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Program checklist · Electrical Engineering and Physics, BSEE (Boston)

Electrical Engineering and Physics, BSEE (Boston)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
Electrical Engineering and Physics, BSEE (Boston)
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
14.4801
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This intercollege combined major serves students who would like to explore their interest in physics while earning the benefit of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. The major combines a major in physics from the Department of Physics in the College of Science with the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167358
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167358_421f0938
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Engineering Requirements

0 items

    Required Courses

    3 items
    1. EECE 2140
      4
    2. EECE 2150
      5
    3. EECE 2160
      4

    Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

    3 items
    1. EECE 2412and EECE 2413
      Fundamentals of Electronicsand Lab for EECE 2412
      Not resolved to a course
      5
    2. EECE 2520
      4
    3. EECE 2530and EECE 2531
      Fundamentals of Electromagneticsand Lab for EECE 2530
      Not resolved to a course
      5

    Computer Engineering Fundamentals

    0 items

      If more than one computer engineering fundamentals course is taken, it can count as a technical elective.

      Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · electives · 4 items
      1. Complete one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        4-5
      2. EECE 2322and EECE 2323
        Fundamentals of Digital Design and Computer Organizationand Lab for EECE 2322
        Not resolved to a course
      3. EECE 2540
        4
      4. EECE 2560
        4

      If taking EECE 4791 in summer session A, EECE 4792 must be taken in spring. If taking EECE 4791 in summer, EECE 4792 must be taken in fall.

      0 items

        If taking EECE 4791 in summer session A, EECE 4792 must be taken in spring. If taking EECE 4791 in summer session B, EECE 4792 must be taken in fall.

        2 items
        1. EECE 4791
          1
        2. EECE 4792
          4

        EECE Technical Electives

        electives · 0 items

          Students can register for EECE 4991/EECE 4992 more than once. For these courses combined, a maximum of 8 semester hours will be allowed to satisfy the requirement of technical electives. An additional 4 semester hours will be allowed as a general elective. At most, one of these courses (4 semester hours) can be taken in a semester.

          electives · 0 items

            Though students may register for EECE 2750 more than once, only 4 semester hours will be allowed to satisfy the requirements of technical electives. An additional 4 semester hours will be allowed as a general elective.

            electives · 0 items

              EECE 2310 is not an approved course option for ECE majors to select for a technical elective. It is only for Khoury students.

              Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · electives · 2 items
              1. Complete two of the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                8-9
              2. EECE 2322and EECE 2323
                Fundamentals of Digital Design and Computer Organizationand Lab for EECE 2322
                Not resolved to a course

              EECE 2540 to EECE 2750

              0 items

                EECE 3324 to EECE 3410

                0 items

                  EECE 4512 to EECE 4698

                  2 items
                  1. EECE 4991
                    4
                  2. EECE 4992
                    1-4

                  EECE 5115 to EECE 5699

                  1 item
                  1. EECE 5670
                    4

                  Supplemental Credit

                  6 items
                  1. 2 semester hours from the following course count toward the engineering requirement:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    2
                  2. EECE 3468
                    4
                  3. 2 semester hours from the following course count toward the engineering requirement:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    2
                  4. GE 1501
                    Cornerstone of Engineering 1
                    As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 1 1”
                    4
                  5. 3 semester hours from the following course count toward the engineering requirement:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  6. GE 1502
                    Cornerstone of Engineering 2
                    As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 2 1”
                    4

                  Mathematics/Science

                  0 items

                    Required Mathematics/Science

                    Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 16 items
                    1. CHEM 1151and CHEM 1153
                      General Chemistry for Engineersand Recitation for CHEM 1151
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    2. MATH 1341
                      (FQ)
                      As published: “Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering”
                      4
                    3. MATH 1342
                      4
                    4. MATH 2321
                      (FQ)
                      As published: “Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering”
                      4
                    5. MATH 2341
                      4
                    6. Complete one of the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      5
                    7. PHYS 1151and PHYS 1152and PHYS 1153
                      Physics for Engineering 1and Lab for PHYS 1151and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1151
                      Not resolved to a course
                    8. PHYS 1161and PHYS 1162and PHYS 1163
                      Physics 1and Lab for PHYS 1161and Recitation for PHYS 1161
                      Not resolved to a course
                    9. Complete one of the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      5
                    10. PHYS 1155and PHYS 1156and PHYS 1157
                      Physics for Engineering 2and Lab for PHYS 1155and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1155
                      Not resolved to a course
                    11. PHYS 1165and PHYS 1166and PHYS 1167
                      Physics 2and Lab for PHYS 1165and Recitation for PHYS 1165
                      Not resolved to a course
                    12. PHYS 2303
                      (ND)
                      As published: “Modern Physics”
                      4
                    13. PHYS 3600
                      (ND, AD, WI)
                      As published: “Advanced Physics Laboratory”
                      4
                    14. PHYS 3602
                      (ND)
                      As published: “Electricity and Magnetism 1”
                      4
                    15. PHYS 4115
                      4
                    16. PHYS 4305
                      (in EVEN years
                      As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics”
                      4

                    Advanced Physics Elective

                    Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · electives · 2 items
                    1. Complete one of the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    2. MATH 4606

                    PHYS 3600 to PHYS 7999

                    0 items

                      Supplemental Credit

                      4 items
                      1. 2 semester hours from the following course count toward the mathematics/science requirement:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        2
                      2. EECE 3468
                        4
                      3. 1 semester hour from the following course counts toward the mathematics/science requirement:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        1
                      4. GE 1501
                        Cornerstone of Engineering 1
                        As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 1 1”
                        4

                      Professional Development

                      0 items

                        Required Professional Development

                        3 items
                        1. ENCP 2000
                          1
                        2. ENCP 3000
                          1
                        3. GE 1000
                          1

                        Additional Required Courses

                        4 items
                        1. 1 semester hour from the following course counts toward the professional development requirement:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          1
                        2. GE 1501
                          Cornerstone of Engineering 1
                          As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 1 1”
                          4
                        3. 1 semester hour from the following course counts toward the professional development requirement:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          1
                        4. GE 1502
                          Cornerstone of Engineering 2
                          As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 2 1”
                          4

                        Writing Requirements

                        0 items

                          A grade of C or higher is required:

                          2 items
                          1. ENGW 1111
                            First-Year Writing
                            or: ENGW 1102 First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers
                            4
                          2. ENGW 3302
                            Advanced Writing in the Technical Professions
                            or: ENGW 3315 Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
                            4

                          Required General Electives

                          electives · 1 item
                          1. Complete 12 semester hours of academic, nonremedial, nonrepetitive courses.
                            Not resolved to a course
                            12
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