These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Bachelor of Science Requirements
Summary of Requirements for the Degree
- University Requirements (124 total s.h.)
- Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
- All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MATH 3096Introduction to Modern Algebra MATH 4096Senior Problem Solving MGSE 3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) - Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
- See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
- Students who complete TUteach majors receive a waiver for 1 Human Behavior (GB), 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
- Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.
- College Requirements
- A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
- A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
- Complete a one-credit first-year or transfer seminar.
- SCTC 1001 CST First Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
- SCTC 2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.
- A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
- Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (98-101 s.h.)1
At least 10 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 7 Math, 2 Engineering, and 3 Education courses must be completed at Temple. Though not required, students are strongly encouraged to increase training and field work experience by enrolling in SCTC 1385, SCTC 2385, or SCTC 2389. Students will also benefit from directed laboratory projects offered through SCTC 3185. These courses are offered every semester.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Mathematics MATH 1041 Calculus I 4 or MATH 1941 Honors Calculus I MATH 1042 Calculus II 4 or MATH 1942 Honors Calculus II MATH 2021 Functions and Modeling (S) 3 MATH 2043 Calculus III 4 or MATH 2943 Honors Calculus III MATH 2061 Euclidean Geometry (S) 3 MATH 2101 Linear Algebra 3-4 or MATH 2103 Linear Algebra with Computer Lab MATH 2111 Basic Concepts of Math 3 MATH 3003 Theory of Numbers 3 MATH 3031 Probability Theory I 3 MATH 3096 Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 MATH 3137 Real & Complex Analysis I (F) 3 MATH 3138 Real & Complex Analysis II (S) 3 MATH 4096 Senior Problem Solving 3 One Mathematics 3000+ elective 2 3 Chemistry or Physics Select one of the following sets: 3 8 CHEM 1031
& CHEM 1033
& CHEM 1032
& CHEM 1034General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I
and General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 1951
& CHEM 1953
& CHEM 1952
& CHEM 1954Honors General Chemical Science I
and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I
and Honors General Chemical Science II
and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory IIPHYS 1061Elementary Classical Physics I or PHYS 1961Honors Elementary Classical Physics I or PHYS 2021General Physics I or PHYS 2921Honors General Physics I andPHYS 1062Elementary Classical Physics II or PHYS 1962Honors Elementary Classical Physics II or PHYS 2022General Physics II or PHYS 2922Honors General Physics II Engineering Foundation courses Select one of the following: 3 ENGR 1101Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology ENGR 1102Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving ENGR 1901Honors Introduction to Engineering ENGR 1117 Engineering Graphics 2 Engineering Concentration Courses Select two courses within the same track: 3 6-8 Track 1 - Environment EES 2001Physical Geology CEE 2711Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology or CEE 3711Environmental Engineering Track 2 - Robotics ECE 2312
& ECE 2313Electrical Engineering Science I
and Electrical Engineering Science I LabECE 2612
& ECE 2613Digital Circuit Design
and Digital Circuit Design LaboratoryTrack 3 - Energy ENGR 3571Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics MEE 4575Renewable and Alternative Energy Track 4 - Bioengineering BIOE 2001Frontiers in Bioengineering BIOE 3725Cell Biology for Engineers or BIOL 3334Mammalian Physiology College of Science & Technology SCTC 1013 Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences 3 SCTC 1389 Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners 2 SCTC 3001 History of Science 3 SCTC 3312 Coding STEM Lessons 4 1 Education EDUC 2179 Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science 3 EDUC 4388 TUteach Apprentice Teaching 4 EDUC 4802 TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar 3 MGSE 2189 Classroom Interactions (S) 3 or SCTC 3485 Science and Mathematics in the Classroom MGSE 3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) 3 MGSE 4189 Project-Based Instruction (F) 3 or SCTC 4485 Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments SPED 2231 Introduction to Special Education 3 Research Methods BIOL/CHEM/EES/PHYS 3091 Research Methods (S) 3 Total Credit Hours 98-101 Course List Code Title Credit Hours (F) - Fall only course (S) - Spring only course - 1
The certification requirements need to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education standards and are subject to change. All students are strongly recommended to check with the TUteach Advisor in the College of Science and Technology to affirm the requirements that pertain to their specific major. In addition, students should check the Undergraduate Bulletin web site for the most current information about these programs, or the TUteach web site. It is also recommended that all students meet with an advisor before enrolling in classes specific to these majors and leading to certification as a teacher. This is to assure that a candidate's intended program of study will be compatible with the new requirements.
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MATH 2041, MATH 2941, MATH 2045, or MATH 2121 may be used to fulfill the Mathematics elective at the 3000 level or above.
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Most engineering concentration courses require either Chemistry or Physics as a prerequisite, so students should choose the course that best prepares them for their intended track. The Environment and Bioengineering tracks cannot be completed without the chemistry sequence, and the Robotics and Energy tracks cannot be completed without the physics sequence.
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All students are required to take a minimum of one credit.