Engineering Physics

Arkansas Tech University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 14.1201

Students graduating with an engineering physics degree will be able to combine the theoretical rigor of physics with the practical application of engineering. This degree provides students with a strong foundation in both scientific principles and technological innovation. Students study advanced topics like mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics, and thermodynamics, while also learning engineering concepts such as materials science, electric circuits, and computational modeling.

Credits

120 credits

Dates

Since Feb 1998

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Engineering Physics

Arkansas Tech University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 14.1201

Credits

120 credits

Dates

Since Feb 1998

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingActive ListeningSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsSystems AnalysisScienceMonitoringActive LearningSystems EvaluationInstructingLearning StrategiesTime ManagementCoordinationSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsDesignComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguagePhysicsMechanicalBuilding and ConstructionChemistryProduction and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementMedicine and DentistryBiology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityMathematical ReasoningFluency of IdeasSpeech ClarityOriginalityCategory FlexibilityNear VisionNumber FacilitySpeech Recognition

Tasks

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
Perform peer reviews of scientific papers.
Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for
Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system componen
Create or maintain wind farm layouts, schematics, or other visual documentation for wind farms.
Recommend process or infrastructure changes to improve wind turbine performance, reduce operational
Create models to optimize the layout of wind farm access roads, crane pads, crane paths, collection
Analyze meteorological data.
Design electrical interconnections.
Design wind turbine components.
Estimate energy production by analyzing wind data.
Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, techn
Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
Conduct research related to a range of nanotechnology topics, such as packaging, heat transfer, fluo
Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
Debug robotics programs.
Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image proc
Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) component
Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelect
Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components
Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use and to identify conservation and cost reduction measure
Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of me
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, ther
Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction
Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareObject or component oriented development softwareDevelopment environment softwareData base management system softwareIndustrial control softwareDocument management softwareExpert system softwareOperating system softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareSpreadsheet softwareGeographic information systemEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareFile versioning softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareContent workflow softwareProgram testing softwareDesktop publishing softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer numerical control CNC lathesComputer numerical control CNC millsComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersAccelerometersAnalog frequency analyzersAnalog sound level metersAnalytical balancesAnnealing furnacesArbitrary function generatorsArgon ion lasersAtomic absorption AA spectrometersAtomic emission detectors AEDAtomic force microscopesBetatronsBig G torsion balancesCapacitance bridgesCavity dumpers or driversCharge-coupled device CCD cameras

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