The Applied Physics/Pre-Engineering Major requires a minimum of 56 credits:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following pairs of courses: | 8 | |
| General Physics I (GT-SC2) and Laboratory Physics I (GT-SC1) | ||
AND | ||
| General Physics II (GT-SC2) and Laboratory Physics II (GT-SC1) | ||
| OR | ||
| Principles of Physics I (GT-SC2) and Laboratory Physics I (GT-SC1) | ||
AND | ||
| Principles of Physics II (GT-SC2) and Laboratory Physics II (GT-SC1) | ||
| And the following: | ||
| PHYS 320 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 250 | Statics | 3 |
| PHYS 251 | Dynamics | 3 |
| At least twelve credits chosen from the following: | 12 | |
| Physical Chemistry I | ||
| Mechanics of Solids | ||
| Introduction to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | ||
| Classical Mechanics | ||
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism I | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism II | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Astrophysics | ||
| At least two credits of Capstone Experience courses: | 2 | |
| Physics Capstone (may be repeated) | ||
| Minimum supporting courses: | ||
| Either: | 3-4 | |
| General Chemistry for Engineers | ||
| Or both: | ||
| General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) and General Chemistry Laboratory I (GT-SC1) | ||
| CS 190 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| or CS 191 | Computer Science II | |
| And the following: | ||
| ENGR 131 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENGR 161 | COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN | 3 |
| ENGR 265 | Engineering as a Profession | 1 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I (GT-MA1) | 4 |
| MATH 251 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Calculus III | 4 |
Sample Plan
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I (GT-MA1) | 4 |
| PHYS 170 or PHYS 190 |
Principles of Physics I (GT-SC2) or General Physics I (GT-SC2) |
3 |
| PHYS 185 | Laboratory Physics I (GT-SC1) | 1 |
| CS 190 or CS 191 |
Computer Science I or Computer Science II |
3 |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| HWTR 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| Gen Ed | Area I | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 131 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENGR 161 | COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN | 3 |
| PHYS 171 or PHYS 191 |
Principles of Physics II (GT-SC2) or General Physics II (GT-SC2) |
3 |
| PHYS 186 | Laboratory Physics II (GT-SC1) | 1 |
| MATH 251 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Gen Ed | Area III | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 252 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 250 | Statics | 3 |
| PHYS 320 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| ENGR 265 | Engineering as a Profession | 1 |
| Elective | PHYS Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 358 | Introduction to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHYS 251 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Elective | PHYS Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | PHYS Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG 103 | Writing and Rhetoric II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Area I | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Area III | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Gen Ed | Area I | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Area III | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 495 | Physics Capstone | 1 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 495 | Physics Capstone | 1 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | Elective/Minor (upper division) | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |