Academic Programs / Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
M. Kiani, Chair
R. Cohen, Program Coordinator
Room 607A, Engineering and Architecture Building
215-204-6245
Program Goals, Objectives and Design Integration
The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is to provide an excellent educational experience for the students in its programs. This experience includes an emphasis on the technical, communication, and teamwork skills that graduate engineers need to succeed, in both the workplace and society in general. In order to achieve these goals, the department places great importance on teaching, research, scholarship, engineering practice, and service to the University community and the Engineering profession. The mechanical engineering program is structured to prepare the graduate for the professional practice of engineering and/or graduate school. The curriculum emphasizes a rigorous treatment of the mathematical and scientific approach to the solution of engineering problems. It provides a coherent set of courses in energy conversion and structures/motion in mechanical systems. The program has design across the curriculum and is capped with an integrated design experience in the form of a senior project.
A Bioengineering concentration is available in Mechanical Engineering. Contact the department for details.
Most technical courses in the program are offered during the day only.
Foundation Science and Math Courses for Mechanical Engineering
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| Calculus Sequence Plus Elective |
|
|
| Math |
1041 |
Calculus I |
4 |
QB |
| Math |
1042 |
Calculus II |
4 |
|
| Math |
2043 |
Calculus III |
4 |
|
| Math |
2101 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
|
| Math |
3041 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
|
| Physics |
1061 |
Elementary Classic Physics I |
4 |
SA |
| Physics |
1062 |
Elementary Classic Physics II |
4 |
SB |
| Chemistry |
1031 |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
SA |
| Chemistry |
1033 |
General Chemistry Lab |
1 |
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
30 |
|
Required Communications, Humanities, and Social Science for Mechanical Engineering
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| English |
1002 |
College Composition |
3 |
CO |
| English |
2696 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
WI |
| Core |
Electives |
Humanities and Social Science Various* |
21 |
CORE |
| Core |
Race |
Studies in Race (may satisfy another CORE category) |
|
RS |
| Library Skills |
|
Temple Information Literacy Tutorial (TILT) |
|
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
27 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| * See advisor recommended courses particularly if transfer student. |
Required Engineering Courses for Mechanical Engineering
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Mechanical
Engineering |
2305
3305
3506
4405
4506
3421
3301
4571
4572
4422 |
Measurements & Dynamics Laboratory
Materials Laboratory
Measurements of Fluids and Energy
Measurements & Applications in Vibrations & Controls
Energy Conversion Laboratory
Dynamic Systems
Machine Theory & Design
Advanced Thermodynamics & Combustion
Heat and Mass Transfer
Vibration Mechanics and Controls |
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3 |
|
| Electrical Engineering |
2112
2122 |
Electrical Devices & Systems I
Electrical Devices & Systems II |
4
4 |
|
| Engineering |
1101
1117
2331
2332
2333
3496
3096
3553
3571
3117
4169
4196
4296 |
Introduction to Engineering
Engineering Graphics
Engineering Statics
Engineering Dynamics
Mechanics of Solids
Materials Science for Engineers
Economic Analysis
Mechanics of Fluids
Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics
Computer-Aided Design
Engineering Seminar
Senior Design Project I
Senior Design Project II |
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
|
WI
WI
WI
WI |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Electives |
|
6 |
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
71 |
|
| Total Hours for the Mechanical Engineering Major: |
128 |
|
