Physics Major with Electrical Engineering Option

This program is designed for those students who wish to pursue a physics degree with a concentration in Electrical Engineering.

Required Courses

ECE 2100 - Circuit Analysis Credits: 4 hours
ECE 2210 - Electronics I Credits: 4 hours
ECE 3100 - Network Analysis Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 2050 - University Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2060 - University Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 2070 - University Physics II Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2080 - University Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 3090 - Introductory Modern Physics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 3100 - Introductory Modern Physics Lab Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 3300 - Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 4200 - Analytical Mechanics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 4400 - Electromagnetism Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 4600 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 4660 - Advanced Laboratory Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 5630 - Solid State Physics Credits: 3 hours

Required Cognates

MATH 2720 - Multivariate Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 3740 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 5720 - Vector Calculus and Complex Variables Credits: 4 hours

Additional Required Courses

In addition to the above courses the student is required to take a minimum of three courses from among the following. The courses must include at least four hours of ECE course work and be approved by the advisor.

ECE 3200 - Electronics II Credits: 4 hours
ECE 3300 - Electrical Machinery Credits: 4 hours
ECE 3710 - Linear Systems Credits: 3 hours
ECE 3800 - Probabilistic Methods of Signal and System Analysis Credits: 3 hours
ECE 4200 - Power Electronics Credits: 3 hours
ECE 4300 - Electrical Power Systems Credits: 3 hours
ECE 4510 - Microcontroller Applications Credits: 4 hours
ECE 4550 - Digital Signal Processing Credits: 3 hours
ECE 4600 - Communication Systems Credits: 3 hours
ECE 4700 - Feedback Systems Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 3520 - Waves and Optics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 5620 - Atomic and Molecular Physics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 5640 - Nuclear and Particle Physics Credits: 3 hours

Computer Programming Requirement

The Department requires Physics majors to be proficient in a programming language. This requirement can be met by demonstrating proficiency or by passing one of the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

CS 1040 - Introductory C/C++ Credits: 2 hours
or
CS 1070 - Introductory Programming: FORTRAN Credits: 2 hours

Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the Physics major with Electrical Engineering option will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing:

PHYS 4660 - Advanced Laboratory Credits: 3 hours