Bachelor of Science in Energy Resources (BSc ER)
Bachelor of Science in Energy Resources programme is designed to prepare students for their professional work in Physics in industry, energy sector and physical environment. This programme provides knowledge and understanding of the physical aspects of nature in relation to dynamics and energy relationships and its dynamics with Mathematics to model the processes as well as practical experience in Energy Resources. The programme also trains students in problem solving and entrepreneurship in the related field. After completing this programme, the student should be able to work as a technologist in industry, do research in Energy Resources and related disciplines. Details of programme structure, showing courses codes, course names and their respective units are given under Programme Structure. It is important to note that all courses that appear as core courses are mandatory and not optional; hence students are required to take all core courses in this programme.
Programme Summary
Programme Informations
In addition to satisfying the minimum requirements of the degree programme at OUT, candidates must have:
Option I
(a) Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E.) or East African Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) or equivalent, with passes in FIVE approved subjects, one of which is Physics obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) or equivalent.
And
(b) One of the following combinations of passes in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) or equivalent;
Either
(i) Two principal Level passes (in appropriate subjects)
Or
(ii) An appropriate equivalent Diploma/Certificate approved by the Senate of The Open University of Tanzania.
(c) A degree in an area related to Physics
Option II
Candidates who do not qualify under options I may register for Foundation Courses (OFC) offered by The Open University of Tanzania. Those who pass examinations set at the end of the course will be eligible for registration for this degree programme, if they have passed Physics and Mathematics.
Option III
Candidates with awards from other Institutions of Higher Learning will be considered on their own merit. These include a degree or an advanced Diploma in a relevant field.
Option IV
Candidates with a Diploma in Physics of OUT are eligible to join the Energy Resource programme at the third level.
Level 1: Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OFC 017 | Communication skills | 1 | 10 |
OCP 100 | Computer Studies | 1 | 10 |
OPH 111 | Fundamental Physics | 3 | 30 |
OPH 112 | Electromagnetism I and II | 2 | 20 |
OPH 320A | Physics Practical | * | * |
Level 1: Elective Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OMT 111 | Mathematical Analysis | 2 | 20 |
OMT 114 | Probability and Statistics | 2 | 20 |
Level 2: Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OMT 223 | Computer Programming | 1 | 10 |
OPH 213 | Optics | 2 | 20 |
OPH 214 | Earth Physics | 2 | 20 |
OPH 311 | Fundamentals of Material Science | 1 | 10 |
OPH 312 | Physics of the Atom | 2 | 20 |
OPH 313 | Quantum Theory of Solids | 2 | 20 |
OPH 314 | Digital Electronics | 2 | 20 |
OPH 320B | Physics Practical | * | * |
Level 2: Elective Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OMT 221 | Numerical Methods | 1 | 10 |
OPH 215 | Analog Electronics | 2 | 20 |
Level 3: Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OPH 322 | Solar Energy | 2 | 20 |
OPH 323 | Environmental Physics | 2 | 20 |
OPH 324 | Wind Energy | 2 | 20 |
OPH 325 | Nuclear Energy | 2 | 20 |
OPH 326 | Non-conversional Energies | 2 | 20 |
OPH 330 | Energy Resources Practical | 1 | 10 |
OPH 331 | Energy Resources Final Project | 1 | 10 |
OPH 320C | Physics Practical | * | * |
OPH 320 | Physics Practical | 1 | 10 |
*OPH 320A, B, C will accumulate to 10 credits (1 unit) after completion
Level 3: Elective Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Credits |
OME 312 | Entrepreneurship course | 2 | OME 312 |
General Fees
Description | Locals (Tsh) | EAC/SADC (USD ) | NON-SADC/EAC (USD) |
Registration fee | 30,000 | 30 | 30 |
ID processing | 20,000 | 20 | 20 |
Student Organization fee (paid annually) | 20,000 | 20 | 20 |
Quality assurance fee (paid annually) | 20,000 | 20 | 40 |
Examination fees paid per paper (Test & Exam) | 10,000 | 20 | 40 |
Tuition Fees per Course
Course | Unit | Locals (Tsh) | EAC/SADC (USD ) | NON-SADC/EAC (USD) |
OFC 017 | 1 | 60,000 | 40 | 80 |
OCP 100 | 1 | 60,000 | 40 | 80 |
OPH 111 | 3 | 180,000 | 120 | 240 |
OPH 112 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OMT 111 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OMT 114 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OMT 223 | 1 | 60,000 | 40 | 80 |
OPH 213 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 214 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 311 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 312 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 313 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 314 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OMT 221 | 1 | 60,000 | 40 | 80 |
OPH 215 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 322 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 323 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 324 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 325 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 326 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
OPH 330 | 1 | 150,000 | 100 | 240 |
OPH 331 | 1 | 100,000 | 70 | 140 |
OPH 320 | 1 | 150,000 | 100 | 240 |
OME 312 | 2 | 120,000 | 80 | 160 |
Name: Jalal R. Simkoko
Email: jalal.simkoko@out.ac.tz
Phone:
Bachelor of Science in Energy Resources programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:
Knowledge and Understanding
Describe basic Physics concepts at the undergraduate level
Define important terms in Physics at the undergraduate level
Outline some basic physics processes by using physics concepts
Recall basic physical laws
Explain the underlying working physical principles of energy devices
Intellectual Skills
Solve some problems in Physics at the undergraduate level
Derive some basic Physics formulas
Explain some important Physical laws
Discuss methods of controlling negative environmental impacts due to energy generation
Professional/Practical Skills
Perform important Physics experiments
Relate useful experimental data in Physics and energy resources
Compare and contrast different physical situations involving energy generations
Use physical apparatus and various energy related instruments
Transferable/Key Skills
Identify good research projects in Physics and Energy Resources
Develop good research proposals in Energy Resources
Write a good experimental report in Physics and Energy resources
For each theoretical course, candidates will be evaluated by using the following criteria:
- Timed Test carrying: 30%
- Final Examination carrying: 70%
Total: 100%
For each practical oriented course, that is OPH 320, OPH 330 and OPH 331, each course will be marked out 100%.
