Engineering Physics: Electrical Applications
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Outcomes & Careers
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$102k
Computer and Information Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information analyst is $102,240.
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$96k
Industrial Engineer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an industrial engineer is $96,350.
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$61k
Engineering Technician
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an engineering technologist and technician is $61,210.
As an electrical applications major in engineering physics, you’ll be equipped to work in many industries. Faculty will help you develop the skills needed for a competitive job market. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Required Courses
- EP100 Introduction to Engineering (3)
- EP240 Circuit Analysis I (3)
- EP242 Circuit Analysis II (3)
- EP261 Engineering Mech: Statics (3)
- EP262 Engineering Mech: Dynamics (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
- EP361 Engineering Thermodynamics (3)
- EP372 Signals and Systems (3)
- EP374 Control Systems (3)
- EP462 Materials Science (3)
- EP480 Capstone Design I (2)
- EP481 Capstone Design II (2)
- PH230 General Physics I (5)
- PH231 General Physics II (5)
- PH345 Experimental Methods I (3)
- PH360 Modern Physics (3)
- PH371 Electromagnetics (3)
ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS OPTION (12 hours)
- EP305 Digital System Design (3)
- EP310 Microcontroller/Embedded Systems (3)
- EP340 Electronic Circuits (3)
- ET365 Industrial Electric Power (3)
Additional Requirements:
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each course that is a prerequisite course.
This sequence of mathematics courses constitutes a minor, but it must be declared.
- CH184 General Chemistry I Lab (1)
- CH185 General Chemistry (3)
- MA140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)
- MA145 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4)
- MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
- MA244 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (4)
- MA350 Differential Equations (3)
- MN120 Fundamentals of Engineering Design Processes (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- MN220 Engineering Economic Analysis (3)
semester.
A high school student interested in majoring in engineering physics should complete four years of mathematics that include trigonometry and an introduction to calculus. Four years of science, which include both chemistry and physics is highly recommended. A strong background in English is essential.
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
*Many major courses are on a set rotation and dependent on when prerequisites are completed. The actual semester a course is taken may vary based on the rotation.
First Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EP100 (3)
- MA140 (5)
- MN120 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- CH184/CH185 (4)
- EP240 (3)
- MA145 (4)
- PH230/030 (5)
Second Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- EP242 (3)
- EP261 (3)
- MA244 (4)
- PH231/030 (5)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- EN100 (3)
- EP262 (3)
- EP263 (4)
- EP305 (3)
- MA350 (3)
(Summer courses are encouraged to avoid 18-hour semesters.)
Third Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- EC215/MN220 (3)
- EP310 (3)
- EP361 (3)
- PH345 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- EP340 (3)
- EP462 (3)
- ET365 (3)
- PH360 (3)
- General Education (3)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (14 Hours)
- EP372 (3)
- EP480 (2)
- MA223 (3)
- PH371 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- EP374 (3)
- EP481 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
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The Engineering Physics (Bachelor of Science) Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
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