Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering Option, B.S.E.P.

Program Overview

The Engineering Physics program with a Mechanical Engineering option at this university combines a strong foundation in physics with specialized coursework in mechanical engineering. Students develop expertise in areas such as classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and electromagnetic waves and optics. The program offers three concentration areas: Materials Processing, Dynamical Systems, and Thermal-Fluid Systems, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

Program Outline

Outline:

General Curriculum (18 hours)

• Block I Aesthetic Inquiry and Creative Experience (6 hours)
• Block II Historical and Social Interpretation (12 hours)

Physics Core (23 hours)

• PHYS 2053 General Physics I
• PHYS 2051 General Physics I Laboratory
• PHYS 2063 General Physics II
• PHYS 2061 General Physics II Laboratory
• PHYS 2073 General Physics III
• PHYS 2071 General Physics III Laboratory
• PHYS 3053 Methods of Mathematical Physics in Physical Sciences
• PHYS 3112 Physics Instrumentation Laboratory
• PHYS 4003 Classical Mechanics
• PHYS 4033 Quantum Mechanics I

Mathematical Sciences (17 hours)

• MATH 2014 Calculus I
• MATH 2024 Calculus II
• MATH 2073 Calculus III
• MATH 3073 Differential Equations
• MATH 4123 Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
• MATH 4133 Introduction to Complex Functions
• MATH 4143 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
• STAT 4813 Statistical Methods for Scientists and Engineers

Chemistry (4 hours)

• CHEM 1013 General Chemistry I
• CHEM 1011 General Chemistry I Laboratory

Computer Science (3 hours)

• CS 2503 Scientific Programming

Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering Option, Major Requirements (52 hours)

Physics (17 hours)

• PHYS 3043 Statistical and Thermal Physics
• PHYS 3122 Instrumentation Methods Laboratory
• PHYS 4043 Quantum Mechanics II
• PHYS 4063 Electricity and Magnetism
• PHYS 4073 Electromagnetic Waves and Optics
• PHYS 4102 Engineering Physics Project I
• PHYS 4201 Engineering Physics Project II

Engineering (13 hours)

• ECE 2001 Basic Electrical Measurements Laboratory
• ECE 2003 Electric Circuit Analysis
• ES 2013 Statics
• ES 3063 Solid State Electronic Devices
• ME 2023 Introduction to Dynamics

Elective Engineering Courses (22 hours)

• Selected course sequences taken from the concentration areas listed below or with the approval of the Engineering Physics Review Committee

Materials Processing Concentration

• ES 3023 Mechanics of Materials
• ME 3033 Properties of Materials
• ME 4033 CFD for Engineers or
• ME 4093 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
• ME 3063 Manufacturing Processes
• Nine additional hours consistent with the materials processing concentration and ABET program goals

Dynamical Systems Concentration

• ME 3053 Instrumentation and Measurements
• ME 4024 Machine Dynamics
• ME 4054 System Dynamics and Controls
• Eleven additional hours consistent with the dynamical systems concentration and ABET program goals

Thermal-Fluid Systems Concentration

• ES 3003 Introductory Fluid Mechanics
• ES 3073 Heat Transfer
• ME 3014 Thermofluids
• ME 3043 Energy Conversion
• ME 4033 CFD for Engineers
• Six additional hours consistent with the thermal-fluids systems concentration and ABET program goals

General Electives (3 hours)