Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics - Power Electronics and Systems

Engineering is an application of scientific principles to solve real-world problems. Engineering physicists are engaged more deeply on the scientific end than most.

With UIC's engineering physics major, you will develop a command of physics that will make you especially competitive in roles that require an understanding of science and theory, such as research and development positions.

Engineering physics majors take nine physics courses. After completing General Physics I (which focuses on mechanics) and General Physics II (which is about electricity and magnetism), EP majors delve the scientific method, quantum theory, waves, thermal physics, quantum and theoretical mechanics, experimental physics, and other topics.

This track intends to provide students and researchers with education and exposure in the areas of power electronics, power management, and power systems. Applications range from smart/micro grid, electrical and autonomous vehicles and locomotives, renewable and alternative energy and distributed generation, aerospace, space, motor drives, telecommunication, cyber-physical systems, wireless power, VLSI, power integrated circuits, and the Internet of Things. While power electronics provides a broader exposure to the mechanisms and synthesis of semiconductor based switchable power-flow circuits and systems mechanisms and realizations, power management relates to the controllability and intelligent realizations and monolithic electronic synthesis for power management, and power systems provides general introduction to the system and network aspects of power distribution and/or transmission. Students are encouraged to explore other areas including controls, integrated and digital and analog circuits, semiconductor devices, cyber-physical systems, machine learning, and electromagnetics that may provide complementary expertise