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 | 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) course | 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 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/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 | ||
| Cultural and Social Difference - Identity | 4 | |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| PHYS 200 | Foundations of Physics II | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 155 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations | 4 |
| PHYS 255 | CAD Prototyping & Testing | 2 |
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Foundations of Physics III | 4 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Cultural and Social Difference - Systems | 4 | |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| PHYS 320 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| Way of Thinking | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Way of Thinking with Thematic Focus | 4 | |
| MATH 305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS 339 | Physical Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 370 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS electives | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Way of Thinking | 4 | |
| PHYS 355 | 2 | |
| PHYS 370 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 217 | Digital Electronics (odd years) | 2 |
| PHYS 338 | Analog Electronics for Scientists (odd years) | 2 |
| Free electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEO 3XX | 4 | |
| PHYS electives | 2 | |
| PHYS 374 | Senior Engineering Design Project | 1 |
| CHEM 125 | Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Purification and Separation Lab I | 1 |
| Free electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| PHYS 343 | Thermodynamics | 2 |
| PHYS 373 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| Free electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |