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Note: This page provides a general overview. For complete and accurate information, please refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Handbook and consult with your advisor. For current course offerings and information, refer to the Cornell University Registrar: Courses of Study.
Eligibility and Academic Standards
Affiliation Eligibility Requirements
Cornell Engineering undergraduates who have at least B- in all required math and physics courses can affiliate with the Engineering Physics major. These courses are:
- MATH 1910
- MATH 1920
- MATH 2930
- MATH 2940
- PHYS 1110
- PHYS 1112/1116
- PHYS 2213/2217
- PHYS 2214/2218
- PHYS 2210 (only if taking PHYS 2218)
For any course that is repeated, the higher grade will be used.
Preparation for affiliation should be done thoughtfully and intentionally in advance with guidance from and coordination with the student’s academic advisor.
Academic Standards
Good standing requirements for engineering physics:
- Semester GPA > 2.3
- Cumulative GPA > 2.1
- No grade below C- allowed for any core or concentration course required for graduation. Only one course below a C- within major required courses is allowed for graduation.
- No failing grade in any course.
- Must complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester with passing grades. No course with a grade lower than C- may be used to satisfy a prerequisite for a subsequent engineering physics course.
Suggested Introduction to Engineering Courses
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ENGRI 1100 or ENGRI 1200
Lasers and Photonics or Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Engineering Distributions
Suggested Engineering Distributions
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ENGRD 2520
The Physics of Life
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ENGRD 2550
Engineering Quantum Information Hardware
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ENGRD XXXX
Choose from the list of engineering distribution courses; AEP 3330: Mechanics of Particles and Solid Bodies may count as the second engineering distribution course for Engineering Physics major.
Required Major Courses
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AEP 3200
Introductory Mathematical Physics
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AEP 4200
Intermediate Mathematical Physics
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AEP 3330
Mechanics of Particles and Solid Bodies (counts as an engineering distribution course)
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AEP 3550
Intermediate Electromagnetism
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AEP 3610
Introductory Quantum Mechanics
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AEP 3630
Electronic Circuits (Laboratory)
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AEP 4230
Statistical Thermodynamics
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PHYS 4410
Advanced Experimental Physics (Laboratory)
Further Major Requirements
Two of the following are required.
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AEP 3560
Intermediate Electrodynamics
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AEP 3620
Intermediate Quantum Mechanics
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AEP 4340
Fluid and Continuum Mechanics