Suggested Degree Pathway for Engineering Physics - Electrical & Computer Engineering Option
For students who entered fall 2022 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | |
| PHYS.1120 | Freshman Physics Seminar | 0 |
| PHYS.1610 | Honors Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS.1610L | Honors Physics I Laboratory | 2 |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| MATH.1310 | Calculus I (MATH) | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS)1 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| PHYS.1120 | Freshman Physics Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS.1640 | Honors Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS.1640L | Honors Physics II Lab | 2 |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| MATH.1320 | Calculus II (STEM) | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)1 | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| PHYS.2690 | Honors Physics III | 4 |
| CHEM.1210 | Chemistry I (SCL) | 3 |
| CHEM.1230L | Chemistry I Laboratory (SCL) | 1 |
| MATH.2310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS.2610L | The Physics of Materials and Devices | 3 |
Junior Year
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| EECE.xxxx | Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective | 3 |
| PHYS.xxxx | Physics Elective | 3 |
| PHYS.xxxx | Physics Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | |
| PHYS.3930L | Advanced Experimental Physics Laboratory I (CTPS), (QL) | 2 |
| PHYS.4540 | Physics Capstone (WOC), (AIL), (IL) | 3 |
| PHYS.xxxx | Physics Elective | 3 |
| EECE.xxxx | Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits = 121
1The Core Curriculum Essential Learning outcome for Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) is met outside this major. See the DCA course list for a catalog of classes satisfying this requirement.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.