Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Dual Degree Engineering Program (Partnership with NDSU)

Major Requirements

The requirements for major in Applied Physics are 54 credits:

MATH 121Calculus I4
MATH 122Calculus II4
MATH 223Calculus III4
MATH 311Differential Equations4
PHYS 115Foundations of Modern Physics4
PHYS 128Physics for Scientists and Engineers4
PHYS 211Physics for Scientists and Engineers II4
PHYS 231Introduction to Instrumentation2
PHYS 233Introduction to Computational Physics2
PHYS 234Introduction to Materials Science4
PHYS 324Modern Physics4
PHYS 327Techniques for Experimental Physics4
PHYS 317Optics4
or PHYS 356 Condensed Matter Physics
PHYS 430Senior Seminar2
One additional course at 300-level or above
Concentration
One concentration must be chosen from the following:21-27
Agricultural Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering & Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Total Hours75-81

Concentrations for a Major in Applied Physics

Agricultural engineering concentration

Agricultural Engineering Concentration requires 27 credits:

CHEM 127General Chemistry I4
CHEM 128General Chemistry II4
ENG 324Technical Writing4
or ENG 316 Business Writing
MATH 310Linear Algebra4
Biology or Chemistry Electives8
Metro College Alliance Course3

BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION

Biosystems Engineering Concentration requires 27 credits:

BIOL 121Cell Biology4
CHEM 127General Chemistry I4
CHEM 128General Chemistry II4
ENG 324Technical Writing4
MATH 310Linear Algebra4
Biology or Chemistry Elective4
Metro College Alliance Course3

Civil Engineering Concentration

Civil Engineering Concentration requires 26 credits:

CHEM 127General Chemistry I4
CHEM 128General Chemistry II4
ENG 324Technical Writing4
ESC 302Geology4
MATH 310Linear Algebra4
Metro College Alliance Course3
Metro College Alliance Course3

Computer Engineering Concentration

Computer Engineering Concentration requires 23 credits:

CHEM 127General Chemistry I4
CSC 125Introduction to Computer Science4
CSC 225Fundamental Structures4
ENG 324Technical Writing4
MATH 310Linear Algebra4
Metro College Alliance Course3

Construction Engineering Concentration

Construction Engineering Concentration requires 23 credits:

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CHEM 127General Chemistry I4
CHEM 128General Chemistry II4
ENG 324Technical Writing4
ESC 302Geology4
MATH 310Linear Algebra4
Metro College Alliance Course3

Electrical Engineering Concentration

Electrical Engineering Concentration requires 25 credits:

CHEM 127General Chemistry I4
ENG 324Technical Writing4
MATH 310Linear Algebra4
PHYS 234Introduction to Materials Science4
Metro College Alliance Course3
Metro College Alliance Course3
Metro College Alliance Course3

Industrial Engineering and Management Concentration

Industrial Engineering and Management Concentration requires 25 credits:

CHEM 127General Chemistry I4
CHEM 128General Chemistry II4
ENG 324Technical Writing4
MATH 310Linear Algebra4
Metro College Alliance Course3
Metro College Alliance Course3
Metro College Alliance Course3

Manufacturing Engineering Concentration

Manufacturing Engineering Concentration requires 25 credits:

CHEM 127General Chemistry I4
CHEM 128General Chemistry II4
ENG 324Technical Writing4
MATH 310Linear Algebra4
Metro College Alliance Course3
Metro College Alliance Course3
Metro College Alliance Course3

Mechanical Engineering Concentration

Mechanical Engineering Concentration requires 21 credits:

CHEM 127General Chemistry I4
CHEM 128General Chemistry II4
MATH 310Linear Algebra4
Metro College Alliance Course3
Metro College Alliance Course3
Metro College Alliance Course3

Degree and Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, all students must complete the graduation requirements specified for their degree.  See the Degree and Graduation Requirements section for more information.