School of Science and Engineering: Engineering Physics
2008-2009 Academic Year
648
Engineering Physics
Office:
2001 Percival Stern Hall
Phone:
(504) 865-5520
Fax:
(504) 862-8702
Website:
http://www.physics.tulane.edu/StudentsEngPhysBS.shtml
This interdisciplinary program provides students with a broad science and
mathematics background equal to that of Tulane's traditional physics major,
combined with a strong grounding in engineering design and the application of
physics principles to practical engineering problems. The curriculum is
characterized by a strong emphasis on modern physics and its application to 21st
century technology, including new materials, quantum electronics,
nanofabrication, and devices. Our students will be well equipped to pursue
research and development careers in new and emerging technologies that cut
across traditional engineering and science disciplines, to pursue graduate studies
in science or engineering, or to enter professional fields including law,
management, and medicine. Graduates will have substantial experience with
laboratory methods, data analysis, and computation. A centerpiece of the
curriculum is the design sequence, consisting of a two-semester Introduction to
Design sequence, a summer industry internship, and a two-semester capstone
Team Design Project. As an intrinsic part of the curriculum, students develop
strong oral and written communication skills, multidisciplinary teamwork skills,
experience in public service, and knowledge about the high ethical standards of
the engineering profession. The program builds on cross-cutting areas of research
strength in the School of Science and Engineering, including: novel 21st century
materials; materials for energy; biomolecular materials; macromolecules;
"quantum mechanics to devices"; surfaces, interfaces, and nanostructures; and
computation.
The major curriculum consists of the following requirements (90 credits total)
· Mathematics: Four MATH courses including MATH 221 (Calculus III)
and MATH 224/424 (Introduction to Applied Mathematics or Ordinary
Differential Equations), to be completed during the first two years of study
(13 credits minimum)
· Basic Science: PHYS 131, 132 (General Physics I and II with lab) and
CHEM 107, 117, 108, 118 (General Chemistry I and II with lab) taken in
the first year of study, followed by PHYS 235, 236 (Modern Physics I and
II) in the second year (22 credits)
· Introduction to Design I and II: ENGP 231-232, typically taken in the
second year of study (6 credits)