Mar 28, 2024  
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2019-2020 
    
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Engineering Physics, B.S.


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Objectives


The B.S. Engineering Physics degree provides extensive education in engineering as well as physics. The curriculum combines the strengths of a physics curriculum (with emphasis on understanding basic principles) and an engineering curriculum (with emphasis on applications). Graduates are especially well prepared for either graduate work in engineering or applied physics or for immediate employment by companies with an engineering research orientation. With the right electives, the curriculum provides excellent preparation for graduate work in biomedical engineering.

Major Requirements


Note:


Each course in MATH and PHYS listed above must be passed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Upper Division Requirements:


Two upper division physics electives selected from the following:


Seniors must complete:


Students must also take a two-course sequence in a technical area:


Among the options are:

Note:


To graduate, a student must have at least a 2.0 (C) average in all upper division physics courses.

Learning Outcomes


Engineering Physics majors will know:

  1. The concepts of classical physics
  2. The theories of modern and contemporary physics
  3. The concepts of engineering and applied physics

Engineering Physics majors will be able to:

  1. Understand, apply, and adapt known physical models to real-world situations
  2. Solve problems, which includes formulating a strategy, estimating a solution, applying appropriate techniques, and evaluating the result
  3. Design systems, conduct experiments, and analyze data to address the needs of contemporary society
  4. Employ computational methods to perform calculations and generate data that model physical systems
  5. Communicate effectively their understanding of core engineering principles, the results of experiments, and their analysis of physical problems

Engineering Physics majors will value:

  1. Ethical and unbiased actions as cornerstones to the scientific method
  2. The impact of applied physics on society
  3. The interplay between theory and applications

Engineering Physics Curriculum


(127-128 S.H.)

Freshman Year


Total: 17-18 semester hours

Spring Semester


Total: 14-15 semester hours

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester


Total: 17-18 semester hours

Total: 16 semester hours

Junior Year


Fall Semester


Total: 15-16 semester hours

Spring Semester


Total: 15-17 semester hours

Senior Year


Fall Semester


Total: 13 semester hours**

Spring Semester


Total: 13-15 semester hours

*A two-course sequence in a technical area is required.


Some recommended sequences are:

Note:


**Dean’s List requires a minimum of 14 semester hours

**Engineering Physics majors are required to take a minimum of 32 semester hours to fulfill the University Core

Total: 127-128 semester hours


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