Welcome to The College of Engineering

1. Welcome toThe College of Engineering Undergraduate Student Orientation Fall 2011

2. 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

3. Engineering Programs • CIVIL ENGINEERING • Environmental Engineering Option • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • Computer Engineering Option • Bioelectrical Engineering

4. Engineering Programs • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING • Bioengineering Option • Energy Systems • ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY • Energy Technology • Environmental Technology • Construction Technology • Computer Technology

5. Our Building • Electrical & Computer Engineering – 7th Floor • Mechanical Engineering – 6th Floor • Civil Engineering – 5th Floor • Dean’s office, advising office, and computer classrooms – 3rdfloor • Engineering library – 2ndfloor

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Placement Testing • Review placement test scores • English placement • 0701: Intro to Academic Discourse • 0802: College Composition

12. Placement Testing • Math placement • Math 0701Elementary Algebra • Math 1021College Algebra • Math 1022Precalculus • Math 1041 Calculus I • You can retake the math placement test once before taking a math course

13. 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)

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Dean’s List • Top 16% of GPAs for a given semester • Last year’s Engineering cut-off = 3.52 • Full-time students must complete12 semester hours (credits) • Part-time students must complete12 credits over an academic year

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. Welcome toThe College of Engineering Undergraduate Student Orientation Fall 2011