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
Catalog Year: 2022-23
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Physics | 10 | |
| Upper-Division Physics | 18 | |
| Engineering Core | 13 | |
| Physics and Engineering Electives | 9 | |
| Mathematics Requirements | 15 | |
| Computer Science Requirements | 3 | |
| Advanced College Writing Requirement | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 71 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 71
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Lower-Division Physics Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | 10 | |
| Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus I and Physics Laboratory I with Calculus | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus II and Physics Laboratory II with Calculus | ||
| 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 & Statistical Mechanics | 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 | Engineering Mechanics - 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 PHSX courses may be substituted with adviser approval.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 9 credits of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Classical Mechanics | ||
| Optics | ||
| Communicating Physics | ||
| Computational Physics | ||
| Electricity & Magnetism II | ||
| Advanced Physics Lab | ||
| Quantum Mechanics I | ||
| Quantum Mechanics II | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Math Requirements
Note: M 412 and M 418 are recommended as well
| 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 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Computer Science Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary Computer Science I | ||
| 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-