Binary Engineering Program – Curriculum

The Binary Engineering program combines a bachelor of arts degree in physics from Duquesne University with a bachelor of science degree in an engineering major from a partner university. A minimum of 102 credits must be completed at Duquesne before transfer to the partner university.

Physics Degree Requirements

Requirements for transfer

In order to be admitted into the second phase of the program at the participating engineering school, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• At least 102 Duquesne credits, including:
  All required physics courses (32 credits)
  ENLG 302W Science Writing (3 credits)
  PHYS 105 Career development (1 credit)
  Chemistry (10 credits)
  Math and computer science (24 credits)
  University General Education (25 credits)
• Minimum GPA, depending on engineering school and major as follows
  Pitt bioengineering: 3.50 GPA and 3.00 average in science and math courses
  Pitt all other majors: 3.00 GPA and 3.00 average in science and math courses
  CWRU all majors: 3.00 GPA and 3.00 average in science and math
• Prerequisite engineering coursework as per articulation agreements, by cross-registration
• Positive recommendation from the physics department chair

Course sequence

The courses indicated below must be taken in sequence because of prerequisite linkages. Courses not appearing in the sequence are flexible.