Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
Southwest Baptist University
Key Information
Campus location
Bolivar, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 27,290 / per year *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* $37,272/year including fees
Introduction
Do you love math and have an interest in pursuing a career in engineering or physics? SBU's new degree program (launching fall 2021) in Engineering Physics will provide you with a clear path to success in graduate and advanced studies as you pursue your career goals.
The Engineering Physics program is a generalist degree that provides practical, skill-building experience in a variety of engineering avenues. You will participate in many hands-on labs and classroom experiences, which will expose you to various types of engineering, including labs in optics, statics, electricity and magnetism, electronics, and more.
The SBU Advantage
- Personalized one-on-one academic advisement provides flexibility to help you achieve your specific career and educational goals.
- Work alongside expert faculty to do research while still an undergraduate student through SBU's Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program.
- Small lecture and lab class sizes allow for more hands-on learning opportunities and closer interactions with faculty and other students.
- Students have the opportunity to attend and present at regional and national conferences.
Curriculum
Engineering Physics Program Four-Year Plan (Odd Year)
Freshman
Fall Semester
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
- MAT 1195 Calculus I 5
- PHY 2215 University Physics I 5
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- MAT 2255 Calculus II 5
- PHY 2225 University Physics II 5
- CIS 1033 Foundations of Computer Science 3
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- UNI 1121 Introduction to Critical Thinking 1
Total hours 17
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- CHE 1115 General Chemistry I 5
- PHY 2314 Introduction to Engineering 4
- MAT 2263 Calculus III 3
- SPF 2012 Spiritual Formation 2
- Gen-Ed/Grad Elective 3
Total hours 17
Spring Semester
- CHE 1125 General Chemistry II 5
- PHY 3233 Statics 3
- PHY 3231 Statics Laboratory 1
- PHY 3263 Mathematics for Science & Engineering 3
- Gen-Ed/Grad Elective 3
- Gen-Ed/Grad Elective 2-3
Total hours 17-18
Junior
Fall Semester
- PHY 4233 Dynamics 3
- MAT 3323 Linear Algebra 3
- MAT 3343 Mathematical Statistics 3
- CIS 1144 Computer Science I 4
- Gen-Ed/Grad Elective 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- PHY 3363 Modern Physics 3
- PHY 3361 Modern Physics Laboratory 1
- SCF 3432 Physics Through the Eyes of Faith 2
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
- Gen-Ed/Grad Elective 3
- Gen-Ed/Grad Elective 2-3
Total hours 15-16
Senior
Fall Semester
- PHY 3323 Optics 3
- PHY 3321 Optics Laboratory 1
- Upper-Level Physics Elective 3
- MAT 4433 Numerical Methods 3
- Gen-Ed/Grad Elective 3
- Gen-Ed/Grad Elective 2-3
Total hours 15-16
Spring Semester
- PHY 4413 Electricity & Magnetism Theory 3
- PHY 4411 Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory 1
- PHY 3464 Analog & Digital Electronics 4
- Upper-Level Physics Elective 3
- Gen-Ed/Grad Elective 2-3
- General Elective or missed Gen-Ed/Grad Elective 3
Total hours 16-17
THIS IS A PROPOSED GUIDELINE. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Career Opportunities
Most graduates from the Engineering Physics program will go on to pursue graduate school and earn advanced degrees in engineering or physics. SBU's Engineering Physics degree sets you up to succeed in a variety of careers, such as:
- Aerospace Engineer
- Astronomer
- Biomechanical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Design Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Instrumentation Engineer
- IT Consultant
- Lab Technician
- Laser Engineer
- Materials Scientist
- Mechanical Engineer
- Medical Physicist
- Meteorologist
- Optical Engineer
- Physicist
- Research Associate
- Software Developer
- Systems Analyst
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