Engineering Physics majors, particularly those who will take 5 years to complete the degree requirements, should be aware of the possibility to earn concurrent B.S. degrees in both Physics and Engineering Physics. This option is available because the physics courses required for the EP major are nearly identical to those required for the Physics major, especially with the Applied Physics option.
1. University Requirements
A. For a double degree, you must complete 32 credits more that the requirements of the curriculum that requires the least number of credits. Currently, the College of Science requires 180 credits for graduation, while the College of Engineering requires 192 credits. For the double degree, you must therefore complete 180 + 32 = 212 credits. There is no restriction on the field in which the additional credits must be earned.
B. You must satisfy the college and departmental requirements of both degree programs (see below).
2. College Requirements
For details, see the College of Science and College of Engineering graduation requirements.
In addition to the University Baccalaureate Core requirements that all students must satisfy, the College of Science requires courses in mathematics and science, which will be satisfied through the physics, chemistry, and math courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the Physics or Engineering Physics major.
3. Departmental Requirements
The Physics Department normally requires the following physics
courses for the Applied Physics option:
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*PH211,212,213,221,222,223 |
*PH 431 |
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*PH 314 |
PH 435 or 451 |
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PH 411,412 |
*PH 461 |
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PH 415 |
*PH 481 |
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*PH 421,422,423,424,425,426,427,428 |
*PH 403 or other WIC course approved by adviser |
Courses marked with an asterick (*) are also required for the Engineering Physics degree. Additional coursework in Engineering is required for the Applied Physics option. Engineering courses taken for the Engineering Physics program may be used to staisfy this requirement.
All Physics degrees require the CH 221-222-223 sequence, which also satisfies the Engineering Physics requirement. Students who have taken Chemistry sequences with lower course numbers will need to supplement their chemistry background with at least one additional higher-level chemistry course, usually CH 223. Students seeking to upgrade their Chemistry background are urged to consult the head advisor for advance approval.
It is possible to request variations or substitutions in these requirements for special circumstances or to achieve certain degree objectives. A Department of Physics advisor will help in working out the details of an alternative curriculum. All exceptions to standard curricula must be requested in writing and approved by both the advisor and the department chair.
Version 28 September 2005