College of Science and Technology
Founded 1999
Chris D. Platsoucas, Dean
409 Barton Hall
1900 N. 13th Street
215-204-2888
www.temple.edu/cst
- Goals and Objectives
- Special Programs
- Awards and Student Associations
- College Council of Science and Technology
- Policies and Regulations
- Academic Advising
- Departmental Advising
- Requirements for the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts Degrees
- Program Descriptions
- Faculty
- Course Descriptions
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Science and technology have been responsible for a profound transformation of the world in the twentieth century and will drive the economy of the twenty-first century. The objectives of the undergraduate programs of the College of Science and Technology are to prepare students for careers in these important areas, and to graduate informed, responsible citizens.
The College approaches science and technology as a body of knowledge that has an advancing frontier and a complex interface with society. The traditional mandate for a university is to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive education and the opportunity to focus closely on a particular area of study. The College of Science and Technology accepts this mandate and offers undergraduate students additional opportunities as well. Students are encouraged to participate in faculty research projects and thus to witness the advancement of this body of knowledge. The Center for Student Professional Development introduces undergraduate students to the interface between science and technology and society by offering work experience as interns in technology-based companies and agencies and by helping them to prepare for careers in these areas.
All undergraduate students in the College must satisfy the requirements of the Core Curriculum. The Core is designed to prepare students to be fully engaged members of the University community and of society by ensuring their acquisition of effective communication and quantitative reasoning skills and a common background in the social sciences and humanities. The ability to think critically and express thought clearly and precisely is an invaluable asset of an educated person. The increasing reliance of society upon numerical data makes it essential for individuals to understand how meaningful inferences can be obtained from data and how to recognize fallacious inferences. Informed judgment requires awareness of the diversity of viewpoints and knowledge to act in accordance with a universal morality. Personal fulfillment rests upon the appreciation of truth and beauty manifested in works of religion, philosophy, and the arts.
Baccalaureate programs lead from the Core Curriculum toward mastery of the subject matter, methods, and values of a chosen field to prepare students for a fulfilling future. Bachelor of Science programs offer a greater concentration in major course work; Bachelor of Arts programs offer a greater variety of course work. All programs offer undergraduates the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and a richly diverse and stimulating student body as they prepare for active roles in society.
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Special Programs
Study Abroad
Undergraduates may pursue a large variety of study abroad options. Temple University has campuses in Rome, Italy and Tokyo, Japan; a program in London, England; exchange programs with universities in England, Germany, and Puerto Rico; and summer programs in France, Ghana, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and South Africa. See International Programs for more information about study abroad options.
University Honors Program
Students in the College of Science and Technology are eligible to apply to the University Honors Program. Students in the Honors Program take specially- designated Honors courses to fulfill their University Core requirements. See Academic Programs/University Honors.
Five-year Master's Programs and Teacher Certification
The Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics Departments enable talented students to complete both a bachelor's and a master's degree in five years.
Students who want to combine teacher certification with a major in one of these areas may take a minor in Education during their undergraduate study. After earning a bachelor's degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines, students spend an additional year as a graduate student in the College of Education. Students who complete this program earn a Master of Education degree and are certified to teach in Pennsylvania schools. See the College of Education for more details.
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Awards and Student Associations
Awards
Many awards are granted to juniors and seniors for outstanding performance in a variety of academic areas and for exceptional service to the College and the University. Information is available in departmental offices or in the Office of Undergraduate Advising, A306 Barton Hall.
Majors' Associations
Many of the departments within the College of Science and Technology support student interest organizations known as Majors' Associations or Societies. Each department organization provides an opportunity for students to interact with faculty and other students who share similar interests. It is here that students can have the most influence on course offerings, faculty recruitment, and departmental policy.
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College Council of Science and Technology (CCST)
The College Council of Science and Technology is the student government of the College of Science and Technology. This council is an effective and responsive student government that promotes the general welfare of the student body of the College of Science and Technology. This government is the venue for student opinion and expression concerning matters relevant to the student body and the College at large.
- All students, graduate and undergraduate, are welcome to become members of CCST.
- Major Associations within the College are eligible to receive funding from CCST.
- General Assembly (GA) meetings are held every month, and the GA is opened to all CST students.
Policies and Regulations
University policies and regulations apply to all undergraduate students and provide a framework within which schools and colleges may specify further conditions or variations appropriate to students in their courses or programs.
Academic Residency Requirements
Students who transfer into the College of Science and Technology must complete at least 30 of their last 45 semester hours of course work at Temple, and at least half of the courses required in the major must be taken at Temple. Please refer to degree programs for the specific number of major courses required.
Course Eligibility
The College of Science and Technology offers three types of undergraduate courses:
1. Preparatory courses numbered 0001-0049: open to all students, full-time, part-time, matriculated, and non-matriculated.
2. Lower Level courses numbered 0050-0099: open to all students including non-matriculated students who are in the process of completing or have completed required preparatory courses and have completed appropriate course prerequisites.
3. Upper Level courses numbered 0100-0399: open to all matriculated students who have completed all necessary preparatory courses and appropriate course prerequisites. Open as well to all non-matriculated students who have achieved matriculation equivalency (see below) and have completed appropriate course prerequisites.
Courses Taken Elsewhere by CST Students
Students in the College of Science and Technology who wish to take courses at another institution must petition the Office of the Dean for approval prior to enrolling in the desired courses. Petition forms are available in the Office of Undergraduate Advising, A306 Barton Hall. Students must first acquire course descriptions for the courses they wish to take. they then take these descriptions, along with a completed petition form to the departments which house the courses to receive departmental approval. If departmental approval is granted, then students should submit the completed petition to the Office of Undergraduate Advising. Courses taken without prior approval will not be applied to graduation.
Courses Inapplicable to Graduation
Semester hours earned in Mathematics 0015 (formerly Mathematics 0001), Military Science, and RCC-Enhanced are excluded from the total minimum semester hours required for graduation.
Dean's List
College of Science and Technology students must satisfy the following to be included on the Dean's list.
During a fall or spring semester, a full time student must:
1. pass 12 or more credits;
2. receive no incompletes (I) nor withdraw (W) from any classes;
3. achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
During a fall and the following spring semester, a part time student
must:
1. pass 12 or more credits;
2. receive no incompletes (I) nor withdraw (W) from any classes;
3. achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Grading
Major, Minor, and Core courses must be completed with a letter grade of
C- or higher. Math courses must be completed with a letter grade of
C or higher.
Graduation Procedures
All College of Science and Technology students are required to complete a graduation review with an adviser in the Office of Undergraduate Advising prior to the first semester of their senior year. Students are encouraged to schedule a review once they have completed 75 semester hours. The graduation review involves a detailing of the courses completed and those which remain to be completed for graduation. Once the review is completed by a professional adviser, the review is forwarded to the student's department for approval by the faculty adviser.
Notice of Anticipation of Graduation
Early in the semester in which students will complete their degree requirements, they must notify the Office of Undergraduate Advising in writing of their intent to graduate by completing a graduation application. Graduation applications are available at the Office of Undergraduate Advising. The deadlines for returning the application are:
- October 8, 2001, for fall semester 2001
- February 7, 2002, for spring semester 2002
- June 3, 2002, for second summer semester 2002
Plagiarism and Academic Cheating
Plagiarism and academic cheating are prohibited by the College of Science and Technology. The development of independent thought and a respect for the thoughts of others is essential to intellectual growth. The prohibition of plagiarism and cheating is intended to foster this independence and respect. See Academic Policies in this Bulletin.
The penalty for plagiarism or cheating as a first offense is normally an F in the course in which the offense is committed. In such cases, the instructor writes a report to the Dean. The College of Science and Technology Grievance Committee adjudicates student appeals and serious cases or repeat offenses referred to the Committee by an instructor or the Dean. The Dean may recommend suspension or expulsion from the University when warranted.
Probation and Dismissal
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA each semester, in their major, and overall to remain in good academic standing. A student whose semester GPA falls below a 2.0 will be placed on academic warning. If the student's cumulative GPA also falls below a 2.0 or if the student has two consecutive semesters in which the semester GPA falls below a 2.0, the student will be placed on academic probation. A student whose semester GPA falls below a 2.0 during a semester in which the student is on probation is subject to dismissal from the College.
