Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics (Program Description)

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Total Engineering Physics Credits: 120

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Student Outcomes

By the time of graduation, students in the Engineering Physics program should possess the following:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

**Course offering frequency subject to change**

Professional Foundations Core (8)

SLS 1106 - Academic & Professional Skills Credits: 1
IDS 4941 - Professional Experience Internship Credits: 0
IDS 1380 - Introduction to STEM Credits: 3
EGN 1007C - Concepts and Methods for Engineering and Computer Science Credits: 1
COP 2271C - Introduction to Computation and Programming Credits: 3

General Education (36)

Click here to view the complete list of General Education offerings. The State of Florida requires a minimum of 36 credit hours of general education for the baccalaureate degree. The following are required for the B.S. in Engineering Physics.

1. Students must complete at least one course in each category to satisfy state of Florida regulations.
2. Students must take 12 hours of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences.
3. Courses not taught by Florida Poly but listed in the State of Florida “common core” menu of courses can be accepted as transfer credit.
4. Transfer students who have fulfilled the general education requirements at another institution are understood to have fulfilled the requirements at Florida Poly.

Open Inquiry (3)

An additional 3 hours of general education coursework must be taken here.

BSC 1011L - Biology 2 Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 2046L - Chemistry 2 Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 3217L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (One Semester) Credits: 1

Program Foundations / Advanced Math & Science (12)

1. This area may consist of additional general education courses or other foundational courses in a related field.

2. General education courses must be used first to fulfill General Education requirements before being applied here.

3. 15 credits here, plus 15 in Sections D and E (above) meet the 30 hour Basic Math/Science requirement for ABET.

4. Should count the following in this category: COP 2271C - Introduction to Computation and Programming (required for all programs) Credits: 3. Doing so ensures the 30 hour ABET requirement for “Basic Math/Science.”

CHM 2046 - Chemistry 2 Credits: 3
MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 Credits: 4
MAC 2313 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 Credits: 4
MAP 2302 - Differential Equations Credits: 3

Program Core (40)

PHY 4323 - Introduction to Electromagnetism Credits: 3
PHY 4513 - Thermal & Statistical Physics Credits: 3
PHY 4602 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3
PHY 4930 - Special Topics in Physics Credits: 3
PHY 2048 - Physics 1 Credits: 3
PHY 2048L - Physics 1 Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2049 - Physics 2 Credits: 3
PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 3101 - Introduction to Modern Physics Credits: 3
PHY 3101L - Modern Physics Laboratory Credits: 2
PHY 3113 - Introduction to Theoretical Physics Credits: 3
PHY 4151C - Computational Physics with Lab Credits: 4
PHY 4221 - Introduction to Classical Mechanics Credits: 3
PHZ 3361 - Radiation Detection and Measurement Credits: 3
PHZ 4404 - Introduction to Solid State Physics Credits: 3
PHZ 4470 - Materials Characterization Credits: 3
AST 3222 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credits: 3
AST 3271 - Astrophysics Laboratory Credits: 1
PHZ 4731 - Introduction to Health (Medical) Physics Credits: 3
EEL 3287L - Renewable Energy & Sustainability Lab Credits: 1
EEL 3287 - Renewable Energy and Sustainability Credits: 3

Concentrations (12)

Concentrations should consist of no more than 12 credits. If other than “Advanced Topics,” up to six credits may come from electives or courses in other concentrations.