Transcript Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering

Welcome to the
Faculty of Engineering
BSc – Computer Science
BEng – Computer Engineering
– Electrical Engineering
– Mechanical Engineering
BSEng – Software Engineering
Door Prizes Today!
1. Search under your
seat for a key chain
2. Bring forward to
exchange for prize
Faculty of Engineering
LillAnne Jackson
Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs
Demos
UVic AERO aircraft
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Autonomous Aircraft for Forest Fire Fighting and Search & Rescue
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.engr.uvic.ca/~aero
Formula SAE car
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A Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE) Formula SAE race car
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fsae.uvic.ca
Blimp
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Courses by M. Cheng
www.csc.uvic.ca/~mcheng
Faculty of Engineering
Thomas Tiedje
Professor and Dean of Engineering
Congratulations!
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The Faculty of Engineering accepted YOU
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You are becoming a Computer Engineer,
Computer Scientist, Electrical Engineer,
Software Engineer or Mechanical Engineer
Who Decides?
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When to start studying for the Calculus Final?
When to work on that report for Communications?
If you should take on a part time job?
168 HOURS IN WEEK
- 23
-- in class
- 2 x 23 -- study: 2 hours (min) per class hour
CLASS TIME: (at most) 23 hour/week
- 7 x 7 -- sleeping
HOURS
- 21 x 1IN
-- WEEK:
meals 24 x 7 = 168 hours total
TIME- FOR
168
- 23 transportation
= 145 hours/week
7 x 2 WORK:
-- shower,
dress,
- 7 x 2 -- email, phone, twitter/LinkedIn, etc
TIME FOR WORK = 1 hour
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Whether you receive grade of A+ or F?
What is Engineering?
What is Computer Science?
Applied Mathematics
Speak the language of Mathematics . . .
Your Engineering and Computer Science problems
will not be difficult.
What is Engineering & Computer
Science?
Learning Requires . . . .
Repetition, discussion, practice
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Create a study group
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sure everyone in the group can do everything
 Never put your name on something that you did not do
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Attend instructor office hours / Go to Help Desks
 Introduce
yourself and talk about the course
 If you don't have a question, just come and listen
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Do homework that is assigned
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sure you can do anything
(not just the questions that were on the assignment.)
Studying & Time Management
Plan your week
 Schedule time for every course
 Don't delay things that are difficult
 Plan for the unexpected
 After everything is done:
Schedule in a little (not a lot of) fun time
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Choices in Your Program?
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You are registered in 5 or 6 classes
You are planning on doing well
You can't seem to get everything done
You don't want to fail or get bad marks
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But you are afraid you might?
Other course schedules are possible
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See your program advisor:
- Jane Guy (Bachelor of Science - Computer Science)
- LeAnne Golinsky (Bachelor of Engineering &
Bachelor of Software Engineering programs)
Vital Stuff You Need to Know
To Keep Your Ducks in a Row!
Engineering &
Software Engineering
(1st year)
Computer Science
(all years)
LeAnne Golinsky
Jane Guy
EOW 206
250 721 6018
[email protected]
HOURS:
ECS 512
250 472 5757
[email protected]
HOURS:
M, T, Th, F
9:30 – 11:00 and 1:00 – 2:00
M, W, F: 10 – 12
T, Th: 1:30 – 3:30
Program HELP
– There is no such thing as a dumb question!
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Program planning
Registration help
Degree declarations (2nd year)
Workload / Success help
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Academic & illness
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Program
Advisor and Location
Computer Science
Jane Guy, ECS 512
[email protected]
1st Year:
LeAnne Golinsky, EOW 206
Engineering Programs [email protected]
Mechanical & Software
Engineering
Belinda de Jong, ELW B208
[email protected]
Electrical & Computer
Engineering
Ana-Maria Sevcenco, EOW 403
[email protected]
Resources for SUCCESS
Subject
Contact Info
Location
Computer
Science
Computer Science Consultants’ Office
http://www.csc.uvic.ca/~labspg/
ECS 251 (upstairs)
Chemistry
Chemistry Drop in help
http://web.uvic.ca/~chem101/dropin.html
Elliot Lab Wing
2nd Floor landing
Mathematics Math Assistance Centre
www.math.uvic.ca
Assistance, Math Study Tips, tutor list
McPherson Library
- Room 129
Physics
Physics Aid Service
http://www.phys.uvic.ca/
PAS starts Sept 19th, check website for hours
Elliot 038
English
(writing)
The Writing Centre
http://ltc.uvic.ca/servicesprograms/twc.php
Writing tips, one-on-one tutoring, workshops, more!