Readmission
College of Science and Technology students are required to submit a readmission application after one full semester (fall or spring) of non-attendance. Readmission applications are available in the Office of Undergraduate Advising, A306 Barton Hall. Students who apply for readmission after being dismissed must complete twelve credits at another institution and earn a 2.5 GPA or higher before applying readmission. The deadline for readmission for the fall semester is August 1, and the deadline for readmission for the spring semester is December 15.
Withdrawal from Classes
The College of Science and Technology follows the University policy
regarding withdrawals. See Academic Policies.
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Academic Advising
The Role of the Academic Adviser
Advising is essential to a productive and satisfying academic
experience. The Office of Undergraduate Advising guides students from new
student orientation through graduation to ensure that they complete all
degree requirements and work to their fullest potential. Faculty advisers
in each major use their knowledge of departmental curriculum to help
students choose courses consistent with their specific career objectives.
The College’s advising program combines the expertise of professional
advisers with the experience of seasoned faculty members to create a
challenging and supportive environment for learning.
For more advising information, please call (215) 204-2890.
The Office of Undergraduate Advising
College of Science and Technology students' professional advising needs are served in our Office of Undergraduate Advising, located in A306 Barton Hall. Specialized services offered by this office include:
New Student Orientation- Advising and Registration for new
freshmen and transfer students.
Walk-In Advising and Registration Services- Students may want to
meet with professional advisers at different times during their academic
career to check on remaining graduation requirements. Terminal
Registration (with a signed Registration/Schedule Revision form) is
required for students with a GPA below 2.00 and for any students
registering for 18 or more credits.
Transfer Credit Evaluations and Reviews- transfer credits are
checked against collegiate and Core Curriculum requirements.
Academic Planning and Goal Setting gives students the opportunity
to examine in depth their career options within a particular discipline
and to explore other academic and personally fulfilling interests with the
guidance of an adviser.
Graduation Reviews are a check at the end of the junior year to
help students understand and plan for their remaining graduation
requirements. Students who have completed 75 credits should schedule an
appointment with a professional adviser for this review.
Petitions for Exception to Policy are reviewed on a rolling basis
by the Director of Undergraduate Student Services. Typical petition
requests include those for overload approval, to attend another
institution for a semester or summer session, curriculum exceptions and
the like.
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Departmental Advising
After their New Student Orientation advising and registration session, students' academic credentials are copied and forwarded to their major department for subsequent advising by faculty advisers. (An original file is always maintained at the collegiate level in the Office of Undergraduate Advising.) Faculty advising is very important in developing ties between a student's academic program and his or her professional goals. Faculty advisers may assist students in finding research opportunities and professional internships and will help students choose courses that will best prepare them for their field of interest within a particular discipline.
Academic Advising and Student's Responsibility
All academic advisers are trained to read and evaluate information carefully to give students the best possible advice. However, primary responsibility for curriculum completion rests with the student. Every student must be aware of the requirements of his or her degree, and should obtain advising on a regular basis to ensure timely completion of his or her program.
Student Advisers/Ombudspersons
Each department in the College of Science and Technology has a Student Adviser/Ombudsperson (SA/O) who is a qualified undergraduate student in that department. The SA/O is thoroughly familiar with requirements and curricula of the department, and can competently advise fellow students on the courses and faculty members of the department. He or she also has information about career options for the department’s graduates.
Student Grievance Procedure
The SA/O is familiar with the College of Science and Technology Grievance Procedure, and is the first person to consult in case of an academic grievance. The SA/O will serve as a student-faculty liaison, and attempt to resolve the grievance. A student must initiate this first stage of the academic grievance procedure no later than 30 days after the beginning of the fall or spring semester immediately following the completion of the course in which the grievance occurred. A copy of the College of Science and Technology grievance procedure can be obtained from the SA/O. Each SA/O has an office in his or her department, and the SA/O program coordinator is located in the Office of Undergraduate Advising.
Continuing Student Registration
Continuing student registration is the period during the fall and spring semesters when currently enrolled students should register. Degree Audit Reports (DARS) provide a compact summary of a student's progress toward a degree, including a list of requirements yet to be completed. Students obtain their DARS documents from the office of their major departments or the Office of Undergraduate Advising.
Prior to processing their registrations, freshmen meet with advisers to review their DARS documents, discuss course selections for the upcoming semester and have their Personal Identification Numbers (PINS) activated. New transfer students and continuing students in good academic standing are encouraged to meet with their departmental advisers before processing their schedules via telephone registration or via OWLnet. Students ineligible to use telephone registration are required to meet with an adviser.
Pre-professional Advising
- Many of the courses that Professional Programs require are incorporated into College of Science and Technology curricula.
- This approach allows our students to fulfill degree requirements, while at the same time meeting admissions criteria for professional and graduate programs.
- Knowledge gained in the College of Science and Technology curricula provides the foundation needed in preparing for Professional School entrance exams (MCAT, DAT, GRE, and others)
Students in the College of Science and Technology who have been admitted to health-related professional schools at the end of their third year and have completed 90 semester hours, including all requirements of the College and of their majors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, may petition the Dean for the transfer of their first year in professional study toward the completion of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
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Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degrees
The College of Science and Technology offers two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.). The B.A. degree gives students a broad-based education, including the study of a foreign language. The B.S. degree is for those students who wish more specialized training in their chosen disciplines.
Credit Hour Requirements
The College of Science and Technology requires that students complete a total of 123 credits. Of that total, 90 credits must be in the College of Science and Technology or the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). A course shall be classified as a College of Science and Technology or College of Liberal Arts course if it is listed in the College of Science and Technology or College of Liberal Arts course description sections of the Temple University Undergraduate Course Descriptions or if it is in the department of Economics. Of those 90 credits, 45 must be in upper level courses. Students receiving a Bachelor of Arts (as opposed to Bachelor of Science) degree must take two courses numbered 0100 or above in the College of Liberal Arts.
Students must also satisfy the requirements of the University Core Curriculum program under which they entered.
A student with an intercollegial or interdisciplinary studies major can obtain information concerning the minimum number of semester hours in College of Science and Technology or College of Liberal Arts courses required for graduation from his or her major adviser and from the description of the major found in this Bulletin.
These credit hour requirements apply to students who matriculated during or after the fall semester 1995.
A maximum of nine semester hours in preparatory courses (courses numbered 0001-0049) may be applied to any baccalaureate degree. Semester hours earned in Mathematics 0015 (formerly Math 0001), military science, and RCC-Enhanced are not credited toward the minimum semester hours required for graduation.
Bachelor of Science Requirements
Core. In addition to the requirements above, Bachelor of Science candidates must complete the University Core Curriculum in effect at the time of their matriculation.
Major. They must also complete the requirements of a departmental major. It is important to note that students enter the College of Science and Technology as Bachelor of Arts majors. If they wish to change their degree choice to Bachelor of Science, they must complete a declaration of major form in the Office of Undergraduate Advising. B.S. majors are offered the following programs:
Biochemistry
Biology
Biophysics
Chemistry
Computer and Information Sciences (CIS)
Geology
Mathematics
Mathematics and Physics
Physics
Minor or Additional Specialization. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree may also choose to fulfill the requirements of a second Major, Minor, or Additional Specialization. See below under Special Major and Minor Requirements.
Bachelor of Arts Requirements
Core. Bachelor of Arts candidates must complete the University Core requirements in effect at the time of their matriculation with the following difference: For the Core Language or International Studies requirement, candidates for the B.A. degree are required by the College to complete both an International Studies and a Language requirement by
(a) completing the third semester of a language (course number C061, except in Critical Languages) and one international studies course
or
(b) completing the second semester of a language (course number 0052, except in Critical Languages) and two international studies courses, at least one of which must be "Third World/Non-Western."
Upper level distribution requirements. B.A. students must complete upper level distribution requirements by taking two upper level courses in one or more departments of the College of Liberal Arts or the Department of Economics.
Students who have double majors, one of which is in the College of Liberal Arts or Economics, automatically satisfy the distribution requirement.
Major. Bachelor of Arts candidates must complete the requirements of a major. The minimum acceptable grade in a course taken to fulfill major requirements is a C-. B.A. majors are offered in the following programs:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer and Information Sciences
Earth Science (see Geology)
Mathematics
Mathematical Economics
Physics
Placement Exams
All new freshmen must take diagnostic English and mathematics placement
exams. Transfer students who have not completed English C050 or its
equivalent are also required to take placement exams, and it is
recommended that those who have not taken a calculus course do so also.
