The 3+2 Dual Degree Physics Engineering programs are ideal for students strongly interested in demanding scientific or industrial research and development careers, particularly in an interdisciplinary area. The dual degree programs provide extensive grounding in both science and engineering that can open the doors to advanced engineering and technology studies in a wide range of fields. The dual degrees provide students a more well-rounded academic background that is highly desirable in the job market because of the breadth of skills developed.
These five-year articulation programs include three years of study at Canisius and two subsequent years at one of our cooperating institutions. Students earn the B.S. in Physics from Canisius College and a B.S. in Engineering from the partner institution.
- B.S. in Physics from Canisius and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University at Erie
- B.S. in Physics from Canisius and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from University at Buffalo (SUNY)
- B.S. in Physics from Canisius and B.S. in Industrial Engineering from University at Buffalo (SUNY)
- B.S. in Physics from Canisius and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University at Buffalo (SUNY)
The 3+2 Canisius/University at Buffalo partnership includes several unique benefits to students. Students will receive advisement each semester by both Canisius and UB advisors. While at Canisius, students will take at least one UB engineering course taught on our campus by the UB engineering faculty. During your first three years at Canisius you will be included in the engineering clubs and activities at the UB campus. These opportunities provide you with the advantage of early exposure and an easy transition to the expectations and demands of the UB engineering curriculum. The articulation guarantees transfer of credits and admission to University at Buffalo with a 2.5 grade point average.
Recommended Schedule 3+2 Program, Associate of Arts in the Business Track.
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| CHM 111 | 4 credits | CHM 112 | 4 credits | |||
| MAT 111 | 3 credits | MAT 112 | 4 credits | |||
| CSC 107 | 4 or 3 credits | PHY 223 | 4 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| MAT 211 | 4 credits | MAT 222 | 4 credits | |||
| PHY 224 | 4 credits | PHY 225 | 4 credits | |||
| CSC 107 | 4 or 3 credits | PHY 226 | 4 credits | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| Students must complete the following list of courses during their third year at Canisius, and during their subsequent studies at an Engineering institution. Some course will satisfy electives in both the Physics Major and the Engineering Major, many are offered on a two-year alternating cycle. Careful advising is necessary to insure timely completion. The courses are: PHY 330, PHY 331, PHY 332, PHY 443, PHY 350, PHY 351, PHY 447, PHY 499, MAT 335, MAT 336 | ||||||
COURSES: 2009 - 2011
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 211 Thermodynamics 3 credits
Fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics, equilibrium. Applications to physical and chemical systems. Prerequisite: PHY 223. 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 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