Engineering Physics, B.S.

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BS in Engineering Physics (Integrated)

Description

The combination of Mechanical Engineering and Physics provides an innovative program for students who are interested in a fundamental yet applied understanding of mechanics, thermal physics, and related topics.

What careers can this major prepare you for?

Students in the Engineering Physics program will develop a solid foundation in physics and engineering skills that enables them to work in a variety of industries or choose to pursue graduate studies. This inter-disciplinary major offers ample employment opportunities, such as R&D in various industries, research/teaching in academic institutes, and research in government and private labs. The potential areas include, but not limited to, mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, and thermal physics.

What skills are developed within this major?

Students not only acquire foundational knowledges in mathematics and physics, they also develop critical and quantitative thinking skills that are key in practical problem solving in a wide range of applications.

Hours Required for Degree

Minimum hours required for degree: 120

Major Requirements

Engineering Requisites - 27 Credits

Mathematics Requirements - 8 or 10 Credits

Physics Requirements - 18 or 24 Credits

PHY 325 - Introduction to Theoretical Physics
PHY 330 - Introduction to Modern Physics
PHY 340 - Mechanics and Vibrations I
PHY 341 - Mechanics and Vibrations II
Two PHY 3XX/4XX electives
PHY 474 - Thermal Physics or ESC 321 - Engineering Thermodynamics I
One PHY 3XX/4XX lab course (or MCE 4XX lab course) out of:

Mechanical Engineering Requirements - 34 or 40 Credits

Engineering Ethics - 3 Credits

PHL 215 - Technology Ethics

Capstone - Total Project 5 Credits

Honors /University Scholars Requirements

Honors/Scholars students must complete at least 16 of their course credits as designated Honors credits. These include:

MCE 451 (3 credits) or (PHY 493 /PHY 497 (2 credits) and PHY 498 (1 credit) ) taken under an Honors Contract Agreement.
A combined of at least 13 credits from any of the following choices:

Honors Introductory Physics - PHY 243H or PHY 244H (these course substitute for the introductory physics classes)
MCE 499H - Honors Thesis (this course substitutes for one of the upper-level electives)
Any 500-level PHY or MCE graduate course for which the student has the prerequisites (this course substitutes for one of the upper-level electives)
Honors Contract Agreements may be added to most 300-level or 400-level PHY or MCE courses. Students must reach out to the course instructor before the start of the semester to agree on an additional project, which may be more creative and/or experience-based than the rest of the coursework. The Honors Contract Agreement form can be found at: https://honors.csuohio.edu/current-students