Nov 21, 2024

2023 - 2025 Academic Catalog

Physics - Pre-Engineering (3-2) Concentration, B.S.

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Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science Degree program in Physics is to offer traditional preparation of students for opportunities in graduate study, research, pre-engineering, and employment. There are two concentrations in the Physics degree program: Medical Physics and Pre-Engineering. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation and training opportunities in interdisciplinary research areas such as: Chemical Physics, Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Optics & Lasers and Engineering.

The Physics program offers several options for obtaining a dual degree (BS/BE). Students may earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering by completing the three-year curriculum at Dillard University and one of the two-year curriculums at the host institution:

Columbia University (BS/BE)
Georgia Institute of Technology (BS/BE)
Tulane University (BS/BE)
University of New Orleans (BS/BE)

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate preparedness for graduate study and/or entry-level employment.
Effectively matriculate in 3-2 Pre-Engineering and Medical Physics program.
Demonstrate preparedness for independent study and research through interaction with scholars and experts in their disciplines.
Acquire experience through hands-on-training on major research equipment available in program.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Physics - Pre-Engineering

Complete a total of 137 credit hours of coursework for graduation.

General Education Core - 41 credit hours
Major Requirements - 52 credit hours
Additional Coursework - 20 credit hours
Host Institution - 24 credit hours

Requirements for Dual-Degree Program Participation

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or better, according to the host institution.
Completion of the Dillard University External Program Application by January 1 of the third year.
Completion of a degree audit by the Office of the Registrar.
Letter of acceptance from the Physics program.
Letter of acceptance from the host institution.
Successful completion of all coursework at the host institution during the first year including a minimum of 28 credit hours, a grade of “C” or better in all coursework, and a GPA of 2.5.

Major Requirements

PHY 111 - Introduction to Engineering Physics 1 3 cr.
PHY 112 - Introduction to Engineering Physics II 3 cr.
PHY 220 - General Physics I 3 cr.
PHY 220L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 222 - General Physics II 3 cr.
PHY 222L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 230 - General Physics III 3 cr.
PHY 230L - General Physics III Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 305 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 309 - Intermediate Classical Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 310 - Mechanics-Statics/Dynamics 3 cr.
PHY 321 - Advance Physics II Laboratory 2 cr.
PHY 323 - Circuit Network Analysis 3 cr.
PHY 324 - Electronics Laboratory 2 cr.
PHY 341 - Mathematical Physics 3 cr.
PHY 390 - Optics and Modern Physics 3 cr.
PHY 401 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 404 - Optics and Laser Physics 3 cr.
PHY 411 - Scientific Research Methods 3 cr.
PHY 412 - Senior Research Thesis/Project 3 cr.

Additional Coursework

CHE 111 - General Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHE 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
CS 150 - Introduction to Programming I 3 cr.
MAT 202 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3 cr.
MAT 203 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 cr.
MAT 302 - Differential Equations 3 cr.

Physics - Pre-Engineering (3/2 Program)

First Year

First Semester

AWS 100 - Survey of the African World 3 cr. ♦ or
REL 208 - The Black Church in the U.S. 3 cr. ♦
CHE 111 - General Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
ENG 111 - Expository Writing 3 cr. ♦
FYS 101 - First Year Seminar I 1 cr. / Service Learning ♦ *
MAT 201 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 3 cr. ♦
PHY 111 - Introduction to Engineering Physics 1 3 cr.
UCO 101 - University Convocation I 0 cr. ♦

Total: 17

Second Semester

ENG 112 - Argument and Research 3 cr. ♦
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHE 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
FYS 102 - First Year Seminar II 1 cr. / Service Learning ♦ *
MAT 202 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3 cr.
PHY 112 - Introduction to Engineering Physics II 3 cr.
UCO 102 - University Convocation II 0 cr. ♦
Physical Education Activity Elective 2 cr. ♦

Total: 16

Summer

First Semester

FFR 121 - Elementary French I 3 cr. ♦ or
FSP 121 - Elementary Spanish I 3 cr. ♦

Total: 3

Second Semester

FFR 122 - Elementary French II 3 cr. ♦ or
FSP 122 - Elementary Spanish II 3 cr. ♦

Total: 3

Second Year

First Semester

BIO 111 - General Biology I 3 cr. ♦
BIO 111L - General Biology I Laboratory 1 cr. ♦
CS 150 - Introduction to Programming I 3 cr.
ENG 201 - Readings in World Literature I 3 cr. ♦ or
ENG 202 - Readings in World Literature II 3 cr. ♦
MAT 203 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 cr.
PHY 220 - General Physics I 3 cr.
PHY 220L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 cr.

Total: 17

Second Semester

ECO 203 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr. ♦
ENG 199 - Writing Proficiency Examination 0 cr. ***
MAT 302 - Differential Equations 3 cr.
PHY 222 - General Physics II 3 cr.
PHY 222L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 309 - Intermediate Classical Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 321 - Advance Physics II Laboratory 2 cr.
PHY 341 - Mathematical Physics 3 cr.

Total: 18

Summer

First Semester

Social Science Elective 3 cr. ♦

Total: 3

Second Semester

Social Science Elective 3 cr. ♦

Total: 3

Third Year

First Semester

PHY 230 - General Physics III 3 cr.
PHY 230L - General Physics III Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 305 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 310 - Mechanics-Statics/Dynamics 3 cr.
PHY 411 - Scientific Research Methods 3 cr.
PHY 499C - Senior Comprehensive Examination 0 cr.
Humanities Elective 3 cr. ♦

Total: 16

Second Semester

PHY 323 - Circuit Network Analysis 3 cr.
PHY 324 - Electronics Laboratory 2 cr.
PHY 390 - Optics and Modern Physics 3 cr.
PHY 401 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 404 - Optics and Laser Physics 3 cr.
PHY 412 - Senior Research Thesis/Project 3 cr.
PHY 499C - Senior Comprehensive Examination 0 cr. (Retake)

Total: 17

Total Required Hours: 113

Total Hours Host Institution: 24

Total Graduation Hours: 137

*Service Learning: Students will earn a total of 30 service learning hours after successful completion of FYS 101  & FYS 102 .

**Community Service: Students must contact the Center for Career and Professional Development for pre-approved community service project to earn a total of 90 hours of community service by the end of their junior year.

Note

♦ General Education Core