The results of these exams determine if students are required to enroll in
preparatory composition and mathematics courses. Students assigned to
English 0040/0041 must register each semester for that course until the
requirement is completed. Only upon successful completion of English
0040/0041 can such students enroll in English C050/C051. Students assigned
to courses designed to remedy deficiencies in mathematics are required to
complete those courses before enrolling in the mathematics component of
the University Core. Incoming students must also take a foreign language
placement examination if they plan to continue a language previously
studied, or if they wish to place out of a foreign language requirement.
Special Major and Minor Requirements
Interdisciplinary Studies Major. Rather than major in an existing department or program, students may apply for a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. The proposed major should consist of courses totaling at least 36 semester hours, and be justified in terms of some thematic unit of cohesive rationale. The program should not closely resemble any major currently available in the College of Science and Technology, or any other Temple University program.
The proposed major program may include courses outside of the Colleges of Science and Technology and Liberal Arts, but at least 24 semester hours must be in upper level Science and Technology or Liberal Arts courses. The student's proposal must be sponsored by two faculty members from different departments, at least one from the College of Science and Technology.
Approval for the program must be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Advising prior to the initiation of the last 60 semester hours of the degree.
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Major. Students in the University Honors Program may apply for a College of Science and Technology Honors Interdisciplinary Major. They must complete the degree requirements of the B.A. in the College of Science and Technology and the requirements for the Interdisciplinary Major described above as well as the requirements for the University Honors Program. Approval for this program must be obtained from the College and the University Honors Committee prior to the initiation of the last 60 semester hours of the degree.
In addition, the proposed Major Program should include submission of an acceptable Honors Thesis to the University Honors Steering Committee.
Minor. Students may also choose to complete the requirements for a minor. The minimum acceptable grade in a course taken to fulfill minor requirements is C-. The minimum GPA for all CST minors is 2.0. This requirement is superseded in any specific minor program that requires some higher GPA. At least half of the courses taken by a student to fulfill the minor must be taken at Temple. Forms for declaring a minor are available in the following programs:
Biology
Cognitive Neuroscience (see Psychology)
Computer and Information Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematical Economics
Physics
Double Major. Students may complete a double major by fulfilling all requirements for both majors, including at least four discrete courses in each.
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Program Descriptions
The following is information about programs and majors offered in College of Science and Technology. Listed under each degree program are the courses students must successfully complete to earn that particular B.A. or B.S. degree. These required courses are in addition to the University Core Curriculum requirements and the College's requirements. See Core Curriculum and Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degrees Degrees.
Biochemistry
Biology
Biophysics
Chemistry
Computer and Information Sciences
Environmental Studies
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Biochemistry
Dr. Frank Chang and Dr. Trevor Douglas, Advisers
(215) 204-8843/7916
B.S. Major Requirements
The biochemistry degree consists of fundamental biology and chemistry courses plus biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses: Chemistry 0371 (Biochemistry - Structure and Function), Biology 0376/Chemistry 0372 (Biochemistry - Metabolism), and Biology 0344 (Research Techniques in Biochemistry).
Freshman Year
1st Semester
Chemistry C071 and C073 General Chemistry
or Chemistry C081 and C083 General Chemical Science I
or Chemistry H091 and H093 Honors General Chemistry
Mathematics C085* Calculus I
or Mathematics H095 Honors Calculus I
2nd Semester
Chemistry C072 and C074 General Chemistry II
or Chemistry C082 and C084 General Chemical Science II
or Chemistry H092 and H094 Honors General Chemistry II
Mathematics 0086 Calculus II
or Mathematics H096 Honors Calculus II*
*Mathematics C075 (Calculus with Applications I) and Mathematics 0076
(Calculus with Applications II) are acceptable but not preferred.
Sophomore Year
1st Semester
Chemistry 0121 and 0123 Organic Chemistry
or Chemistry 0181 and 0183 Organic Chemistry for Majors
or Chemistry H191 and H193 Honors Organic Chemistry
Biology 0103 Introduction to Biology
or Biology H103 Honors Introduction to Biology
Physics 0121 General Physics I
or Physics C087 Elementary Classical Physics I
2nd Semester
Chemistry 0122 and 0124 Organic Chemistry
or Chemistry 0182 and 0184 Organic Chemistry for Majors
or Chemistry H192 and H194 Honors Organic Chemistry
Physics 0122 General Physics II,
or Physics C088 Elementary Classical Physics II
Junior Year
1st Semester
Biology W204 Cell Structure and Function
Chemistry 0213 Techniques of Chemical Measurement
Chemistry 0231 Physical Chemistry Lecture
2nd Semester
Biology 0203 Genetics
Chemistry 0371 Biochemistry - Structure and Function
Biochemistry electives **
Senior Year
1st Semester
Biology 0376 or Chemistry 0372 Biochemistry - Metabolism
Biology 0324 Molecular Biology
Biochemistry electives **
2nd Semester
Biology 0344 Research Techniques in Biochemistry
Biochemistry electives **
** Biochemistry electives: Students are required to take three advanced biochemistry electives selected from the following list:
Biology:
0234 Mammalian Physiology
0265 Embryology
0317 General Microbiology
0320 Human Genetics
0325 Research Techniques in Molecular Biology
0328 Virology
0330 Cell Biology
0352 Neurobiology
0363 Genetic Control of Mammalian Development
0364 Biochemical Embryology
0367 Endocrinology
0370 Comparative Animal Physiology
0371 Cell Proliferation
0374 Physical Biochemistry
0381 Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics
0385 Contemporary Biology
Chemistry:
W314 Techniques of Chemical Measurement II
0232 Physical Chemistry II
0301 Inorganic Chemistry
0321 Advanced Organic Chemistry I
0374 Physical Biochemistry
Mathematics:
0127 Calculus III
Other courses may be acceptable with the permission of one of the
biochemistry advisers.
Biology
Dr. Shepherd K. Roberts, Adviser
(215) 204-8854
B.A. Major Requirements
Freshman Year
1st Semester
Chemistry C071 and C073 General Chemistry
or Chemistry C081 and C083 General Chemical Science I
or Chemistry H091 and H093 Honors General Chemistry
Mathematics C075 Calculus with Applications I
or Mathematics C085 Calculus I
or Mathematics H095 Honors Calculus I
2nd Semester
Chemistry C072 and C074 General Chemistry II
or Chemistry C082 and C084 General Chemical Science II
or Chemistry H092 and H094 Honors General Chemistry II
Mathematics 0076 Calculus with Applications II
or Mathematics 0086 Calculus II
or Mathematics H096 Honors Calculus II
Sophomore Year
1st Semester
Chemistry 0121 and 0123 Organic Chemistry
or Chemistry 0181 and 0183 Organic Chemistry for Majors
or Chemistry H191 and H193 Honors Organic Chemistry
Biology 0103 Introduction to Biology I
or Biology H103 Honors Introduction to Biology I
2nd Semester
Chemistry 0122 and 0124 Organic Chemistry
or Chemistry 0182 and 0184 Organic Chemistry for Majors
or Chemistry H192 and H194 Honors Organic Chemistry
Biology 0104 Introduction to Biology II
or Biology H104 Honors Introduction to Biology II
Junior Year
1st Semester
Biology W204 Cell Structure and Function
Physics 0121 General Physics I
2nd Semester
Biology 0203 Genetics
Physics 0122 General Physics II,
Senior Year
1st Semester
Two biology electives above the 0204 level.
2nd Semester
Two biology electives above the 0204 level.
If the student has taken the necessary prerequisite courses, some of the biology elective courses may be taken before the senior year. Graduate level courses, described in the Graduate Bulletin, are available with special permission.
