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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics: Engineering Physics, B.S.


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As a major in physics all students in all concentrations must complete from 120 semester hours of University courses depending on the concentration. A minimum grade of “C-” must be achieved in all physics and math courses. Note that a 2.00 grade point average must be maintained in all major courses and an overall grade point average of 2.00 is required to graduate.

Departmental Required Courses


Common Courses for All Physics Concentrations


Required Math Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (12 Hours)


Required Elective Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (6 Hours)


Required General Education Non-Math and Non-Science Courses - 19 Credit Hours


Additional Course Requirements - Physics (Engineering Physics)


Math


Computation


Engineering Electives (24 Hours)


Free Electives (6 Hours)


Curriculum Guide


Freshman Year


First Semester


Semester Total: 16

Second Semester


Semester Total: 15

Sophomore Year


Junior Year


First Semester


Semester Total: 15

Second Semester


Semester Total: 15

Senior Year


First Semester


Semester Total: 15

Second Semester


  • PHYS 3xx Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
  • Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
  • Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
  • Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
  • Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
Semester Total: 15

Total Credit Hours: 120


1Courses may only satisfy ONE general education requirement GL, AA, SBS, or HFA (e.g. LIBS 202  can satisfy HFA or AA, but not both).
2Physics electives (6 hours) numbered 300 or above.
3PHYS 494  − capstone course.
4Students under guidance of a faculty advisor can choose any discipline in Engineering (24 hours)
5Free electives (4 hours)

Major Program Requirements


Students must earn a C- or better in PHYS and MATH courses.

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