Engineering Physics Detailed Curriculum
(197 quarter units minimum)
A. REQUIRED PHYSICS COURSES
(60 units; 12 term courses)
| PHYS 31, 32, 33, 34 |
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I-IV (w/Labs) |
| PHYS 70 |
Electronic Circuits for Scientists |
| PHYS 103 |
Computational Mechanics |
| PHYS 111, 112 |
Electricity and Magnetism I, II |
| PHYS 120 or MECH 121 |
Thermal Physics or Thermodynamics |
| PHYS 121 |
Quantum Mechanics I |
| Physics Elective* |
One from PHYS 104, 113, 116, 122, or 151. |
*does not double count with courses in special emphasis cluster.
B. REQUIRED COURSES IN ENGINEERING
(at least 4 courses from these options)
| MECH 15 |
Introduction to Materials Science |
| ELEN 110 |
Linear Systems |
| ELEN 115 or MECH 143* |
Electronic Circuits |
COEN 21
MECH 143 |
Logic Design
Mechatronics |
| MECH 122 or 132 or 266 |
Fluid Dynamics |
*may be taught as MECH 207
C. REQUIRED MATH AND CHEMISTRY COURSES
| MATH 11, 12, 13, 14 |
Calculus I-IV |
| CSCI 10 or COEN 11 or COEN 44 |
Computer Programming |
| AMTH 106 or MATH 22 |
Differential Equations |
| CHEM 11, 12 |
General Chemistry I, II |
D. CORE CURRICULUM
See the core curriculum guide
E. SPECIAL EMPHASIS COURSES
( 5 courses)
Sequence of courses directed toward some specific area of applied science. Engineering Physics course cluster examples follow.
1a. COMPUTATIONAL (A)
(5 courses)
| COEN 12 or MATH 61 |
Abstract Data Types |
| MATH 51 |
Discrete Math |
| MATH 53 |
Linear Algebra |
| AMTH 118 or MATH 166 |
Numerical Methods |
| MATH 163 or Elective* |
Theory of Algorithms or Math/COEN/Physics Elective |
1b. COMPUTATIONAL
(5 courses)
| COEN 12 or MATH 61 |
Abstract Data Types |
| COEN 20 |
Intro to Embedded Systems |
| COEN 177 |
Operating Systems |
| Elective* |
Appropriate Physics/COEN/Math-CS course |
| Elective* |
Appropriate Physics/COEN/Math-CS course |
2. ELECTRONICS
(5 courses)
| ELEN 116 |
Electronic Circuits II |
| ELEN 117 |
Electronic Circuits III |
| ELEN 151 |
Semiconductor Devices I (L) |
| Elective* |
Appropriate Eng./Physics/Math course |
| Elective* |
Appropriate Eng./Physics/Math course |
3. MECHANICAL
(5 courses)
| MECH 151 |
Finite Element Theory and Applications |
| MATH 166 or AMTH 118 |
Numerical Methods |
| MECH 141 |
Dynamics II |
| MECH 142 |
Dynamics III |
| Elective* |
Appropriate Eng./Physics/Math/Chemistry course |
4. SOLID STATE
(5 courses)
| PHYS 116 |
Physics of Solids |
| PHYS 122 |
Quantum Mechanics II |
| ELEN 151 |
Semiconductor Devices I |
| PHYS 113 |
Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics |
| Elective* |
Appropriate Eng. or Physics course |
5. MATERIALS SCIENCE
(5 courses)
| CHEM 13 |
General Chemistry III |
| CHEM 31 |
Organic Chemistry I |
| PHYS 116 |
Physics of Solids |
| Elective* |
Appropriate Eng./Physics/Math/Chemistry course |
| Elective* |
Appropriate Eng./Physics/Math/Chemistry course |
6. SPECIAL TOPIC*
(5 courses minimum)
Working closely with the EP Program coordinator, a student may design a program that best suits his or her needs and interests in a specific technical area of applied science. This course plan must consist of a minimum of five appropriately linked courses at a suitable academic level. A variety of proposed subject areas will be considered, if warranted.
*Must get prior consent of EP advisor.
