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Engineering Physics Major

Prepare for an engineering career

Do you love math and have an interest in pursuing a career in engineering or physics? SBU's new degree program (launching fall 2021) in Engineering Physics will provide you with a clear path for success in graduate and advanced studies as you pursue your career goals.

The Engineering Physics program is a generalist degree that provides practical, skill-building experience in a variety of engineering avenues. You will participate in many hands-on labs and classroom experiences, which will expose you to various types of engineering, including labs in optics, statics, electricity and magnetism, electronics, and more.

Resources

Degree Plan

100%
grad
position
rate

(100% of SBU physics graduates going on to graduate school have received a paid graduate position such as a teaching assistant job.)

The SBU Advantage

Personalized one-on-one academic advisement provides flexibility to help you achieve your specific career and educational goals.
Work alongside expert faculty to do research while still an undergraduate student through SBU's Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program.
Small lecture and lab class sizes allow for more hands-on learning opportunities and closer interactions with faculty and other students.
Students have the opportunity to attend and present at regional and national conferences.

Faith Integration

SBU is home to the Darrell R. Strait Center for the Integration of Science and Christian Faith, which is intentionally focused on equipping students to study the history and philosophy of science, Biblical hermeneutics, and the integration of science and faith. Faculty encourage discussion of ethical issues that arise in the world of science and challenge students to use their Christian faith as the basis for approaching all issues. SBU believes strongly that science and Christian faith can be integrated and support each other.

Career Examples

Most graduates from the Engineering Physics program will go on to pursue graduate school and earn advanced degrees in engineering or physics. SBU's Engineering Physics degree sets you up to succeed in a variety of careers, such as:

Aerospace Engineer

Astronomer

Biomechanical Engineer

Chemical Engineer

Civil Engineer

Data Analyst

Design Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Instrumentation Engineer

IT Consultant

Lab Technician

Laser Engineer

Materials Scientist

Mechanical Engineer

Medical Physicist

Meteorologist

Optical Engineer

Physicist

Research Associate

Software Developer

Systems Analyst

Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Isaac Corn, Assistant Professor

Dr. Jena Whetstine, Associate Professor

Engineering Physics Program Four-Year Plan (Odd Year)

Freshman

Fall Semester

KIN 1162	Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness	2
MAT 1195	Calculus I	5
PHY 2215	University Physics I	5
ENG 1113	English Composition I	3
UNI 1111	University Seminar	1
Total hours		16

Spring Semester

MAT 2255	Calculus II	5
PHY 2225	University Physics II	5
CIS 1033	Foundations of Computer Science	3
ENG 2213	English Composition II	3
UNI 1121	Introduction to Critical Thinking	1
Total hours		17

Sophomore

Fall Semester

CHE 1115	General Chemistry I	5
PHY 2314	Introduction to Engineering	4
MAT 2263	Calculus III	3
SPF 2012	Spiritual Formation	2
	Gen-Ed/Grad Elective	3
Total hours		17

Spring Semester

CHE 1125	General Chemistry II	5
PHY 3233	Statics	3
PHY 3231	Statics Laboratory	1
PHY 3263	Mathematics for Science & Engineering	3
	Gen-Ed/Grad Elective	3
	Gen-Ed/Grad Elective	2-3
Total hours		17-18

Junior

Fall Semester

PHY 4233	Dynamics	3
MAT 3323	Linear Algebra	3
MAT 3343	Mathematical Statistics	3
CIS 1144	Computer Science I	4
	Gen-Ed/Grad Elective	3
Total hours		16

Spring Semester

PHY 3363	Modern Physics	3
PHY 3361	Modern Physics Laboratory	1
SCF 3432	Physics Through the Eyes of Faith	2
BIO 1004	Principles of Biology	4
	Gen-Ed/Grad Elective	3
	Gen-Ed/Grad Elective	2-3
Total hours		15-16

Senior

Fall Semester

PHY 3323	Optics	3
PHY 3321	Optics Laboratory	1
	Upper-Level Physics Elective	3
MAT 4433	Numerical Methods	3
	Gen-Ed/Grad Elective	3
	Gen-Ed/Grad Elective	2-3
Total hours		15-16

Spring Semester

PHY 4413	Electricity & Magnetism Theory	3
PHY 4411	Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory	1
PHY 3464	Analog & Digital Electronics	4
	Upper-Level Physics Elective	3
	Gen-Ed/Grad Elective	2-3
	General Elective or missed Gen-Ed/Grad Elective	3
Total hours		16-17

THIS IS A PROPOSED GUIDELINE. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to make changes to degree plans without advanced notice or obligation.
The student is responsible for understanding and completing all general education, degree, departmental and graduation requirements.

Download in PDF format:

Engineering Physics Even Year Plan (PDF)

Engineering Physics Odd Year Plan (PDF)