These questions are specific to the Engineering Physics major in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics.
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Affiliating
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I am a Cornell Engineering freshman considering affiliating with Engineering Physics, but do not have an Engineering Physics advisor. Which physics course should I enroll in?
If you have advanced placement (AP) credits for PHYS 1112, we recommend that you enroll in PHYS 1116.
We strongly discourage students from using AP credit to substitute for PHYS 2213, and instead suggest enrolling in PHYS 2217.
Students should pay close attention to the math pre-requisites and co-requisites for physics courses.
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Are there any courses that are required before I can affiliate?
Beyond the B- or better grade requirement in all core math or physics courses, affiliation with Engineering Physics has no additional requirements.
We do suggest enrolling in AEP 3630 during the second semester of your sophomore year.
Courses
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Is Honors Physics required?
Honors Physics is encouraged, but not required for our major.
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Which computer courses should I take?
We recommend CS 1112 (4 credit Matlab) and CS 1130 (1 credit Java).
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Can I substitute PHYS 3327 for AEP 3550?
No.
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Do project team credits count as a major approved elective?
Up to 3 research or team projects can count as faculty approved electives, and they must be taken in the last 4 undergrad semesters. Any credits beyond that can count as advisor-approved electives.