University General Course Catalog 2013-2014

Dec 21, 2024

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Engineering Physics, B.S. in E.P.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (40-45 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) *

C. Natural Sciences (8 units)

CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) OR
CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) * AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit) *
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) * AND
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit) *

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. Must not be a skills course.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (7 units)

PHYS 400 - Energy: Principles, Sources and Problems (3 units)
EE 491 - Engineering Design/Analysis (4 units)

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (86 units)

A. Additional Mathematics and Sciences (64 units)

CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units) OR
CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II (3 units) AND
CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit)
CS 135 - Computer Science I (3 units) *
CS 202 - Computer Science II (3 units)
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
MATH 283R - Calculus III (4 units) *
MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) *
MATH 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units) OR
STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units)
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) *
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit) *
PHYS 182 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers III (3 units)
PHYS 182L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory III (1 unit)
PHYS 301 - Mathematical Methods for Physics (3 units)
PHYS 323 - Intermediate Laboratory with Shop Experience (1 unit)
PHYS 351 - Classical Mechanics (4 units)
PHYS 400 - Energy: Principles, Sources and Problems (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone section above.)
PHYS 421R - Quantum Mechanics (3 units)
PHYS 422R - Applicat Quantum Mech (3 units)
PHYS 423 - Adv Physics Lab (2 units)
PHYS 425 - Therm & Stat Physics (3 units)
PHYS 461 - Modern Optics and Photonics (3 units)
PHYS 473 - Electricity and Magnetism (4 units)
Physics electives (6 units)

B. Engineering Courses (16 units)

CPE 201 - Digital Design (3 units)
EE 220 - Circuits I (3 units) *
EE 221 - Circuits II (3 units)
EE 320R - Electronics I (3 units)
EE 370R - Control Systems (3 units)
EE 491 - Engineering Design/Analysis (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone section above.)

C. Science and Technical Electives (6 units)

Advisor approval required for electives. (6 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (0-3 units)

VI. Total Units (129 units)

*Must complete these courses with at least a “C”.

VII. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (14 units)

CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) OR
CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) * AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit)
CS 135 - Computer Science I (3 units) *
ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) *

Spring Semester (18 units)

CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units) OR
CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II (3 units) AND
CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit)
CS 202 - Computer Science II (3 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) *
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit) *

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (18 units)

CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
CPE 201 - Digital Design (3 units)
MATH 283R - Calculus III (4 units)
MATH 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units) OR
STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units)
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) *
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit) *

Spring Semester (14 units)

CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
EE 220 - Circuits I (3 units) *
MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) *
PHYS 182 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers III (3 units)
PHYS 182L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory III (1 unit)
PHYS 323 - Intermediate Laboratory with Shop Experience (1 unit)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (16 units)

CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
EE 221 - Circuits II (3 units)
EE 320R - Electronics I (3 units)
PHYS 301 - Mathematical Methods for Physics (3 units)
PHYS 351 - Classical Mechanics (4 units)

Spring Semester (16 units)

Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)
EE 370R - Control Systems (3 units)
PHYS 421R - Quantum Mechanics (3 units)
PHYS 425 - Therm & Stat Physics (3 units)
PHYS 473 - Electricity and Magnetism (4 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (17 units)

PHYS 400 - Energy: Principles, Sources and Problems (3 units)
PHYS 422R - Applicat Quantum Mech (3 units)
PHYS 423 - Adv Physics Lab (2 units)
Core Curriculum Social Sciences (3 units)
Science or technical electives (3 units)
Physics elective (3 units)

Spring Semester (16 units)

EE 491 - Engineering Design/Analysis (4 units)
PHYS 461 - Modern Optics and Photonics (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)
Physics elective (3 units)
Science or Technical elective (3 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.