Physics-Engineering
PHYS-MENG Multiple Degree Program: Requirements and Recommended Course Schedule
The following program of study fulfills the minimum requirement for a BA in Physics and a BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering. However, junior and senior year physics courses will depend on the student’s graduation year, as many upper-division physics courses are offered every other year. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisors to map out a schedule that best fits their needs and interests.
| FRESHMAN YEAR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester I | Units | |
| ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGR 121 | Engineering Programming | 3 |
| Core or Electives | 6 | |
| Semester II | Hours | |
| ENGR 102 | Introduction to Electromechanical System Design | 3 |
| PHYS 270 and 270L |
Introduction to Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CHEM 151 and 151L |
General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Core or Electives | 3 | |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | ||
| Semester I | Hours | |
| ENGR 103 | User-Centered Design | 3 |
| PHYS 271 and 271L |
Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| MATH 250 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Core or Electives | 6 | |
| Semester II | Hours | |
| PHYS 272 and 272L |
Introduction to Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 282 | Introduction to Methods in Computational Physics | 1 |
| MATH 310 | Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering I | 3 |
| ELEC 201 | Electrical Circuits | 4 |
| MENG 210 | Statics | 3 |
| MENG 260 | Introduction to Thermal Sciences | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR | ||
| Semester I | Hours | |
| or MATH 315 ISYE 330 |
Applied Probability and Statistics Engineering Probability and Statistics |
3 |
| MENG 300 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3-4 |
| MENG 351 | Machine Shop Practices | 1 |
| MENG 352 | CAD Practices | 1 |
| MENG 375 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 311 | Engineering Materials Science | 3 |
| Core or Electives | 3 | |
| Semester II | Hours | |
| MENG 360 and 360L |
Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| MENG 370 and 370L |
Mechanics of Materials | 4 |
| ISYE 350 and 350L |
Manufacturing Processes | 4 |
| PHYS 3191 | Thermal and Statistical Physics (counts as MENG Elective #1) | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR | ||
| Semester I | Hours | |
| PHYS 314 | Analytical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHIL 342 | Engineering Ethics | 3 |
| MENG 400 and 400L |
Heat Transfer (counts as PHYS Elective #1) | 4 |
| MENG 430 | Design of Machine Elements | 3 |
| MENG 491W | Senior Design Project I | 4 |
| Semester II | Hours | |
| MENG 492 | Senior Design Project II | 3 |
| PHYS 3241 | Electromagnetism (counts as MENG Elective #2) | 3 |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| Core or Electives | 6 | |
| SENIOR YEAR 2 | ||
| Semester I | Hours | |
| PHYS 3301 | Quantum Mechanics (counts as MENG Elective #3) | 3 |
| PHYS 4932 | Seminar I: The Craft of Scientific Presentation | 1 |
| PHYS 4963 | Research | 1 |
| Core and Electives | 9-10 | |
| Semester II | Hours | |
| PHYS 3711 | Computational Physics (counts as MENG Elective #4 - simulation course) | 3 |
| PHYS 480 | Experimental Modern Physics (counts as MENG Elective #5) | 4 |
| PHYS 495 | Seminar II: Frontiers of Physics | 1 |
| Core and Electives | 6 | |
1. There are 5 MENG elective requirements in the MENG major, one of which must be a simulations course. PHYS 319, 324, 330, 480, and 371 count as MENG electives, with PHYS 371: Computational Physics, counting as the simulations elective.
2. ROTC students may substitute NAVS 201, MILS 301, or SDSU AS 300A for COMM 203, which is the commonly taken in the engineering program. These classes will not satisfy university core requirements. Instead we recommend a 1 unit course that has the university core Oral Communication attribute, PHYS 493
3. Research is often completed in the summer
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