Nov 26, 2024

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Physics/Engineering Dual Degree, B.S.

The physics-engineering dual degree program provides an option through which SFA students may complete requirements for a major in physics, a minor in mathematics and the core of courses that are part of the pre-engineering program. Students who complete the dual degree curriculum outlined below will receive a B.S. in physics from SFA upon transferring back sufficient semester hours (approximately 30) from the upper-division engineering program. Of these 30 hours, six hours must be advanced engineering hours. The remainder may be core courses and electives. Upon completion of the engineering program, the student will receive a B.S. in engineering.

Students in any of these programs should consult with their advisors to adjust the programs outlined below to meet the variations in requirements particular to the branch of engineering and the terminal university.

Curriculum

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 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MTH 233L - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1
PHY 108 - Introduction to Engineering/Physics Credit(s): 3
Required 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 234 - Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MTH 234L - Calculus II Lab Credit(s): 1
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 241L - Technical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
Required English Credit(s): 3

17 hours

Sophomore Year (32 hours)

Fall

EGR 250 - Engineering Statics Credit(s): 4
EGR 250L - Engineering Statics Lab Credit(s): 0
MTH 333 - Calculus III Credit(s): 3
MTH 333L - Calculus III 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

15 hours

Spring

Core requirement Credit(s): 3
CSC 102 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
EGR 215 - Linear Circuit Analysis I Credit(s): 3
EGR 215L - Linear Circuit Analysis I Lab Credit(s): 1
EGR 321 - Engineering Dynamics Credit(s): 4
EGR 321L - Engineering Dynamics Lab Credit(s): 0
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

17 hours

Junior Year (33 hours)

Fall

Core requirement Credit(s): 3 *
MTH 317 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
Electives Credit(s): 3 *
or
Core requirement Credit(s): 3 *
PHY 333 - Modern Physics Credit(s): 3
PHY 333L - Modern Physics Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 347 - Mathematical Applications in Physics I Credit(s): 3

16 hours

Spring

MTH 337 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
Core requirement Credit(s): 3
Core requirement Credit(s): 3
Electives Credit(s): 3 *
PHY 440 - Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Credit(s): 3
PHY 470 - Undergraduate Research and Technical Presentations Credit(s): 1-2

17 hours

Summer Sessions

CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHE 134L - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
required social science

Note:

*Students pursuing the specific engineering degree may include the following among their electives:

petroleum engineer: GOL 131 , GOL 132
chemical engineer: CHE 231 , CHE 331 , CHE 332
biochemical engineer: BIO 131 , 133 ; CHE 231 , CHE 331 , CHE 332

Students should contact terminal engineering schools about the compatibility of the above suggested curriculum with their program.

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