B.S. Major Requirements
Freshman Year
1st Semester
Chemistry C071 and C073 General Chemistry
or Chemistry C081 and C083 General Chemical Science I
or Chemistry H091 and H093 Honors General Chemistry
Mathematics C075 Calculus with Applications I
or Mathematics C085 Calculus I
or Mathematics H095 Honors Calculus I
2nd Semester
Chemistry C072 and C074 General Chemistry II
or Chemistry C082 and C084 General Chemical Science II
or Chemistry H092 and H094 Honors General Chemistry II
Mathematics 0076 Calculus with Applications II
or Mathematics 0086 Calculus II
or Mathematics H096 Honors Calculus II
Sophomore Year
1st Semester
Chemistry 0121 and 0123 Organic Chemistry
or Chemistry 0181 and 0183 Organic Chemistry for Majors
or Chemistry H191 and H193 Honors Organic Chemistry
Biology 0103 Introduction to Biology I
or Biology H103 Honors Introduction to Biology I
2nd Semester
Chemistry 0122 and 0124 Organic Chemistry
or Chemistry 0182 and 0184 Organic Chemistry for Majors
or Chemistry H192 and H194 Honors Organic Chemistry
Biology 0104 Introduction to Biology II
or Biology H104 Honors Introduction to Biology II
Junior Year
1st Semester
Biology W204 Cell Structure and Function
Physics 0121 General Physics I
2nd Semester
Biology 0203 Genetics
Physics 0122 General Physics II,
Senior Year
1st Semester
Four biology electives above the 0204 level.*
2nd Semester
Three biology electives above the 0204 level.*
If the student has taken the necessary prerequisite courses, some of the Biology elective courses may be taken before the senior year. Graduate level courses, described in the Graduate Bulletin, are available with special permission.
*Two elective courses may be taken from the following: Statistics 0278; Mathematics 0117 or 0127; Chemistry 0231 and 0232; Physics 0161 and 0221; Electrical Engineering Technology 0104 and 0176.
Students interested in a specific area of biology may select their electives from one of the following areas: 1. Cell and Developmental Biology; 2. Genetics and Molecular Biology; 3. Neurobiology and Behavior; 4. Biology of Organisms.
Students wishing a broader exposure to biology may choose electives from any of the areas. Additional information is available in the Biology Department Office or from biology advisers.
Minor Requirements
Students interested in acquiring basic knowledge in biology but not wishing to major in the subject may pursue a minor by taking Biology 0103-0104 (Introduction to Biology) plus three biology electives at the 0200 level or above; At least one of these electives must be a course with laboratory. Biology 0203 (Genetics) and W204 (Cell Structure and Function) may be substituted for two of the three electives. (Minimum of 18 credits)
Distinction in Major
Students interested in laboratory research are encouraged to participate in the Biology Research Program. Distinction in Biology is awarded on the basis of independent laboratory projects conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Admission to the program is by application to the Biology Department during the first semester of the junior year. Completion of this Program will substitute for one Biology Elective course.
Concentration in Neuroscience
Undergraduate students with an interest in Neuroscience are admitted to the Neuroscience Program after declaration of a major in biology or psychology. Upon successful completion of their departmental and Neuroscience Program requirements, students receive a bachelor's degree with a Specialization in Neuroscience.
Neuroscience Program Requirements
1. Completion of three Neuroscience courses with a grade of B
or better.
2. One year of Neuroscience research with a faculty member of the Neuroscience
Program, with public and written presentation of the results. The written
presentation must be approved by two faculty members in the Neuroscience
Program.
Undergraduate Neuroscience Courses
Biology:
0304 Neurophysiological Techniques
0315 Behavioral and Neural Genetics
0354 Neural Basis of Behavior
0356 Organization and Development of the Nervous System
0381 Membrane Biophysics and Biochemistry
Communication Science
0235 Introduction to Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
Philosophy:
0444 Philosophy of Mind
Psychology:
0103 Brain-Behavior Relationships
0104 Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience
0275 Research Methods in Behavioral Neuroscience
Elective Courses in Specific Areas
Some electives are listed under two separate areas because their content is relevant to both.
Information on courses added to or removed from the list of elective courses in specific areas is available from the Biology Department Office or from Biology advisers.
Biology of Organisms
0227 Principles of Ecology
0233 Mammalian Anatomy
0234 Mammalian Physiology
0235 Histology
0236 Fresh Water Ecology
0237 Marine Environments
0241 Invertebrate Biology
0245 Marine Biology
0254 Animal Behavior
0265 Embryology
0310 Evolution
0317 General Microbiology
0367 Endocrinology
0370 Comparative Animal Physiology
Neurobiology and Behavior
0234 Mammalian Physiology
0254 Animal Behavior
0304 Research Techniques in Neurobiology
0315 Behavioral and Neural Genetics
0340 Advanced Invertebrate Biology
0352 Neurobiology
0354 Neurological Basis of Animal Behavior
0356 Organization and Development of the Nervous System
Cell and Developmental Biology
0235 Histology
0265 Embryology
0324 Molecular Biology
0329 Developmental Genetics
0330 Cell Biology
0333 Advanced Techniques in Microscopy
0340 Advanced Invertebrate Biology
0356 Organization and Development of the Nervous System
0363 Genetic Control of Mammalian Development
0364 Biochemical Embryology
0365 Mammalian Development
0371 Cell Proliferation
0381 Membrane Biophysics
0384 Organogenesis
0808 Electron Microscopy
Genetics and Molecular Biology
0315 Behavioral and Neural Genetics
0320 Human Genetics
0324 Molecular Biology
0325 Research Techniques in Molecular Biology
0329 Developmental Genetics
0330 Cell Biology
0363 Genetic Control of Mammalian Development
0365 Mammalian Development
0374 Physical Biochemistry
0375 Biochemistry I
0376 Biochemistry II
Biophysics
Dr. Donald Neville, Adviser
(215) 204-7657
Freshman Year
1st Semester
Physics 0121 General Physics I
or Physics C087 Elementary Classical Physics I
Mathematics C075 Calculus with Applications I
or Mathematics C085 Calculus I
or Mathematics H095 Honors Calculus I
2nd Semester
Physics 0122 General Physics II
or Physics C088 Elementary Classical Physics II
Mathematics 0076 Calculus with Applications II
or Mathematics 0086 Calculus II
or Mathematics H096 Honors Calculus II
Sophomore Year
1st Semester
Math 117 Elementary Calculus with Applications III
or Math 127 Calculus III
Chemistry C071 and C073 General Chemistry
or Chemistry C081 and C083 General Chemical Science I
or Chemistry H091 and H093 Honors General Chemistry
Physics 187 and 187L Electricity and Magnetism with Lab
2nd Semester
Chemistry C072 and C074 General Chemistry II
or Chemistry C082 and C084 General Chemical Science II
or Chemistry H092 and H094 Honors General Chemistry II
Physics 184 Mathematical Physics
Physics 188 and 188L Introduction to Modern Physics with Lab
Junior Year
1st Semester
Chemistry 0121 and 0123 Organic Chemistry
or Chemistry 0181 and 0183 Organic Chemistry for Majors
or Chemistry H191 and H193 Honors Organic Chemistry
Biology 0103 Introduction to Biology I
or Biology H103 Honors Introduction to Biology I
Physics 231 Thermodynamics
2nd Semester
Chemistry 0122 and 0124 Organic Chemistry
or Chemistry 0182 and 0184 Organic Chemistry for Majors
or Chemistry H192 and H194 Honors Organic Chemistry
One elective*
Senior Year
1st Semester
Biology W204 Cell Structure and Function
Two electives*
2nd Semester
Biology 0203 Genetics
One elective*
*Four courses, all at the 0200-level or above chosen from electives in Physics, Neurobiology, Physiology, Genetics, Cell Structure, Biophysics, Biochemistry, and Physical Chemistry. At least two of these elective courses must be in Physics.
Biophysics majors who plan to do graduate Biophysics in a Physics department should choose Physics 0201, 0211, W215, and 0306; and should try to complete as much of the standard BS program in physics as time allows.
Students planning to go to medical school should complete Biology 0104 (Introduction to Biology II).
Dr. David Dalton, Adviser
(215) 204-7138
The recommended order of courses is given below; a different order is acceptable as long as the student adheres to prerequisite requirements. With the appropriate selection of electives, the B.S. degree is accredited by the American Chemical Society*.
