College of Science

Department of Physics

Bachelor of Science in Physics -Engineering

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1st year

Fall Semester

ENGL 1301

POLS 2311

PHYS 1443

MATH 1426

UNIV 1131 OR 1101

2nd year

Fall Semester

MATH 2326

PHYS 2311

PHYS 3313

CHEM 1441

FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT

AREA

Spring Semester

ENGL 1302

POLS 2312

PHYS 1444

MATH 2425

Spring Semester

PHYS 3183

CREATIVE ARTS

GENERAL ELECTIVE

MATH 3318 OR MATH 3319

BIOL 1441, CHEM 1442, OR 4HR

GEOL COURSE FOR MAJORS

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 31

3rd year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

PHYS 3321

HIST1301

PHYS 4315

GENERAL ELECTIVE

MINOR: ENGINEERING

LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE

PHYS 4324

PHYSICS ADVANCED

PHYSICS ADVANCED

MINOR: ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE: CSE 1310,

PHYS 2321 OR MATH 3345

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

4th year

Fall Semester

PHYS 4326

PHYSICS ADVANCED

MINOR: ENGINEERING

MINOR: ENGINEERING

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Spring Semester

PHYS4117

HIST 1302

GENERAL ELECTIVE

MINOR: ENGINEERING

MINOR: ENGINEERING

HOURS 28

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 121

College of Science 502 Yates Street Box 19059,Arlington P: 817-272-2266 IF: 817-272-3637 I uta.edu

Beginning the Journey 

EDUCATE 

Review University requirements for physics majors and investigate different flavors of physics majors.

Verify that your math background is sufficient for a physics major (calculus level).

Make first draft of your four-year plan (collaborate with a professor/advisor).

ENGAGE

Join SPS and/or Olympic Mons.

Explore undergraduate research possibilities.

Discover the library's resources.

Attend Planetarium shows.

Attend colloquia of interest.

EXCEL

Join the Honors College, if appropriate.

Pursue summer internship.

Trailblazing the Path 

EDUCATE

Meet physics advisor and map out your four-year schedule; revise as needed.

Mix in core courses to maintain healthy schedule.

 

Consider taking required science class(es) in summer to maintain schedule flexibility.

ENGAGE

Consider working in physics clinic.

Consider becoming an SI leader.

 

Consider becoming a tutor.

 

Participate in undergraduate research; get a faculty supervisor.

 

Attend a Texas APS meeting.

 

Join a club or service fraternity/sorority.

EXCEL

Present a poster on your undergraduate research at ACES and/or Texas APS meetings.

Apply for Physics Department scholarships, REUs, or

other summer programs.

Study abroad.

Take a leadership position in a club.

Represent the department in variety of activities.

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

The Bachelor of Science in Physics with an Engineering Emphasis allows students to augment a rigorous training in physics with the choice of a minor in a suitable engineering discipline, thus combining a theoretical understanding of physics with an applied aspect more appropriate for engineering careers often chosen by physics majors.

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE 

Complete degree requirements.

Apply for graduation.

ENGAGE

Investigate career options.

Visit Career Development Center.

EXCEL

Do an undergraduate or honors thesis.

Give an oral presentation at Texas APS meeting.

Get recommendation letters from your faculty mentor.

Explore potential careers online.

Apply for LSAMP or other programs.

Write a resume and do mock interview.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

Fellowships

Assistantships

Job fairs

Scholarships

Peer Academic Leadership

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Mentor-hips

Student organizations

Peer education

Volunteering

Tutoring and coaching

Student Governance

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service learning

UTA Volunteers

Camps for high school students

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistantship

Contact your professors for opportunities

Find your career

What career options do I have with this major?

Accelerator Operator

Industry

Applications Engineer

IT Consultant

Data Analyst

Lab Technician

Design Engineer

Laser Engineer

Graduate School

Teaching

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesizes existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working; engages in divergent thinking and risk-taking.

Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.

Career Readiness

Analyzing Data and Performing Calculations

Communication Skills: Collaborating With a Team/Summarizing Research Outcomes

Creating and Developing Computer Simulations/Designing Equipment to Measure Relevant Quantities

Problem-Solving Skills: Breaking Complex Problems into Manageable Tasks

Technical Skills: Computer Programming/Equipment Design/Electronics Design and Repair/Imaging.

Research/ Project Development Skills: Reviewing Literature and Organizing Ideas; Developing Theories and Testing Hypotheses; Integrating Theoretical Understanding; Developing New Approaches; Preparing, Writing and Presenting Research Proposals

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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