Students in the College of Engineering can pursue a dual major in Engineering and Physics, which consists of a regular major in Engineering, plus selected courses in physics. The physics courses required are the complete University Physics sequence for Engineers, plus 11 additional credits in physics at the 300 level or higher, including PHY 350, PHY 360, and one between PHY 321, PHY 340, and PHY 560.
Students pursuing this dual major will take courses designed to provide them with the skills required for effective communication, both written and oral, within their discipline in the College of Engineering.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Any BS in Engineering Program | 128 | |
| Refer to the specific Engineering program page for full requirements: | ||
Physics Courses Included in the Engineering Major | ||
Option 1: | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| University Physics III | ||
| University Physics II Lab | ||
| University Physics III Lab | ||
Option 2: | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| Honors University Physics II-III | ||
| University Physics II Lab | ||
| University Physics III Lab | ||
| Additional Physics Requirements | ||
| PHY 350 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 360 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY 340 | Classical Mechanics I | 3 |
| or PHY 321 | Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory | |
| or PHY 560 | Quantum Mechanics and Modern Physics I | |
| One physics course at the 300 level or higher | 2-3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 139-140 | |
Sample Plan of Study
This plan of study includes only the Physics portion of the Dual major. Please refer to the corresponding Engineering major for the Engineering portion (including general education requirements).
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 224 | University Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHY 223 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHY 225 | University Physics III Lab | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHY 340 or 321 | Classical Mechanics I or Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHY 360 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Electives | 2-3 | |
| Credit Hours | 2-3 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHY 350 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 22-23 | |
