Temple Logo MainCampus LifeAcademic ServicesAcademic PoliciesGeneral InfoUndergraduate
Bulletin

Engineering
redline.gif(862 bytes)

Engineering

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

Engineering Technology

Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology (with Computer Engineering Technology Option)
Environmental Engineering Technology
General Engineering Technology
Mechanical 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 the Bachelor of Science in 
Engineering (B.S.E.) degree with concentrations in on of the following fields of study: 

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

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 approach 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, C086, 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, 0153, 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 Director (effective SP 2000)
(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, C086, 0127, 0147(deleted), 0230, 0251

18 s.h.
Physics C087, C088, Chem C071 11 s.h.
Comp C050 
English W102 

11 s.h. 
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, 0357(deleted), 0351 
EE Electives 

67 s.h. 
CIS 0071 3 s.h.
Total 
129 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 

R. Baren, 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, C086, 0127, 0147, 0251,

20 s.h.
Physics C087, C088 
Chem C071, C073
Comp C050 
English W102 
12 s.h. 
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, C086
Physics C087 
8 s.h.
Chem C071, C073 8 s.h.
Comp C050 
8 s.h. 
Core Requirements
ENGR 0001
ENGR 0011 or
CE 0005 and CE 0015 or
EE 0007 and EE 0008
12 s.h
 
 

6 s.h.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 

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

Civil and Construction Engineering Technology 
Electrical Engineering Technology 
Computer Engineering Technology Option
Environmental Engineering Technology 
General Engineering Technology 
Mechanical 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 (B.S.) degree.

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

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 curriculum is accredited by the 
Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for 
Engineering and Technology (ABET). 

Courses: 
 
Math C075, C076, Approved Math Electives 14 s.h. 
Physics C081, C082, and Science Elective  12 s.h. 
Comp C050 
English 0102 
Econ C053 and Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives
(including Core Curriculum requirements)
27 s.h.
CCET 0120, 01212, 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. 

Electrical Engineering Technology 

J. Helferty, Chair and Program Director
(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.
 

The baccalaureate curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology includes
electronics, microprocessor technology, process control, and electronic
communications. The graduate is prepared for employment as a member of the
engineering profession assisting the engineering scientist or possibly assuming an
independent role in the solution of standard electrical engineering problems. 

Graduates are qualified for jobs in electrical manufacturing and quality control,
production, electronic testing, sales and services, and development and research. 

The curriculum is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET). 

Courses: 
 
Math 0074, C075, C076, 0117, 
Math Electives

19 s.h. 
Physics C081, C082 
Chem C071 

11 s.h. 
Comp C050 
English 0102 
Speech Comm 0065 
Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives 
(including Core Curriculum requirements)

 
 

30 - 33 s.h.

ET 0125, ET 0313
EET 0007, 0008, 0130, 0131(deleteted), 0140, W166, 0207(deleted), 0211, 0271, 0276, 0277, 0281, 0313(deleted), W383 
EET Electives 
CIS 0071 
ENGR 0001, 0011, W241

 
 
 
 

61 s.h.

Econ C051 
Bus Mgt

6 s.h.
Free Electives  6 s.h.
Total 
130 s.h. 

Computer Engineering Technology Option 

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

Courses: 
 
Math 0074, C075, C076, 0117, 
Math or Science Elective Elective

19 s.h.
Physics C081, C082 
Chem C071 
11 s.h. 
Comp C050 
English 0102 
Speech Comm 0065 
Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives 
(including Core Curriculum requirements)

 
 

30 - 33 s.h.

CIS C071, 0072, 0207 12 s.h.
ET 0313
EET 0007, 0008, 0130, W166, 0140, 0211, 0276,
0271, 0277, 0281, 0383, 0378, 0331 
ENGR 0001, W241
50 s.h.
Econ C051 
SBM Electives

6 s.h.
Free Electives  4 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 Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accrediting Board for
Engineering and Technology (A.B.E.T.).

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.

Comp C050 
English 0102 
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 (General) 

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

This general program is offered on both the Main Campus and the Ambler
Campus. Students may complete all required course work at either location. The
curriculum in Engineering Technology provides a broad base of technological
skills extending across the traditional fields of engineering technology, but does 
not attempt to develop specialized abilities. Students who wish to develop skills 
in the foregoing specialized fields, may arrange to supplement the general 
curriculum with specialized courses offered at the Main Campus. This program 
has been accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology. 

Courses: 
 
Math C075, C076 
Stat 0103 
Approved Math Elective
12 s.h.
Physics C081, C082 
Chem C071, C073

12 s.h. 
Comp 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. 

Mechanical Engineering Technology 

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

The baccalaureate curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology combines a
broad base of study in machines and power conversion with studies in
manufacturing. Graduates are qualified for jobs in manufacturing, mechanical
design, technical sales, and service, and as production managers, plant managers,
and development and research technologists. 

The curriculum is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). 

Courses: 
 
Math C075, C076 
Stat 0103 
Approved Math Elective
12 s.h.
Physics C081, C082 
Chem C071, C073 

12 s.h. 
Comp C050 
English W102 
Speech Comm 0065 
Approved Humanities/Social Science Electives 
(including Core Curriculum requirements)

27 - 30 s.h.

ET 0125, 0126, 0222, 0313
ENGR 0001, 0011 
MET 0002, 0010, 0150, W223, 0227, 0232, 
0244, 0252, 0254, 0342, 0344, 0358
EET 0104
ME 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, Electives

 
 
 

67 s.h.

Econ C052 3 s.h.
ENGR W241 3 s. h.
Total 
124 s.h. 

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

Environmental Science
Materials Science

Environmental Science 

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

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. 

Comp 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 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 
30 s.h. 
Comp C050 
English 0102 
Speech Comm 0065 
University Core Requirements

27 - 30 s.h. 
Technical Electives 10 s.h.
MET 0002, 0010, W223, 0232 
ME 0003, 0004, 0005 
ENGR 0001, 0011, 0134, 0235, W241
EE 0063

 

28 s.h.

Free Electives 12 s.h.
Total 
124 s.h.