Day 1

WELCOME!! WELCOME!!

Success in Engineering:

The Right Start

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Transfer Students: please change to section 803 (online) if you are not going to attend so we can make more space in the rooom for first year students, thanks!

Today• Review Syllabus• Housekeeping• Where to find things• First week of classes• Resumes

You do not need to be in 15 credits this

semester!• First thing you need to know• If you have to re-take a class, that will put you

behind more than taking only 10-12 credits• It is fine to take 15 credits if it is appropriate• Speak with an advisor in ENC 1302 if unsure

WE WANT

YOU TO BE

SUCCESSFUL!

Transfer StudentsIf you have completed all your prerequisites and are in the department or close to:• You should be @ 12 credits or less – WHY??

• Thermodynamics• Material & Energy Balances• Organic Chem & L• Total = 12 credits

Physics I 5Physics II 5Calc I 4Cacl II 4Total #cr. = 18

*Always exceptions, but please understand the level of rigor & time commitment for each class

Equivalent to 18 credits

All Students – Please Be Smart

• Introduction to Electrical System• Modeling & Analysis of Eng

Systems• Engineering Analysis • Electronic Materials• Total = 12 credits

Physics I 5Physics II 5Physics II 5Calc II 4Total #cr. 19

Equivalent to 18-20 credits of time and effort

*Always exceptions, but please understand the level rigor & time commitment for each class

Another Recommendation:

Do not take Engineering Economics if you are in

precalc or calc I

Department Admission SUMMER ADMIT Requirements

Department Admission SUMMER ADMIT Requirements

Chemical Engineering

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Civil Engineering

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Civil Engineering

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Electrical Engineering


IndustrialEngineering

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ComputerScience/Eng

ComputerScience/Eng

MechanicalEngineering

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EnglishI & II

Calculus III & Chemistry I w lab

2.00 2.502.003.002.30 3.00

Plus

Prerequisites:

Calculus I, II, Physics I, II (2048/2049) w labs

Plus

* Minimum grade C for all pre-requisites

GPA pre-reqs

GPA pre-reqs

GPA pre-reqs

GPA pre-reqs

GPA pre-reqs

GPA pre-reqs

Department Admission FALL ADMIT Requirements

Department Admission FALL ADMIT Requirements


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Civil Engineering

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Civil Engineering

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ComputerScience/Eng

ComputerScience/Eng


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EnglishI & II

Calculus III & Chemistry I w lab

2.00 3.002.003.002.30 3.00

Plus

Prerequisites:

Calculus I, II, Physics I, II (2048/2049) w labs

Plus

* Minimum grade C for all pre-requisites

GPA pre-reqs

GPA pre-reqs

GPA pre-reqs

GPA pre-reqs

GPA pre-reqs

GPA pre-reqs

Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 (“C”, not a “C-”) • USF GPA

• Math & Science GPA• Engineering GPA• Specialization GPA

Max 3 attempts in any required course

To Avoid Dismissal in the College of Engineering

Your first semester in the College of Engineering, we will not count the drops against you.

We will also allow 5 drops regardless of the number of credits you have.

University Limited Withdrawal Policy

B.S. Programs

Future Students

Look under “Future Students” – “Orientation”

Orientation

Student Services

Finding Curriculum Requirements and Resources

USF eScheduler

Learn how to use eScheduler

http://eschedule.forest.usf.edu/login.aspx



Chemical Engineering Flowchart

Always follow prerequistes!!

Follow the lines!

Dynamics, mechanics of solids will be someof the most difficult classes that you take.

• Equivalent to 5-6 credit Physics course FOR EACH ONE.• Do not take together in the summer.• Do not take 15 credits when you do take them.

Know Your CurriculumKnow Your Curriculum

120-131? Know how many credits are required to earn your degree

Foundation of Knowledge & Learning (FKL) 36 credit hours (usually 12 courses) of lower-level general education

courses, usually completed by the end of your sophomore year.

6 credits (2 courses) of upper-level course requirements

Pre-requisites!

When are the classes offered? Fall Only? Spring Only?

Know When You Plan to Graduate!

Graduation Plan

Fall Semester Spring Semester Summer

3EML 3041 Computational Methods

3 EML 4501 Machine Design

Internship/Co-op

3 EML 3701 Fluid Systems 3EML 3303 Mechanical Engineering Lab I

3EML 3262 Kinematics & Dynamics of Machinery 3 EML 4123 Heat Transfer

3EML 4325 Mechanical Manufacturing Processes 3

Approved Technical/Design/Science Elective

3ENC 3246 Communication for Engineers (6A WI) 3

FKL Human/Diversity & Global Elective

15 Total Credits 15 Total Credits

Example: Junior Year

How can I help myself or my friends be successful in

school?

How can I be a successful student?

Get Connected.

Engineering student organizations University activities – Clubs, Residence Hall activities, etc. Work on campus, undergraduate research opportunities

Get Involved.

Find study partners

Your Job THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK

• Find someone in each of your hardest classes to study with.

• Study and meet at a regular time.

• Always get homework done early

• ALWAYS DO EXTRA PROBLEMS

Problem Solving Classes• Time management is difficult

• Just how long will it take me to do those 8 calculus/chemistry/engineering problems???

• Instructors and friends – are resources!

You need to allow enough time to study

Help Books (Find in any bookstore) –

Research on learning indicates the importance of reviewing as many problems as possible

Doubles learning by reviewing additional problems that are completely worked out

Free Tutoring• Starts the second week in

Kopp (ENG) 104, I’ll post on CANVAS.

Successful students:

• Always go to class, regardless of how the feel about the class, the instructor, the weather…

• Learn to set enough time aside to study• Develop a good social support system, • Form study groups• Seek assistance from instructors, tutors, and advisor early while

problems are still manageable

What Are Your Expectations?

• Engineering Calculus I

• Engineering Calculus II

30%

30%< 2.00

1. Students who do not ask for help. They do not come in to see their advisor or instructor for help, they do not seek out tutoring or other resources for assistance.

2. Students who avoid dealing with a bad grade or a difficult class by avoiding or withdrawing, playing video games all day, or engaging in other avoidance type behaviors.

3. Students who have a fixed mindset.

We Need Your Help!

Your intelligence is something about you that you can’t change very much

No matter who you are, you can significantly change your intelligence level.

Carol Dweck,http://mindsetonline.com/

What is Your Mindset?

Speaking of Learning….. Fixed Mindset

(intelligence is fixed)Growth Mindset

(intelligence can be developed)

Challenges Avoid challenges; stick to what you know well

Embrace challenges; overcoming challenges makes you stronger, smarter, etc.

Obstacles Give up easily when you encounter obstacles

Persist in the face of setbacks; failure is an opportunity to learn

Effort See effort as unpleasant and fruitless; the need for effort is a sign of low ability

See effort as the path to growth and mastery

Criticism Ignore useful criticism; see negative feedback as an insult

Seek feedback and learn from criticism

• Tutoring and Learning Services (http://lib.usf.edu/tutoring/)

Study Skills Workshops

Tutoring

• Counseling Center's Workshops & Outreach Services Program

Time Management, setting goals

Fitness, nutrition

Communication skills

• Student can visit with their advisor and instructors during office hours or prearranged times

Academic Resources

Please encourage yourself and your friends to visit with their instructor as often as possible!

Ask for Help EARLY

• First 4 weeks are critical –

• Problems build on the knowledge learned from the prior assigned problems

The right start is a successful one!

Engineering Student Services http://www.eng.usf.edu/studentServices/ourServices.htm

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