B.A. Major Requirements
Freshman Year
1st Semester
Chemistry C071 and C073 General Chemistry I
or Chemistry C081 and C083 General Chemical Science I
or Chemistry H091 and H093 Honors General Chemistry
Mathematics C085 Calculus
or Mathematics C075 Calculus with Applications I
or Mathematics H095 Honors Calculus I
2nd Semester
Chemistry C072 and C074 General Chemistry II
or Chemistry C082 and C084 General Chemical Science II
or Chemistry H092 and H094 Honors General Chemistry II
Mathematics 0086 Calculus II
or Mathematics 0076 Calculus with Applications II
or Mathematics H096 Honors Calculus II
Sophomore Year
1st Semester
Chemistry 0121 and 0123 Organic Chemistry I
or Chemistry 0181 and 0183 Organic Chemistry for Majors I
or Chemistry H191 and H193 Organic Chemistry for Honors I
Mathematics 0127 Calculus III
or Mathematics 0117 Elementary Calculus with Applications III
or Mathematics 0251 Differential Equations
Physics C087 Elementary Classical Physics I
or Physics 0121 General Physics I
2nd Semester
Chemistry 0122, 0124 Organic Chemistry II
or Chemistry 0182, 0184 Organic Chemistry for Majors II
or Chemistry H192, H194 Organic Chemistry for Honors II
Chemistry 0129** Introduction To Chemistry Research Techniques
Physics C088 Elementary Classical Physics II
or Physics 0122 General Physics II
Junior Year
1st Semester
Chemistry 0231 Physical Chemistry Lecture I
Chemistry 0213 Techniques of Chemical Measurement I
2nd Semester
Chemistry 0232 Physical Chemistry Lecture II
Senior Year
1st Semester
Advanced Chemistry Course ***
2nd Semester
Advanced Science Course ****
Writing Capstone Course *****
B.S. Major Requirements
Freshman Year
1st Semester
Chemistry C071 and C073 General Chemistry I
or Chemistry C081 and C083 General Chemical Science I
or Chemistry H091 and H093 Honors General Chemistry I
Mathematics C085 Calculus I
or Mathematics C075 Calculus with Applications I
or Mathematics H095 Honors Calculus I
2nd Semester
Chemistry C072 and C074 General Chemistry II
or Chemistry C082 and C084 General Chemical Science II
or Chemistry H092 and H094 Honors General Chemistry II
Mathematics 0086 Calculus II
or Mathematics 0076 Calculus with Applications II
or Mathematics H096 Honors Calculus II
Sophomore Year
1st Semester
Chemistry 0121 and 0123 Organic Chemistry I
or Chemistry 0181 and 0183 Organic Chemistry for Majors I
or Chemistry H191 and H193 Organic Chemistry for Honors I
Mathematics 0127 Calculus III
or Mathematics 0117 Elementary Calculus with Applications III
or Mathematics 0251 Differential Equations
Physics C087 Elementary Classical Physics I
or Physics 0121 General Physics I
2nd Semester
Chemistry 0122 and 0124 Organic Chemistry II
or Chemistry 0182 and 0184 Organic Chemistry for Majors II
or Chemistry H192 and H194 Organic Chemistry for Honors II
Chemistry 0129 ** Introduction to Chemistry Research Techniques
Physics C088 Elementary Classical Physics II
or Physics 0122 General Physics II
Junior Year
1st Semester
Chemistry 0231 Physical Chemistry Lecture I
Chemistry 0213 Techniques of Chemical Measurement I
2nd Semester
Chemistry 0232 Physical Chemistry Lecture II
Chemistry W237 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Senior Year
1st Semester
Chemistry 0301 Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Chemistry Course***
Advanced Science Course ****
2nd Semester
Chemistry W314 Techniques of Chemical Measurement II
Advanced Chemistry Course ***
Advanced Science Course ****
*In order for the B.S. degree to be accredited by the American Chemical Society, the student must include among the Advanced Chemistry and Advanced Science courses at least three of the following Chemistry courses: 0293 Undergraduate Research, 0307 Inorganic Synthesis, 0308 Solid State Analysis, 0313 Instrumental Design, 0327 Advanced Organic Preparations, and 0328 Qualitative Organic Analysis. Also, the student must take Chemistry 0371 Biochemistry I.
**Chemistry 0129 is a pre- or co-requisite for all laboratory courses numbered 0200 and above, i.e., courses numbered with last digit equal to 3, 4, 7, or 8.
***Advanced Chemistry Courses consist of all courses in Chemistry having a number of 0301 or higher. If the student has successfully completed the appropriate prerequisite courses, graduate courses in Chemistry may be included in this category.
****Advanced Science Courses consist of Chemistry 0283 or 0293 (only one of these may be counted as an advanced science course), and all other Chemistry courses numbered 0301 and above; Biology 0203, W204, 0220, 0234, 0265, and above; Physics 0183, 0184, 0187, 0188, 0201, 0202, 0211, 0221, 0231, and above; Geology 0200 and above; Math 0147, W205, 0233, 0247, and above (if Math 0251 has been selected as an option in place of Calculus III, it cannot count also as an Advanced Science course).
*****Although neither Chemistry W237 or Chemistry W314 is required as part of the B.A. degree program, at least one of the two must be taken in order to satisfy the Core requirement for a capstone writing intensive course in the major. If Chemistry W237 is selected it may also count as the B.A. student's Advanced Science course; if Chemistry W314 is selected, it may count as the B.A. student's Advanced Chemistry or Advanced Science course.
Five-year Master's Program
Chemistry majors in their junior year may apply for admission to the fifth year M.A. Program. Upon admission to the program and satisfactory completion of the program requirements, the student is assured of having a master's degree at the end of the fifth year. Interested students should contact their adviser for details.
Computer and Information Sciences
Dr. Billie Stevens, Adviser
(215) 204-8450
B.A. Major Requirements
Freshman Year
1st semester
Mathematics C085 Calculus I *
or Mathematics C075 Calculus with Applications I
or Mathematics H095 Honors Calculus I
Laboratory Science A
2nd semester
Mathematics 0086 Calculus II*
or Mathematics 0076 Calculus with Applications II
or Mathematics H096 Honors Calculus II
Laboratory Science B
Sophomore Year
1st semester
CIS 0067 Program Design and Abstraction
CIS 0066 Mathematical Concepts in Computing I
2nd semester
CIS 0068 Data Structures
CIS 0072 Computer System and Low-Level Programming
CIS 0166 Mathematical Concepts in Computing II
Junior Year
1st semester
CIS 0223 Data Structures and Algorithms
CIS 0207 Introduction to Systems Programming and Operating Systems
2nd semester
One theoretically oriented course chosen from :
Mathematics 0147 or 0233,
Philosophy 0211,
CIS 0211 or 0242.
Communication Course chosen from:
English W102, W104
Speech Communications 65
Senior Year
1st semester
CIS 0307 Operating Systems
2nd semester
W338 Software Engineering
B.S. Major Requirements
Freshman Year
1st semester
Mathematics C085 Calculus I
or Mathematics C075 Calculus with Applications I
or Mathematics H095 Honors Calculus I
Laboratory Science A
2nd semester
Mathematics 0086 Calculus II
or Mathematics 0076 Calculus with Applications II
or Mathematics H096 Honors Calculus II
Laboratory Science B
Sophomore Year
1st semester
CIS 0067 Program Design and Abstraction
CIS 0066 Mathematical Concepts in Computing I
2nd semester
CIS 0068 Data Structures
CIS 0072 Computer System and Low-Level Programming
CIS 0166 Mathematical Concepts in Computing II
Junior Year
1st semester
CIS 0223 Data Structures and Algorithms
CIS 0207 Introduction to Systems Programming and Operating Systems
One theoretically oriented course chosen from :
Mathematics 0147 or 0233,
Philosophy 0211,
CIS 0211 or 0242.
2nd semester
CIS elective**
Communication Course chosen from:
English W102, W104
Speech Communications 65
Senior Year
1st semester
CIS 0307 Introduction to Distributed Systems and Networks
W338 Software Engineering
CIS elective**
2nd semester
CIS 339 Projects in Computer Science
CIS elective**
*It is recommended that students with an interest in mathematics or who plan to go to Graduate School, take Mathematics C085 and 0086, instead of Mathematics C075 and 0076. (This pertains to both B.A. and B.S. degrees.)
**Electives are CIS courses at the upper level numbered 0100 and above selected in consultation with an academic adviser.
