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Prerequisites
Majors are expected to have a basic understanding of calculus, physics, chemistry, and computer science. First-year students interested in the major should take the placement test in mathematics.
Unless otherwise prohibited, prerequisites may be taken under the non-recording option. Any course being used to satisfy major or minor requirements beyond the prerequisites, may not be taken under the non-recording option.
COURSE TYPE | NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES | COURSES |
---|---|---|
Mathematics |
4 courses |
MATH 3: Calculus |
Physics |
2 courses |
PHYS 13: Introductory Physics I |
Chemistry* |
1 course |
Students will be placed in one of the following courses: CHEM 5: General Chemistry |
Computer Science |
1 or 2 courses |
Choose one option: Option 1 (1 course):ENGS 20: Introduction to Scientific Computing (May not be taken under the non-recording option.) Option 2 (2 course): |
* Students with no prior experience with chemistry will be placed in CHEM 5. CHEM 10 is not scheduled to be offered during the 2022–2023 academic year. Starting in the Fall of 2022, students with prior experience with chemistry (as demonstrated through AP or IB exams, A-level credit, or placement exam) will be placed in CHEM 11. Students who complete CHEM 11 will also automatically receive credit for CHEM 5 toward the BE degree requirements.
Required Courses
The Engineering Physics Major must be a 5/5 split of 10 courses between Engineering Sciences and Physics. These courses include the required 3 core courses listed below and 2 electives or free electives in engineering and 2 electives or free electives in physics.
Students taking the honors sequence, PHYS 15 and 16, should substitute a third physics elective for PHYS 19.
Students wishing to pursue the BE degree are advised to elect an Engineering Sciences course.
COURSE TYPE | NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES | COURSES |
---|---|---|
Engineering Core |
3 courses |
ENGS 22: Systems |
Physics Core |
3 courses |
PHYS 19: Introductory Physics III |
Electives |
2 courses |
Choose two courses, each from a different group: Group A Group B Group C Group D Group E |
Free Electives |
2 courses |
Any Engineering Sciences courses numbered above 20, excluding ENGS 80 and ENGS 87, or any physics course that fulfills the straight physics major |
Culminating Experience
In addition to coursework, all engineering physics majors are required to complete a culminating experience, which may include a thesis or an advanced engineering sciences course, chosen from an approved list.
CULMINATING EXPERIENCE (CHOOSE ONE OPTION) | NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES | COURSES |
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Thesis |
1 course |
Choose one course, from the following: |
Design Project |
2 courses |
ENGS 89: Engineering Design Methodology and Project Initiation
|
Advanced Course |
1 course |
Choose one course from approved list below or consult with Chair of the Department of Engineering Sciences: ENGS 58: Protein Engineering |