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This program combines physics, math and engineering -- students learn physics in the context of engineering and technology. In addition to preparation for graduate study in physics and engineering, the major prepares students to work in most major industry laboratories and in electrical, electronic, and solid state engineering. Other opportunities exist in the communications, optics, and defense industries. Engineering physicists may also contribute to space exploration and to energy and thermonuclear power development.

High School Preparation:

• Entrance Requirements
• 1/2 unit trigonometry required; one year physics, calculus and chemistry recommended

Major Requirements:

major requires math beyond basic calculus

major requires upper-division lab sciences

Careers:

• industry laboratories
• electrical, electronic and solid state engineering
• communications
• optics and defense industries
• space exploration
• energy and thermonuclear power development
• graduate study in physics and engineering

Sample Courses:

• extensive courses in physics and math, including thermodynamics, solid state physics, quantum theory, experimental methods
• technical electives in one of several engineering areas (technical electives constitute a supplemental program to the physics curriculum)

Additional Information:

• College of Engineering
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• College of Engineering, General Catalog
  The catalog includes course descriptions and specific requirements.