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Prerequisites
Majors are expected to have a basic understanding of calculus, physics, chemistry, and computer science. First-year students interested in the major should take the placement test in mathematics.
Unless otherwise prohibited, prerequisites may be taken under the non-recording option . Any course being used to satisfy major or minor requirements beyond the prerequisites, may not be taken under the non-recording option.
COURSE TYPE | NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES | COURSES |
---|---|---|
Mathematics* |
4 courses |
MATH 3: Calculus |
Physics |
2 courses |
PHYS 13: Introductory Physics IPHYS 14: Introductory Physics II |
Chemistry** |
1 course |
Students will be placed in one of the following courses:
CHEM 5: General ChemistryCHEM 11: General Chemistry |
Computer Science |
1 or 2 courses |
Choose one option: Option 1 (1 course):ENGS 20 : Introduction to Scientific Computing (May not be taken under the non-recording option .) Option 2 (2 courses): |
* Students with prior experience with calculus (as demonstrated through AP or IB exams, A-level credit, or placement exam) may place out of MATH 3 and/or Math 8, and may be required instead to take the MATH 8 and 13 sequence, or MATH 11.** Students with no prior experience in chemistry will be placed in CHEM 5. Students with prior experience with chemistry (as demonstrated through AP or IB exams, A-level credit, or placement exam) automatically receive credit for CHEM 5 and have the option of taking CHEM 11 as a chemistry elective towards the requirements for the AB and/or BE.
Required Courses
The Engineering Physics Major must be a 5/5 split of 10 courses between Engineering Sciences and Physics. These courses include the required 3 core courses listed below and 2 electives or free electives in engineering and 2 electives or free electives in physics.
Students taking the honors sequence, PHYS 15 and 16, should substitute a third physics elective for PHYS 19.
Students wishing to pursue the BE degree are advised to elect an Engineering Sciences course.
COURSE TYPE | NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES | COURSES |
---|---|---|
Engineering Core |
3 courses |
ENGS 22
: Systems |
Physics Core* |
3 courses |
PHYS 19: Introductory Physics III |
Electives** |
2 courses |
Choose two courses, each from a different group: Group A Group B Group C Group D Group E |
Free Electives |
2 courses |
Any Engineering Sciences courses numbered above 20, excluding ENGS 80 and ENGS 87 , or any physics course that fulfills the straight physics major |
* Students taking the honors sequence, PHYS 15 and 16, should substitute a third physics elective for PHYS 19.** Students wishing to pursue the BE degree are advised to choose an engineering sciences course as their elective.
Culminating Experience
In addition to coursework, all engineering physics majors are required to complete a culminating experience, which may include a thesis or an advanced engineering sciences course, chosen from an approved list.
CULMINATING EXPERIENCE (CHOOSE ONE OPTION)
NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES
COURSES
Thesis
1 course
Design Project
2 courses
ENGS 89
: Engineering Design Methodology and Project Initiation
ENGS 90
: Engineering Design Methodology and Project Completion
- Taken as a two-course design sequence.
- May count toward both AB and BE degrees.
- Prior to enrollment in ENGS 89, at least 6 engineering sciences courses must be completed: ENGS 21 plus 5 additional courses numbered 22 to 76 (excluding 75), and 91 and above.
Advanced Course
1 course
Choose one course from approved list below or consult with Chair of the Department of Engineering Sciences:
ENGS 58
: Protein Engineering
ENGS 61
: Intermediate Electrical Circuits
ENGS 62
: Microprocessors in Engineered Systems
ENGS 67
: Programming Parallel Systems
ENGS 71
: Structural Analysis
ENGS 73
: Materials Processing and Selection
ENGS 75
: Product Design
ENGS 76
: Machine Engineering
ENGS 112
: Modern Information Technologies
ENGS 122
: Semiconductor Theory and Devices
ENGS 124
: Optical Devices and Systems
ENGS 125
: Power Electronics and Electromechanical Energy Conversion
ENGS 126
: Analog Integrated Circuit Design
ENGS 129
: Biomedical Circuits and Systems
ENGS 130
: Mechanical Behavior of Materials
ENGS 132
: Thermodynamics and Kinetics in Condensed Phases
ENGS 133
: Methods of Materials Characterization
ENGS 134
: Nanotechnology
ENGS 135
: Thin Films and Microfabrication Technology
ENGS 145
: Modern Control Theory
ENGS 146
: Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering Design
ENGS 157
: Chemical Process Design
ENGS 158
: Chemical Kinetics and Reactors
ENGS 160
: Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
ENGS 163
: Advanced Protein Engineering
ENGS 165
: Biomaterials
ENGS 167
: Medical Imaging
ENGS 169
: Intermediate Biomedical Engineering
ENGS 171
: Industrial Ecology
ENGS 172
: Climate Change and EngineeringPHYS 68: Introductory Plasma Physics
PHYS 72: Introductory Particle Physics
PHYS 73: Introductory Condensed Matter Physics
PHYS 74: Space Plasma Physics
PHYS 76: Methods of Experimental Physics
PHYS 82: Special Topics Seminar
PHYS 87: Undergraduate Research
Medical Physics Careers
Foundation for a Career in Medical Physics
Students interested in a future career in medical physics are encouraged to consider the engineering physics major. Medical physics is a profession in which engineers and physicists develop, characterize, and implement technologies in the healthcare industry for the diagnosis and treatment of a myriad of diseases and for routine care. Examples of diagnostic technologies are CT, MRI, mammography, ultrasound, and PET. Megavoltage linear accelerators are used for the treatment of cancer with X-rays and focused ultrasound may be used for hyperthermia.
Preparation for Graduate Programs
Dartmouth’s engineering physics major prepares students for admission to accredited graduate programs in medical physics, which requires at least four physics courses beyond introductory first-year courses. Qualified medical physicists in healthcare settings are required to hold a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited graduate program (accredited through CAMPEP) and pass the American Board of Radiology board exam.
Contact
Students interested in learning more about the medical physics pathway are encouraged to contact Professor David Gladstone
.
Course Planning
For additional informationabout majors, courses, and degree requirements, see:
Questions?For course planning questions within the specific discipline, please contact Professor Jifeng Liu (Engineering) or Professor Kristina A. Lynch (Physics and Astronomy).
For general requirement or advising questions, please contact undergraduate.engineering.advising@dartmouth.edu .