Engineering Physics Curriculum Sequence

First Year (Semester One): 16 Credits

• ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition I 3 credits EC
• XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB

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• PHYS 205 - University Physics I 4 credits

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• PHYS 205L - University Physics I Laboratory 1 credits

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• MATH 241 - Calculus I 4 credits MQ*
• ORNS 106 - Freshman Orientation for Majors in the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences 1 credits

First Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

• PHYS 206 - University Physics II 4 credits

• And

• PHYS 206L - University Physics II Laboratory 1 credits

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• MATH 242 - Calculus II 4 credits
• ENGL 102 - Freshman Composition II 3 credits EC

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• COSC 111 - Introduction to Computer Science I 4 credits IM*

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• COSC 150 - Computational Science and Data Analysis 3 credits IM*

Second Year (Semester One): 14 Credits

• PHYS 305 - Mathematical Physics I 3 credits
• MATH 243 - Calculus III 4 credits
• XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits

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• CHEM 110 - General Chemistry for Engineering Students 3 credits BP*

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• CHEM 110L - General Chemistry for Engineering Students 1 credits BP*

Second Year (Semester Two): 17 Credits

• MATH 340 - Introduction to Differential Equations 3 credits
• PHYS 406 - Mathematical Physics II 3 credits
• PHYS 301 - Analytical Mechanics I 3 credits
• XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
• EEGR 202 - Electric Circuits 4 credits ¹
• EEGR 203 - Introduction to Electrical Laboratory 1 credits ¹

Third Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

• PHYS 302 - Analytical Mechanics II 3 credits
• PHYS 303 - Electricity and Magnetism I 3 credits
• PHYS 300 - Modern Physics I 3 credits
• XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI

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• PHIL 109 - Introduction to Critical Thinking 3 credits CT

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• COMM 300 - Communication and the Black Diaspora 3 credits CT

Third Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

• PHYS 312 - Properties of Materials 3 credits
• PHYS 304 - Electricity and Magnetism II 3 credits
• XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
• XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits​
• XXXX - Free Elective 1 credit
• XXXX - Engineering Design Electives 3 credits³

Fourth Year (Semester One): 12 Credits

• XXXX - PHYS. ED. Activity or FIN 101 or MIND 101 or DSVG 101 or FACS 102 1 credit
• PHYS 308 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 credits
• PHYS 408 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3 credits
• PHYS 409 - Experimental Physics 3 credits
• XXXX - Social & Behavioral Science Core 3 credits. SB

Fourth Year (Semester Two): 12 Credits

• PHYS 412 - Laboratory Use of Microcomputers 3 credits
• XXXX - Engineering Science Elective 3 credits²
• XXXX - Engineering Science Elective 3 credits²
• XXXX - HH General Education Req. 3 credits HH
• PHYS 001 Senior Comprehensive Exam 0 credits

Total Credits: 120

* denotes a department required supporting or major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas  for courses that satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department

1  Electronics/Circuits Courses

2  Engineering Science Courses are 6 credits chosen from the following courses:  EEGR 300-499, IEGR 300-499, CEGR 300-499, PHYS 408  

3  Engineering Design Course is 1 course, 3 credits, chosen from the following courses:  EEGR 300-499, IEGR 300-499, CEGR 300-499, PHYS 401 ,

PHYS 499