Minor Requirements
Students desiring a minor in Computer and Information Sciences are required to satisfy the following:
Mathematics C075-0076 or C085-0086 (Calculus)
CIS 0066 (Mathematical Concepts in Computing I) or Mathematics 0141 (Basic
Mathematical Concepts)
CIS 0067 (Program Design and Abstraction)
CIS 0068 (Data Structures)
CIS 0072 (Computer Systems and Low-Level Programming)
CIS 0166 (Mathematical Concepts in Computing II) or Mathematics 0205
(Modern Algebra)
CIS 0207 (Introduction to Systems Programming and Operating Systems)
CIS 0223 (Data Structures and Algorithms)
Dr. Robert J. Mason, Director
(215) 204-5918
rmason@nimbus.temple.edu
Website: http://www.temple.edu/env-stud
Students will be equipped with the scholarly background and intellectual skills to understand a wide range of pressing environmental issues, and they will come to appreciate the physical, economic, political, demographic, and ethical factors that define those issues. Among the many environmental problems central to our program are groundwater contamination, suburban sprawl, river basin management, and the greening of abandoned urban spaces.
Offered jointly by the College of Liberal Arts and College of Science and Technology, Environmental Studies includes both B.A. and B.S. options. A Minor also is offered and a Certificate of Completion is an option for those already holding an undergraduate degree in a different field.
The program and its requirements are described in full in the "Intercollegial
Programs" section of this Bulletin.
Dr. Jonathan Nyquist, Adviser
(215) 204-7484
The Department of Geology offers two different undergraduate programs, one leading to the B.S. in Geology and the other leading to the B.A. in Earth Science.
The B.S. program prepares students for immediate entry into a career in geology or for graduate studies. Career opportunities for geologists in industry and government include environmental planning, evaluation of waste disposal sites, groundwater monitoring, and exploration for natural resources. The B.S. program is excellent preparation for graduate study and ultimately for a career in research, teaching, industry, or government.
The B.A. program is not intended for prospective geologists, but for liberal arts students who wish to concentrate in geology. The B.A. program is suitable for pre-medicine or pre-law students, or for students planning to teach earth science in secondary school.
Note: A departmental field trip for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty will be conducted during the fall semester.
Freshman Year
1st Semester
Math C055 College Math
or Mathematics C085 Calculus I
or Mathematics C075 Calculus with Applications I
or Mathematics H095 Honors Calculus I
Geology C050 Introduction to Geology
2nd semester
Chemistry C061, C063 Introduction to General Chemistry
or Chemistry C071, C073 General Chemistry I
or Chemistry C081, C083 General Chemical Science I
or Chemistry H091, H093 Honors General Chemistry I
Sophomore, Junior and Senior Years
Three of the following: Geology 0201, 0211, 0212, 0210, 0261, 0381
Geology W381
Five additional courses, selected from the following list: (No more
than three selections should be from any one department. At least three
selections must be from the 0100 level or above. Alternative courses may
be selected with approval of the adviser.)
Geography 0254, 0260, 0262
Biology C083, C084, 0237, 0241
Chemistry C062 and C064, C072 and C074, 0121 and 0123, 0122 and 0124
Physics C087, C088, 0121, 0122
Anthropology 0124, 0125, 0248, 0280
B.S. in Geology
Freshman Year and Sophomore Years
Geology C050 Introduction to Geology
Chemistry C071, C073 General Chemistry I
or Chemistry C081, C083 General Chemical Science I
or Chemistry H091, H093 Honors General Chemistry
Mathematics C085 Calculus
or Mathematics C075 Calculus with Applications I
or Mathematics H095 Honors Calculus I
Physics C087 Elementary Classical Physics I
or Physics 0121 General Physics I
Chemistry C072 and C074 General Chemistry II
or Chemistry C082 and C084 General Chemical Science II
or Chemistry H092 and H094 Honors General Chemistry II
Mathematics 0086 Calculus II
or Mathematics 0076 Calculus with Applications II
or Mathematics H096 Honors Calculus II
Physics C088 Elementary Classical Physics II
or Physics 0122 General Physics II
Junior Year
1st semester
Geology 201 Mineralogy I
Geology 261 Geochemistry or Geology 202 Mineralogy II
Geology 211 Facies Models
2nd semester
One upper level science or math course
Summer preceding Senior Year
Field Camp chosen with an adviser
Senior Year
1st Semester
Geology W302 Structural Geology
Geology 212 Paleontology and Stratigraphy
Geology 301 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
2nd Semester
Two upper level science or math courses
Senior Research Project
Students whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.25 at the end of the first semester of their junior year are eligible to undertake a senior research project. In the second semester of their junior year, students must select a faculty research adviser and, with the adviser, prepare a written research proposal. After approval of the proposal by the research adviser and the Chair of the Undergraduate Committee of the Department, the student may register for three hours of Geology 0293-0294 (Individual Study Program), in the summer and each semester of the senior year (up to a total of nine hours), to carry out the research project. Normally, the project will involve field or laboratory work in the summer between the junior and senior years and lead to presentation of the results at a departmental seminar at the end of the senior year.
Distinction in Major
To graduate with Distinction in Major, students are required to achieve
a 3.5 GPA for the aggregate of courses required for the B.S. in Geology or
the B.A. in Earth Science.
Mathematics
Dr. Boris Datskovsky, Director of Undergraduate Studies
(215) 204-7847
ugrd@math.temple.edu
Mathematics majors may select either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program, which includes foreign language study, or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program, which has a higher concentration of mathematics and science courses. Either program is suitable preparation for graduate study in mathematics. Both programs can be combined with the department's M.A. program, leading to the M.A. degree after five years of study.
The department offers a joint program with the Department of Physics
leading to the B.S. degree, and a joint program with the Department of
Economics leading to the B.A. degree. Students in the regular mathematics
B.S. program can elect the applied track, with specialization in either
Physics, Computer and Information Sciences, or Applied Science. For more
information about these tracks, please contact the Faculty Adviser.
Students who plan careers as secondary school mathematics teachers may
choose to take a five year interdisciplinary program, offered jointly with
the College of Education, that leads to a bachelor's degree in
mathematics, teaching certification, and a Master's degree in Education.
B.A. Major Requirements
Freshman Year
1st semester
Math C085 Calculus I
or Math H095 Honors Calculus I
Programming Course chosen from:
CIS 0067, 0068, or C071
2nd semester
Math 0086 Calculus II
or Math H096 Honors Calculus II
Sophomore Year
1st semester
Math 0127 Calculus III
Math W141 Basic Mathematical Concepts (provided W141 is taken prior to
W204 and 0247)
or one Math course numbered 200 or above
2nd semester
Math 0147 Linear Algebra
Math 0251 Differential Equations
Junior Year
1st semester
Math 0205 Modern Algebra
Math 0247 Advanced Calculus I
2nd semester
Math 0248 Advanced Calculus II
Math 0305 Topics in Modern Algebra
Senior Year
1st semester
Math 347 Complex Analysis
One math course numbered 200 or above
2nd semester
Math W363 Problem Solving Seminar
Math 365 Topology
or Math 377 Differential Geometry
B.S. Major Requirements
Freshman Year
1st semester
Math C085 Calculus I
or Math H095 Honors Calculus I
Programming Course chosen from:
CIS 0067, 0068, or C071
Physics C087 Elementary Classical Physics I
or Physics 0121 General Physics I
2nd semester
Math 0086 Calculus II
or Math H096 Honors Calculus II
Physics C088 Elementary Classical Physics II
or Physics 0122 General Physics II
Programming Course chosen from:
CIS 0067
CIS 0068
CIS C071
Sophomore Year
1st semester
Math 127 Calculus III
Math W141 Basic Mathematical Concepts or Math W205 Modern Algebra
Math 233 Introduction to Probability
2nd semester
Math 148 Linear Algebra
Math 251 Differential Equations
Junior Year
1st semester
Math 253 Numerical Analysis
Math 247 Advanced Calculus I
2nd semester
Math 248 Advanced Calculus II
One Math course numbered 200 or above or chosen from:
Actuarial Science 305, 306
Chemistry 231, 232
CIS 211, 242
Economics 241
Physics 187, 188, 201, 202, 211, 231, 306
Senior Year
1st semester
Math 347 Complex Analysis
One Math course numbered 200 or above or chosen from:
Actuarial Science 305, 306
Chemistry 231, 232
CIS 211, 242
Economics 241
Physics 187, 188, 201, 202, 211, 231, 306
2nd semester
Math W363 Problem Solving Seminar
One math course numbered 300 or above
Interdisciplinary B.S. Degree in Mathematics and Physics
Dr. Donald E. Neville, Undergraduate Majors Advisor, Physics
(215) 204-8479
Dr. Boris Datskovsky, Director of Undergraduate Studies
(215) 204-7847
ugrd@math.temple.edu
Freshman Year
1st semester
Math C085 Calculus I
or Math H095 Honors Calculus I
Physics C087 Elementary Classical Physics I
or Physics 0121 General Physics I
2nd semester
Math 0086 Calculus II
or Math H096 Honors Calculus II
Physics C088 Elementary Classical Physics II
or Physics 0122 General Physics II
Sophomore Year
1st semester
Math 127 Calculus III
Math W141 Basic Mathematical Concepts
Physics 171 Optics
Physics 187 and 187L Electricity and Magnetism with Lab
2nd semester
Physics 184 Mathematical Physics
or Math 351
Physics 188 and 188L Introduction to Modern Physics with Lab
Math 251 Differential Equations
Junior Year
1st semester
Math 147 Linear Algebra
Math 233 Introduction to Probability
Math 247 Advanced Calculus I
Physics 201 Mechanics
2nd semester
Physics 231 Thermodynamics
Physics 211 Electromagnetism
Physics 161 Computing for Scientists
Math W205 Modern Algebra
Senior Year
1st semester
Math 248 Advanced Calculus II
Math 347 Complex Analysis
Physics W215
Physics 202
2nd semester
Physics 306 Quantum Mechanics
Math 253 Numerical Analysis I
Two courses in biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics or advanced physics, chosen in consultation with an adviser. (deleted 01/02)
The interdisciplinary program is administered jointly by the
departments of Mathematics and Physics. For further discussion of
the Interdisciplinary major, see http://www.temple.edu/physics/undergradprog.html under
"dual program in physics and mathematics." (effective 01/02)
The Combined B.S./M.A. Program
To participate in this five-year program, a Mathematics major should be
enrolled in either the B.A. or the B.S. program. Application to
continue in the M.A. program must be made to the Graduate Chair of
the department no later than the first semester of the senior year.
