Engineering Physics: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.), Engineering Physics Major
The Case School of Engineering
(updated March 19, 2010)
The Engineering Physics major allows students with strong interests in both physics and engineering to concentrate their studies in the common areas of these disciplines. The Engineering Physics major prepares students to pursue careers in industry, either directly after undergraduate studies, or following graduate study in engineering or physics. Many employers value the unique problem solving approach of physics, especially in industrial research and development.
Students majoring in engineering physics complete the Engineering Core as well as a rigorous course of study in physics. Students select a concentration area from an engineering discipline, and must complete a sequence of at least four courses in this discipline. In addition, a senior research project under the guidance of a faculty member in the concentration discipline is required. The project includes a written report and participation in the senior symposium.
Mission and Program Objectives
The mission of the Engineering Physics program is to prepare students for careers in engineering where physics principles can be applied to the development of technology. This education at the intersection of engineering and physics will enable students to seek employment in engineering upon graduation while, at the same time, provide a firm foundation for the pursuit of graduate studies in either engineering or physics. The Engineering Physics program will develop sufficient depth in both engineering and physics skills to produce engineers who can relate fundamental physics to practical engineering problems. The program will provide a curriculum and environment to develop interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical and professional outlooks, communication skills, and the tools and desire for life-long learning. In order to realize this mission, the Engineering Physics Program will pursue the following objectives:
Graduates of the Engineering Physics program will have a deep knowledge of physics, equal to that of students in the, B.S. Physics program. This will provide students with the tools to address new engineering problems and contribute to emerging technology.
Graduates of the Engineering Physics program will have a strong grounding in engineering design, science, practice and the application of physics to engineering.
Graduates of the Engineering Physics program will have extensive experience with laboratory methods, instrumentation, materials, and data analysis
Graduates of the Engineering Physics program will have developed strong communication skills, work well in teams, and be knowledgeable in ethical and societal issues important for practicing engineers and scientists.
The Physics Department at Case Western Reserve University received notification in August 2007 that the Bachelor of Science degree program in Engineering Physics is accredited (retroactive to 2004) by the Engineering Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.
Course requirements for B.S.E., Engineering Physics Major
Engineering Core and Science Requirements
PHYS 121/123 Physics I
PHYS 122/124 Physics II
PHYS 221/223 Physics III
MATH 121 Calculus for Science and Engineering I
MATH 122 Calculus for Science and Engineering II
MATH 223 Calculus for Science and Engineering III
MATH 224 Elementary Differential Equations
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry for Engineers
ENGR 131 Elementary Computer Programming
ENGR 145 Chemistry of Materials
ENGR 200 Statics and Strength of Materials
ENGR 210 Introduction to Circuits and Instrumentation
ENGR 225 Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
ENGL 150 Expository Writing
Humanities and Social Science 21 hours including 3 hours in Professional Communications
Physics Courses
PHYS 208 Instrumentation and Signal Analysis Laboratory
PHYS 250 Mathematics, Physics and Computing
PHYS 303 Advanced Physics Laboratory Seminar
PHYS 310 Classical Mechanics
PHYS 313 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 315 Introduction to Solid State Physics
PHYS 317 Engineering Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 318 Engineering Physics Laboratory II
PHYS 324 Electricity and Magnetism I
PHYS 325 Electricity and Magnetism II
PHYS 331 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I
PHYS 352 Senior Physics Project Seminar
PHYS 353 Engineering Physics Senior Project
Applications of Quantum Mechanics (Choose one of the following courses)
PHYS 332 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II
PHYS 327 Quantum Electronics
EEAP 321 Physical and Solid State Electronics
EEAP 420 Solid State Electronics I
EMSE 314 Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Properties of Materials
EMSE 405 Dielectric, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials
Engineering Physics Concentration (12 hours required)
The Engineering Physics concentration and senior project topic will be drawn from an engineering discipline. The discipline need not coincide with a specific engineering degree program, but the Engineering Physics Committee must approve courses and project topics selected by individual students. Concentration area courses have been approved in the following areas:
| Aerospace engineering | Control systems and automation |
| Biomedical engineering | Electrical engineering |
| Chemical engineering | Macromolecular science |
| Civil engineering | Materials science and engineering |
| Computer science | Mechanical engineering |
| Computer systems hardware | Signal processing |
| Computer systems software | Systems analysis and decision making |
