Engineering Physics B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics (Mechanical Engineering + Physics) provides an innovative program for students who are interested in a fundamental yet applied understanding of mechanics, thermal physics and related topics. Students not only acquire foundational knowledge in mathematics and physics, they also develop critical and quantitative thinking skills that are essential for problem solving in a wide range of applications.
JOB OUTLOOK
Students in the Engineering Physics program will develop a solid foundation in physics and engineering skills that enables them to work in a variety of industries or choose to pursue graduate studies. This interdisciplinary major offers ample employment opportunities such as research and development in various industries, research/teaching in academic institutes and research in government and private labs. The potential areas include, but are not limited to, mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics and thermal physics.
Annual Wage Information
The integration of Engineering Physics streamlines the curriculum of two rigorous fields, allowing students to follow the traditional route of Mechanical Engineering or take on roles in the research and development sector, where theoretic and applied sciences feature strongly.
According to the , Mechanical Engineering is forecasted to grow 9% from 2024 to 2034. The median pay for this group is $102,320 per year (, 2024). The 2024 annual median wage for Ohio for this profession is $96,330 with an entry-level wage of $67,880 ().
CURRICULUM
General Required Courses
- ENG 100: Intensive College Writing (3)
- ENG 101: College Writing I (3)
- ENG 102: College Writing II (3)
- MTH 181: Calculus I (4)
- MTH 182: Calculus II (4)
- PHY 241: University Physics I (5)
- PHY 243: University Physics I (Writing) (5)
- PHL 215: Engineering Ethics (3)
Engineering Science Required Courses
- ESC 100: New Student Orientation (1)
- ESC 102: Technical Writing and Professional Communication (3)
- ESC 120: Introduction to Engineering Design (2)
- ESC 151: C Programming (3)
- ESC 122: Programming with MATLAB (3)
- ESC 201: Statics (3)
- ESC 202: Dynamics (3)
- ESC 211: Strength Of Materials (3)
- ESC 250: Differential Equations for Engineers (3)
- ESC 301: Fluid Mechanics (3)
- ESC 310: Engineering Statistics and Probability (3)
- ESC 321: Engineering Thermodynamics I (3)
- ESC 323: Statistical Methods (3)
Mechanical Engineering Required Courses
- MCE 180: Computer Aided Engineering I (2)
- MCE 181: Computer Aided Engineering II (2)
- MCE 276: Eng Materials & Manuf Processes (3)
- MCE 286: Manufacturing Processes Lab (1)
- MCE 362: Machine Analysis (3)
- MCE 365: Machine Design I (3)
- MCE 470: Engineering Measurements (3)
- MCE 480: Measurements Lab (1)
- MCE 450: Design Project I (2)
- MCE 451: Design Project II (3)
Physics Required Courses
- PHY 325: INTRODUCTION TO THEORETICAL PHYSICS (3)
- PHY 330: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PHYSICS (3)
- PHY 340: MECHANICS AND VIBRATIONS I (3)
- PHY 341: MECHANICS AND VIBRATIONS II (3)
- PHY 474: THERMAL PHYSICS (3)
- PHY 498: CAPSTONE SENIOR PROJECT (1)
Elective Physics Courses
- PHY 320: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS (3)
- PHY 350: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM I (3)
- PHY 351: ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM II (3)
- PHY 415: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS (4)
- PHY 440: QUANTUM PHYSICS I (3)
- PHY 450: OPTICS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES (3)
- PHY 470: ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS (3)
- PHY 475: STATISTICAL PHYSICS (3)
- PHY 480: OPTICAL MATERIALS (3)
- PHY 493: ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHYSICS (1-3)
- PHY 497: INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-4)
Lab Electives (Mechanical Engineering or Physics)
- MCE 481: THERMODYNAMICS LAB (1)
- MCE 483: THERMAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY (3)
- MCE 484: CONTROL SYSTEMS LABORATORY (3)
- MCE 485: FLUID POWER SYSTEMS LABORATORY (3)
- MCE 486: VIBRATION ANALYSIS AND DSP LAB (3)
- PHY 335: MODERN PHYSICS LABORATORY (3)
- PHY 461: ELECTRONICS LABORATORY (3)
- PHY 455: OPTICS LABORATORY (3)
Mechanical Engineering Lab Electives
- MCE 481: THERMODYNAMICS LABORATORY (1)
- MCE 421: APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS (3)
- MCE 483: THERMAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY (3)
- MCE 485: FLUID POWER SYSTEMS LABORATORY (3)