Program Type: 
Major
Minor
College or School: 
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Engineering physics is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Department of Physics. The engineering physics graduate is in strong demand in industry and government laboratories. Typical assignments include solar cells, laser micrometers, semiconductor circuit fabrication, electric cars, fusion reactors, and modern radar and lidar to name a few.

  • The engineering physics major is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
  • A three-quarter design sequence in the senior year integrates all facets of the curriculum and results in a peer-reviewed project.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics—Suggested Curriculum
Freshman
Intro to C Programming
English Comp I & II
Calculus I & II
Physics I & Lab
Introductory Math for Engineering Applications
Digital Design with HDL
GE History
GE Non-Western Course
GE Human Expression		 Sophomore
Circuit Analysis I, II, & Labs
Calculus III & IV
Electronic Devices & Lab
Physics II, III, & Labs
Digital Instrumentation Lab
Technical Electives
Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra
GE Human Behavior Courses (2)
GE Additional Course		 Junior
Linear Systems I & II
Control Systems I & Lab
Intro to Modern Physics
Analytical Mechanics I & II
Electricity & Magnetism I, II, & III
Technical Electives
GE Course		 Senior
Submicroscopic Chemistry
Macroscopic Chemistry
Electronic Circuits & Lab
Communication Theory
EP Design Projects
Thermodynamics
Solid State Physics
Technical Electives
GE Additional Course

Fast Facts:
Average starting salaries for professionals with a bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field: biomedical engineering $60,286; computer engineering $61,121; electrical engineering $59,326; industrial engineering $58,560; materials engineering $58,517; mechanical engineering $58,881; systems engineering $58,188. (Source: Salary Survey Spring 2010, The National Association of Colleges and Employers)

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