Sample Schedule #1 - PHYS and MEAM

  • B.A. in Physics and Astronomy (Concentration in Physical Theory and Experimental Techniques)
  • B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
  • Minor in Mathematics

 

For a more detailed look at this four-year plan and the requirements each course satisfied, please click here. 

 

First Year

 Fall

Course CUs
 General Chemistry I  (CHEM 101)  0.5
 General Chemistry Lab I (CHEM 053)  1.0
 Intro to Mechanical Design (MEAM 101)  1.0
 Calculus II (MATH 114)  1.0
 Honors Physics I (PHYS 170)  1.5
Total  5.0

 Spring

Course  CUs 
 Intro to Scientific Computing (ENGR 105)  1.0
 Calculus III (MATH 240)  1.0
 Honors Physics II (PHYS 171)  1.5
 Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 140)  1.0
 VIPER Seminar I (VIPR 120)  0.5
 Writing Seminar (WRIT 038)  1.0
Total  6.0

 

Sophomore

 Fall

Course CUs
 Calculus IV (MATH 241)  1.0
 Statistics and Strength of Materials (MEAM 210)  1.0
 Mechanical Engineering Lab I (MEAM 247)  1.0
 Ensemble Performance: Jazz Combo (MUSC 007)  1.0
 1000 Years of Musical Listening (MUSC 030)  1.0
 Principles of Physics III (PHYS 230)  1.0
 VIPER Seminar II (VIPR 121)  0.5
 Laboratory Electronics (PHYS 364)  1.0
Total  6.5

 Spring

Course  CUs 
 Computer Linear Algebra (MATH 313)  1.0
 Thermodynamics I (MEAM 203)  1.0
 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (MEAM 211)  1.0
 Mechanical Engineering Lab II (MEAM 248)  0.5
 Ensemble Performance: Jazz Combo (MUSC 007)  0.5
 Principles of Physics IV (PHYS 250)  1.5
 Analytical Mechanics (PHYS 351)  1.0
Total  6.5

 

Junior Year

 Fall

Course CUs
 Deciphering America (HIST 011)  1.0
 Mech. Engineering Design Lab I (MEAM 347)  1.0
 Fluid Mechanics (MEAM 302)  1.0
 Mechanics of Solids (MEAM 354)  1.0
 Electromagnetism I (PHYS 361)  1.0
 Environment and Society (STSC 168)  1.0
Total  6.0

 Spring

Course  CUs 
 Dynamic Systems and Control (MEAM 321)  1.0
 Heat and Mass Transfer (MEAM 333)  1.0
 Mech. Engineering Design Lab II (MEAM 348)  1.0
 Viscous Fluid Flow (MEAM 536)  1.0
 Electromagnetism II (PHYS 362)  1.0
 Sociology of Media and Pop Culture (SOCI 137)  1.0
Total  6.0

 

Senior

 Fall

Course CUs
 Mech. Engineering Design Projects I (MEAM 445)  1.0
 Energy Engineering (MEAM 502)  1.0
 Thermodynamics (PHYS 401)  1.0
 Intro to Quantum Mechanics (PHYS 411)  1.0
 Darwin's Legacy (STSC 123)  1.0
Total  5.0

 Spring

Course  CUs 
 Renewable Energy and Its Impact (EAS 402)  1.0
 Math in the Age of Information: Math in the Media (MATH 210)  1.0
 Mech. Engineering Design Projects II (MEAM 446)  1.0
 Aerodynamics (MEAM 545)  1.0
 Intro to Quantum Mechanics II (PHYS 412)  1.0
Total  5.0

 

**This schedule assumes credit for MATH 104 from AP exam and waiver for PSYC001.