COLLEGE of ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING PHYSICS
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
The Engineering Physics program is offered jointly by the Physics Department and the College of Engineering. The faculty is drawn from the Departments of Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
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 BS 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 BS in Engineering Physics also provides an excellent preparation for graduate studies in either physics or an engineering discipline.
The engineering physics program is offered jointly by the Department of Physics and College of Engineering. The BS 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 goals of the program are
- to give students a strong education in the fundamentals of physics, engineering, applied mathematics, and computation;
- to develop skill in real-world problem solving starting from fundamental physical principles;
- to improve communication skills; and
- to develop ability to work in a team.
The student must choose one of four options in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. The requirements are listed below. Students must earn a C or better in all required courses.
Requirements for Aerospace Option (133 credits)
Physics (36 credits)
| PHYS 213, Mechanics or PHYS 215G Engineering Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 213 L, Experimental Mechanics or PHYS 215 L, Engineering Physics Laboratory I |
1 |
| PHYS 214, Electricity and Magnetism or PHYS 216G Engineering Physics II |
3 |
| PHYS 214 L, Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory or PHYS 216 L, Engineering Physics Laboratory II |
1 |
| PHYS 217, Heat, Light, and Sound |
3 |
| PHYS 217 L, Experimental Heat, Light, and Sound |
1 |
| PHYS 315, Modern Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 315 L, Experimental Modern Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 454, Intermediate Modern Physics I |
3 |
| PHYS 455, Intermediate Modern Physics II |
3 |
| PHYS 461, Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I |
3 |
| PHYS 462, Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II |
3 |
| PHYS 475, Advanced Experimental Modern Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 495, Mathematical Methods of Physics I |
3 |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (45 credits)
| ME 102, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering |
1 |
| ME 159, Graphical Communication and Design |
2 |
| ME 236, Engineering Mechanics I |
3 |
| ME 237, Engineering Mechanics II |
3 |
| ME 240, Thermodynamics |
3 |
| CE 301, Mechanics of Materials |
3 |
| ME 345, Experimental Methods I |
3 |
| AE 339, Aerodynamics I |
3 |
| AE 362, Orbital Mechanics and Space Environment |
3 |
| AE 363, Aerospace Structures |
3 |
| AE 364, Flight Dynamics and Controls |
3 |
| AE 419, Propulsion |
3 |
| AE 424, Aerospace Systems Engineering |
3 |
| AE 428, Aerospace Capstone Design |
3 |
| AE 439, Aerodynamics II |
3 |
| AE 447, Aerofluids Laboratory |
3 |
Electives (6 credits)
PHYS, AE, or ME electives
Mathematics (14 credits)
| MATH 191G/191GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and Lab |
4 |
| MATH 192G/192GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II and Lab |
4 |
| MATH 291G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
3 |
| MATH 392, Ordinary Differential Equations |
3 |
Natural Science (4 credits)
| CHEM 111G, General Chemistry I |
4 |
Additional General Education Requirements (28 credits)
| ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition |
4 |
| English Composition, Level 2 |
3 |
| Oral Communications |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences |
6-9* |
| Humanities and Fine Arts |
6-9* |
| Viewing a Wider World |
3** |
*15 credits total: at least 6 credits in each category
**Viewing a Wider World course cannot be taken in the College of Arts and Sciences or in Aerospace Engineering.
Requirements for Chemical Option (129 credits)
Physics (36 credits)
| PHYS 213, Mechanics or PHYS 215G Engineering Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 213L, Experimental Mechanics or PHYS 215 L, Engineering Physics Laboratory I |
1 |
| PHYS 214, Electricity and Magnetism or PHYS 216 Engineering Physics II |
3 |
| PHYS 214L, Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory or PHYS 216 L, Engineering Physics Laboratory II |
1 |
| PHYS 217, Heat, Light, and Sound |
3 |
| PHYS 217L, Experimental, Heat, Light, and Sound |
1 |
| PHYS 315, Modern Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 315L, Experimental Modern Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 451, Intermediate Mechanics I |
3 |
| PHYS 454, Intermediate Modern Physics I |
3 |
| PHYS 455, Intermediate Modern Physics II |
3 |
| PHYS 461, Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I |
3 |
| PHYS 462, Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II |
3 |
| PHYS 475, Advanced Experimental Modern Physics |
3 |
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (48 credits)
| CH E, 111, Introduction to Computers in Chemical Engineering |
3 |
| CH E 201, Chemical Process Calculations |
4 |
| CH E 301, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I |
3 |
| CH E 302, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II |
3 |
| CH E 305, Transport Operations I: Fluid Flow |
3 |
| CH E 306, Transport Operations II: Heat and Mass Transfer |
3 |
| CH E 307, Transport Operations III: Staged Operations |
3 |
| CH E 441, Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Engineering |
3 |
| CHEM 115, Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHEM 116, Principles of Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHEM 313, Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
| CHEM 314, Organic Chemistry II |
3 |
| CHEM 315, Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
| CHEM 371, Analytical Chemistry |
4 |
Electives (3 credits)
Mathematics (14 credits)
| MATH 191G/191GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and Lab |
4 |
| MATH 192G/192GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II and Lab |
4 |
| MATH 291G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
3 |
| MATH 392, Ordinary Differential Equations |
3 |
Additional General Education Requirements (28 credits)
| ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition |
4 |
| ENGL Composition, Level 2 |
3 |
| Oral Communications |
3 |
| Social Behavioral Sciences |
6-9* |
| Humanities and Fine Arts |
6-9* |
| Viewing a Wider World |
3** |
*15 credits total: at least 6 credits in each category
**Viewing a Wider World course cannot be taken in the College of Arts and Sciences or in Chemical Engineering.
Students who wish to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination are encouraged to take CH E 490 Senior Seminar.
