Engineering Physics (Electrical) - 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 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. 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 Electrical concentration are 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 125-126 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 sequence 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 sequence 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 |
| Electives | ||
| Technical Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II | 3 | |
| Fields and Waves | 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 451 | Intermediate Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 454 | Intermediate Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 455 | Intermediate Modern Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 475 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 3 |
| or PHYS 471 | Modern Experimental Optics | |
| or PHYS 493 | Experimental Nuclear Physics | |
| Physics with Engineering Component | ||
| PHYS 315 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 325 | Intermediate Experimental Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 461 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 480 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| Engineering | ||
| ENGR 120 | DC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| ENGR 130 | Digital Logic | 4 |
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| ENGR 230 | AC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| E E 200 | Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics Applications | 4 |
| E E 317 | Semiconductor Devices and Electronics I | 4 |
| E E 320 | Signals and Systems I | 3 |
| E E 362 | Introduction to Computer Organization | 4 |
| ENGR 401 | Engineering Capstone I | 3 |
| ENGR 402 | Engineering Capstone II | 3 |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 125-126 | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 125-126 | |
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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).
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Approved technical electives are decided by Engineering Physics Advisors.
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 |
| ENGR 120 | DC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 2110 & 2110L | Mechanics and Experimental Mechanics 1,2 | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGR 130 | Digital Logic | 4 |
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 1 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | 4 |
| PHYS 2140 & 2140L | Electricity and Magnetism and Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory 1,2 | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| ENGR 230 | AC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 2530G | Calculus III 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 2120 & 2120L | Heat, Light, and Sound and Heat, Light, and Sound Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| E E 200 | Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics Applications 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication | 3 |
| MATH 392 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 315 | Modern Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 325 | Intermediate Experimental Physics | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| E E 320 | Signals and Systems I | 3 |
| PHYS 395 | Intermediate Mathematical Methods of Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 451 | Intermediate Mechanics I 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 461 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| E E 317 | Semiconductor Devices and Electronics I 1 | 4 |
| E E 362 | Introduction to Computer Organization | 4 |
| PHYS 480 | Thermodynamics 1 | 3 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II 1 | ||
| Fields and Waves 1 | ||
| Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| PHYS 454 | Intermediate Modern Physics I 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 401 | Engineering Capstone I | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 3 | 3 | |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 4 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective Course 5 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PHYS 455 | Intermediate Modern Physics II 1 | 3 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Physics Laboratory 1 | ||
| Modern Experimental Optics 1 | ||
| Experimental Nuclear Physics 1 | ||
| ENGR 402 | Engineering Capstone II 1 | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 3 | 3 | |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 125-126 | |
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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.
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Technical electives are approved by the Engineering Physics advisors