Department of Physics & Engineering Physics

Bachelor of Science

ENGINEERING PHYSICS MAJOR

(ABET accredited engineering program)

The Engineering Physics Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation

Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
ABET is the only organization that accredits engineering programs in the United States.
Computer Applications in Physics and Engineering (CAPE) Option
This degree program is an interdisciplinary program combining the study of physics and
engineering into one curriculum. Students not only acquire knowledge of physical and
mathematical principles but also learn how to apply this knowledge to meeting the needs of
society. The interdisciplinary nature of this program produces graduates who can work in many
diversified fields and who can easily adapt their skills to the needs of their employers. Two
options are available in this program: Applied Physics and Engineering and Computer
Applications in Physics and Engineering. Both options consist of a strong core of physics and
engineering courses.
The Computer Applications in Physics and Engineering Option was developed to meet the
demand for scientists and engineers who have a strong background in computer applications.
The option is satisfied with selected computer science courses and special courses that
emphasize digital electronics and microcomputers.

FACULTY ADVISOR:
Dr. David Probst
Dr. John Tansil
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Research Physicist; Environmental Scientist; Computer Programmer; Computer Engineer;
Systems Analyst; Systems Designer; Instrumentation Specialist; Electronics Designer;
Research Engineer; Development Engineer; Design Engineer; Production Engineer; Plant
Engineer; Test Engineer; Product Salesman; Engineering Manager.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK:
Job opportunities should be available in private industries and with state and federal
government industries in such areas as pure and applied research, development, design,
production and construction, sales and management. Graduates can also enter into
advanced degree programs specializing in physics, engineering physics and various
branches of engineering.
HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION FOR MAJOR:
A student should complete four years of mathematics that includes trigonometry and an
introduction to calculus. Four years of science, which includes both chemistry and physics
is highly recommended. A strong background in English is essential.

Revised Summer 2005

ENGINEERING PHYSICS CURRICULUM

Computer Applications in Physics and Engineering (CAPE) Option
Physics and Engineering Courses
PH230/030
General Physics I
PH231/031
General Physics II
PH341
Optics
PH345 (UI330)
Experimental Methods I#
PH360
Modern Physics
PH370
Mechanics
PH371
Electromagnetics
PH445
Experimental Methods II
EP100
Physics and Engineering Concepts
EP240
Circuit Analysis
EP305
Digital and Analog System Design
EP340
Electronic Circuits
EP372
Signals and Systems
EP480
Capstone Design
EP481 (UI450)
Capstone Experience##
EP310
CS155
CS265
CS315
Mathematics Courses2
MA140
MA145
MA240
MA245
MA334
MA350
MA544
Other Courses
CH185/005/085
EN100
TG120

Microcomputer Interfacing
Computer Science I
Computer Science II
C & the Unix Environment

3
4
4
3

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I*

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
Vector Calculus
Computer Programming
Differential Equations I
Numerical Analysis

23 Hours
5
4
3
2
3
3
3

General Chemistry I**

English Composition
Computer Aided Engineering Graphics
University Studies courses 3

47 Hours
5
3
3
36

Minimum Degree Requirements

1

61 hours
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
3
4
3
1
3

131 Hours

PH or EP electives are chosen from other departmental courses with the consent of the program advisor.
Completion of this sequence of mathematics courses constitutes a mathematics minor.
3
Completion of MA140*, CH185**, UI330# , and UI450## will satisfy 12 credit hours of the 48 credit hour
University Studies requirement.
2

Major: Engineering Physics

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Option: Computer Applications in Physics and Engineering (CAPE)
Start in the Fall of an Even Year
First Semester
EP100
MA140
CH185
CH085
CH005
UI100
EN100

Physics and Engr Concepts

Analytic Geom. & Calc. I*
General Chemistry I Lecture**
General Chemistry I Laboratory
General Chemistry I Recitation
First Year Seminar
English Composition

Third Semester
MA240
PH231
PH031
CS155

Analytic Geom. & Calc III

General Physics II Lec
General Physics II Lab
Computer Science I
University Studies core course

