Applied Physics, B.S. (NJCU) and Civil Engineering, B.S. (NJIT), Dual Degree (3 + 2) Program
This dual-degree program is designed for students interested in Physics and Civil Engineering. New Jersey City University and New Jersey Institute of Technology jointly offer a five-year program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science in Physics from NJCU and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from NJIT. Earning these two degrees increases the chances of obtaining a better entry-level position and opens the door to greater career possibilities. This program combines a traditional liberal arts environment with an intensive technical curriculum.
This dual-degree program is an excellent choice for students who understand the value of a liberal arts education, are interested in careers in the physical sciences and engineering, wish to work as engineers while having a strong background in physics, and wish to maximize their career options.
Students enter as full-time, degree-seeking freshmen and continue their studies for three years at NJCU while taking occasional classes at NJIT, during which time the General Education coursework and the majority of Physics degree requirements from NJCU are satisfied. Students enroll full-time at NJIT during the fourth and fifth years of the program, during which time students focus on required engineering courses, some of which satisfy NJCU’s Physics degree requirements. A B.S. in Applied Physics is awarded by NJCU at the end of the fourth year and a B.S. in Civil Engineering is awarded by NJIT at the end of the fifth year.
Students interested in this dual-degree program are strongly encouraged to select the major as soon as possible upon enrolling at NJCU in consultation with a faculty advisor from the Physics Department. The advisor will assist students in planning the program of study in order to complete the program requirements within the five-year time span.
Requirements for admission into the program are a 2.5 or better cumulative GPA and a 3.0 or better GPA in Math and Sciences.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses: | ||
PHYS 140 | Principles of Physics I - Lecture | 3 |
PHYS 1140 | Principles of Physics I - Laboratory and recitation | 1 |
PHYS 141 | Principles of Physics II - Lecture | 3 |
PHYS 1141 | Principles of Physics II - Laboratory and Recitation | 1 |
PHYS 230 | Physics III (Lecture) | 3 |
PHYS 1230 | Physics III Recitation & Laboratory | 1 |
PHYS 321 | Theory and Applications of Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
PHYS 301 | Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory | 3 |
PHYS 405 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
PHYS 410 | Classical Mechanics | 4 |
CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry I Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
MATH 192 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
MATH 193 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
MATH 193 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
MATH 292 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
MATH 311 | Differential Equations for Engineers | 4 |
ECON 208 | Principles of Economics:Micro | 3 |
Required Courses Taken at NJIT | ||
FED 101 | Fundamentals of Engineering Design | 1 |
MECH 235 | Statics | 3 |
CIS 101 | Computer Programming and Problem Solving | 3 |
CE 200 | Surveying | 3 |
CE 200A | Surveying Laboratory | |
MATH 279 | Statistics and Probability for Engineers | 3 |
CE 210 | Construction Materials and Procedures | 3 |
CE 260 | Civil Engineering Methods | 3 |
MECH 237 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
PHYS 450 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | |
CE 320 | Fluid Mechanics | |
CE 320A | Hydraulics Laboratory | |
CE 321 | Water Resources Engineering | |
CE 332 | Structural Analysis | |
MECH 236 | Dynamics | |
EnE 262 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | |
CE 333 | Reinforced Concrete Design | |
CE 341 | Soil Mechanics | |
CE 341A | Soil Mechanics Laboratory | |
CE 350 | Transportation Engineering | |
CE 341 | Construction Materials Lab | |
CE 432 | Steel Design | |
CE 443 | Foundation Design | |
CE 494 | Civil Engineering Design I | |
ELEC | Technical (3-0-3) | |
ELEC | Science Elective (3-0-3) | |
ELEC | CE Elective (3-0-3) | |
ELEC | Management: GUR (3-0-3) | |
ELEC | Capstone Seminar 400 Level: GUR (3-0-3) |
First Year | ||
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Semester 1 | Credits | |
ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
MATH 192 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
PHYS 140 | Principles of Physics I - Lecture | 3 |
PHYS 1140 | Principles of Physics I - Laboratory and recitation | 1 |
CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry I Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
INTD 101 | Orientation to College *First time Freshmen Only | 1 |
Credits | 18 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENGL 102 or ESL 102 | English Composition II or English Composition 2 ESL | 4 |
MATH 193 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
PHYS 141 | Principles of Physics II - Lecture | 3 |
PHYS 1141 | Principles of Physics II - Laboratory and Recitation | 1 |
CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
Credits | 17 | |
Second Year | ||
Semester 1 | ||
PHYS 230 | Physics III (Lecture) | 3 |
PHYS 1230 | Physics III Recitation & Laboratory | 1 |
MATH 292 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
ECON 208 | Principles of Economics:Micro | 3 |
General Education Tier I or II Course | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Semester 2 | ||
PHYS 321 | Theory and Applications of Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
MATH 311 | Differential Equations for Engineers | 4 |
FED 101 | Fundamentals of Engineering Design (Taken at NJIT) | 1 |
MECH 235 | Statics (Taken at NJIT) | 3 |
CIS 101 | Computer Programming and Problem Solving (Taken at NJIT) | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Third Year | ||
Semester 1 | ||
PHYS 301 | Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory | 3 |
PHYS 410 | Classical Mechanics | 4 |
CE 200 | Surveying (Taken at NJIT) | 3 |
CE 200A: Surveying Laboratory (Taken at NJIT) | 3 | |
MATH 279 | Statistics and Probability for Engineers (Taken at NJIT) | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
PHYS 405 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
CE 210 | Construction Materials and Procedures (Taken at NJIT) | 3 |
CE 260 | Civil Engineering Methods (Taken at NJIT) | 3 |
MECH 237 | Strength of Materials (Taken at NJIT) | 3 |
PHYS 450 | Advanced Physics Laboratory (1-4-3) (Taken at NJIT) | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Semester 1 | ||
ALL COURSES TAKEN AT NJIT | ||
CE 320 | Fluid Mechanics (4-0-4) | |
CE 320A | Hydraulics Laboratory (0-3-1) | |
CE 321 | Water Resources Engineering (3-0-3) | |
CE 332 | Structural Analysis (2-0-2) | |
MECH 236 | Dynamics (2-0-2) | |
EnE 262 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3-1-3) | |
Credits | 0 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ALL COURSES TAKEN AT NJIT | ||
CE 431 | Reinforced Concrete Design (3-0-3) | |
CE 341 | Soil Mechanics (3-0-3) | |
CE 341A | Soil Mechanics Laboratory (0-3-1) | |
CE 350 | Transportation Engineering (3-0-3) | |
ELEC | Technical (3-0-3) | |
Credits | 0 | |
Fifth Year | ||
Semester 1 | ||
ALL COURSES TAKEN AT NJIT | ||
CE 431 | Construction Materials Lab (0-3-1) | |
CE 432 | Steel Design (3-0-3) | |
CE 443 | Foundation Design (3-0-3) | |
CE 494 | Civil Engineering Design I (3-0-3) | |
CE XXX | Civil Engineering Elective (3-0-3) | |
HSS ELEC | Communications Elective 300 level (3-0-3) | |
Credits | 0 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ALL COURSES TAKEN AT NJIT | ||
CE 495 | Civil Engineering Design II (3-0-3) | |
ELEC | Science Elective (3-0-3) | |
CE XXX | Civil Engineering Elective (3-0-3) | |
ELEC | Management: GUR (3-0-3) | |
ELEC | Capstone Seminar 400 Level: GUR (3-0-3) | |
Credits | 0 | |
Total Credits | 95 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Applied Physics BS (NJCU) and Civil Engineering BS (NJIT), Dual Degree (3+2) program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the factual and theoretical basis of physics including Newton's Laws of motion, conservation laws, E&M and Quantum Mechanics.
- Demonstrate understanding of scientific inquiry and explain how scientific knowledge is discovered and validated.
- Apply quantitative reasoning to describe or explain phenomena in the natural world.
- Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical tools and their applications to understanding physics systems.
- Communicate scientific information based on original research or literature review.
- Demonstrate preparedness to enter the work force or Graduate School.