Physics B.A. - Engineering Physics
The Engineering Physics concentration provides a thorough study of physics and a solid background in engineering and mathematics. Graduates from this program can go on to graduate programs in physics and engineering or seek career opportunities in technical fields.
Bachelor of Arts - Physics; Engineering Physics Concentration
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 69
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2021-22
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
Lower-Division Physics Core | 10 | |
Upper-Division Physics Core | 18 | |
Engineering Core | 13 | |
Physics and Engineering Electives | 9 | |
Mathematics Requirements | 15 | |
Computer Science Requirements | 3 | |
Advanced College Writing Requirement | 3 | |
Total Hours | 69 | |
Lower-Division Physics Core
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | 10 | |
PHSX 215N | Fundamentals of Physics w/ Calculus I | 4 |
PHSX 216N | Fundamentals of Physics w/ Calculus I Lab | 1 |
PHSX 217N | Fundamentals of Physics w/ Calculus II | 4 |
PHSX 218N | Fundamentals of Physics w/ Calculus II Lab | 1 |
Total Hours | 10 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Physics Core
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
PHSX 301 | Intro Theoretical Physics | 3 |
PHSX 311 | Oscillations and Waves | 2 |
PHSX 323 | Intermediate Physics Lab | 3 |
PHSX 343 | Modern Physics | 3 |
PHSX 423 | Electricity & Magnetism I | 3 |
PHSX 446 | Thermodynamics & Stat Mech | 3 |
PHSX 499 | Senior Capstone Seminar | 1 |
Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Engineering Core
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
EGEN 101 | Intro to Engineering Calculation & Problem Solving | 3 |
EGEN 201 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
EGEN 202 | Dynamics | 3 |
EELE 201 | Circuits I for Engineering | 4 |
Total Hours | 13 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physics and Engineering Electives
Rule: Choose 9 additional upper division credits in physics or engineering.
Note: Other physics and engineering courses may be substituted with adviser approval.
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete 9 credits of the following courses: | 9 | |
EGEN 335 | Fluid Mechanics | |
PHSX 320 | Classical Mechanics | |
PHSX 327 | Optics | |
PHSX 330 | Communicating Physics | |
PHSX 333 | Computational Physics | |
PHSX 425 | Electricity & Magnetism II | |
PHSX 444 | Advanced Physics Lab | |
PHSX 461 | Quantum Mechanics I | |
PHSX 462 | Quantum Mechanics II | |
Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Math Requirements
Note: In addition, M 317, M 412, and M 418 are recommended.
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
M 171 | Calculus I | 4 |
M 172 | Calculus II | 4 |
M 273 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
M 274 | Introduction to Differential Equations or Ordinary Differential Equations/Systems | 3 |
Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Computer Science Requirement
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
CSCI 151 | Interdisciplinary Computer Science I | |
PHSX 333 | Computational Physics (strongly recommended) | |
Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced College Writing Requirement
Note: May substitute another advanced writing course as approved by the department chair.
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete the following course: | ||
PHSX 330 | Communicating Physics | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-