Engineering

1947 N. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-7800
www.temple.edu/engineering/

1. The total number of credit hours at graduation may be greater for some students based on initial placement exams, transfer evaluations, individual curricular choices, and academic progress..
2. Students must fulfill the necessary prerequisites for any given course or course sequence. See the Prerequisite and Co-requisite Policy in the university-wide Academic Policies section in this Bulletin.

Engineering

The programs in Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for 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 Concentration) (B.S.E.E.)
Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)

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

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 & Environmental Engineering

Michel Boufadel, Chair

Sandip Shah, Program Coordinator
Room 514, Engineering and Architecture Building
215-204-7802

www.temple.edu/engineering/CEE/index.html

Program Goals, Objectives & 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.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

All new students starting in the 2010-2011 academic year and beyond are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are listed below and are identified by "WI" in the RCI column.

Foundation Science & Math Courses in Civil Engineering

Required Communications, Humanities, & Social Science

Required Engineering Courses for Civil Engineering

* Senior Design topic must be approved by the chair of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering.

Concentration in Environmental Engineering

Michel Boufadel, Chair

Room 514, Engineering and Architecture Building

215-204-7871

Program Goals, Objectives & Design Integration

The objective of the Concentration in Environmental Engineering within the Civil Engineering program at Temple University is to provide students with the skills needed to understand environmental problems and to design (i.e., engineer) environmental systems to reduce and/or mitigate pollution. Environmental Engineering is a hybrid of Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering, and it is thus natural for a civil engineer to broaden his/her knowledge in Environmental Engineering. Students in this concentration would be in a program that satisfies ABET accreditation for civil engineers, but they are more equipped than typical civil engineers to pass the Fundamental of Engineering and the Professional Engineer exams in the Environmental Engineering Category. The total number of credit hours for this concentration is 21, and the relevant courses are listed below. These courses replace the noted courses above in Civil Engineering.

Please contact the department or visit www.temple.edu/engineering/academic-programs/cee/curriculum for more information.

Minor in Environmental Engineering

Room 514, Engineering and Architecture Building

1947 North 12th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19122

215-204-7814

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) offers a five-course (15 s.h.) undergraduate Minor in Environmental Engineering. Undergraduates from the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering are eligible to participate in this program.

The purpose of the Minor is to allow students from a wide range of undergraduate majors to obtain an introductory background in sustainability, pollution prevention, environmental modeling, and pollution control technologies most appropriate to their interests and major field. The Minor in Environmental Engineering will add considerably to students' major program skills and make them more valuable to employers. Mathematics and Science majors will gain an understanding of engineering problem-solving processes and standard pollution control technologies. Engineering majors will understand the environmental effects of technologies in their major field and how to manage those effects. After the student completes the requirements for the minor, the minor will be recorded on the student's official university transcript upon graduation.

Academic Requirements for the Environmental Engineering Minor

Students pursuing an Environmental Engineering Minor must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of C- in each course
• An overall GPA of 2.0 for courses in the Environmental Engineering minor

Courses

Two required courses:

• CE 2711: Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology (prerequisites: CHEM 1031, CHEM 1033)
• CE 3711: Environmental Engineering (prerequisites: ENGRG 3553, ENGRG 3571)

Three elective courses (minimum) may be taken after completion of the two required courses; choose from the following:

• CE 4621: Engineering Hydrology
• CE 4631: Environmental Hydrology
• CE 4711: Air Pollution Control System
• CE 4721: Water & Wastewater Systems Design
• CE 4731: Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
• CE 5622: Fate of Pollutants in Subsurface Environments
• CE 5623: Near-Surface Environmental Systems
• CE 5701: Physical Principles of Environmental Systems
• CE 5702: Chemical Principles of Environmental Systems
• CE 5703: Mathematical Modeling
• CE 5771: Chemistry for Environmentally Sustainable Engineering
• CE 5772: Sustainable Development & Industrial Ecology
• CE 5792: Biological Principles of Environmental Systems

Students are required to complete prerequisite courses (shown in parentheses above) as indicated for the two required courses. These prerequisite courses do not count toward the minimum of 15 semester hours. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering maintains an approved list of elective courses.

