Academic Programs / Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
M. Kiani, Chair
R. Cohen, Program Coordinator
Room 607A, Engineering and Architecture Building
215-204-6245
Program Goals, Objectives and Design Integration
The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is to provide an excellent educational experience for the students in its programs. This experience includes an emphasis on the technical, communication, and teamwork skills that graduate engineers need to succeed, in both the workplace and society in general. In order to achieve these goals, the department places great importance on teaching, research, scholarship, engineering practice, and service to the University community and the Engineering profession. The mechanical engineering program is structured to prepare the graduate for the professional practice of engineering and/or graduate school. The curriculum emphasizes a rigorous treatment of the mathematical and scientific approach to the solution of engineering problems. It provides a coherent set of courses in energy conversion and structures/motion in mechanical systems. The program has design across the curriculum and is capped with an integrated design experience in the form of a senior project.
A Bioengineering concentration is available in Mechanical Engineering. Contact the department for details.
Most technical courses in the program are offered during the day only.
Foundation Science and Math Courses for Mechanical Engineering
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| Calculus Sequence Plus Elective |
|
|
| Math |
C085 |
Calculus I |
4 |
QB |
| Math |
0086 |
Calculus II |
4 |
|
| Math |
0127 |
Calculus III |
4 |
|
| Math |
0147 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
|
| Math |
0251 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
|
| Physics |
C087 |
Elementary Classic Physics I |
4 |
SA |
| Physics |
C088 |
Elementary Classic Physics II |
4 |
SB |
| Chemistry |
C071 |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
SA |
| Chemistry |
C073 |
General Chemistry Lab |
1 |
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
30 |
|
Required Communications, Humanities, and Social Science for Mechanical Engineering
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| English |
C050 |
College Composition |
3 |
CO |
| English |
W102 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
WI |
| Core |
Electives |
Humanities and Social Science Various* |
21 |
CORE |
| Core |
Race |
Studies in Race (may satisfy another CORE category) |
|
R |
| Library Skills |
|
Temple Information Literacy Tutorial (TILT) |
|
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
27 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| * See advisor recommended courses particularly if transfer student. |
Required Engineering Courses for Mechanical Engineering
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Mechanical
Engineering |
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
0221
0231
0371
0372
0382 |
Dynamics and Solids Laboratory
Materials Laboratory
Measurements of Fluids and Energy
Measurements and Applications in Vibrations and Controls
Energy Conversion Laboratory
Dynamic Systems
Machine Theory and Design
Advanced Thermodynamics and Combustion
Heat and Mass Transfer
Vibration Mechanics and Controls |
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3 |
|
| Electrical Engineering |
0063
0066 |
Electrical Devices and Systems I
Electrical Devices and Systems II |
4
4 |
|
| Engineering |
0001
0011
0131
0132
0133
W233
W241
0253
0271
0310
0360
W361
W362 |
Introduction to Engineering
Engineering Graphics
Engineering Statics
Engineering Dynamics
Mechanics of Solids
Materials Science for Engineers
Economic Analysis
Mechanics of Fluids
Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics
Computer-Aided Design
Engineering Seminar
Senior Design Project I
Senior Design Project II |
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
|
WI
WI
WI
WI |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Electives |
|
6 |
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
71 |
|
| Total Hours for the Mechanical Engineering Major: |
128 |
|
