Nov 27, 2024

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering Concentration, B.S.

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:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Curriculum (120 hours)

Freshman Year (33 hours)

Fall

EGR 111 - Foundations in Engineering I Credit(s): 3
EGR 111L - Foundations in Engineering I Lab Credit(s): 0
HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
MTH 140 - Pre-calculus Credit(s): 4
PHY 108 - Introduction to Engineering/Physics Credit(s): 3
Req. English Credit(s): 3

16 hours

Spring

EGR 112 - Foundations in Engineering II Credit(s): 3
EGR 112L - Foundations in Engineering II Lab Credit(s): 0
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3
MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MTH 233L - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1
PHY 241L - Technical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
Req. English Credit(s): 3

17 hours

Sophomore Year (32 hours)

Fall

Core Req. Credit(s): 3
CSC 102 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
MTH 234 - Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MTH 234L - Calculus II Lab Credit(s): 1
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 242L - Technical Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3

17 hours

Spring

CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
EGR 215 - Linear Circuit Analysis I Credit(s): 3
EGR 215L - Linear Circuit Analysis I Lab Credit(s): 1
MTH 333 - Calculus III Credit(s): 3
MTH 333L - Calculus III Lab Credit(s): 1
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Junior Year (28 hours)

Fall

CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHE 134L - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
EGR 250 - Engineering Statics Credit(s): 4
EGR 250L - Engineering Statics Lab Credit(s): 0
PHY 333 - Modern Physics Credit(s): 3
PHY 347 - Mathematical Applications in Physics I Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

Core Req. Credit(s): 3
EGR 321 - Engineering Dynamics Credit(s): 4
EGR 321L - Engineering Dynamics Lab Credit(s): 0
MTH 337 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
PHY 440 - Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Credit(s): 3

13 hours

Senior Year (28 hours)

Fall

Concentration course #1 Credit(s): 3
Concentration course #2 Credit(s): 3
EGR 343 - Digital Systems Credit(s): 3
EGR 460 - Engineering Capstone Design I Credit(s): 2
Core requirement Credit(s): 3

14 hours

Spring

Concentration course #3 Credit(s): 3
Concentration course #4 Credit(s): 3
EGR 470 - Engineering Capstone Design II Credit(s): 2
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
Core requirement Credit(s): 3

14 hours

Concentration Courses

EGR 210 - Geometric Modeling for Mechanical Design Credit(s): 3
EGR 305 - Mechanics of Materials Credit(s): 3
EGR 345 - Fluid Mechanics Credit(s): 3
PHY 430 - Thermodynamics Credit(s): 3

Note:

Students who are qualified to take calculus their first semester at SFA can choose to replace MTH 140 and PHY 108 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.