The Dual-Degree 3+2 program allows students to complete a physics major at Canisius, providing an extensive grounding in both science and engineering that can open the doors to advanced engineering and technology studies in a wide range of fields. This program is particularly suited to students who are strongly interested in demanding scientific or industrial research and development careers, particularly in an interdisciplinary area. The Dual-Degree program includes an articulation agreement for students interested in pursuing Mechanical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University at Erie, The Behrend College.
Recommended Schedule:
3+2, Dual Degree Program, includes BS in Physics from Canisius College
Freshman Year
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | |||
| ENG 101 |
3 |
ENG 102 |
3 | |||
| CHM 111 |
4 |
CHM 112 |
4 | |||
| EGR 111 |
3 |
MAT 112 |
4 | |||
| CSC 1071 or RST 101 |
3 |
PHY 223 |
4 | |||
| MAT 111 |
4 |
AS |
3 | |||
|
Total |
17 |
Total |
18 | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | |||
| MAT 211 |
4 |
MAT 222 |
4 | |||
| PHY 224 |
4 |
PHY 225 |
4 | |||
| EGR 207 |
3 |
PHY 226 or Elect. |
4 | |||
| RST 101 or CSC 1071 |
3 |
EGR 208 |
4 | |||
| AS |
3 |
PHI 101 |
3 | |||
|
Total |
17 |
Total |
18 | |||
| Junior Year-Cycle 1* | ||||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | |||
| PHY 330 |
3 |
PHY 331 |
3 | |||
| EGR 211 |
3 |
MAT 219 |
4 | |||
| MAT 335 |
3 |
PHY 351/449 |
1 | |||
| PHY 350 |
1 |
EGR 214 |
3 | |||
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 | |||
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 | |||
|
Total |
17 |
Total |
17 | |||
| Junior Year-Cycle 2* | ||||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | |||
| PHY 332 |
3 |
PHY 447 |
3 | |||
| PHY 443 |
3 |
MAT 219 |
4 | |||
| MAT 336 |
4 |
EGR 214 |
3 | |||
| PHY 350 |
1 |
PHY 350/449 |
1 | |||
| EGR 211 |
3 |
AS |
3 | |||
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 | |||
|
Total |
17 |
Total |
17 | |||
CHM 111-112 General Chemistry 8 credits
Emphasizes physical chemical principles. Includes atomic structure and periodicity, chemical bonding, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry and periodic chemical properties. Laboratory includes quantitative and qualitative analysis. Three lectures, one laboratory and one recitation per week. Prerequisite for CHM112: CHM 111 with a minimum grade of C- Fall and Spring
CSC 107 Computer Programming for Science 4 credits
Introduction to the computer and programming using C with special emphasis on scientific and mathematical applications. Fall 2008 only
EGR 111 Introduction to Engineering Design 3 credits
Introduction to the subject of robotics as well as some of the quantitative tools engineers use to solve problems; including model classification, optimization methods and deterministic, probabilistic and economic models. Fall
EGR 207 Engineering Statics 3 credits
Forces and torques on rigid bodies, couples, moments, centroids and moments of inertia. Equilibrium conditions, friction, free body diagrams. Applications to beams, trusses, frames and other structures. Prerequisites: PHY 223, MAT 112. Fall
EGR 208 Engineering Dynamics 3 credits
Kinematics of particles and rigid objects. D’Alembert’s Principle, moving reference frames, work-energy methods, impulse and momentum, vibration. Applications to engineering problems. Prerequisite: EGR 207. Spring
EGR 211 Thermodynamics 3 credits
Fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics, equilibrium. Applications to physical and chemical systems. Prerequisite: PHY 223. Fall
EGR 214 Strength of Materials 3 credits
Behavior of materials under mechanical loading. Stress and strain relationships, shear, bending moments, torsion and deflection. Beams, columns, energy methods and failure criteria. Prerequisite: EGR 207. Spring
ENG 101 English Seminar I 3 credits
A course in reading and writing. Intensive practice in various kinds and modes of writing. Stress on writing instruction, with some practice in research. Readings are primarily discursive prose. Both semesters 2007-2009
ENG 102 English Seminar II 3 credits
A course in reading and writing. Emphasis on writing, this time of a more complex sort, including a research assignment. Particular attention to summary, analysis and organizational skills. Reading selected primarily from literature. Prerequisite: Passing grade in ENG 101. Both semesters 2007-2009
MAT 111 Calculus I 4 credits
For science and mathematics majors. Functions of single variable. Functions, limits, differentiation, continuity, graphing, logarithm, exponential and inverse trigonometric functions, related rates, max-min problems, mean value theorem, l`Hospital`s rule, anti-differentiation, definite integral. (AS VII) Fall & Spring
