Nov 21, 2024  
2021-22 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering Concentration, BS

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The engineering physics program is the study of the combined disciplines of physics, engineering and mathematics in order to develop an understanding of the interrelationships of these three disciplines. The educational objective is to address the needs of students seeking innovative careers in high-tech areas where multiple engineering disciplines merge (e.g. electro-mechanical industries).

The majority of graduates of the program enter industry in diverse, areas such as mechanical controls, digital and analog electronics, nuclear instrumentation, software development, and manufacturing process control. Others choose to attend graduate school in either engineering or physics programs.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

F. American History

Six hours from:

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

Curriculum (120 hours)

Freshman Year (33 hours)

Fall

16 hours

Spring

17 hours

Sophomore Year (32 hours)

Fall

17 hours

Spring

15 hours

Junior Year (27 hours)

Fall

14 hours

Spring

13 hours

Senior Year (29 hours)

Fall

15 hours

Spring

14 hours

Concentration Courses

Note:

Students who are qualified to take calculus their first semester at SFA can choose to replace MATH 2412  and PHYS 1308  with other courses to bring the degree total to 120 credit hours. Students are encouraged to take math and chemistry courses during the summer to reduce fall and spring semester loads and to decrease the time required for a degree.

The engineering physics program (with either concentration) is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

Life and Physical Science Core Update

The course CHEM 1312 should be removed from the Life and Physical Sciences Core and replaced with PHYS 2325. I wasn’t able to make the change, because the core is locked. 

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