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Engineering

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering (with Computer Engineering Option)
Mechanical Engineering 

Engineering Technology

Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology

Interdisciplinary Programs

Environmental Science
Materials Science

ENGINEERING 

The programs in Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for the Engineering and
Technology (ABET). These programs lead to a bachelor's degree with concentrations in the following fields of study: 

Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
Electrical Engineering (with Computer Engineering Option) (B.S.E.E.)
Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)

The engineering programs are structured to prepare the graduate for the
professional practice of engineering and/or graduate study. The curricula
emphasize a rigorous treatment of the mathematical and scientific approaches to the
solution of engineering problems. 

The final two years of study stress the synthesis of unique solutions rooted in the
fundamental principles mastered during the first two years and culminate in a design project. 

Civil Engineering 

P. Udo-Inyang, Chair 
F. Schmitt, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-7814

Program Goals, Objectives and Design Integration:
The objective of the Civil Engineering program at Temple University is to provide students with a broad knowledge of mathematics, physical and engineering sciences, computer utilization, communication skills, and societal factors from which students can synthesize unique solutions to relatively complex problems related to Civil Engineering. Since Civil Engineering professionals plan, design, construct and operate facilities which are essential to the quality of modern life, the Civil Engineering curriculum is based upon providing a fully integrated design experience by beginning with introductory courses in the study of engineering history and economics, then progressing through a broad coverage of the primary areas of practice within Civil Engineering (surveying, structures, geotechnical engineering, construction engineering, water resources, transportation, and environmental engineering), and finishing with a year long capstone Civil Engineering senior design project. The goal of the Civil Engineering program is to prepare students to pursue graduate education in their specific areas of interest, seek professional licensing, and become involved in design, project planning and research.

Courses 
 

Math C085, 0086, 0127, 0147, 0251

18 s.h.
Physics C087, C088, Chem C071, C073, and Science Elective
15 s.h. 
Comp C050, Approved Humanities/Social Science(including Core Curriculum requirements)
24 s.h. 
CE 0005, 0015, W147, 0211, 0212, 0221, 0231, 0232, 0241, 0251, 0261, 0341, 0342, 0344, 0392
EE 0063 
36 s.h.
ENGR 0001, 0131, 0132, 0133,  W233, W241, 0253, 0271, 0360, W361, W362
ME 0006 
36 s.h.
Total 
129 s.h

Most technical courses in the program are offered during the day only. 

Electrical Engineering

J. Helferty, Chair and Program Coordinator
(215) 204-8089 

Program Goals, Objectives and Design Integration:
The objective of the electrical and computer engineering program is to prepare students for careers as practicing engineers in the areas such as electrical and electronic circuits, digital logic design, control systems, microprocessor applications, and analog and digital communications.  These careers are in applications, development, research, and design project supervision.  In addition, a recent objective of the program is to prepare students for a career in the area of computer engineering as it relates to the design of integrated software/hardware systems with both high and low level computer systems programming and applications to electrical systems.  This is currently attained through the development of a computer engineering option within electrical engineering, where the curriculum for the option has been developed in conjunction with the Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) department at Temple University.

Courses
 

Math C085, 0086, 0127, , 0230, 0251

18 s.h.
Physics C087, C088, Chem C071 
11 s.h. 
English C050 
English W102 
Humanities/Social Science Electives
(including Core Curriculum requirements) 

24-27 s.h.
ENGR 0001, 0134, 0360, W361, W362 
EE 0007, 0008, 0161, 0165, W166, 0210, 0220, 0254, 0255, 0256, 0257, 0282, 0300, 0301, 0350, 0351, EE Electives 

67 s.h. 
CIS C071 3 s.h.
Total 
126 s.h. 

Computer Engineering Option:
 
ENGR 0001, 0360, W361, W362
EE 0007, 0008, 0161, 0165, W166, 0210, 0235, 0236, 0256, 0257, 0300, 0301, 0335 
CIS 0066, 0067, 0068
Electives 
CIS 0072, 0207 

 
 
 

71 s.h.

Most technical courses in this program are offered during the day only. 

Mechanical Engineering 

J. Chen, Chair and Program Coordinator
(215) 204-7248 

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.

Courses 
 


Math C085, 0086, 0127, 0147, 0251,


20 s.h.

Physics C087, C088 
Chem C071, C073 

12s.h.

