Suggested Degree Pathway for Engineering Physics - Mechanical 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 |
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 |
| ENGN.2060 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | |
| CHEM.1220 | Chemistry II (SCL) | 3 |
| CHEM.1240L | Chemistry II Laboratory (SCL) | 1 |
| MATH.2340 | Differential Equations
| 3 |
| MECH.2960 | Material Science for Engineers | 3 |
| PHYS.2100 | Introductory Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS.2620L | Principles in Laboratory Automation | 3 |
Junior Year
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | |
| MECH.3820 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MECH.xxxx | Mechanical Engineering Elective | 3 |
| PHYS.xxxx | Physics Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)1 | 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 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS) | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits = 120
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.