3+2 Program
Introduction
The dual degree 3+2 program is a dual degree program, with a BS in Physics from Canisius and a BS in Engineering from an Engineering school. The student will complete all of the requirements for the BS degree in Physics, which includes the foundation, fields, attributes, and capstone courses in the college’s core curriculum. While at the college, the student can use modern physics equipment like a high-resolution spectroscopy equipment, 3-D printer, a multi-channel nuclear spectrometer, various radiation detectors, and an X-ray spectrometer. The student is also encouraged to perform research with a professor or with an internship with a local company or manufacturer. It is in the student’s best interest to gain as much professional experience as possible.
Dual Majors
The dual degree 3+2 program is a dual degree program, with a BS in Physics from Canisius and a BS in Engineering from an Engineering school. An additional major at Canisius in this program would prove difficult to complete, due to the already demanding nature of this program; however, students are urged to discuss this with an academic advisor.
Advisement
All students should have an advisor in the major and should contact the department directly to have an advisor assigned if they do not already have one. Meetings with academic advisors are required prior to students receiving their PIN for course registration each semester. All majors should work closely with their advisor in discussing career expectations, choosing their major electives, developing their entire academic program and planning their co-curricular or supplemental academic experiences.
Curriculum
An Ignatian Foundation
All undergraduate students must complete either the Canisius Core Curriculum or the All-College Honors Curriculum. Many schools refer to their college-wide undergraduate requirements as "general education" requirements. We believe that the core curriculum and the honors curriculum are more than a series of required classes; they provide the basis for a Jesuit education both with content and with required knowledge and skills attributes that are central to our mission.
Free Electives
Students may graduate with a bachelor's degree with more but not less than 120 credit hours. Free electives are courses in addition to the Canisius Core Curriculum or All-College Honors Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach the minimum number of credits required for graduation. The number of credits required to complete a bachelor's degree may vary depending on the student's major(s) and minor(s).
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSC 111 & 111L | Introduction to Programming and Introduction to Programming Laboratory | 4 |
| PHY 104 | Seminar for Physics and Pre-engineering Majors | 0 |
| PHY 223 & 223L | General Physics for Physical Science Majors I and General Physics for Physical Science Majors I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHY 224 & 224L | General Physics for Physical Science Majors II and General Physics for Physical Science Majors I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHY 225 & 225L | General Physics for Physical Science Majors III and General Physics for Physical Science Majors III Laboratory | 4 |
| PHY 226 & 226L | Basic Electronics and Basic Electronics Laboratory | 4 |
| PHY 330 | Electrodynamics I | 3 |
| PHY 331 | Electrodynamics II | 3 |
| PHY 332 | Statistical and Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHY 335 | Mathematical Analysis for Physicists | 4 |
| PHY 350 & PHY 351 | Modern Physics Laboratory and Advanced Laboratory | 2 |
| PHY 443 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 445 | Special Topics in Physics | 1 |
| PHY 446 | Quantum Mechanics I | 4 |
| PHY 447 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHY 498 | Senior Project | 1-3 |
| CHM 111 & 111L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| MAT 111 & MAT 112 | Calculus I and Calculus II | 8 |
| MAT 211 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 222 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| Science Elective (choose one of the following): | 3-4 | |
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Data Structures and Data Structures Laboratory | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Probability & Statistics I | ||
| Introductory Biology I and Introductory Biology Laboratory I | ||
| Total Credits | 69-72 | |
Also, Depending on Engineering Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EGR 111 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| EGR 207 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| EGR 208 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| EGR 211 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EGR 214 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
In some cases, cross registration for additional courses at University at Buffalo may be advisable.
Additional Course Considerations
Junior/Senior level courses are offered on a rotating two year basis. Students will take either the course listed Junior or Senior year, depending on availability. Students will complete the missing requirements in the Physics Major while at the partnering Engineering school. Prior to completion of the third year at Canisius, students will meet with their advisor to plan out the courses to be completed in the Physics major. Course selection may vary somewhat depending on engineering major and partner institution.
Linear Algebra (MAT 219) is advisable, and required by some engineering programs.
Roadmap
Recommended Schedule: 3+2 Program
| Freshman | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Spring |
| EGR 111 | MAT 112 |
| MAT 111 | PHY 104 |
| PHY 104 | PHY 224 & 224L |
| PHY 223 & 223L | Science Elective1 |
| CSC 111 & 111L | |
| Sophomore | |
| Fall | Spring |
| MAT 211 | MAT 222 |
| PHY 104 | PHY 104 |
| PHY 225 & 225L | PHY 226 & 226L |
| EGR 207 | EGR 208 |
| CHM 111 & 111L | |
| Junior | |
| Fall | Spring |
| PHY 104 | PHY 104 |
| EGR 211 | EGR 214 |
| Fall Physics courses in Physics Curriculum | Spring Physics courses in Physics Curriculum |
