Welcome toThe College of Engineering

Undergraduate

Student Orientation

Fall 2011

Office of Undergraduate Studies

• Dr. Steven Ridenour, Director• steven.ridenour@temple.edu, 1-8825

• Margie Marengo, Academic Advisor• margarita.marengo@temple.edu, 1-6426

• Dr. Matthew Badura, Academic Advisor• mbadura@temple.edu, 1-8224

Engineering Programs• CIVIL ENGINEERING– Environmental Engineering Option

• CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY

• ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING– Computer Engineering Option– Bioelectrical Engineering

Engineering Programs• MECHANICAL ENGINEERING– Bioengineering Option– Energy Systems

• ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY– Energy Technology– Environmental Technology– Construction Technology– Computer Technology

Our Building• Electrical & Computer Engineering – 7th

Floor• Mechanical Engineering – 6th Floor• Civil Engineering – 5th Floor• Dean’s office, advising office, and

computer classrooms – 3rd floor• Engineering library – 2nd floor

Engineering Curricula• Each curriculum outlines the courses

required each semester– Fall semester is on the left– Spring semester is on the right

• Curricula must be followed closely to ensure a timely graduation

• GenEd requirements are included

GenEd Requirements

• You need a “C-” or better for all GenEd classes– You need a “C” or better for all math

courses• Some transfer credits can apply to your

GenEd requirements

Optional Programs• Co-op program

–A five-year program that offers professional work experience

–Students must have at least a 2.50 GPA and 12 credits at Temple

• Minors–Mathematics, Physics, Business, and

Computer Science

Academic Advising

• ALL engineering students have a HOLD placed on their accounts every semester before the registration period

• You must see your advisor or department to remove this HOLD– Check with the department secretary to

obtain the name of your advisor

Academic Advising

• Meet with your advisor periodically– Ensure that the courses you take will

count toward your degree– Make sure you will satisfy all degree

requirements• Learn about opportunities within the

College of Engineering and at Temple

Placement Testing

• Review placement test scores• English placement

– 0701: Intro to Academic Discourse– 0802: College Composition

Placement Testing• Math placement– Math 0701 Elementary Algebra– Math 1021 College Algebra– Math 1022 Precalculus– Math 1041 Calculus I

• You can retake the math placement test once before taking a math course

Online Resources• http://tucourses.temple.edu

– Lists open and closed courses– Lists prerequisite courses and course

descriptions• http://tuportal.temple.edu

– Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS)

• There are many organizations for engineering students– See our website for a complete list

• Check with your department for meeting times and student leaders

Societies & Organizations

• Robin Marks is our liaison for Temple’s Career Center (2nd Floor, Mitten Hall)• Satellite hours held in our building

• Engineering-specific Career Fairs• University-wide Career Fairs

Career Guidance

Tutoring Services

• See Tamika Butler in room 349 to request a tutor for an Engineering course

• Math and Science Resource Center, 2nd floor, 1810 Liacouras Walk

• Writing Center, 2nd floor, Tuttleman Hall• IH Lounge, 2nd floor, Anderson Hall

Dean’s List

• Top 16% of GPAs for a given semester–Last year’s Engineering cut-off = 3.52–Full-time students must complete

12 semester hours (credits)–Part-time students must complete

12 credits over an academic year

Academic Standing• ACADEMIC WARNING

– Most recent semester GPA is < 2.00– Cumulative GPA is < 2.00 and you have

fewer than 30 credits• ACADEMIC PROBATION

– Cumulative GPA is < 2.00 and you have at least 30 credits

Academic Dismissal

• Students who are on probation for more than one consecutive semester may be subject to dismissal

• Review the GPA requirements and dismissal policies with your advisor

Repeat Policy

• You can repeat a course once (two attempts) without permission

• You can repeat a course twice (three attempts) only with permission

• Only the highest grade will be factored into your GPA

• All other grades will remain on transcript

Repeat Policy• If you repeat a course that you received a “D-” or

better in, you won’t receive new credits when you repeat it

• If you can’t complete a course after your third attempt– You will be dismissed if the course is a university

requirement– You will be required to choose a new major if the

course is major requirement

Withdrawal Policy

• You can withdraw online through SSB during weeks 3 through 9

• Withdraws count as attemptsFall 2011 Math 1042 – WithdrawSpring 2012 Math 1042 – D+Fall 2012 Math 1042 – Final Attempt

Add/Drop Policy• You can add/drop a course during the first

two weeks of a fall/spring semester– An instructor’s signature is required to

add a course during week 2• A green card is required to register for a

closed course• Dropped courses will not appear on your

final transcript

Leave of Absence (LOA)• You can request LOA for up to two

consecutive semesters (summer not counted)

• You can request LOA during drop/add• LOA students will remain on current

curriculum– Students who leave without requesting LOA will be

responsible for curriculum in place when they return

Plagiarism & Cheating

• Copying the work of others is strictly prohibited at Temple University– Penalty can range from a failing grade

for that assignment to expulsion from the university

• See the online University Bulletin for more information on this and other policies

Welcome toThe College of Engineering

Undergraduate

Student Orientation

Fall 2011