To be accepted by the M.A. program, a student must have a GPA of at least
3.25 in Mathematics courses when the application is made. In
addition to completing the B.A. or B.S. requirements, the student must
complete four additional graduate level mathematics courses (numbered 400
and above) by the end of her/his senior year. If the Core and
College requirements have also been met, the student will be awarded the
B.A. or B.S. degree at the conclusion of this portion of the program.
All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better, and no more than
two graduate courses can carry a grade less than B- for the student to
continue with the M.A. portion of the program.
Fifth Year Course Requirements
The student will take a total of six graduate level courses, selected
to conform to the M.A. requirements. At the end of the fifth year,
the student must either write and defend a master's thesis or pass one of
the following examinations:
Master's Comprehensive Examination in Pure Mathematics
Master's Comprehensive Examination in Applied Mathematics
Ph.D. Combined Comprehensive Examination (M.A. level pass)
For further details on the M.A. degree requirement see the Graduate Bulletin.
Minor Requirements
Three semesters of calculus (Mathematics C085, 0086, and 0127).
One semester of computer programming (Computer and Information Sciences
C059 or C061 or 0071 or Physics 0161).
Linear algebra (Mathematics 0147).
Five additional mathematics courses numbered 0200 or above; or Mathematics
W141 and four mathematics courses numbered 0200 or above.
Distinction in Mathematics
A student who wishes to graduate with Distinction in Mathematics should apply to the Director of Undergraduate Studies no later than the second semester of the junior year. The following requirements must be met:
1. All requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Mathematics must be met with a GPA of at least 3.50 in the Mathematics courses.2. At the time of graduation, the student's overall GPA, including all college level courses must be at least 3.25.
3. The student must either give a 30 minute talk to the Mathematics Majors Association - with an audience including at least three faculty members - on a topic not part of his or her course of study; or pass a graduate course numbered 0500 or above with a grade of at least B-, and have the instructor of that course write a supporting letter. If the first option is selected, the faculty attending the talk should reach consensus on whether or not the talk merits distinction, and inform the Director of Undergraduate Studies of their decision; and in the case of the second option, the instructor of the graduate course should communicate a verbal evaluation of the student's performance to the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
4. The Mathematics Department Executive committee will review all applications for graduation with Distinction in Mathematics, and forward its recommendations to the Dean of the College of Science and Technology.
Physics
Dr. Donald Neville, Adviser
(215) 204-8479
The Physics Department offers B.A. and B.S. degree programs, both of which provide excellent preparation for graduate studies. The B.S. program provides for a broadening of the more applied aspects of a student's training and is recommended particularly for those intending to enter industry with a bachelor's degree. Both the B.S. and the B.A. program are an option for those planning careers in the medical or life sciences.
B.A. Major Requirements
Freshman Year
1st semester
Math C085 Calculus I
or Math H095 Honors Calculus I
Physics C087 Elementary Classical Physics I
or Physics 0121 General Physics I
2nd semester
Math C086 Calculus II
or Math H096 Honors Calculus II
Physics C088 Elementary Classical Physics II
or Physics 0122 General Physics II
Sophomore Year
1st semester
Math 0127 Calculus III
Physics 0171 Optics
Physics 0187 and 0187L Electricity and Magnetism with Lab
2nd semester
Physics 0188 and 0188L Introduction to Modern Physics with Lab
Physics 0184
Junior Year
1st semester
Physics 0201 Mechanics
Physics 0231 Thermodynamics
2nd semester
Physics 0211 Electromagnetism
Senior Year
1st semester
Physics W215 Experimental Physics
Physics 0202 Mechanics
2nd semester
Physics 0221 Electronics
or Physics 0161 Computing for Scientists
or Physics 0306 Quantum Mechanics
Students planning to go to graduate school in Physics are strongly urged to take Physics 0306 and Physics 0321 or 0341.
BS Major Requirements
Freshman Year
1st semester
Math C085 Calculus I
or Math H095 Honors Calculus I
Physics C087 Elementary Classical Physics I
or Physics 0121 General Physics I
2nd semester
Math 0086 Calculus II
or Math H096 Honors Calculus II
Physics C088 Elementary Classical Physics II
or Physics 0122 General Physics II
Sophomore Year
1st semester
Math 0127 Calculus III
Physics 0171 Optics
Physics 0187 and 0187L Electricity and Magnetism with Lab
2nd semester
Physics 0188 and 0188L Introduction to Modern Physics with Lab
Physics 0184 Mathematical Physics
Math 0251 Differential Equations
Junior Year
1st semester
Physics 0201 Mechanics
Physics 0231 Thermodynamics
Physics 0161 Computing for Scientists
2nd semester
Physics 0211 Electromagnetism
Two courses in biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics or advanced physics chosen in consultation with an adviser
Senior Year
1st semester
Physics W215 Experimental Physics
Physics 0202 Mechanics
2nd semester
Physics 0306 Quantum Mechanics
Two courses chosen from:
Physics 0221 Electronics
Physics 0321 Solid State Physics
Physics 0341 Introduction to Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics
Minor Requirements
Students wishing to minor in Physics should take eight semester hours of introductory Physics with laboratory (Physics C087-C088 or equivalent), Electricity and Magnetism with laboratory (Physics 0187 and 0187L) or Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (Electrical Engineering 0220), Introduction to Modern Physics with laboratory (Physics 0188 and 0188L), and six additional semester hours of Physics courses at or above the 0100 level, chosen with the approval of the Undergraduate Physics Adviser.
Minors in Electrical and Mechanical Science
These minors are designed for Physics majors considering graduate work in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or exploring career opportunities in branches of Engineering close to Physics. The student must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better in these minors. Students who are interested in Engineering/Applied Physics but do not have time for a full minor should nevertheless review these minors and consult with the Physics Adviser about the possibility of taking courses in Engineering. Since Physics and Engineering Core Curricula overlap significantly, often a Physics major can learn an interesting Engineering specialty by taking a relatively modest number of courses.
Requirements for the Electrical Science Minor are: EE 0161, EE 0165, EE 0210, plus a minimum of nine semester hours of 0200 and 0300 level electives, chosen in consultation with an adviser in the Electrical Engineering Department. (The labs for Engineering 0163 and EE 0165 largely duplicate labs for Physics 0187 and Physics 0221 and are not required.) The following example elective sequence emphasizes solid state devices and might be of particular interest to a Physics major: EE 0254/0255 and EE 0256/0257.
