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Engineering Physics Program


Sample Engineering Physics Curriculum

The Engineering Physics Major couples a strong physics base with the flexibility to pursue a variety of possible applied subjects.  We require a minimum of four courses that form a coherent group, but the major provides room to take up to eight courses in an area of your choice. Shown below is a sample curriculum.  We teach a number of courses within the department which would prepare you for a career in Laser and Optical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or Medical Engineering.  Other courses are available within the University to prepare you for a career in Architecture, Education, or Project Management.  Come see us for examples of possible courses or bring us your ideas.


SAMPLE CURRICULUM FOR ENGINEERING PHYSICS MAJORS
Fall Spring
YEAR 1
Core Curriculum Required Course
Core Curriculum Required Course
Core Curriculum Required Course
Introductory Physics I (PHYS 1601)
Physics I Lab (PHYS 1511)
Calculus I (MATH 1206)
Credits: 17
Core Curriculum Required Course
Core Curriculum Required Course
Core Curriculum Required Course
Introductory Physics II (PHYS 1602)
Physics II Lab (PHYS 1512)
Calculus II (MATH 1207)
Credits: 17
YEAR 2
Core Curriculum Required Course
Core Curriculum Required Course
Intro to Modern Physics (PHYS 2305)
General Chemistry I* (CHEM 1321)
General Chemistry Lab I* (CHEM 1331)
Multivariable Calculus I (MATH 2004)
Credits: 17
Core Curriculum Required Course
Core Curriculum Required Course
Theoretical Mechanics (PHYS 2001)
General Chemistry II* (CHEM 1322)
General Chemistry Lab II* (CHEM 1332)
Math Methods in Physics (PHYS 3100)
Credits: 19
YEAR 3
Core Curriculum Required Course
Core Curriculum Required Course
Electricity and Magnetism (PHYS 2002)
Math Methods in Physics I (PHYS 3101)
Engineering Statics (PHYS 2101)
Credits: 18
Core Curriculum Required Course
Core Curriculum Required Course
Thermodynamics (PHYS 3401)
Mechanics of Materials (PHYS 2102)
Intro to Electrical Engineering (PHYS 4010)
Credits: 18
YEAR 4
Core Curriculum Required Course
Optics (PHYS 3601)
Engineering Elective
Fluid Mechanics (PHYS 3201)
Credits: 15
 Core Curriculum Required Course
Laser Theory and Design (PHYS 4007)
Senior Values Seminar
Engineering Laboratory
Intro to Inventions and Patents (PHYS 2111)
Credits: 16
* General Chemistry I/II can be replaced with BISC 1403 - Introductory Biology I and BISC 1404 - Introductory Biology II. Introduction to Chemistry Lab I/II can be replaced with BISC 1413 - Introductory Biology Lab I and BISC 1414 - Introductory Biology Lab II.

Contact Engineering Physics Program
Physics Department
Freeman Hall 208
Fordham University
Bronx, NY 10458 - 5198
T: 718-817-4175
F: 718-817-4167
E: emorgan@fordham.edu

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