Five courses in an approved cluster of technical courses for depth in one of several emphasis areas. Common options are computational, electronics, materials science, solid state, mechanical, etc. Course requirements are determined in consultation with the Engineering Physics Program Coordinator and may be adjusted to best fit a student’s career goals and interests. (Must get advisor approval.)
Examples of possible EP course clusters:
1a. Computational (A)
(5 term courses minimum)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| COEN 12 or CSCI 61 | Abstract Data Types / Data Structures |
| COEN 19 or MATH 51 | Discrete Math |
| MATH 53 | Linear Algebra |
| CSCI 163 or COEN 179 | Theory of Algorithms |
| Elective* | Appropriate Physics, COEN or Math/CS course |
(5 term courses minimum)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| COEN 12 or CSCI 61 | Abstract Data Types / Data Structures |
| COEN 20 | Intro to Embedded Systems |
| COEN 177 | Operating Systems |
| Elective* | Appropriate Physics, COEN or Math-CS course |
| Elective* | Appropriate Physics, COEN or Math-CS course |
2. Electronics
(5 term courses minimum)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| ELEN 116 | Electronic Circuits 2 |
| ELEN 117 | Electronic Circuits 3 |
| Elective* | Appropriate ELEN, Physics or Math course |
| Elective* | Appropriate ELEN, Physics or Math course |
| Elective* | Appropriate ELEN, Physics or Math course |
3. Mechanical
(5 term courses minimum)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| MECH 151 | Finite Element Theory and Applications |
| MECH 141 | Mechanical Vibrations (Prereq: PHYS 104 or MECH 140) |
| MECH 142 | Control Systems, Analysis and Design |
| MECH 123 | Heat Transfer (or Appropriate Elective) |
| MECH 132 | Aerodynamics (or Appropriate Elective) |
4. Solid State
(5 term courses minimum)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| PHYS 113 | Optics |
| PHYS 116 | Physics of Solids |
| PHYS 122 | Quantum Physics |
| ELEN 151 | Semiconductor Devices I (or suitable substitute) |
| Elective* | Appropriate Engineering or Physics course |
5. Materials Science
(5 term courses minimum)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| CHEM 12 | General Chemistry II |
| CHEM 50 | Qualitative Analysis |
| CHEM 31 | Organic Chemistry I |
| PHYS 116 | Physics of Solids |
| Elective* | Appropriate Engr., Physics, Math or Chemistry course |
6. Special Topic
(5 term 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.