What kind of physics do engineers need?

For every subject of Mechanical Engineering, you need the help of physics in dealing with aircraft, watercraft, engines, robotics, weapons, cars, pneumatics, hydraulics and others by using core areas including mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and electricity.

How many physics classes are required for engineering?

All engineering students usually must complete a minimum of two semesters of physics. Like calculus, physics is fundamental to engineering, and engineers must have a thorough understanding of forces, energy, mechanics, thermodynamics, circuits, electromagnetics and optics.

Do you need to learn physics for engineering?

The short answer is: yes, you can still be a good engineer even if you don’t “understand physics”. The degree to which an engineer uses physics varies depending upon the type of engineering and career. For example, if you are a civil engineer and design bridges, then you will need to understand stresses and forces.

Can I study physics and engineering?

An Engineering Physics degree prepares students to work in the private sector or in national laboratories at the very forefront of technology, or to pursue an advanced degree in engineering. An Engineering Physics degree also prepares students to pursue an advanced degree in physics; other engineering majors do not.

What is it like to major in engineering physics?

Students majoring in engineering physics complete the Engineering Core as well as a rigorous course of study in physics. Students select a concentration area from an engineering discipline, and must complete a sequence of at least four courses in this discipline.

How many units does it take to become a physics major?

The requirements for the Physics major add up to just over 80 units; the Engineering Physics major requires ~105 units because of the extra engineering courses students take. There are some really great engineering courses (e.g., ME 203 or ME 210; see the Course Bulletin) that have limited enrollment.

Does Stanford have an engineering physics program?

Although Engineering Physics is a relatively new program at Stanford (it was introduced about a decade ago), it has a long history at a number of universities; see the list at the bottom of this page for examples. See Stanford’s Engineering Physics web page for an overview of the purpose and scope of the Engineering Physics major.

Is engineering physics an ABET accredited major?

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program in Engineering Physics is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org Data reflects sophomore, junior and senior declared Majors.