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Hardest courses in Engineering Physics

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EP 271 teaches solving engineering problems using software tools like spreadsheets and equation solvers, with a focus on nuclear engineering applications.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Charles Hirst, Charlie Hirst: Homework assignments are described as very difficult and often completed in groups. Exams are considered easy because they consist of reworked homework problems under an open-note format.

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025

Engineering Analysis I teaches methods of higher mathematics with a focus on problem solving using linear algebra, calculus of variations, and Green's functions.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025

EP 418 is an interdisciplinary survey of energy research topics, analyzing sustainable energy challenges through a multi-disciplinary, systems-based approach.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Covers hardware and software solutions for advanced computing in engineering, with hands-on parallel programming assignments.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Dan Negrut: Reviewers note the class involves significant work, particularly weekly programming assignments, but consider them doable with effort.

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026