Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This program provides an excellent educational experience for the students. 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.
Mechanical Engineering students may complete an optional concentration in Cooperative Education Program (Co-Op).
Cooperative Education Program
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.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: EN-ME-BSME
Accreditation
The Mechanical Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. ABET is a non-profit and non-governmental accrediting agency for academic programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
+1 Bachelor to Master's Accelerated Degree Program
High-achieving undergraduates can earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree within five years. Students apply for this program in sophomore year, and four graduate-level courses are taken in place of undergraduate requirements during junior and senior years. After the bachelor's degree is earned, one graduate-level course is taken in the summer followed by full-time study in the subsequent Fall and Spring semesters to complete the master's degree study. The following accelerated program is available:
Contact Information
Kurosh Darvish, PhD, Chair
Engineering Building, Room 612
215-204-4307
kurosh.darvish@temple.edu
Vallorie Peridier, PhD, Undergraduate Coordinator
Engineering Building, Room 607A
215-204-7143
peridier@temple.edu
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits. The writing-intensive course credits are counted as part of the major; they are not General Education (GenEd) or elective credits. The writing-intensive courses must be completed at Temple University and students may not transfer in credits to satisfy this requirement. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 2196 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| or ENGR 2996 | Honors Technical Communication | |
| ENGR 4296 | Capstone Senior Design Project | 3 |
| or ENGR 4996 | Honors Capstone Senior Design Project | |
Department Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Math & Basic Science Courses | ||
| MATH 1041 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or MATH 1941 | Honors Calculus I | |
| MATH 1042 | Calculus II | 4 |
| or MATH 1942 | Honors Calculus II | |
| MATH 2043 | Calculus III | 4 |
| or MATH 2943 | Honors Calculus III | |
| MATH 2041 | Differential Equations I | 3 |
| or MATH 2941 | Honors Differential Equations I | |
| MEE 3011 | Analysis and Computation of Linear Systems in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| PHYS 1061 | Elementary Classical Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 1961 | Honors Elementary Classical Physics I | |
| PHYS 1062 | Elementary Classical Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 1962 | Honors Elementary Classical Physics II | |
| CHEM 1035 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| or CHEM 1031 | General Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 1033 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| or CHEM 1953 | Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I | |
| Required General Education Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Analytical Reading and Writing | ||
| Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL | ||
| Honors Analytical Reading and Writing | ||
| IH 0851 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life | 3 |
| or IH 0951 | Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life | |
| IH 0852 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good | 3 |
| or IH 0952 | Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good | |
| GenEd 08xx or 09xx (U.S. Society) | 3 | |
| GenEd 08xx or 09xx (Global/World Society) | 3 | |
| GenEd 08xx or 09xx (Human Behavior) | 3 | |
| GenEd 08xx or 09xx (The Arts) | 3 | |
| GenEd 08xx or 09xx (Race and Diversity) | 3 | |
| Required Mechanical Engineering Courses | ||
| MEE 1117 | Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Design | 2 |
| MEE 1305 | Machine Shop Laboratory | 1 |
| MEE 2305 | Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Lab | 1 |
| MEE 3117 | Computer-Aided Mechanical Design | 3 |
| MEE 3301 | Machine Theory and Design | 3 |
| MEE 3305 | Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| MEE 3506 | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| MEE 4177 | Design and Realization of a Mechanical System | 2 |
| MEE 4572 | Heat and Mass Transfer | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Mechanical Vibrations and Vibrations Laboratory 1 | ||
| Advanced Thermodynamics and Combustion and Energy Conversion Laboratory 1 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Technical Electives | 9 | |
| Required Engineering Courses | ||
| ECE 2112 | Electrical Devices & Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 2113 | Electrical Devices & Systems I Lab | 1 |
| ENGR 1101 | Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology | 3 |
| or ENGR 1901 | Honors Introduction to Engineering | |
| ENGR 1102 | Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving | 3 |
| ENGR 2196 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| or ENGR 2996 | Honors Technical Communication | |
| ENGR 2331 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| or ENGR 2931 | Honors Engineering Statics | |
| ENGR 2332 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 2333 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| or ENGR 2933 | Honors Mechanics of Solids | |
| ENGR 3001 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| ENGR 3201 | Material Science for Engineers | 3 |
| ENGR 3553 | Mechanics of Fluids | 3 |
| or ENGR 3953 | Honors Mechanics of Fluids | |
| ENGR 3571 | Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 4296 | Capstone Senior Design Project (WI) | 3 |
| or ENGR 4996 | Honors Capstone Senior Design Project | |
| Free Elective | 6 | |
| Required Cooperative Education Courses | ||
| ENGR 2181 | Co-Op Work Experience I | 3 |
| ENGR 3181 | Co-Op Work Experience II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 134 | |
Suggested Academic Plan
Below is the five-year academic plan for the Co-Op program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The minimum requirement for graduation is 134 semester hours.
