2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Engineering Physics, B.S.
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics is designed for students who have an interest in both engineering and physics. The proposed degree program consists of courses from physics, engineering technology, mathematics, computer science, statistics and chemistry as required courses. It requires 31 credit hours of physics courses, 21 credit hours of engineering technology courses as the core requirement. In addition, the students are required to choose a track either from mechanical engineering technology, electronics engineering technology, mechatronics engineering technology, or electrical systemswhich will consist of 12 credit hours. As supporting requirements, a student will take 30 credit hours in chemistry, mathematics statistics and computer science. Therefore, the total credit hours required for the degree is 91 credit hours (in addition to the General Studies requirements).
This bachelors’ degree program is designed to produce graduates who will combine knowledge in advanced physics and engineering technology to solve problems in engineering fields. The graduates from this program will have knowledge and practical experience in designing, planning, testing, evaluating, reporting, as well as process management and problem solving skills.
By the time of graduation, students in the Engineering Physics program will have demonstrated:
- SO1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
- SO2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems.
- SO3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature and tools.
- SO4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
- SO5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
The Engineering Physics student outcomes are found under the program webpage link:
https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/pget/engtech/programs/met/objectives.html
The Engineering Physics Program is designed to prepare graduates with strong technical knowledge, hands-on skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership qualities. Within five years of graduation, Engineering Physics graduates will be able to:
- PEO 1. Enter careers in the design, installation, manufacturing, testing, evaluation, technical sales, maintenance, and process & system design.
- PEO 2. Continue their education in various fields of engineering to pursue a master and/or PhD in engineering fields such as civil and aerospace engineering.
- PEO 3. Pursue pathways leading to licensure in the field of Engineering to become professional engineers.
- PEO 4. Perform as leaders in Engineering, bridging over several fields of mechanics, electronics, programming, controls, and management.
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