English C050 
English W102 

Humanities/Social Science Electives 
(including Core Curriculum requirements) 


 
 

27-30 s.h. 

ENGR 0001, 0011, 0131, 0132, 0133, W233, W241, 0253, 0271, 0310, 0360, W361, W362 

ME 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0221, 0231, 0371, 0372, 0382 
EE 0063, 0066


 
 
 

65 s.h.

ME Electives

 6 s.h.

Total 

130 s.h. 

Most technical courses in this program are offered during the day.

Engineering (Undeclared) 

R. Baren, Chair
S. Ridenour, Program Coordinator 
(215) 204-8825

The College of Engineering has added an undeclared engineering program for
those students interested in engineering, but are undecided on a particular field of
study. Courses in this program have been determined for the first year only, 
since it is hoped that students will choose a curriculum following their first year 
of study. 

Suggested first-year courses for this program are: 

Courses
 

Math C085, 0086 

Physics C087 

12 s.h.

Chem C071, C073 


English C050 

6 s.h.

Core Requirements 


ENGR 0001 
ENGR 0011 or 
CE 0005 and CE 0015 or 
EE 0007 and EE 0008

 

 


6 s.h.

 

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 

The Programs in Engineering Technology lead to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree in the following fields of study: 

Civil and Construction Engineering Technology 
Environmental  Engineering Technology 
Engineering Technology 
 

All of the engineering technology programs are accredited by the
Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET). These programs lead to the Bachelor of 
Science in Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T.) degree.

The General Engineering Technology Program is offered at both Main Campus and Ambler Campus. 

Students enrolled in the four-year Engineering Technology Programs are educated
for careers as engineering technologists--specialists in the application of science 
for useful purposes. The engineering technologist works in close support of 
engineers translating conceptual ideas into functioning systems and providing 
supervisory direction for the implementation of these ideas by the technicians and 
craftsmen. 

Civil and Construction Engineering Technology 

P. Udo-Inyang, Chair and Program Coordinator 
(215) 204-7814 

Program Goals and Objectives
The baccalaureate curriculum in Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
prepares a student for a practitioner's role in construction management or
structural design. 

Graduates are qualified for jobs as structural designers and detailers, construction
field supervisors, estimators, expediters, construction cost analysts, schedulers, 
plan examiners for government agencies that control construction, and liaison 
personnel in plant engineering departments of large manufacturing organizations. 

Day and evening courses are available, however, most technical courses are 
offered in the evening only. While a minimum of four years are generally 
associated with the day program, a completed evening program may
extend over eight to twelve years. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) (* see address below)

* Address:
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,
Inc. 111 Market Pl., Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202
Website: www.abet.org
(Effective 10/00)

Courses 
 
Math C075, C076, Approved Math Electives 14 s.h. 
Physics C081, C082, and Science Elective  12 s.h. 
English C050 
English W102 
Econ C053 and Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives
(including Core Curriculum requirements)
27 s.h.
CCET 0120, 0121, 0122, 0123, 125, 0135, 0145
0330, 0335, 0336, 0350, W361 or W362 
CE 0005, 0015, W147, 0241, 0342
EET 0104 or Approved Building Systems course
ENGR 0001, 0011, W241
ET 0313

 
 
 

60 s.h.

Approved Specialty Elective 15 s.h.
Total 
128 s.h. 

 

Environmental Engineering Technology 

P. Udo-Inyang, Chair 
D. Humphreys, Program Coordinator 
(215) 204-7818 

Program Objectives

The baccalaureate curriculum in Environmental Engineering Technology prepares
the student for the practical application of technology to waste management and 
the control of pollution of the air, water, land and other aspects of the 
environment. The program is based on the elements of science and engineering 
technology appropriate to an understanding of the processes of environmental 
quality degradation and to the design of equipment systems for environmental 
protection. Through careful selection of electives, the student may emphasize the 
engineering or science aspects of the field. 

Graduates are qualified to work in the field or office positions in local, state or
federal regulatory agencies, in environmental control groups in industry, and as
project supervisors with consulting companies.This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) (* see address below)

* Address:
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,
Inc. 111 Market Pl., Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202
Website: www.abet.org
(Effective 10/00)

Courses 
 

Math C075, C076 

Stat 0103 
Approved Math Elective

14 s.h.