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Concentration in Cooperative Education Program
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGR 1101 or ENGR 1901 | Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology or Honors Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 1041 or MATH 1941 | Calculus I or Honors Calculus I | 4 |
| MEE 1117 | Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Design | 2 |
| PHYS 1061 or PHYS 1961 | Elementary Classical Physics I or Honors Elementary Classical Physics I | 4 |
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Chemistry for Engineers | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| CHEM 1033 or CHEM 1953 | General Chemistry Laboratory I or Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I | 1 |
| MATH 1042 or MATH 1942 | Calculus II or Honors Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 1062 or PHYS 1962 | Elementary Classical Physics II or Honors Elementary Classical Physics II | 4 |
| ENGR 1102 | Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving | 3 |
| MEE 1305 | Machine Shop Laboratory | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECE 2112 | Electrical Devices & Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 2113 | Electrical Devices & Systems I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2043 or MATH 2943 | Calculus III or Honors Calculus III | 4 |
| ENGR 2331 or ENGR 2931 | Engineering Statics or Honors Engineering Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 2196 or ENGR 2996 | Technical Communication [WI] or Honors Technical Communication [WI] | 3 |
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 2332 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| MEE 2305 | Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2041 or MATH 2941 | Differential Equations I or Honors Differential Equations I | 3 |
| ENGR 3571 | Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 2333 or ENGR 2933 | Mechanics of Solids or Honors Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MEE 3011 | Analysis and Computation of Linear Systems in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| MEE 3301 | Machine Theory and Design | 3 |
| MEE 3305 | Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 3001 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| ENGR 3201 | Material Science for Engineers | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 3553 or ENGR 3953 | Mechanics of Fluids or Honors Mechanics of Fluids | 3 |
| MEE 3117 | Computer-Aided Mechanical Design | 3 |
| MEE 3506 | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective #1 | 3 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective #2 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGR 2181 | Co-Op Work Experience I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 3181 | Co-Op Work Experience II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MEE 4177 | Design and Realization of a Mechanical System | 2 |
| MEE 4572 | Heat and Mass Transfer | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
| Mechanical Vibrations and Vibrations Laboratory | ||
| Advanced Thermodynamics and Combustion and Energy Conversion Laboratory | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 4296 or ENGR 4996 | Capstone Senior Design Project [WI] or Honors Capstone Senior Design Project [WI] | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective #3 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 134 | |
Approved Technical Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOE 3719 | Introduction to Bioengineering | 3 |
| BIOE 3725 | Cell Biology for Engineers | 3 |
| BIOE 4741 | Biomaterials for Engineers | 3 |
| CEE 3048 | Probability, Statistics & Stochastic Methods | 3 |
| CEE 3711 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| ECE 3822 | Engineering Computation II (Note: permission of instructor required) | 3 |
| ENGR 4116 | Spacecraft Systems Engineering | 3 |
| ENGR 4121 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| ENGR 4201 | Micro- to Nano-sized Machines | 3 |
| ENGR 4314 | Continuum Mechanics | 3 |
| ENGR 4576 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| MEE 3185 | Mechanical Engineering Summer Work Experience | 3 |
| MEE 3302 | Kinematics of Mechanisms | 3 |
| MEE 3421 | Dynamic Systems | 3 |
| MEE 3422 | Modeling and Control of Electromechanical Systems | 3 |
| MEE 4040 | Special Topics | 1-4 |
| MEE 4172 | High-Speed Imaging and Analysis for Engineering Applications | 3 |
| MEE 4173 | Data Acquisition and Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| MEE 4212 | Tribology and Surface Engineering | 3 |
| MEE 4311 | Mechanics of Composite Materials | 3 |
| MEE 4314 | Impact and Crashworthiness | 3 |
| MEE 4411 | Introduction to Mobile Robotics (Note: MEE 4412 is prerequisite) | 3 |
| MEE 4412 | Modern Dynamics for Robotics | 3 |
| MEE 4413 | Robotic Manipulation (Note: MEE 4412 is prerequisite) | 3 |
| MEE 4414 | Optimization and Control of Mechanical Systems (Note: MEE 3422 is prerequisite) | 3 |
| MEE 4422 & MEE 4405 | Mechanical Vibrations and Vibrations Laboratory | 4 |
| MEE 4512 | Compressible Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| MEE 4513 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| MEE 4571 & MEE 4506 | Advanced Thermodynamics and Combustion and Energy Conversion Laboratory | 4 |
| MEE 4574 | Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| MEE 4575 | Renewable and Alternative Energy | 3 |
| MEE 4577 | Power Generation and Storage Technologies | 3 |
| MEE 4578 | Fundamentals of Combustion | 3 |
| MEE 4643 | Manufacturing Engineering | 3 |
| MEE 4731 | Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
Accelerated Programs
Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.
The following accelerated programs may be of interest to students in the Mechanical Engineering BSME:
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