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Degree Pathway for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, Electrical & Computer Engineering Option, 2022

Suggested Degree Pathway for Engineering Physics - Electrical & Computer Engineering Option

For students who entered fall 2022 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
PHYS.1120Freshman Physics Seminar0
PHYS.1610Honors Physics I4
PHYS.1610LHonors Physics I Laboratory2
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)
3
MATH.1310Calculus I (MATH)4
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)13

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total17
PHYS.1120Freshman Physics Seminar1
PHYS.1640Honors Physics II4
PHYS.1640LHonors Physics II Lab2
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MATH.1320Calculus II (STEM)4
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)13

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
PHYS.2690Honors Physics III4
CHEM.1210Chemistry I (SCL)3
CHEM.1230LChemistry I Laboratory (SCL)1
MATH.2310Calculus III4
PHYS.2610LThe Physics of Materials and Devices3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
CHEM.1220Chemistry II (SCL)3
CHEM.1240LChemistry II Laboratory (SCL)1
EECE.2160ECE Application Programming3
MATH.2340
Differential Equations
3
PHIL.3340Engineering and Ethics (AH), (SRE)3
PHYS.2100Introductory Modern Physics3

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
EECE.2010Circuit Theory I3
EECE.2070Basic Electrical Engineering Laboratory I2
EECE.2650Logic Design3
PHYS.3530 /
EECE.3600
Electromagnetism I /
Engineering Electromagnetics I
3
PHYS.3810Mathematical Physics I3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
EECE.2020Circuit Theory II3
EECE.2080Basic Electrical Engineering Lab II2
PHYS.3540 /
EECE.4610
Electromagnetism II /
Engineering Electromagnetics II
3
PHYS.3820Mathematical Physics II3
PHYS.4350Introductory Quantum Mechanics I3

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
EECE.xxxxElectrical and Computer Engineering Elective3
PHYS.xxxxPhysics Elective3
PHYS.xxxxPhysics Elective3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
PHYS.3930LAdvanced Experimental Physics Laboratory I (CTPS), (QL)2
PHYS.4540Physics Capstone (WOC), (AIL), (IL)3
PHYS.xxxxPhysics Elective3
EECE.xxxxElectrical and Computer Engineering Elective3
xxxx.xxxxSocial 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.