Physics American University of Sharjah (AUS)

Overview

The physics faculty are involved in cutting-edge projects, including the UAE’s 2021 Mars mission and the development of a laser-based technique that can provide new insights into the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Mission Statement

The Physics at American University of Sharjah (AUS) seeks to provide graduates with a solid educational foundation in physics with an interdisciplinary emphasis that would encompass knowledge from other disciplines such as mathematics, natural sciences, engineering and liberal arts. Graduates will be trained and prepared to pursue careers in industry, teaching, and research.

Program Outcome

Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Physics program, students will be able to:

• apply the basic laws of physics
• apply the theoretical and computing skills necessary to describe and solve problems that arise in physics
• design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data using advanced analytical and characterization instrumentation techniques
• demonstrate competence in critical thinking and professional communication skills using both oral and written means for summarizing, evaluating and presenting scientific contents using resources found in the scientific literature
• demonstrate understanding of the impact of physics principles in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts