Physics Major with a Concentration in Engineering Physics
Acceptance to Major Requirements
Course Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 191 | Foundations of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 200 | Foundations of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Foundations of Physics III | 4 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
Minimum Grade and/or GPA for required courses: 2.00 GPA
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.00
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 155 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| PHYS 191 | Foundations of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 200 | Foundations of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Foundations of Physics III | 4 |
| PHYS 255 | CAD Prototyping & Testing | 2 |
| PHYS 320 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 217 | Digital Electronics | 2 |
| PHYS 338 | Analog Electronics for Scientists | 2 |
| PHYS 339 | Physical Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 343 | Thermodynamics | 2 |
| PHYS 355 | MATLAB for Physical Applications | 2 |
| PHYS 374 | Senior Engineering Design Project | 1 |
| or PHYS 372 | Senior Research | |
| PHYS 373 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory (two semesters) 1 | 2 |
| PHYS 370 | Advanced Physics Laboratory (two semesters) 2 | 2 |
| PHYS (300-Level) additional electives | 4 | |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| CHEM 125 | Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Purification and Separation Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS XXX Comprehensive Exam 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 63 | |
- 1
Take both semesters Sophomore year
- 2
Take both semesters Junior year
- 3
The Major Field Test in Physics is to be taken in the spring semester of the senior year
Suggestions
The following courses are recommended: CHEM 125 Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties and CHEM 201 Purification and Separation Lab I.
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
Four Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 191 | Foundations of Physics I | 4 |
| INTG 105 | College Success | 1 |
| INTG 100 | Foundations | 4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 155 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| PHYS 200 | Foundations of Physics II | 4 |
| CSD 100 | Cultural and Social Difference: Identity | 4 |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations | 4 |
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Foundations of Physics III | 4 |
| PHYS 255 | CAD Prototyping & Testing | 2 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSD 300 | Cultural and Social Difference: Systems | 4 |
| PHYS 320 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Way of Thinking | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| CHEM 125 | Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Purification and Separation Lab I | 0-1 |
| PHYS 339 | Physical Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 370 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS electives | 2 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 355 | MATLAB for Physical Applications | 2 |
| PHYS 370 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 217 | Digital Electronics (odd years) | 2 |
| PHYS 338 | Analog Electronics for Scientists (odd years) | 2 |
| Way of Thinking | 4 | |
| Free electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 374 | Senior Engineering Design Project | 1 |
| Theological Integrations | 4 | |
| PHYS electives | 2 | |
| Way of Thinking | 4 | |
| Free electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| PHYS 343 | Thermodynamics | 2 |
| PHYS 355 | MATLAB for Physical Applications | 2 |
| PHYS 373 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| Free electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 129-130 | |