Under this plan, you'll earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in electrical engineering from Missouri S&T and a BS in physics from Missouri State.
Dual Major: Electrical Engineering and Physics
Why dual-major in physics?
Adding the physics major is especially helpful for electrical engineers who want to work for:
- Aerospace manufacturers.
- Defense contractors.
- Laser companies.
- Medical centers.
- Semiconductor manufacturers.
Degree plan
You must first complete the freshman engineering curriculum. You will then apply for admission to the electrical engineering program and begin the following curriculum.
This plan does not account for transfer credit you may have. Contact us or check with your advisor to determine your transfer credit.
The following degree plan is based on the catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
Sophomore first semester
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| S&T: ELEC ENG 2100 Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 2101 Circuit Analysis Lab | 1 |
| S&T: COMP ENG 2210 Introduction to Computer Engineering | 3 |
| S&T: COMP ENG 2211 Computer Engineering Lab | 1 |
| MTH 302 Multivariate Calculus | 3 |
| ENG 221 Writing II: Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| PHY 204 Foundations of Physics II | 5 |
| Total hours | 19 |
Sophomore second semester
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| S&T: ELEC ENG 2200 Introduction to Electronic Devices | 3 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 2201 Electronic Devices Lab | 1 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 2120 Circuit Analysis II | 3 |
| PHY 291 Introduction to Computational Physics | 3 |
| MTH 303 Differential Equations | 3 |
| CSC 125 Introduction to C++ Programming | 4 |
| Total hours | 17 |
Junior first semester
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| S&T: ELEC ENG 3100 Electronics I | 3 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 3101 Electronics I Lab | 1 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 3320 Control Systems | 3 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 3321 Control Systems Lab | 1 |
| PHY 375 Modern Physics | 3 |
| COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 17 |
Junior second semester
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| S&T: ELEC ENG 3600 Electromagnetics | 4 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 3430 Digital Communications | 3 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 3431 Digital Communications Lab | 1 |
| S&T: Electrical Engineering Elective A | 3 |
| MTH 345 Statistics for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
| PHY 319 Mathematics for Science and Engineering I | 3 |
| Total hours | 17 |
Senior first semester
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| S&T: Electrical Engineering Power Elective | 3 |
| S&T: Electrical Engineering Power Elective Lab | 1 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 3340 Controllers for Factory Automation (EE Elective B) | 3 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 4096 Senior Project I | 1 |
| S&T: Electrical Engineering Elective D | 3 |
| MTH 333 Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 |
| PHY 333 Intermediate Mechanics | 3 |
| Total hours | 20 |
Senior second semester
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| S&T: Electrical Engineering Elective C | 3 |
| S&T: Electrical Engineering Elective E | 3 |
| S&T: ELEC ENG 4097 Senior Project II | 3 |
| S&T: EMGT 3320 Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| PHY 343 Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHY 385 Experiments in Modern Physics | 2 |
| Senior Assessment | 0 |
| Total hours | 17 |
This is a sample schedule. Your actual schedule may vary.