Declaration of Environmental Engineering Minor

Students who are interested in pursuing an Environmental Engineering minor should speak to their advisor in the school or college in which they are pursuing their degree. Students should formally declare the Environmental Engineering minor upon completing no more than 6 credits toward the minor. There is no penalty if the minor is not completed. For more information and to declare the minor, please contact the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Suggested Semester By Semester Plans

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Requirements for New Students starting in the 2010-2011 Academic Year

Approved CE Technical Electives:

Year 4/Fall

CE 4221: Intelligent Transportation Systems

CE 4302: Engineering Project Management

CE 4432: Behavior & Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

CE 4721: Water & Wastewater Systems Design

CE 4631: Environmental Hydrology

CE 4711: Air Pollution Control System

Year 4/Spring

CE 4211: Bridge Engineering

CE 4321: Geotechnical Engineering

CE 4301: Construction Administration

CE 4431: Behavior & Design of Steel Structures

CE 4433: Behavior & Design of Masonry Structures

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Environmental Engineering Concentration

Requirements for New Students starting in the 2010-2011 Academic Year

Science Electives (3 s.h. required):

ENGRG 3496: Materials Science for Engineers

EES 1001: Introduction to Geology (or equivalent)

CE 2711: Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology

Approved CE Technical Electives: (3 out of the 4 bold courses are required for the Environmental Engineering concentration)

Fall:

CE 3211: Transportation Engineering

CE 3411: Structural Analysis

CE 3412: Structural Analysis Laboratory

CE 4221: Intelligent Transportation Systems

CE 4302: Engineering Project Management

CE 4631: Environmental Hydrology

CE 4721: Water & Wastewater Systems Design

CE 4711: Air Pollution Control System

Spring:

CE 4321: Geotechnical Engineering

CE 4301: Construction Administration

CE 3611: Hydraulic Engineering (an advanced course)

CE 4621: Engineering Hydrology

CE 4731: Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Cooperative Education Programs

A Cooperative Education (Co-op) is an optional program available at the College of Engineering where you have the opportunity to gain professional work experience before graduation. It is designed to give you the chance to apply the knowledge learned in the classroom to real life problems. You will be exposed to the latest technology and new ideas at a worksite helping you understand your field of work more extensively. During the Co-op, you will make valuable connections with professionals in your field. A cooperative education can enhance and strengthen you academically, professionally and personally.

Below are the five-year curricula for the Co-op programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Environmental Engineering. The minimum requirement for graduation is 127 semester hours.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Cooperative Experience

Requirements for New Students starting in the 2010-2011 Academic Year

Approved CE Technical Electives:

Fall:

CE 4221: Intelligent Transportation Systems

CE 4302: Engineering Project Management

CE 4432: Behavior & Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

CE 4721: Water & Wastewater Systems Design

CE 4631: Environmental Hydrology

CE 4711: Air Pollution Control System

Spring:

CE 4211: Bridge Engineering

CE 4321: Geotechnical Engineering

CE 4301: Construction Administration

CE 4431: Behavior & Design of Steel Structures

CE 4433: Behavior & Design of Masonry Structures

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering- Environmental Engineering Concentration with Cooperative Experience

Requirements for New Students starting in the 2010-2011 Academic Year

Science Electives (3 s.h. required):

ENGRG 3496: Materials Science for Engineers

EES 1001: Introduction to Geology (or equivalent)

CE 2711: Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology

Approved CE Technical Electives: (3 out of the 4 bold courses are required for the Environmental Engineering concentration)

Fall:

CE 3211: Transportation Engineering

CE 3411: Structural Analysis

CE 3412: Structural Analysis Laboratory

CE 4221: Intelligent Transportation Systems

CE 4302: Engineering Project Management

CE 4631: Environmental Hydrology

CE 4721: Water & Wastewater Systems Design

CE 4711: Air Pollution Control System

Spring:

CE 4321: Geotechnical Engineering

CE 4301: Construction Administration

CE 3611: Hydraulic Engineering (an advanced course)

CE 4621: Engineering Hydrology

CE 4731: Solid & Hazardous Waste Management