Major in Engineering Physics
A targeted physics and engineering curriculum for students interested in high-tech careers or graduate school in physics or engineering.
As an engineering physics major at Santa Clara University, you will prepare for a career in an applied science or engineering field by taking a broad spectrum of courses, including mathematics, engineering, and physics. This program emphasizes, to a greater extent than the traditional engineering major, the physics fundamentals that are applicable to today's new and rapidly changing technologies. Many engineering physics majors go on to do graduate study in either physics or an engineering discipline.
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Major Requirements
Lower Division
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Calculus and Analytic Geometry I-IV (Mathematics)
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General Chemistry I & II (Chemistry)
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Introduction to Computing (Computer Engineering) or Introduction to Computer Science (Mathematics)
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Differential Equations (Mathematics or Applied Mathematics)
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Electronic Circuits for Scientists
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers I-IV
- Four core engineering courses chosen from Linear Systems, Materials Science, Logic Design, Electronic Circuits and Mechatronics
Upper Division
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Analytical Mechanics I & II
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Electromagnetic Theory I & II
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Electronic Circuits I (Electrical Engineering)
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Fluid Mechanics I (Mechanical Engineering)
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Linear Systems (Electrical Engineering)
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Methods of Mathematical Physics I
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Mechanics I: Statics (Civil Engineering)
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Mechanics III: Strength of Materials (Civil Engineering)
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Thermodynamics I (Physics or Mechanical Engineering)
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Quantum Mechanics I
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Four or five science/engineering electives
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