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<p>Actually, the first two to four semesters of engineering majors typically include the first two years of the physics major (introductory physics for scientists and engineers, calculus, multivariable calculus, introductory linear algebra, introductory differential equations). A student could delay the decision between engineering and physics until sophomore year, although it may be necessary to start in engineering at some schools because switching engineering to physics is administratively easier than switching physics to engineering.</p>
<p>As a junior and senior physics major, the typical physics courses would include more advanced and in-depth courses in:</p>
<p>electromagnetism
Newtonian and relativistic mechanics
statistical and thermal physics
quantum mechanics
physics lab
physics electives
math courses such as real and complex analysis, differential equations, abstract algebra</p>
<p>An EE major may take an EE course similar to the electromagnetism course, but if you really want to go to graduate school in physics, doing so from a physics major background would be best.</p>