Suggested Concentration Area Courses
Biomedical Engineering Software
EBME 201 Physiology-Biophysics I
EECS 212 Systems and
Control
EBME 308 Biomedical Signals and
Systems
EBME 320 Medical Imaging
Fundamentals
Biomedical Engineering "Hardware"
EBME 201 Physiology-Biophysics I
EECS 322 Integrated
Circuits/Electronic Devices
PHYS 326 Physical Optics
EBME 310 Principles of
Biomedical Instrumentation
Chemical Engineering
ECHE 260 Introduction to Chemical
Systems
ECHE 360 Transport Phenomena for
Chemical Systems
ECHE 361 Separation Processes
ECHE 364 Chemical Reaction Processes
Electrical Engineering
Solid State :
EECS 245 Electronic
Circuits
EECS 321 Semiconductor
Electronic Devices
EECS 322 Integrated
Circ/Elect Devices
EECS 344 Electronic
Analysis and Design
Applied Quantum: EMSE 314 (if taken before EECS 321) or EECS 420
<>Circuits Concentrations:
Analog
EECS 281 Logic Design and
Computer Organization
EECS 245 Electronic
Circuits
EECS 344 Electronic
Analysis and Design
EECS 426/424 Advanced Computer Architecture
Digital
EECS 281 Logic Design and
Computer Organization
EECS 382
Microprocessor-Based Design
EECS 316 Digital Systems
Design
EECS 318 VLSI/CAD
Computer Science I
EECS 233 Introduction to
Data Structures
EECS 340 Algorithms and
Data Structures
EECS 341 Databases
EECS 337 Systems Programming
EECS 338 Operating Systems
EECS 454 Computer
Algorithms
EECS 405 Data Structures
and Files
EECS 458 Computational
Bioinformatics
EECS 345 Programming
Language Concepts
EECS 398 Software
Engineering
Suggested sequences:
Basic:
233 , 340 , 341
233 , 454 , 405 (deeper mathematical level)
Programming:
233 , 337 , 338
Plus choice of the last three
Computer Science II
EECS 233 Introduction to
Data Structures
MATH 304* Discrete Mathematics
EECS 341 Introduction to
Database Systems
EECS 391 Introduction to
Artificial Intelligence
EECS 340 Algorithms and
Data Structures
or
EECS 405 Data Structures
and File Management
*required prerequisite
Computer Systems Software
EECS 233 Introduction to Data
Structures
EECS 337 Systems
Programming
EECS 338 Introduction to
Operating Systems
EECS 315 Digital Systems Design
or
EECS 301 Digital Logic Laboratory
Computer Systems Hardware
EECS 233 Introduction to
Data Structures
EECS 281 Logic Design and
Computer Organization
EECS 316 Computer Design
EECS 315 Digital Systems Design
or
EECS 301 Digital Logic Laboratory
Systems Analysis and
Decision Making
EECS 212 Systems and
Control
EECS 214 Systems and
Control Laboratory (1hr)
EECS 322 Integrated
Cirucuits and Electronic Devices
EECS 346 Engineering
Optimization
EECS 352 Engineering
Economics and Decision Analysis
Control Systems and Automation
EECS 212 Systems and
Control
EECS 214 Systems and
Control Laboratory (1hr)
EECS 313 Signal
Processing
EECS 304 Control
Engineering
I
EECS 305 Control
Engineering Laboratory (1hr)
Signal Processing
EECS 212 Systems and
Control
EECS 214 Systems and
Control Laboratory (1hr)
EECS 313 Signal
Processing
EECS 324 Digital
Signal Processing Laboratory (1hr)
Aerospace Engineering
EMAE 325 Fluid and Thermal Engineering
EMAE 359 Aero/Gas Dynamics
EMAE 381 Flight Dynamics I
EMAE 382 Flight Dynamics II
Mechanical Engineering
EMAE 152 Thermodynamics II
EMAE 350 Mechanical Engineering Analysis
EMAE 325 Fluid and Thermal Engineering
EMAE 355 Design of Fluid and Thermal
Analysis
or
EMAE 370 Design of Mechanical Elements
Macromolecular Science
EMAC 270 Introduction to Polymer Science
EMAC 376 Polymer Engineering
EMAC 377 Polymer Processing
EMAC 378 Polymer Production and
Technology
or
EMAC 474 Macromolecular Physics
Materials Science and Engineering
EMSE 201 Introduction to Materials
Science
EMSE 202 Phase Diagrams and Phase
Transitions
EMSE 314 Electrical, Magnetic, and
Optical Properties of Materials
EMSE 312 Diffraction Principles and
Applications
Civil Engineering
ECIV 310 Strength of
Materials
ECIV 211 Civil Engineering
Materials
Two or three courses from Civil Engineering Minors lists in Solid
Mechanics, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering or Environmental
Engineering
Major in Engineering Physics - typical schedule
|
Fall |
Spring |
First |
PHYS 121 General Physics I. Mechanics (4-3-4)b |
PHYS 122 General Physics II. Electricity & Magnetism (4-3-4)b |
Second Year |
PHYS 221 General Physics III – Modern Physics (3-0-3) |
PHYS 208 Instrumentation and Signal Analysis Lab (2-4-4) |
Third Year |
PHYS 317+303 Engr.Phys.Lab I +Seminar (0-7-3)+(1-0-1) |
PHYS 318 Engineering Physics Lab II(0-8-4) |
Fourth Year |
PHYS 353+352 Sr. Engr.Physics Project+Seminar (0-6-2)+(1-0-1) |
PHYS 353+352 Sr. Engr.Physics Project+Seminar (0-6-2)+(1-0-1) |
Hours required for graduation 129
a. Selected students may be invited to take MATH 123, 124, 227, and 228 in place of MATH 121, 122, 223, and 224.
b. Selected students may be invited to take PHYS 123, 124 Physics and Frontiers I, II Honors in place of PHYS 121, 122.
c. Engineering Physics Concentration courses are flexible, but must be in a specific engineering discipline or study area and be approved by an advisor. Possible concentration areas include: Aerospace engineering, Biomedical engineering “hardware,” Biomedical engineering “software,” Chemical engineering, Civil engineering (solid mechanics, structural and geotechnical, environmental), Computer science, Computer systems hardware, Computer systems software, Control systems and automation, Electrical engineering, Macromolecular science, Materials science and engineering, Mechanical engineering, Signal processing, Systems analysis and decision making.
d. PHYS 332, PHYS 327/427, EEAP 321, EEAP 420, EMSE 314, or EMSE 405.
For more information, contact Prof. Ken Singer, kds4@po.cwru.edu .
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