Program Overview

Engineering Physics Program Overview

The Engineering Physics major at Xavier University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. This program explores how physics and engineering come together to find solutions to real-world problems. As a student in the engineering physics major, you will learn the mathematical tools important to all scientists and engineers and study how basic physics underlies common rules within engineering fields.

Curriculum

The Engineering Physics curriculum includes a 78-credit-hour foundation in core engineering, physics, and mathematics, in addition to 48 credit hours of core curriculum courses.

Engineering Courses

• ENGR 101 - Introduction to Fabrication
• ENGR 173 - Explorations in Engineering
• ENGR 180 - Intro to Comp with MATLAB
• ENGR 244 - Electronics
• ENGR 245 - Electronics Lab
• ENGR 342 - Material Science
• ENGR 346 - Signals and Systems
• ENGR 354 - Microprocessors & Digital Syst
• ENGR 358 - Analog and Digital Comm
• ENGR 366 - Optics: Phys & Engineering
• ENGR 367 - Optics: Phys & Engineering Lab
• ENGR 370 - Fluid Mechanics
• ENGR 380 - Control Systems
• ENGR 384 - Heat Transfer
• ENGR 395 - Senior Design Project I
• ENGR 396 - Engineering Colloquium
• ENGR 398 - Senior Design Project II

Physics Courses

• PHYS 170 - University Physics I
• PHYS 171 - Explorations in Physics I
• PHYS 172 - University Physics II
• PHYS 242 - Circuit Analysis
• PHYS 243 - Circuit Analysis Lab
• PHYS 330 - Modern Physics I
• PHYS 331 - Modern Physics I Lab
• PHYS 350 - Theoretical Mechanics I
• PHYS 355 - Advanced Lab
• PHYS 360 - Electromagnetism I

Mathematics Courses

• MATH 180 - Differential Calculus
• MATH 181 - Integral Calculus
• MATH 220 - Multivariable Calculus
• MATH 230 - Intro to Ordinary Diff Equat

Outcomes

98% of Xavier students, including those in the engineering physics major, are employed, attending grad school, or working in service or volunteer positions within six months of graduation.

Exciting Career Opportunities

• Designing and manufacturing of electronic devices and integrated circuits
• Telecommunications and networking
• Robotics and manufacturing systems
• Avionics and transportation
• Biotechnology and biomedical devices
• Computer and information technology
• Intellectual property and patent law
• Research and development in national and private industry laboratories
• Teaching
• Sales, marketing, and management in the above areas

Professional Development

Xavier's Career Development Office assists students in their search for employment by offering individual career counseling sessions, conducting workshops, and maintaining an employer database.

Sample Courses

ENGR 101: Introduction to Fabrication

This course introduces students to a variety of traditional and modern tools and techniques for making physical objects. Students will develop a basic understanding of health and safety in a workshop environment and will develop an understanding of how to use these tools and techniques.

ENGR 354: Microprocessors

This hands-on course explores microprocessor design, covering digital logic, CPU architecture, memory organization, I/O devices, and assembly language programming.

ENGR 398: Senior Design

This capstone course requires students to complete a comprehensive design project under faculty guidance. It integrates knowledge from previous courses and emphasizes practical skills such as research, analysis, prototyping, testing, budgeting, and teamwork.

Clubs

Physics Club

Students in the Physics Club organize trips to national labs, host cool experiment series, and events that connect to physics.

Minorities in STEM Succeeding Together

Become part of a supportive community dedicated to empowering minority STEM majors.

Related Programs

Related Majors

• BS in Applied Physics
• BS in Biophysics
• BS in Computer Science
• BSBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• BS in Physics
• BS in Mathematics

Related Minors

• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity Systems
• Electronics Engineering
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Human Centered Making
• Information Systems
• Innovation
• Mathematics

Program Features

Develop essential research skills, from concept to product execution, and engineering for the greater good, rooted in Xavier's Jesuit tradition. The program is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within a vibrant economic region with strong industries in manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and research.