Engineering Physics, B.S.

General education – 24 credits

Mathematics and sciences – 48

• MTH 154 - Calculus I (4)
• MTH 155 - Calculus II (4)
• MTH 254 - Multivariable Calculus (4)
• APM 255 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4)
• CHM 143 - Chemical Principles (4) (or CHM 157  or CHM 162 )
• PHY 151 - Introductory Physics I (4)
• PHY 152 - Introductory Physics II (4)
• PHY 158 - General Physics Laboratory (2)
• PHY 317 - Modern Physics Laboratory (2)
• PHY 351 - Intermediate Theoretical Physics (4)
• PHY 361 - Mechanics I (4)
• PHY 371 - Foundations of Modern Physics (4)

Engineering – 32 credits

• EGR 120 - Engineering Graphics and CAD (1)
• EGR 141 - Computer Problem Solving in Engineering and Computer Science (4)
• EGR 240 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (4)
• EGR 250 - Introduction to Thermal Engineering (4)
• EGR 260 - Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering (4)
• EGR 280 - Design and Analysis of Electromechanical Systems (4)
• ECE 276 - Electric Circuits (4)
• ECE 327 - Electronic Circuits and Devices (0 or 4)
• EGR 491 - Capstone Design (3 to 4) (or PHY 490 )

Professional options – 12 credits

The following two options are offered as typical. Select 12 credits from one of these. Students with different interests can construct different options in consultation with the program coordinators.

Technical electives, choose 6 to 8 credits from

• MTH 275 - Linear Algebra (4)
• APM 263 - Discrete Mathematics (4)
• PHY 318 - Nuclear Physics Laboratory (2)
• PHY 331 - Optics (4)
• PHY 366 - Vibrations and Waves (4)
• PHY 372 - Nuclear Physics (4)
• PHY 381 - Electricity and Magnetism I (4)
• PHY 418 - Modern Optics Laboratory (2)
• PHY 472 - Quantum Mechanics I (4)
• PHY 482 - Electricity and Magnetism II (4)
• ECE 352 - Electromagnetics and Electromechanism (4)
• ECE 378 - Digital Logic and Microprocessor Design (0 or 4)
• ECE 384 - Electronic Materials and Devices (3)
• ME 331 - Introduction to Fluid and Thermal Energy Transport (4)
• ME 361 - Mechanics of Materials (4)
• Any 400-level ECE, ME or ISE courses. (4-8)

Free electives – 6-8 credits

May be used to satisfy writing requirement. 

128 total credits

Performance requirements

In addition to the previously stated requirements, satisfactory completion of the program requires an average grade of at least 2.00 in the engineering and computer science courses and also in the mathematics and science courses taken to meet program requirements. Students in this program are not required to complete the college distribution requirement of the College of Arts and Sciences. For further information about this program, see the section of this catalog for the School of Engineering and Computer Science, Engineering Physics program. Note: either