Requirements for Electrical Option (129-130 credits)
Physics (35-36 credits)
| PHYS 213, Mechanics or PHYS 215, Engineering Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 213L, Experimental Mechanics or PHYS 215 L, Engineering Physics Laboratory I |
1 |
| PHYS 214, Electricity and Magnetism or PHYS 216, Engineering Physics II |
3 |
| PHYS 214L, Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory or PHYS 216 L, Engineering Physics Laboratory |
1 |
| PHYS 217, Heat, Light, and Sound |
3 |
| PHYS 217L, Experimental Heat, Light, and Sound |
1 |
| PHYS 315, Modern Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 315L, Experimental Modern 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 Exp Modern Physics 3, or PHYS 471, Modern Exp Opt |
2 |
| PHYS 480, Thermodynamics |
3 |
| PHYS 495, Mathematical Methods of Physics I |
3 |
| Physics electives |
6 |
Electrical Engineering (33 credits)
| E E 161, Computer-Aided Problem Solving |
4 |
| E E 162, Digital Circuit Design |
4 |
| E E 210, Engineering Analysis I |
4 |
| E E 260, Embedded Systems |
4 |
| E E 280, DC and AC Circuits |
4 |
| E E 312, Signals and Systems I |
3 |
| E E 380, Electronics I |
4 |
| E E 418, Capstone Design I |
3 |
| E E 419, Capstone Design II |
3 |
Electives (15 credits)
PHYS 461/462 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I/II
or EE 310 Engineering Analysis II and EE 351 Electromagnetics |
6 |
| PHYS of EE electives |
9 |
Mathematics (14 credits)
| MATH 191G/191GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and Lab |
4 |
| MATH 192G/192GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II and Lab |
4 |
| MATH 291G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
3 |
| MATH 392, Ordinary Differential Equations |
3 |
Natural Science (4 credits)
| CHEM 111G, General Chemistry I |
4 |
Additional General Education Requirements (31 credits)
| ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition |
4 |
| English Composition, Level 2 |
3 |
| Oral Communications |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences |
6-9* |
| Humanities and Fine Arts |
6-9* |
| Viewing a Wider World |
6** |
* 15 credits total: at least 6 credits in each category
**Viewing a Wider World courses cannot be taken in the College of Arts and Sciences or in Electrical Engineering.
Requirements for Mechanical Option (128 credits)
Physics (36 credits)
| PHYS 213, Mechanics or PHYS 215, Engineering Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 213 L, Experimental Mechanics or PHYS 215 L, Engineering Physics Laboratory I |
1 |
| PHYS 214, Electricity and Magnetism or PHYS 216, Engineering Physics II |
3 |
| PHYS 214L, Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory or PHYS 216 L, Engineering Physics Laboratory II |
1 |
| PHYS 217, Heat, Light, and Sound |
3 |
| PHYS 217 L, Experimental Heat, Light, and Sound |
1 |
| PHYS 315, Modern Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 315 L, Experimental Modern Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 454, Intermediate Modern Physics I |
3 |
| PHYS 455, Intermediate Modern Physics II |
3 |
| PHYS 461, Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I |
3 |
| PHYS 462, Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II |
3 |
| PHYS 475, Advanced Experimental Modern Physics |
3 |
| PHYS 495, Mathematical Methods of Physics I |
3 |
Mechanical Engineering (37 credits)
| C E 301, Mechanics of Materials |
3 |
| M E 102, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering |
1 |
| M E 159, Graphical Communication and Design |
2 |
| M E 236, Engineering Mechanics I |
3 |
| M E 237, Engineering Mechanics II |
3 |
| M E 240, Thermodynamics |
3 |
| M E 260, Mechanical Engineering Problem Solving |
3 |
| M E 328, Engineering Analysis I |
3 |
| M E 329, Engineering Analysis II |
3 |
| M E 338, Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
| M E 341, Heat Transfer |
3 |
| M E 426, Design Project Laboratory I |
3 |
| M E 427, Design Project Laboratory II |
3 |
| M E 449, Senior Seminar |
1 |
Electives (9 credits)
| PHYS 451, Intermediate Mechanics or ME 333, Intermediate Dynamics |
3 |
| PHYS or ME electives |
6 |
Mathematics (14 credits)
| MATH 191G/191GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and Lab |
4 |
| MATH 192G/192GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II and Lab |
4 |
| MATH 291G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
3 |
| MATH 392, Ordinary Differential Equations |
3 |
Natural Science (4 credits)
| CHEM 111G, General Chemistry I |
4 |
Additional General Education requirements (31 credits)
| ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition |
4 |
| English Composition, Level 2 |
3 |
| Oral Communications |
3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
6-9* |
| Humanities and Fine Arts |
6-9* |
| Viewing a Wider World |
6** |
*15 credits total: at least 6 credits in each category
**Viewing a Wider World course cannot be taken in the College of Arts and Sciences or in Mechanical Engineering.
