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Please see below for the department's flowcharts for the Engineering Physics program majors. |
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Engineering Physics
Mission |
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UCO Engineering Physics Program seeks to provide rigorous education in
engineering and physics that allows graduates with unique problem
solving abilities to ethically and productively contribute to the
regional economy through performance in industry or success in graduate
school.
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What is Engineering
Physics? |
Engineering Physics encompasses a broad range of traditional engineering fields such as mechanical or electrical engineering. Engineering Physics students learn to solve a variety of problems based on their broad backgrounds. That's why graduates from the UCO Engineering Physics program have done so many different things– physics, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental engineering to name a few. A thorough preparation in underlying physical principles, along with rigorous mathematical and computational backgrounds, allows these students to attack conventional and unconventional engineering problems using a variety of approaches. Well developed problem solving skills grounded in a fundamental understanding of a variety of engineering fields provides these graduates a greater degree of adaptability and flexibility. |
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Why take
Engineering Physics at UCO |
At comprehensive research institutions, introductory courses are frequently taught in large lecture halls or by graduate students who are themselves barely out of undergraduate school. At UCO, classes are small (typically 10 to 30 students ) guaranteeing personal interest and attention. In addition, course instructors are experienced faculty members with Ph.D.'s instead of graduate students. Engineering Physics students at UCO frequently have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects with faculty members on and off campus. A number of juniors and seniors have taken advantage of internship opportunities at area industries. With its competitive tuition, UCO is also less expensive than many larger universities. |
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Getting Ready
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Students interested in an engineering career should take as much math and science in high school as their schedule permits. A well prepared student should be ready to take calculus in their first semester of college, have had courses in high school biology, chemistry and physics, and possess strong written and oral communication skills. Students that have not attained this level of preparation may be advised to enroll in remedial courses. |
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Majors
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The Engineering Physics Program has three majors available--Engineering Physics-Electrical Systems, Engineering Physics-Mechanical Systems, and Engineering Physics-Physics; each is described below, along with course flowcharts and sample four-year schedules. All three Engineering Physics majors have a strong core of course-work in Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics. In the last few semesters there is some specialization for each major. Engineering Physics-Electrical Systems Engineering Physics-Mechanical Systems Sample schedule: Engineering Physics - Mechanical Systems Engineering Physics - Physics Sample schedule: Engineering Physics - Physics |
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Application
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You can find information for about applying to UCO at the Office of Prospective Student Services / Scholarships. This site also has information and links to scholarships offered to freshman students. Information about scholarships available through the Department of Engineering and Physics are available on the department's scholarship page. If you
would like further information about the Department of Engineering and Physics
programs, or would like to arrange to visit, please contact: |
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This major is designed for those students interested in electrical systems.
The specialization courses may include courses such as digital electronics, digital image processing, digital
and analog communication, and semiconductor devices. Students in EP-Electrical Systems often
either go directly to work as engineers in industry or attend graduate school in electrical engineering.
This major is designed for those students interested in
mechanical systems. The specialization courses may include courses such as mechanical engineering lab,
advanced heat transfer, and thermal systems design. Students in EP-Mechanical Systems often either go
directly to work as engineers in industry or attend graduate school in mechanical engineering.