Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The program provides an excellent educational experience with an emphasis on technical, communication, and teamwork skills essential for success in engineering practice and society. The department places strong emphasis on teaching, research, scholarship, professional practice, and service to the university and engineering profession. The program is structured to prepare graduates for professional engineering practice and/or graduate study. The curriculum emphasizes a rigorous mathematical and scientific approach to solving engineering problems and provides a coherent set of courses in energy conversion, solid mechanics, and dynamics of mechanical systems. Design is integrated throughout the curriculum and culminates in a senior capstone 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, students then complete the remaining graduate requirements in one year. The following accelerated program is available:
Contact Information
Kurosh Darvish, PhD, Chair
Engineering Building, Room 612
215-204-4307
kurosh.darvish@temple.edu
Laura Riggio, PhD, Undergraduate Coordinator
Engineering Building, Room 910
215-204-7618
laura.riggio@temple.edu
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2026-2027. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2026 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 3421 | Dynamic Systems | 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 1036 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| or CHEM 1033 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| 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 2305 | Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Lab | 1 |
| MEE 3306 | Machine Tools and Procedures Laboratory | 1 |
| 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 | 3 |
| MEE 4572 | Heat and Mass Transfer | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technical Electives | 15 | |
| 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 |
| 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 2026-2027 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 | ||
| CHEM 1035 or CHEM 1031 | Chemistry for Engineers or General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1036 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers or 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 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| ENGR 3553 or ENGR 3953 | Mechanics of Fluids or Honors Mechanics of Fluids | 3 |
| MEE 3301 | Machine Theory and Design | 3 |
| MEE 3305 | Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| MEE 3421 | Dynamic Systems | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 3001 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| ENGR 3201 | Material Science for Engineers | 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 | 3 |
| MEE 3306 | Machine Tools and Procedures Laboratory | 1 |
| MEE 4572 | Heat and Mass Transfer | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective #3 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 4296 or ENGR 4996 | Capstone Senior Design Project [WI] or Honors Capstone Senior Design Project [WI] | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective #4 | 3 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective #5 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 134 | |
Approved Technical Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS ME students must complete five upper-level technical elective courses, selected from categories (A), (B), and (C) defined below, as follows. | ||
| (Category A) At least three courses must be completed from this list of ten courses, which specifically address the ABET/EAC mechanical-engineering curriculum-accreditation requirement: "in depth coverage of either thermal or mechanical systems." | 9-15 | |
| (A.1) Mechanics technical electives | ||
| Modeling and Control of Electromechanical Systems | ||
| Mechanics of Composite Materials | ||
| Modern Dynamics for Robotics | ||
| Mechanical Vibrations | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | ||
| (A.2) Thermo-fluids technical electives | ||
| Compressible Fluid Dynamics | ||
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Advanced Thermodynamics and Combustion | ||
| Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning | ||
| Renewable and Alternative Energy | ||
| (Category B) No more than two of the following upper-level ME-approved courses. Courses in Category B are 3-credit, 3000+ courses which are not otherwise BS ME program requirements. | 0-6 | |
| Micro- to Nano-sized Machines | ||
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | ||
| Computer-Aided Mechanical Design | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| High-Speed Imaging and Analysis for Engineering Applications | ||
| Data Acquisition and Analysis for Engineers | ||
| Tribology and Surface Engineering | ||
| Impact and Crashworthiness | ||
| Introduction to Mobile Robotics | ||
| Optimization and Control of Mechanical Systems | ||
| Power Generation and Storage Technologies | ||
| Fundamentals of Combustion | ||
| Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics | ||
| (Category C) No more than one upper-level STEM course offered by the College of Engineering or College of Science and Technology. The Category C elective must be a didactic, at least a 3-credit, 3000+ course, and not otherwise a BS ME Program requirement. | 0-3 | |
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: