EEPH Old/New Degree Plan Transition Guidelines


New BS in Electrical Engineering & Physics Degree Plan Now in Effect

1. Who Will Follow the NEW EEPH Degree Plan?

You will follow the NEW EEPH degree plan if:
You do NOT complete/pass EE213 by the end of Term 252.

Students in the new degree plan:

  1. Must take EE310 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Design (1-3-2)
  2. Must take PHYS301 - Classical Mechanics I (3-0-3) instead of PHYS300 (4-0-4)
  3. Must take PHYS430 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (3-0-3) (reduced from 4 credit hours to 3 credit hours)
  4. Must take PHYS336 - Physics of Semiconductor Devices (3-0-3) as an additional required course
  5. Must take EE 3xx Elective I (3-0-3) instead of EE xxx Elective (3-0-3)
  6. Must take EE 3xx Elective II (3-0-3) as an additional required course
  7. Should NOT take EE 4xx Lab (0-3-1)
  8. Should NOT register in EE311
  9. Should NOT take EE213

2. Who Will Follow the OLD EEPH Degree Plan?

You will remain on the OLD EEPH degree plan only if you meet all of the following conditions:

You complete/pass EE213 by the end of Term 252, AND you complete/pass the following courses at or before their final offering terms:

  1. EE311* (3-0-3) by the end of Term 262
  2. PHYS300* (4-0-4) by the end of Term 261
  3. PHYS430* (4-0-4) (the 4 credit-hours version) by the end of Term 262

*Note: Students following the old degree plan should NOT register PHYS301 (3-0-3) or PHYS430 (3-0-3) (the 3 credit-hour versions) or EE310. If a student on the old degree plan registers in one of these courses, they will automatically transition to the new degree plan, and some of their previously earned credit hours will not count toward the degree requirements.

If you do not complete all required old degree plan courses within the specified timeline above, you will transition to the new degree plan. Any previously completed courses from the old degree plan will be counted toward the new degree plan as follows:

  1. If you completed PHYS300 (4-0-4), it will count as 3 credit hours in place of PHYS301 in the new degree plan. The remaining 1 credit hour will not count toward the degree requirements.
  2. If you completed PHYS430 (4-0-4), it will count as 3 credit hours in the new degree plan. The remaining 1 credit hour will not count toward the degree requirements.
  3. If you completed EE311 (3-0-3), it will count as 2 credit hours in place of EE310 in the new degree plan. The remaining 1 credit hour will not count toward the degree requirements.
  4. If you have completed EE213 (2-0-2), it will not be counted under the new degree plan, and the 2 credit hours will not be applied toward the new degree requirements.

3. Course Offering Timeline (Important)

Please carefully review the final offerings of old degree plan courses:

EE311 - Fundamentals of EE Design

  • Offered in Term 261 (strongly recommended to register in when a seat is available)
  • Offered in Term 262 (limited seats - final offering)

PHYS300 - Classical Mechanics I (4-0-4)

  • Offered in Term 261 only (final offering)

PHYS430 - Thermal & Statistical Physics (4-0-4)

  • The 4-credit version of PHYS430 will be offered in Term 262 only (final offering)

Students intending to remain on the old degree plan must take these courses accordingly.

4. Comparison Between Old and New EEPH Degree Plans

Courses Required Under the Old Degree Plan
(Not Required in the New Degree Plan) 		Courses Required Under the New Degree Plan
(Not Required in the Old Degree Plan)
EE 213 - Electrical Circuits II (2-0-2)EE 310 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Design (1-3-2)
EE 311 - Fundamentals of EE Design (3-0-3)PHYS 336 - Physics of Semiconductor Devices (3-0-3)
PHYS 300 - Classical Mechanics I (4-0-4)PHYS 301 - Classical Mechanics I (3-0-3)
PHYS 430* - Thermal & Statistical Physics (4-0-4)
* 4 credit hours version 		PHYS 430* - Thermal & Statistical Physics (3-0-3)
* 3 credit hours version
EE xxx Elective (3-0-3)EE 3xx Elective I (3-0-3)
EE 4xx Lab Elective (0-3-1)EE 3xx Elective II (3-0-3)

5. What You Should Do Now

  1. Check which degree plan you are required to follow based on the criteria mentioned above
  2. Plan your course registration carefully according to the degree plan you will follow and the course offering timeline
  3. Consult your academic advisor before registration
  4. Carefully monitor registration announcements and seat availability
  5. Regularly check the EE website for the latest updates and act accordingly

Please consult your academic advisor to discuss your transition and ensure that you are following the appropriate degree plan. We wish you a smooth and successful transition.