Requirements for the Mechanical Science Minor are: Engineering 0134 or 0131, Engineering 0133, Engineering 0234, ME 0231, plus a minimum of nine semester hours of electives. The elective courses can follow one of three tracks. The Thermodynamics and Combustion track comprises ME 0154, 0371, 0381, and 0372. The Electro-Mechanical Systems and Control track comprises EE 0063 and 0066, ME 0221, and ME 0322 or Engineering 0382. The Computer Aided Manufacturing track comprises Engineering 0310, ME 0375, and MET 0152.
Five-year Master's Program
This program allows a talented student to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in five years. A physics major may apply for the program during the junior or senior year. Please consult the adviser for details.
Distinction in Major
A student who wishes to graduate with distinction in major must complete all courses required for the physics major with a GPA of 3.5 or better and carry out an independent study or undergraduate thesis project. Consult the Undergraduate Physics Adviser for more details.
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Faculty
Administration
Chris D. Platsoucas, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Dean
Bruce P. Conrad, Ph.D., University of California, Senior Associate
Dean
Eric Grinberg, Ph.D., Harvard University, Associate Dean
Bashar W. Hanna, Ph.D., Temple University, Associate Dean
Biology
PROFESSOR
Shohreh Amini, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Frank N. Chang, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Edward Gruberg, Ph.D., University of Illinois.
S. Robert Hilfer, Ph.D., Yale University.
Nina Hillman, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Ralph Hillman, Ph.D., Yale University.
Kamel Khalili, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Richard L. Miller, Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Michael I. Mote, Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles.
Stuart E. Neff, Ph.D., Cornell University.
Harry P. Rappaport, Ph.D., Yale University.
Jay Rappaport, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Shepherd K. Roberts, Ph.D., Princeton University.
Joel B. Sheffield, Chair, Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C. Weisenberg, Ph.D., University of Chicago.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Karen Palter, Ph.D., Princeton University.
Tomasz Skorski, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Academy of Warsaw, Poland
Jacqueline Tanaka, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana
Richard Waring, Ph.D., Essex University, England.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Thomas E. Hanson, Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Ee Lin Lim, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Jose A. Ramirez-Latorre, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley.
Robert W. Sanders, Ph.D., University of Georgia.
Chemistry
PROFESSOR
David R. Dalton, Ph.D., University of California.
Franklin A. Davis, Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Antonio M. Ponte Goncalves, Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Grant R. Krow, Ph.D., Princeton University.
Mortimer M. Labes, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
John R. Williams, Ph.D., University of Western Australia.
Stephanie L. Wunder, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
James L. Bloomer, Ph.D., University of London.
Susan Ann Jansen-Varnum, Ph.D., University of Missouri, St. Louis
Jerome Schiffer, Ph.D., Princeton University.
Francis C. Spano, Ph.D., Princeton University.
Daniel R. Strongin, Ph.D., Washington University.
Donald D. Titus, Ph.D., California Institute of Technology.
Stephen S. Washburne, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Trevor Douglas, Ph.D., University of California-San Diego.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Robert J. Stanley, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Computer and Information Sciences
PROFESSOR
Robert M. Aiken, Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Richard Beigel, Ph.D., Stanford University.
Frank L. Friedman, Chair, Ph.D., Purdue University.
Leonard J. Garrett, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Gabor Herman, Ph.D., University of London.
Elliot B. Koffman, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
James F. Korsh, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Eugene Kwatny, Ph.D., Drexel University.
David Lefkovitz, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
John T. Nosek, Ph.D., Temple University.
Zoran Obradovic, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Arthur T. Poe, Ph.D., University of Illinois.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Giora Baram, Ph.D., University of Toledo.
Giorgio Ingargiola, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Charles A. Kapps, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Paul LaFollette, M.D., Temple University.
Yuan Shi, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Robert L. Stafford, Ph.D., Yale University.
E. Judith Weiner, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Phillip Conrad, Ph.D., University of Delaware.
Wenfei Fan, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Milos Hauskrecht, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Vasilis Megalooikonomou, Ph.D., University of Maryland.
Geology
PROFESSOR
Edwin J. Anderson, Ph.D., Brown University.
Peter W. Goodwin, Ph.D., State University of Iowa.
David E. Grandstaff, Ph.D., Princeton University.
George H. Myer, Chair, Ph.D., Yale University.
Gene C. Ulmer, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Jonathan Nyquist, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Laura Toran, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Dennis O. Terry, Jr., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Mathematics
PROFESSOR
Shiferaw Berhanu, Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New
Jersey.
Orin Chein, Ph.D., New York University.
Boris Datskovsky, Ph.D., Harvard University.
Leon Ehrenpreis, Ph.D., Columbia University.
Martin M. Eisen, Ph.D., University of Toronto.
Janos Galambos, Ph.D., Eotvos University, Budapest, Hungary.
Eric Grinberg, Ph.D., Harvard University.
Cristian Gutierrez, Ph.D., University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Omar Hijab, Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley.
David R. Hill, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh.
Marvin I. Knopp, Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Seymour Lipschutz, Ph.D., New York University.
Martin Lorenz, Ph.D., University of Essen.
Jatinder S. Mehta, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Gerardo Mendoza, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Eli A. Passow, Ph.D., Yeshiva University.
John Paulos, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
K. Raghunandanan, Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Louis Raymon, Ph.D., Yeshiva University.
Igor Rivin, Ph.D., Princeton University
Ranganathan Srinivasan, Ph.D., Wayne State University.
Daniel B. Szyld, Ph.D., New York University.
Georgia Triantafillou, Ph.D., University of Bonn, Germany.
Simeon Vishik, Ph.D., Moscow State University.
Wei-Shih Yang, Ph.D., Cornell University.
Doron Zeilberger, Ph.D., The Weizman Institute of Science.
David E. Zitarelli, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Francis T. Christoph, Jr., Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University.
Bruce P. Conrad, Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley.
Raymond F. Coughlin, Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology.
Sarah R. Evangelista, M.A., Temple University.
Diane Laison, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Nicholas Macri, Ph.D., Temple University.
William D. Nathan, Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Daniel Reich, Ph.D., Princeton University.
John J. Schiller, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, Chair.
H. Frank Thornton, M.A., Princeton University.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Richard C. Glaeser, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Yury Grabovsky, Ph.D., New York University.
Sinai Robins, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles.
Physics
PROFESSOR
Leonard B. Auerbach, Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley.
Theodore W. Burkhardt, Ph.D., Stanford University.
Leroy W. Dubeck, Ph.D., Rutgers University.
Dieter Forster, Ph.D., Harvard University.
Robert L. Intemann, Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology.
A. Marjatta Lyyra, Ph.D., University of Stockholm.
C. Jeffrey Martoff, Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley.
Zein-Eddine Meziani, Ph.D., University of Paris XI.
Ted W. Mihalisin, Ph.D., University of Rochester.
Donald E. Neville, Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Peter S. Riseborough, Ph.D., Imperial College London.
Raza A. Tahir-Kheli, Ph.D., Oxford University.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Zbigniew Dziembowski, Ph.D., Warsaw University.
Edward T. Gawlinski, Ph.D., Boston University, Chair.
Zameer Hasan, Ph.D., Australian National University, Canberra.
James S. Karra, Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Chyan-Long Lin, Ph.D., Temple University.
Tan Yuen, Ph.D., Temple University.
Emeritus Faculty
PROFESSOR
Dorothy Berner
William Brinigar
Barbara Brownstein
Ivan N. Erdelyi
Belmont G. Farley
James L. Framo
Jerrold Franklin
Robert Gordon
Seymour Haber
Peter Hagis, Jr.
William Harvey
Peter Havas
Shoon K. Kim
V.S. Krishnan
Sigurd Y. Larsen
Mael A. Melvin
Bernard Meth
Theodore Mitchell
Leonard Muldawer
Donald Newman
Mann-Chiang Niu
Elmer L. Offenbacher
Hala Pflugfelder
Thomas R. Punnett
Robert Salomon
Albert E. Schild
William Schmitt
Robert Searls
Richard M. Stavseth
Leon Steinberg
Stephen T. Takats
Robert B. Weinberg
Marie A. Wurster
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
John Adams
Mary Harbold
INSTRUCTOR
Howard L. Poss
Evelyn A. Strawbridge
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