Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Science
Department of Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics -Engineering
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1st year
Fall Semester
ENGL 1301
POLS 2311
PHYS 1443
MATH 1426
UNIV 1131 OR 1101
2nd year
Fall Semester
MATH 2326
PHYS 2311
PHYS 3313
CHEM 1441
FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT
AREA
Spring Semester
ENGL 1302
POLS 2312
PHYS 1444
MATH 2425
Spring Semester
PHYS 3183
CREATIVE ARTS
GENERAL ELECTIVE
MATH 3318 OR MATH 3319
BIOL 1441, CHEM 1442, OR 4HR
GEOL COURSE FOR MAJORS
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 31
3rd year
Fall Semester
PHYS 3321
HIST1301
PHYS 4315
GENERAL ELECTIVE
MINOR: ENGINEERING
LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE
Spring Semester
PHYS 4324
PHYSICS ADVANCED
PHYSICS ADVANCED
MINOR: ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SCIENCE: CSE 1310,
PHYS 2321 OR MATH 3345
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 32
4th year
Fall Semester
PHYS 4326
PHYSICS ADVANCED
MINOR: ENGINEERING
MINOR: ENGINEERING
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Spring Semester
PHYS4117
HIST 1302
GENERAL ELECTIVE
MINOR: ENGINEERING
MINOR: ENGINEERING
HOURS 28
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 121
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Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Review University requirements for physics majors and investigate different flavors of physics majors.
Verify that your math background is sufficient for a physics major (calculus level).
Make first draft of your four-year plan (collaborate with a professor/advisor).
ENGAGE
Join SPS and/or Olympic Mons.
Explore undergraduate research possibilities.
Discover the library's resources.
Attend Planetarium shows.
Attend colloquia of interest.
EXCEL
Join the Honors College, if appropriate.
Pursue summer internship.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Meet physics advisor and map out your four-year schedule; revise as needed.
Mix in core courses to maintain healthy schedule.
Consider taking required science class(es) in summer to maintain schedule flexibility.
ENGAGE
Consider working in physics clinic.
Consider becoming an SI leader.
Consider becoming a tutor.
Participate in undergraduate research; get a faculty supervisor.
Attend a Texas APS meeting.
Join a club or service fraternity/sorority.
EXCEL
Present a poster on your undergraduate research at ACES and/or Texas APS meetings.
Apply for Physics Department scholarships, REUs, or
other summer programs.
Study abroad.
Take a leadership position in a club.
Represent the department in variety of activities.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
The Bachelor of Science in Physics with an Engineering Emphasis allows students to augment a rigorous training in physics with the choice of a minor in a suitable engineering discipline, thus combining a theoretical understanding of physics with an applied aspect more appropriate for engineering careers often chosen by physics majors.
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Complete degree requirements.
Apply for graduation.
ENGAGE
Investigate career options.
Visit Career Development Center.
EXCEL
Do an undergraduate or honors thesis.
Give an oral presentation at Texas APS meeting.
Get recommendation letters from your faculty mentor.
Explore potential careers online.
Apply for LSAMP or other programs.
Write a resume and do mock interview.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Internships
Fellowships
Assistantships
Job fairs
Scholarships
Peer Academic Leadership
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Global Grounds
Global Mavericks Program
International Week
Language Exchange Program