Professors: Carbone, Lombardi, Petasis, Poynor, Willey

The Engineering Physics major is a program in the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Area of Study. Engineering Physics majors may not minor in Physics.

Engineering Physics Major Learning Outcomes

• (PLO1) Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of the major subfields of physics (mechanics, electricity & magnetism, optics, quantum mechanics and thermodynamics).
• (PLO2) Apply physical and mathematical principles to analyze and solve real-world engineering problems.
• (PLO3) Develop experimental and computational skills necessary for designing and carrying out experiments and the ability to analyze and interpret the results.
• (PLO4) Demonstrate effective collaboration communication within engineering physics contexts to diverse audiences both verbally and in writing.
• (PLO5) Develop an understanding of how to be a professional and ethical scientist/engineer.

The Engineering Physics major, consisting of 64 credits, leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. At graduation, Engineering Physics majors must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the major. The calculation is based on the grades of all courses presented for the major. Only the most recent grade is considered for courses that have been repeated. Only the first physics course taken at Allegheny College (usually Phys 110 or Phys 101) and courses exceeding the minimum required for the major may be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis. Transfer credits may count toward the major in consultation with the program chair.