Physics C081, C082 

Chem C071, C073, C072, C074, 0121, 0123 
Bio C071 
Geol 0185 


 

28 s.h.

English C050 

English W102 
Speech Comm 0065 
Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives(including Core Curriculum requirements)


 

30-33 s.h.

ENVT C010, 0117, 0124, 0133, W331 

ENVT Electives


28 s.h.

CCET 0135, 0350 

EET 0104 
ENGR 0001, 0011, W241 
ET 0222


 

22 s.h. 

Approved Electives

6 s.h.

Total 

128 s.h. 

Engineering Technology 

D.Silage,  Acting Chair 
(215) 204-6761

Program Objectives

This program is offered on both the Main Campus and Temple University Ambler. Students may complete all required course work at either location and also at night. The curriculum in Engineering Technology provides a broad base of technological skills extending across the traditional fields of engineering technology with a concentration designed by the student and faculty advisor to meet personal and career objectives.  A plan of study can be developed with concentrations such as construction, environmental, computer, manufacturing, mechatronics, or energy.  This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).  

* Address:
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,
Inc. 111 Market Pl., Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202
www.abet.org

Courses
 

Math C075, C076 

Stat 0103 
Approved Math Elective

 

12 s.h.

Physics C081, C082 

Chem C071, C073


12 s.h. 

English C050 

English W102 
Speech Comm 0065 
University Core Requirements


27 - 30 s.h.

ET 0125, 0126, 0222, 0313 

ENVT C010 
MET W223 
EET 0104 
Technical Electives 
ENGR 0001, 0011, W241


 
 
 

53 s.h.

ECON C052

3 s.h.

Free Electives

17 s. h.

Total 

124 s.h. 

 

 

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

Environmental Science
Materials Science

Environmental Science 

P. Udo-Inyang, Chair and Program Coordinator
(215) 204-7831 

The baccalaureate curriculum in Environmental Science prepares students to 
apply science to the solution of environmental problems. A broad exposure to 
the sciences is required in order to prepare students for understanding the nature 
and the solution to these problems. Although science is the emphasis of this 
curriculum, students may select a limited number of engineering oriented courses 
in order to develop design skills. Selection of environmental elective courses 
should achieve a broad background in aspects of air, water, noise, ionizing 
radiation, and soil pollution. 

Graduates are qualified to fill positions in governmental agencies dealing with
environmental regulations and safety or positions requiring environmental 
controls in industry. Students in this program are not seeking the professional 
engineering license. 

Courses 
 

Math C075, C076 

Stat 0103 
Approved Math Elective

15 s.h.

Physics C081, C082 

Chem C071, C073, C072, C074, 0121, 0123, 0122, 0124 
Bio C071 and Approved Bio Elective 
Geol. 0185 
GUS C052 


 
 
 

39 s.h. 

English C050 

English 0102 
Speech Comm 0065 
Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives 
(including Core Curriculum requirements)

30 - 33 s.h.

ENVT C010, 0117, 0124, 0133, 0331 

ENVT Electives 
ENGR 0001, 0011, W241 
CCET 350


 

40 s.h.

Approved Electives

3 s.h.

Total 

127 s.h. 

Materials Science 

R. Baren, Chair and Program Coordinator 
(215) 204-7248 

The baccalaureate curriculum in Materials Science will provide graduates with
expertise in materials used in the manufacture of all products used in our society. 
These materials range from common ones that have been used for centuries such 
as tin, bronze, copper and glass. More recently, people working in the materials
science area have developed substances such as polymers, plastics,
semiconductors, superconductors, memory metals, high-performance specialized
alloys, ceramics, advanced composites and other materials that make the field of
materials science inherently multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary and guarantee its
continued growth and vitality. 

Courses
 

Math C075, C076,0251 

Stat 0103 


14 s.h.

Chem C071, C073, C072, C074, 0121, 0231 

Physics C081, C082, 0171 
Bio C083 or 0103 

 

29 s.h. 

English C050 

English W102 
Speech Comm 0065 
University Core Requirements


30 - 33 s.h. 

Technical Electives

12 s.h.

ENGR 0001, 0011, 0134, W233,0235, W241 

ME 0003, 0004, 0005 
MET 0232 
EE 0063


 

28 s.h.

Free Electives

9 - 12 s.h.

Total 

124 s.h.