Bachelor of Science, Major in Physics, Mechanical Engineering 2+2

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Physics, Mechanical Engineering 2+2
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 28
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture)3
Component Area V (Creative Arts)3
Component Area VI (U.S. History)6
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)6
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences)3
Component Area IX (Component Area Option)4
Degree Specific Requirements
CHEM 1411General Chemistry I 24
CHEM 1412General Chemistry II 24
MATH 1420Calculus I 14
MATH 1430Calculus II4
PHYS 1401Physics Boot Camp4
PHYS 1411Introduction To Physics I4
PHYS 1422Introduction To Physics II4
Major: Foundation
MATH 3376Differential Equations3
PHYS 3115Electronic & Circuit Anlys Lab1
PHYS 3360Statics And Dynamics3
PHYS 3395Electronics & Circuit Analysis3
Major: Concentration
COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals I4
ETDD 1361Engineering Graphics3
ETEC 1010Engineering Foundations2
MATH 2440Calculus III4
Total Hours81
1

MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and one semester credit hour for Component Area IX (Component Area IX) as well as the major.

2

Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) as well as the major.

Note: 
This degree plan is intended for students who will be completing degree work in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler (UT-Tyler). Students complete 81 semester credit hours at Sam Houston State University and transfer to UT-Tyler to complete the remaining requirements for award of a degree in Mechanical Engineering from UT-Tyler.