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Welcome to
The College of Engineering
Undergraduate
Student Orientation
Fall 2011
Office of Undergraduate Studies
• Dr. Steven Ridenour, Director
• [email protected], 1-8825
• Margie Marengo, Academic Advisor
• [email protected], 1-6426
• Dr. Matthew Badura, Academic Advisor
• [email protected], 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)
Societies & Organizations
• There are many organizations for
engineering students
– See our website for a complete list
• Check with your department for meeting
times and student leaders
Career Guidance
• 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
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 attempts
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
Fall 2012
Math 1042 – Withdraw
Math 1042 – D+
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 to
The College of Engineering
Undergraduate
Student Orientation
Fall 2011