University General Course Catalog 2016-2017 
    
    Nov 27, 2024  
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Engineering Physics, B.S. in E.P.


Description


The Engineering Physics program, administered by the electrical and biomedical engineering department, leads to the bachelor of science in engineering physics degree. The program is designed for the student who desires a background in engineering science, based on a firm foundation of physics, as well as an introduction to electrical engineering. The program is also for students who would like to pursue graduate studies in physics or engineering.

Engineering Physics is not an ABET accredited program.

http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/engineering/engineering-physics-bs

Contact Information


332 Scrugham Engineering-Mines
(775) 784-6927
Website: http://www.unr.edu/ebme

All Freshmen, Sophomores and Incoming transfer students:
College of Engineering Advisement Center
108 Edmund J. Cain Hall Building
(775) 682-7721
coenadvising@unr.edu 

Juniors and Seniors:
Assigned Faculty Advisor http://www.unr.edu/engineering/student-resources/advising

Transfer to Nevada


Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking Print degree planner icon at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirements


Admission requirements and procedures are available at http://www.unr.edu/admissions#requirements. Only students who are eligible to enroll in MATH 181  (as demonstrated through placement tests) may enter specific major programs within the College of Engineering. Others may enter the undeclared engineering program. Undeclared engineering students must be admissible to a specific major program within four regular semesters (fall and spring).

Graduation Requirements


Total Units 129
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Units of Major Requirements at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 64.5

 

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)


NOTE(S):

  • Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”
  • Students must earn a “C” or higher in courses marked with (*).

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3


B. Silver Core Mathematics and Prerequisite (4 units) - CO2


  • (4 units) CO2 *
  • NOTE: Engineering students are expected to place in MATH 181 or higher. Students who do not place in MATH 181 may be required to take additional credits before declaring their major

D. Silver Core Social Sciences (3 units) - CO6


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .

E. Silver Core Fine Art (3 units) - CO7


Students should choose an appropriate course that simultaneously fulfills both the Silver Core Fine Arts and Diversity& Equity Course CO10 requirement. Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .

F. Silver Core Humanities (6 units) - CO5, CO8


Refer to the Core Curriculum   chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (0 units maximum)


Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9


B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10


Students should choose an appropriate course that simultaneously fulfills both the Silver Core Fine Arts Course and CO10 requirement. Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO10 courses . (units counted in General Education Requirement)

C. Global Context Course - CO11


D. Ethics Course - CO12


E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13


F. Application Course - CO14


III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


IV. Major Requirements (96-99 units)


C. Science and Technical Electives (12-15 units)


Any 400 level course in EE, MATH, PHYS, or STAT besides the required courses (15 units if core requirements CO7 and CO10 are satisfied with one course)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)


VI. Electives (0 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


Spring Semester (16 units)


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


Note(s):


* In addition to the general university requirements of at least a “C” (2.0) average for graduation, engineering students must earn at least a “C” in those courses designated with an asterisk (*) and must also maintain at least a “C” average in the Core Curriculum Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and the major requirements courses.
* If the core requirements CO7 and CO10 are satisfied with one course, additional 3 units of Science and Technical Electives are to be taken.