Offered jointly by the Physics Department of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering
Students choose the college/school that they wish to graduate from and must satisfy the course requirements of either the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or the College of Engineering to complete their degree. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will earn a Bachelor of Science degree, and Students in the College of Engineering will earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
The Engineering Physics major requires a total of 132 credits.
Requirements
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| PHYS 2300 | The Development of Quantum Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3101 | Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3201 | Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 3202 | Electricity and Magnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 2501W | Advanced Undergraduate Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 3401 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3300 | Statistical and Thermal Physics | 3 |
| 6 |
| CSE 1010 | Introduction to Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| ENGR 1000 | Orientation to Engineering | 1 |
| ENGR 1166 | Foundations of Engineering | 3 |
| ENGR 4001 | Multidisciplinary Engineering Design I | 3 |
| ENGR 4002W | Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II | 3 |
| MSE 2001 | Introduction to Structure, Properties, and Processing of Materials I | 3 |
| or MSE 2101 | Materials Science and Engineering I |
| MSE 2002 | Introduction to Structure, Properties, and Processing of Materials II | 3 |
| or MSE 2102 | Materials Science and Engineering II |
| CE 2110 | Applied Mechanics I | 3 |
| CE 3110 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| CE 3120 | Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| CHEG 2103 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| ECE 2001 | Electrical Circuits | 4 |
| 3-4 |
| Applied Thermodynamics of Materials | |
| Thermodynamic Principles | |
| Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I | |
| 9 |
MATH 2110Q
& MATH 2410Q | Multivariable Calculus
and Elementary Differential Equations | 7 |
| STAT 3025Q | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 86-87 |
The Engineering Physics undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: contribute to current and future scientific and technological developments in the areas of physics and electrical, mechanical and materials science engineering; excel in engineering and physics careers and responsible citizenship in industry, government, academia and other professional practices; and engage in professional development or graduate education to pursue flexible career paths
University General Education Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see General Education Requirements.
College of Engineering Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's General Education requirements. For more information, see the College of Engineering section of this catalog.
