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Program checklist · B.S.

Physics: Engineering Physics, B.S.

North Carolina A & T State University · Greensboro, NC

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
40.1101
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
52
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199102
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199102_7cfbfc5b
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Departmental Required Courses

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    Common Courses for All Physics Concentrations

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      Required Major Core Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (32 Hours)

      12 items
      1. PHYS 241
        General Physics I
        As published: “General Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
        4
      2. PHYS 242
        General Physics II
        As published: “General Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
        4
      3. PHYS 251
        General Physics I Lab
        As published: “General Physics I Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      4. PHYS 252
        General Physics II Lab
        As published: “General Physics II Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      5. PHYS 305
        Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405)
        As published: “Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. PHYS 306
        Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406)
        As published: “Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. PHYS 345
        Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445)
        As published: “Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      8. PHYS 400
        Physical Mechanics I
        As published: “Physical Mechanics I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      9. PHYS 415
        Electromagnetism I
        As published: “Electromagnetism I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      10. PHYS 420
        Quantum Physics I
        As published: “Quantum Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. PHYS 430
        Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
        As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      12. PHYS 494
        Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable
        As published: “Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable 1-3 Credit(s)”
        1-3

      Required Math Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (12 Hours)

      3 items
      1. MATH 131
        Calculus I
        As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      2. MATH 132
        Calculus II
        As published: “Calculus II 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      3. MATH 231
        Calculus III
        As published: “Calculus III 4 Credit(s)”
        4

      Required Elective Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (6 Hours)

      3 items
      1. CHEM 106
        General Chemistry VI
        As published: “General Chemistry VI 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. CHEM 116
        General Chemistry VI Laboratory
        As published: “General Chemistry VI Laboratory 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      3. COMP 160
        C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160)
        As published: “C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160) 3 Credit(s)”
        2

      Required General Education Non-Math and Non-Science Courses - 19 Credit Hours

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        Additional Course Requirements - Physics (Engineering Physics)

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          Physics

          8 items
          1. PHYS 100
            Physics Orientation
            As published: “Physics Orientation 1 Credit(s)”
            1
          2. PHYS 101
            Introduction to Astronomy
            As published: “Introduction to Astronomy 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. PHYS 375
            Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407)
            As published: “Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407) 2 Credit(s)”
            1
          4. PHYS 401
            Physical Mechanics II
            As published: “Physical Mechanics II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          5. PHYS 416
            Electromagnetism II
            As published: “Electromagnetism II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          6. PHYS 422
            Quantum Physics II
            As published: “Quantum Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          7. PHYS 475
            Advanced Laboratory
            As published: “Advanced Laboratory 2 Credit(s)”
            1
          8. Physics Electives (6 hours) numbered 300 or above
            Not resolved to a course

          Math

          1 item
          1. MATH 341
            3

          Computation

          1 item
          1. COMP 160
            2

          Engineering Electives (24 Hours)

          0 items

            Free Electives (6 Hours)

            0 items

              Curriculum Guide

              0 items

                Freshman Year

                0 items

                  First Semester

                  6 items
                  1. PHYS 100
                    Physics Orientation
                    As published: “Physics Orientation 1 Credit(s)”
                    1
                  2. PHYS 101
                    Introduction to Astronomy
                    As published: “Introduction to Astronomy 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  3. MATH 131
                    Calculus I
                    As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s)”
                    4
                  4. COMP 160
                    C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160)
                    As published: “C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160) 3 Credit(s)”
                    2
                  5. ENGL 100
                    Ideas and Their Expression I
                    As published: “Ideas and Their Expression I 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  6. Afr. Amer. History & Culture (AA) 3 Credit(s) 1
                    Not resolved to a course
                    1

                  Second Semester

                  6 items
                  1. PHYS 241
                    General Physics I
                    As published: “General Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
                    4
                  2. PHYS 251
                    General Physics I Lab
                    As published: “General Physics I Lab 1 Credit(s)”
                    0
                  3. MATH 132
                    Calculus II
                    As published: “Calculus II 4 Credit(s)”
                    4
                  4. ENGL 101
                    Ideas and Their Expression II
                    As published: “Ideas and Their Expression II 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  5. Humanities / Fine Arts (HFA) 3 Credit(s) 1
                    Not resolved to a course
                    1
                  6. FRST 101
                    College Success
                    As published: “College Success 1 Credit(s)”
                    1

                  Sophomore Year

                  0 items

                    First Semester

                    5 items
                    1. PHYS 242
                      General Physics II
                      As published: “General Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
                      4
                    2. PHYS 252
                      General Physics II Lab
                      As published: “General Physics II Lab 1 Credit(s)”
                      0
                    3. MATH 224
                      Introduction to Probability and Statistics
                      As published: “Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    4. MATH 231
                      Calculus III
                      As published: “Calculus III 4 Credit(s)”
                      4
                    5. Social/Behavioral Sciences (SBS) 3 Credit(s) 1
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1

                    Second Semester

                    5 items
                    1. PHYS 305
                      Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405)
                      As published: “Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405) 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    2. PHYS 306
                      Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406)
                      As published: “Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406) 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    3. PHYS 345
                      Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445)
                      As published: “Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445) 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    4. Global Awareness (GL) 3 Credit(s) 1
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1
                    5. MATH 341
                      Introduction to Differential Equations (formerly MATH 431)
                      As published: “Introduction to Differential Equations (formerly MATH 431) 3 Credit(s)”
                      3

                    Junior Year

                    0 items

                      First Semester

                      5 items
                      1. PHYS 400
                        Physical Mechanics I
                        As published: “Physical Mechanics I 3 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      2. PHYS 415
                        Electromagnetism I
                        As published: “Electromagnetism I 3 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      3. PHYS 420
                        Quantum Physics I
                        As published: “Quantum Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      4. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4
                      5. ENGL 331
                        Writing for Science and Technology
                        As published: “Writing for Science and Technology 3 Credit(s)”
                        3

                      Second Semester

                      7 items
                      1. PHYS 416
                        Electromagnetism II
                        As published: “Electromagnetism II 3 Credit(s) or”
                        3
                      2. PHYS 422
                        Quantum Physics II
                        As published: “Quantum Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      3. PHYS 375
                        Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407)
                        As published: “Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407) 2 Credit(s)”
                        1
                      4. PHYS 3xx 3 Credit(s) 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                        2
                      5. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4
                      6. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4
                      7. Free Elective 1 Credit(s) 5
                        Not resolved to a course
                        5

                      Senior Year

                      0 items

                        First Semester

                        6 items
                        1. PHYS 494
                          Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable
                          As published: “Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable 1-3 Credit(s) 3”
                          3
                        2. PHYS 430
                          Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
                          As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credit(s)”
                          3
                        3. PHYS 475
                          Advanced Laboratory
                          As published: “Advanced Laboratory 2 Credit(s)”
                          1
                        4. PHYS 492
                          Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510)
                          As published: “Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510) 1 Credit Credit(s)”
                          1
                        5. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4
                        6. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4

                        Second Semester

                        5 items
                        1. PHYS 3xx Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                          Not resolved to a course
                          2
                        2. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4
                        3. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4
                        4. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4
                        5. Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4

                        Major Program Requirements

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                          Source. North Carolina A & T State University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://catalog.ncat.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=3133. Captured page pages/0250.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.