8.14.01.11

– Total credits: 60

– General knowledge: 6 credits (Required: 3 credits, Elective: 3 credits)

– Core knowledge: 21 credits (Required: 12 credits; Elective: 9/18 credits)

– Specialized knowledge: 21 credits (Required: 12 credits; Elective: 9/15 credits)

– Graduates thesis: 12 credits

A. Describe the program's outcome standard

I. The objectives of program

The Physics master program in Didactics and Pedagogy is a Master of Science in Education program. After graduating the course, students will meet the following outcomes:

• Be able to use knowledge in Physics to develop, assess physics and science programs in different levels of study.
• Be able to apply knowledge and skills from the sub-discipline, to identify the educational outcome, to appropriately select teaching method, teaching model, teaching medium to design suitable teaching process for different kinds of physics knowledge, and to develop assessment criteria, tools, methods, and forms to assess students’ competencies and qualities.
• Be able to apply knowledge, skills from the sub-discipline, including new researching methods to research and solve a particular problem in practical teaching
• Have knowledge in university level didactics
• Be able to use foreign language, information technology in studying and researching

II. The outcome standard of the Master of Science in Solid State Physics consists of three standards and 12 criteria. Given as follows:

1. Standard 1: Scientific ethics

• Criteria 1.1. Ethics and lifestyle: Healthy, civilized lifestyle, scientific working, friendly behavior.
• Criteria 1.2. Educational Ethics: responbility with educational careers, respect of students character. 
• Criteria 1.3. Scientific ethics: Intellectual honesty in scientific research, a sense of respect for copyright, the implementation of the principle of quoting references in accordance with regulations.

 

2. Standard 2: General competencies

• Criteria 2.1. Competency in self-studying and researching: Be able to identify studying purpose, create and carry out plans to study, research with documents under the guidance of instructors.
• Criteria 2.2. Competency in collaborating: Working effectively in group to carry out studying, researching task; exchange professional knowledge through seminar, meeting, training sessions.
• Criteria 2.3. Competency in solving problem: find problems in practical working, studying, researching situations, create a plan to solve the prolem and gather appropriate resources to carry out the plan.
• Criteria 2.4. Competency in foreign language: Reach B1 European level; use foreign language in studying, researching, which includes readingdocuments in foregin language and presenting in foreign language.

3. Standard 3: Professionalcompetencies

 

• Criteria 3.1. Competency in Physics: Be able to use knowledge in theoretical physics, experimental physics and modern physics to analyze, develop and assess teaching content in high school physics.
• Criteria 3.2. Competency in developing physics and science programs: Have knowledge in developing programs, be able to use these knowledges to develop school programs in order to develop students’ competency.
• Criteria 3.3. Competency in designing and facilitating teaching activities: Use in combination different teaching method to design and facilitate activities in teaching and learning physics and science, in order to develoop students’ competencies and qualities.
• Criteria 3.4. Competency in assessment in education: Use different theories of assessment in education to develop tools to assess students’ competencies in physics and science learning activities at different levels of study.
• Criteria 3.5. Competency in teaching at university level: Have knowledge in university level didactics, be able to facilitate teaching and learning activities at university level.
• Criteria 3.6. Competency in researching sub-displinary Science in Education: Be able to ultilize specific method of research in Science in Education to conduct a feasible, scientific and practical research in Physics didactics and teaching method.

 

III. Position, ability to work and ability to further study after graduation

• Have ability to lead Physics department in high school, Science department in junior high school, especially in …
• Be able to ultilize different modern Physics teaching strategies to continue conducting research to solve particular problems in teaching physics.
• Be able to give advice on how to develop programs, teaching materials for Physics and Science teachers and students.
• Possiblity to continue being a research student in Physics Didactics and Teaching method sub-discipline.

Curriculum

No	Subject	Code	Number of credits	Number of periods				Number of hours for self-study	Prerequisite
				On class			Experiemnt
				Theory	Problem Solving	Discussion
I	General knowledge: 7 credits
	Compulsory: 4 credits
1	Philosophy	POLI 601	3
	Optional: 3/6 credits
2	Foreign Language	ENGL 601	3
3	Modern didactics of teaching	PSYC 601	3
II	Fundamental knowledge: 21 credits
	Compulsory: 12 credits
1	Theoretical Physics 1	PHYS 701	4	45	15	0	0	120
2	Theoretical Physics 2	PHYS 702	4	45	15	0	0	120
3	Solid state physics	PHYS 703	4	45	10	5	0	120
	Optional: 9/18 credits
4	Modern Physics	PHYS 704	3	30	15	0	0	90
5	Group theory and its applications in physics	PHYS 705	3	30	15	0	0	90
6	Materials science and engineering	PHYS 706	3	30	15	0	0	90
7	Advanced experimental physics	PHYS 707	3	0	0	0	45	90
8	Developing High school Physics Curriculum	PHYS 708	3	15		30		90
9	The methodology of scientific research	PHYS 758	3	20		25		90
III	Sub-disciplinary knowledge: 21 credits
	Compulsory: 12 credits
10	Organization of the cognitive activities in learning physics	PHYS 731	4	20		40		120
11	Using physics experimental equipments in high school	PHYS 732	4	5		20	35	120	PHYS 731
12	Using digital media in physics teaching	PHYS 733	4	12		23	25	120	PHYS 731
	Optional: 9/15 credits
13	The modern methods in teaching and learning physics	PHYS 734	3	20		25		90	PHYS 731
14	Integrated teaching	PHYS 735	3	12		33		90	PHYS 731
15	Assessment in teaching physics	PHYS 736	3	15		30		90	PHYS 731
16	Strategies of teaching and learning physics at secondary school	PHYS 737	3	18		27		90	PHYS 731
17	Teaching physics probems to develop competencies	PHYS 738	3	35	10	0	0	90	PHYS 731
IV	Graduate Thesis		12