Fifth Semester
UI330
PH360
PH370
CS315

Experimental Methods I (PH345)#

Modern Physics
Mechanics
C & the Unix Environment
University Studies core course
University Studies core course

Seventh Semester
PH371
EP310
EP372
EP480

Electromagnetics
Microcomputer Interfacing
Signals and Systems
Capstone Design
University Studies core course
University Studies core course

Hrs
1
5
5
+
+
3
3
17
Hrs
3
5
+
4
3
15
Hrs
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Hrs
3
3
3
1
3
3
16

Second Semester
MA145
PH230
PH030
TG120

Analytic Geom. & Calc II

General Physics I Lec
General Physics I Lab
Computer-Aided Engr Graphics
University Studies core course
University Studies core course

Fourth Semester
MA245
MA334
MA350
EP240
CS265

Vector Calculus
Computer Programming
Differential Equations I
Circuit Analysis
Computer Science II

Sixth Semester
PH445
EP305
EP340
UI3XX
MA544

Experimental Methods II
Digital & Analog System Design
Electronic Circuits
US Interdisciplinary Course
Numerical Analysis

Eighth Semester
PH341
UI450

Optics
Capstone Experience (EP481)##
University Studies core course
University Studies core course
University Studies core course

*Satisfies the Logical Systems category in the Perspective on Natural Systems of the University Studies Program.
**Satisfies the Physical Systems category in the Perspective on Natural Systems of the University Studies Program.
#
UI330 satisfies the UI3XX requirement of University Studies Interdisciplinary courses.
##
UI450 satisfies the UI4XX requirement of University Studies Seminar course.

Hrs
4
5
+
3
3
3
18

Hrs
2
3
3
4
4
16
Hrs
3
3
4
3
3
16

Hrs
3
3
3
3
3
15

Major: Engineering Physics

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Option: Computer Applications in Physics and Engineering (CAPE)
Start in the Fall of an Odd Year
First Semester

EP100
MA140
CH185
CH085
CH005
UI100
EN100

Physics and Engr Concepts

Analytic Geom. & Calc. I*
General Chemistry I Lecture**
General Chemistry I Laboratory
General Chemistry I Recitation
First Year Seminar
English Composition

Third Semester
MA240
PH231
PH031
CS155

Analytic Geom. & Calc III

General Physics II Lec
General Physics II Lab
Computer Science I
University Studies core course

Fifth Semester
UI330
PH360
PH371
EP372

Experimental Methods I (PH345)#

Modern Physics
Electromagnetics
Signals and Systems
University Studies core course
University Studies core course

Seventh Semester
EP310
CS315
PH370
EP480
UI3XX

Microcomputer Interfacing
C & the Unix Environment
Mechanics
Capstone Design
US Interdisciplinary course
University Studies core course

Hrs
1
5
5
+
+
3
3
17
Hrs
3
5
+
4
3
15

Hrs
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Hrs
3
3
3
1
3
3
16

Second Semester
MA145
PH230
PH030
TG120

Analytic Geom. & Calc II

General Physics I Lec
General Physics II Lab
Computer-Aided Engr Graphics
University Studies core course
University Studies core course

Fourth Semester
MA245
MA334
MA350
EP240
CS265

Vector Calculus
Computer Programming
Differential Equations I
Circuit Analysis
Computer Science II

Sixth Semester
PH341
PH445
EP305
EP340

Optics
Experimental Methods II
Digital & Analog System Design
Electronic Circuits
University Studies core course

Eighth Semester
UI450
MA544

Capstone Experience (EP481)##

Numerical Analysis
University Studies core course
University Studies core course
University Studies core course

*Satisfies the Logical Systems category in the Perspective on Natural Systems of the University Studies Program.
**Satisfies the Physical Systems category in the Perspective on Natural Systems of the University Studies Program.
#
UI330 satisfies the UI3XX requirement of University Studies Interdisciplinary courses.
##
UI450 satisfies the UI4XX requirement of University Studies Seminar course.

Hrs
4
5
+
3
3
3
18

Hrs
2
3
3
4
4
16

Hrs
3
3
3
4
3
16

Hrs
3
3
3
3
3
15