MAT 112 Calculus II 4 credits
Applications of integration. Integration techniques, improper integrals, sequences, series, convergence tests, Taylor’s theorem, applications; parametric and polar curves. (AS VII) Prerequisite: MAT 111 or 115 with minimum grade C-. Fall & Spring
MAT 211 Calculus III 4 credits
Continuation of MAT 111-112. Analytic geometry of 3-space and calculus of functions of several variables. Prerequisite: MAT 112 with minimum grade of
C-. Fall & Spring
MAT 219 Linear Algebra 4 credits
Vector spaces and inner product spaces. Linear transformations and matrices. Eigenvectors, eigenvalues, and applications. Orthogonal transformations. Quadratic forms and quadric surfaces. Prerequisite: MAT 112 or consent of the instructor. Fall & Spring
MAT 222 Differential Equations 4 credits
Introduction to the theory and applications of ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: MAT 211 with minimum grade of C -. Spring
MAT 335-336 Mathematical Analysis for Physicists 4-4 credits
Theory and applications of infinite series. Fourier series, Green’s functions. Fourier integrals, vector calculus, linear algebra, partial differential equations and complex variables. Prerequisite: MAT 222 or consent of instructor. Fall 2007, Fall 2008
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits
A thoughtful examination of several representative philosophical issues. Emphasis on logical and critical analysis of claims and arguments proposed by some prominent classical and modern philosophers. Summer, Fall, Spring
PHY 223-224 General Physics for Physical Science Majors 8 credits
Calculus-based physics course and related laboratory. PHY 223: Newtonian mechanics with applications. PHY 224: electricity and magnetism. Prerequisites: MAT 111. A grade of C- or higher in PHY 223 is necessary to continue in PHY 224. PHY 223 Fall; PHY 224. Spring
PHY 225 General Physics III 4 credits
Calculus-based physics course and related laboratory. Fluids, mechanical waves and sound, heat and thermodynamics, geometric and physical optics, relativity and introductory quantum physics. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in PHY 224 is required to continue in PHY 225. Spring
PHY 226 Basic Electronics 4 credits
Circuit analysis, power supplies, semiconductor physics, operational amplifiers, digital electronics. Integrated circuit techniques. Includes laboratory work each week. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in PHY 224 is required. Spring
PHY 330 Electromagnetism I 3 credits
Static and time-varying classical electric and magnetic fields in free-space and matter. Prerequisite: PHY 224. Prior completion of or concurrent registration for MAT 335 is strongly encouraged. Fall 2007 only, 2 year cycle
PHY 331 Electromagnetism II 3 credits
Primary topic: electromagnetic waves in free-space and matter, beginning with the Maxwell equations. Additional topics: radiation and special relativity. Prerequisite: PHY 330. Spring 2008 only, 2 year cycle
PHY 332 Statistical and Thermal Physics 3 credits
Develops statistical concepts and methods used to relate macroscopic to microscopic descriptions of many particle systems. Prerequisite: PHY 225. Fall 2008 only, 2 year cycle
PHY 350-351 Advanced Laboratory 2 credits
Advanced experiments such as experimental instrumentation, holography, spatial filtering, atomic spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, low-temperature measurements, magnetic resonance. Prerequisite: PHY 225. Fall and Spring
PHY 443 Classical Mechanics 3 credits
One, two, and three dimensional motion of a particle, non-inertial systems, classical scattering, rigid-body motion. Lagrange and Hamilton equations, calculus of variations, oscillations. Prerequisites: PHY 224, MAT 222. Fall 2008 only, 2 year cycle
PHY 447 Quantum Mechanics 3 credits
Experimental basis of quantum mechanics, state functions, operators. Schrodinger’s equation and applications, parity, perturbation theory, Dirac notation. Prerequisite: MAT 336 is strongly recommended. Spring 2009 only, 2 year cycle
PHY 449 Nuclear Physics Lab 1 credit
One-semester lab meeting once per week. Experiments study nuclear instrumentation, characteristics of radiation and nuclear spectra. Prerequisite: PHY 225 Fall 2008 only
RST 101 Introduction to Religious Studies and Theology 3 credits
Nature and role of religion in human life and society. Religious viewpoints, values and practices within Judeo-Christian tradition and world at large. Methodological tools, both scientific and theological, used in academic study of religion.