Engineering Physics (Aerospace) - Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
A strong grasp of underlying physical principles behind the development of new technologies is necessary to keep up with new developments in a high-tech world. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering Physics degree program is designed to provide quality education to students for immediate employment with technical jobs in private industries (especially high-tech industries), research laboratories and public sectors. The program trains students with a combination of engineering knowledge, physics principles, mathematical background, problem-solving strategies and effective communication skills. The B.S. in Engineering Physics also provides an excellent preparation for graduate studies in either physics or an engineering discipline.
The B.S. degree in Engineering Physics confers an engineering credential. Students in the program complete an engineering core curriculum, as well as a rigorous course of study in physics and mathematics. A strong laboratory component prepares students in experimental techniques and technology using state-of-the-art equipment. The B.S. degree in Engineering Physics is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, Inc.
The requirements for the Aerospace concentration is listed below. Students must earn a C- or better in all required courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 121 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 1 | 3 | |
| Oral Communication 1 | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 2 | 4 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
Select one seuqence from the following for four credits: | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Mechanics and Experimental Mechanics 3 | 4 | |
Select one seuqence from the following for four credits: | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| Electricity and Magnetism and Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory 3 | 4 | |
Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | |
| Viewing A Wider World | ||
| Viewing a Wider World Electives 4 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Program Specific Requirements | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 2530G | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 392 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| Natural Science | ||
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| Physics | ||
| PHYS 2120 & 2120L | Heat, Light, and Sound and Heat, Light, and Sound Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 395 | Intermediate Mathematical Methods of Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 454 | Intermediate Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 455 | Intermediate Modern Physics II | 3 |
| Physics with Engineering Component | ||
| PHYS 315 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 325 | Intermediate Experimental Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 461 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 462 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II | 3 |
| Engineering | ||
| A E 339 | Aerodynamics I | 3 |
| A E 362 | Orbital Mechanics | 3 |
| A E 363 | Aerospace Structures | 3 |
| A E 364 | Flight Dynamics and Controls | 3 |
| A E 419 | Propulsion | 3 |
| A E 424 | Aerospace Systems Engineering | 3 |
| A E 439 | Aerodynamics II | 3 |
| A E 447 | Aerofluids Laboratory | 3 |
| C E 301 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| M E 240 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| M E 261 | Mechanical Engineering Problem Solving | 3 |
| ENGR 233 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| ENGR 234 | Engineering Mechanics II | 3 |
| ENGR 401 | Engineering Capstone I | 3 |
| ENGR 402 | Engineering Capstone II | 3 |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 121 | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I first.
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PHYS 2110 Mechanics/PHYS 2110L Experimental Mechanics and PHYS 2140 Electricity and Magnetism/PHYS 2140L Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory will not automatically count towards the Area III: Laboratory Science requirement, an exception will be made if students elect to take these courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses. See Alternatives for meeting VWW requirements (nine-credit rule).
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 2110 & 2110L | Mechanics and Experimental Mechanics 1,2 | 4 |
| Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 1 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | 4 |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 2140 & 2140L | Electricity and Magnetism and Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory 1,2 | 4 |
| M E 240 | Thermodynamics 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| MATH 2530G | Calculus III 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 2120 & 2120L | Heat, Light, and Sound and Heat, Light, and Sound Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| ENGR 233 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| M E 261 | Mechanical Engineering Problem Solving 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MATH 392 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 315 | Modern Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 325 | Intermediate Experimental Physics | 3 |
| ENGR 234 | Engineering Mechanics II | 3 |
| C E 301 | Mechanics of Materials 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| PHYS 395 | Intermediate Mathematical Methods of Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 461 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I 1 | 3 |
| A E 339 | Aerodynamics I 1 | 3 |
| A E 362 | Orbital Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| A E 364 | Flight Dynamics and Controls 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PHYS 462 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II 1 | 3 |
| A E 363 | Aerospace Structures 1 | 3 |
| A E 439 | Aerodynamics II 1 | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| PHYS 454 | Intermediate Modern Physics I 1 | 3 |
| A E 424 | Aerospace Systems Engineering 1 | 3 |
| A E 419 | Propulsion 1 | 3 |
| A E 447 | Aerofluids Laboratory 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 401 | Engineering Capstone I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PHYS 455 | Intermediate Modern Physics II 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 402 | Engineering Capstone II 1 | 3 |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 4 | 3 | |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 4 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
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These courses may have prerequisites and/or co-requisites, and it is the students responsibility for checking and fulfilling all those requirements.
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PHYS 2110 Mechanics/PHYS 2110L Experimental Mechanics and PHYS 2140 Electricity and Magnetism/PHYS 2140L Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory will not automatically count towards the Area III: Laboratory Science requirement, an exception will be made if students elect to take these courses.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.