Bachelor of Science in Physics with Engineering Concentration (BS PHYS ENG) 2024-2025 Advising Handout

Sep 27, 2026

Advising handout for the Bachelor of Science in Physics with Engineering concentration (BS PHYS ENG) for the 2024-2025 academic period, detailing admission and placement expectations for College Algebra and the UNT double-dip course policy. It lists degree hour and GPA benchmarks, including requirements for advanced science and mathematics courses, plus rules for starred courses, prerequisites, and the use of official degree audit for graduation. Major course options, engineering concentration credits, university core requirements, and advising contacts are provided for planning and compliance.

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Important Information About Your Degree

Advising Notation Key

Major Requirements

Concentration in Engineering

Other Required Courses for Degree

University Core Requirements

Additional University Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physics with Engineering Concentration (BS PHYS ENG) 2024-2025 Advising Handout | Important Information About Your Degree | | --- | | 􀁸 College of Science Admission Requirement: Students must demonstrate proficiency in College Algebra by placing into Math Level 2 or higher through the UNT Math Placement Exam (Not the same as TSI) OR completing College Algebra or higher with a grade of C or higher.
􀁸 UNT Double-Dip Course Policy (Best Selection): Courses shown in italics satisfy multiple degree program requirements. Students who do not take the Best Selection courses, will have to take additional courses to meet program requirements. Whether or not the course is taken to fulfill a specific university core category, all courses are required by the program to complete the degree. Electives may be required due to double-dipping.
􀁸 Hour and GPA Requirements for graduation/degree completion:
o BS in Physics with Engineering requires at least 120 hours, 42 advanced, 2.00 UNT GPA, 2.00 overall GPA, a minimum 2.50 GPA in all advanced science and mathematics courses
􀁸 Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require are grade of C or Higher.
􀁸 Courses in bold require prerequisites. Prerequisites are listed in the university catalog with the course description.
􀁸 An official degree audit is required for graduation; Students must meet with an academic advisor to request that their audit be made official. Students can review degree requirements by running their audit at [http://degreeaudit.unt.edu/](http://degreeaudit.unt.edu/)
􀁸 For major-specific career information, contact the Department of Department in the Physics Building 110 or at [physics@unt.edu](physics@unt.edu).
􀁸 For teaching certification courses and requirements, contact [tnt@unt.edu](tnt@unt.edu).
􀁸 For assistance with TSI status or mandatory courses, contact [TSI@unt.edu](TSI@unt.edu).
􀁸 For additional program information visit [https://cos.unt.edu/advising](https://cos.unt.edu/advising) or contact the COS Advising Center at [cosadvising@unt.edu](cosadvising@unt.edu). | | Advising Notation Key | | | | --- | --- | --- | | X = Requirement Completed Credit is posted within the degree audit. | IP = In Progress/Pending Credit Advisor has seen proof from an unofficial transcript or an official score | ? = Needs further evaluation Student may need to provide additional information. (ex. a course syllabus) | | Major Requirements | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Complete one of the following: | | | | | Option 1: | | | | PHYS 1510* & 1530* – General Physics I with Calculus & Lab | 4 | | | PHYS 1520 & 1540 – General Physics II with Calculus & Lab | 4 | | | Option 2: | | | | PHYS 1710* & 1730* – Mechanics & Lab | 4 | | | PHYS 2220 & 2240 – Electricity & Magnetism & Lab | 4 | | | Option 3: | | | | PHYS 1410 & 1430 – General Physics I & Lab | 4 | | | PHYS 1420* & 1440* – General Physics I & Lab | 4 | | | PHYS 2220 & 2240 – Electricity & Magnetism & Lab | 4 | | All courses listed below are required for the degree | | | | | PHYS 3010* & 3030* – Modern Physics & Lab | 4 | | | PHYS 3210* – Mechanics | 3 | | | PHYS 3310* – Mathematical Methods in Phys. Sciences | 3 | | | PHYS 3420* -Electronics | 3 | | | PHYS 3510* – Physics, Computation & Software Applications | 3 | | | PHYS 4110* – Statistical and Thermal Physics | 3 | | | PHYS 4210* – Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | | | PHYS 4310* – Quantum Mechanics | 3 | | | PHYS 4950* – Physics Senior Thesis | 3 | | | PHYS 4955* – Senior Thesis Capstone | 3 | | Concentration in Engineering | | | | Complete 9 hours from the following with a C or higher | | | | | EENG 2620* & 2621* – Signals and Systems & Lab | 4 | | | EENG 2710* & 2711* – Digital Logic Design & Lab | 4 | | | EENG 3710* – Computer Organization | 3 | | | PHYS 4150* – Experimental Physics 1 | 3 | | | PHYS 4220* – Electromagnetic Waves | 3 | | | PHYS 4250* – Advanced Photonics | 3 | | | PHYS 4420* –

FAQs

What College Algebra requirement must be met for admission to the College of Science?

Students must demonstrate proficiency in College Algebra by placing into Math Level 2 or higher through the UNT Math Placement Exam, or by completing College Algebra or higher with a grade of C or higher.

What are the graduation credit and GPA requirements for BS Physics with Engineering?

The degree requires at least 120 hours, including 42 advanced hours, a 2.00 UNT GPA, a 2.00 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.50 GPA in all advanced science and mathematics courses.

How does the UNT double-dip course policy affect degree planning?

Courses shown in italics satisfy multiple degree program requirements; if students do not take these Best Selection courses, they may need additional courses to meet program requirements, including elective adjustments due to double-dipping.

Sep 27, 2026

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