Program Overview

Introduction to the University of Tulsa

The University of Tulsa offers a wide range of academic programs, including the Engineering Physics, Bioengineering Option, B.S.E.P. degree. This program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and engineering, as well as a focus on bioengineering.

Learning Outcomes

The Engineering Physics, Bioengineering Option, B.S.E.P. program is designed to help students achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex scientific and engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences both technical and non-technical.
• Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering and scientific situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering and scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment and scientific principles to draw conclusions.
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Tulsa Curriculum and First Year Experience

The Tulsa Curriculum and First Year Experience are designed to provide students with a well-rounded education and a strong foundation for their academic careers. The curriculum includes:

• FYE 1001 First Year Experience
• ENGL 1033 Exposition and Argumentation
• ENGL 2093 STEM and Business Writing
• Quad I: Creative Arts (6 hours)
• Quad II: Humanities (6 hours)
• Quad III: Social Sciences (6 hours)
• Quad IV: Natural and Applied Sciences (7 hours)

Engineering Physics Core

The Engineering Physics core includes:

• Physics:
  • 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:
  • MATH 2014 Calculus I
  • MATH 2024 Calculus II
  • MATH 2073 Calculus III
  • MATH 3073 Differential Equations
  • And one course chosen from the following:
    • 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:
  • CHEM 1013 General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 1011 General Chemistry I Laboratory
• Computer Science:
  • CS 2503 Scientific Programming

Engineering Physics, Bioengineering Option, Major Requirements

The Engineering Physics, Bioengineering Option, B.S.E.P. major requirements include:

• Biology:
  • Select seven hours from the following:
    • BIOL 1603 Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology and
    • BIOL 1611 Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory
    • or
    • BIOL 1703 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology and
    • BIOL 1711 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory
    • or
    • BIOL 2153 Human Anatomy or
    • BIOL 2173 Human Physiology
• Engineering:
  • 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:
  • ES 2011 Biomedical Engineering Seminar
  • ES 3033 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
  • Fourteen additional hours in engineering that are consistent with the bioengineering concentration and ABET program goals. Must be approved by the engineering physics program advisor.
• Physics:
  • 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

Total: 127 hours

The total number of hours required for the Engineering Physics, Bioengineering Option, B.S.E.P. degree is 127 hours. Physics and engineering physics majors must earn a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in their major courses and overall to graduate.