McPherson Library
- Room 129
University Centre Room B270
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Learning Skills
– studying and learning techniques
– applying skills to your current courses!!
Book NOW for September:
www.coun.uvic.ca/learning/courses.html
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Personal & career counseling
Study Groups
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International & Exchange Student Services
Resource Centre for Students with a Disability
Ombudsperson
Positive Space Network
Indigenous Counselling Office
http://web.uvic.ca/vpac/diversity/resources.php
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Academic Calendar
A-Z list
Search UVIC
Current students, faculty and staff
My Page
September 20th
October 11th
October 31st
100% drop deadline 100% of tuition back for
course(s) dropped on or
before this date
50% drop deadline
50% of tuition back for
course(s) dropped on or before
this date
Academic drop
No tuition back, but won’t fail
deadline
the course
If you fail a midterm – talk to your advisor.
Use feedback to make the decisions right for you!
…I am ill, get in an accident, something
happens in my family –
Consult
immediately with Counselling
Services, Health Services or
other health professional
See
your Advisor
Your GPA is reviewed twice a year
Winter – September – April
 Summer – May – August
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Satisfactory,
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Probationary,….Failed (yikes!)
BENG and BSENG
- 3.0 maintains satisfactory
For CSc
- 2.0 maintains satisfactory
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Do 1st year over 3 terms
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Slows things down, time for other things!
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Finish 1st year by August instead of April
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Some Courses in Summer
Interested?? See LeAnne before October 31st
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Rank your program for 2nd year – CENG,
ELEC, MECH and BSENG
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On-line declaration form
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on our website in January
Declare by: April 30th
Decisions: end of May
Mandatory for BENG and BSENG
Optional for CSC
IBM
Kodak
Locations:
Local
National
worldwide
RIM
Amazon
Microsoft
Electronic Arts
Carmanah
Precision Microdynamics
Ocean River Sports
Earn up to $40
000!
Who is in Beng/BSEng 2nd year now?
Consider
specializations or Options
www.uvic.ca/engineering/current/undergrad/programs/options/
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Consult your advisor
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later this month
Declare your Major at the end of 2nd Year.
Majors in Computer Science
 Bioinformatics
 Communications and Networks
 Computer Graphics and Gaming
 Mechatronics & Embedded Systems
 Software Engineering
 Theory
Honours in Computer Science
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See advisor for details
Computer Science Combined Degrees
Computer Science and…
Math
Statistics
Physics
Geography
Music
Visual Arts
Psychology
Health
Information
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Flexible
Choose your electives
Co-op is optional
- 1st years apply by January 15
- 2nd years apply by September 15
- Co-op offices on 2nd floor of ECS
ED-D101:
Learning
Strategies for
University
Success
The course for any
student who wants to
succeed academically…
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Understanding your learning strengths
and weaknesses - we all have them!
Reading strategically
Preparing for and writing exams
Understanding your assignments
Earn 1.5 units of elective credit (CSC
only).
NO PREREQUISITES!
LeAnne Golinsky
Jane Guy
EOW 206
[email protected]
250-721-6018
ECS 512
[email protected]
250-472-5757
http://www.uvic.ca/engineering/
Upcoming Seminars
Just for You!
The Diverse
Computer Science / Engineering Professions
– Wednesday, September 7, 2:30-4:30 pm, MAC A144
How to Succeed
– Thursday, September 8, 2:30-3:30 pm, MAC A144
Work Hard & Have Fun !
Welcome to the Faculty of
Engineering !