Transcript DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Group Advising Session
A quick roadmap to more efficient,
productive and personalized sessions with
your advisor.
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Motivation
Department Overview
Curriculum
Student Resources
Degree Plan
Curriculum Changes & Other Substitutions
Memos & Student File
Graduation Procedure
FAQs
MOTIVATION
Senior Exit Interviews indicate that students would
like time during advising sessions to:
• discuss curriculum options
• ask about potential employers
• discuss career information
• get personalized advice
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Motivation
Department Overview
Curriculum
Student Resources
Degree Plan
Curriculum Changes & Other Substitutions
Memos & Student File
Graduation Procedure
FAQs
College Administrative Structure
Dean
Assoc. Dean
Dr. Flores
Dr. Stafford
Asst. Dean
Dr. Fisher
Assoc. Dean
Assoc. Dean
Dr. Wicker
M. Pacillas
Assoc. Dean
Dr. Ferregut
Chief Acc. Off.
L. Abbud
ECE
Chair
Dr. Nava
CS
Chair
Dr. Gates
ME
Chair
IE
Chair
Dr. Gutierrez
CE
Chair
Dr. Li
MME
Chair
Dr. Murr
ECE Faculty
7 Professors
• Flores, Liu, Pierluissi, Riter,
Schroder, Starks, Williams
8 Associate Professors
• Cabrera, Lush, Nava,
Nazeran, Moussavi, Pineda,
Sarkodie-Gyan, Usevitch
6 Assistant Professors
• Gonzalez, MacDonald, Moya,
Quinones, Rosiles, von
Borries, Yao, Zubia
6 Lecturers
• Cruz-Cano, Llambes, Myers,
Rodriguez, Rubio, Woo
ECE Staff
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Office
- Ms. Socorro Quezada (Head Admin. Secretary)
- Student Office Assistants: Roger, David
• Lab Tech
- Mr. Ralph Loya
- Student Lab Assistant: Eric
• Network Manager
- Mr. Jerry West
- Student Operators: Ernie, Vince
STUDENT FACTS
377 undergraduate students
• 66 female
• 311 male
• 248 Hispanic
120 MS students
27 Ph.D. students
ECE Programs
BS Electrical Engineering B.S.E.E. (128 credits)
Concentrations:
• Computer Engineering
• Fields and Devices
• Systems and Communications
• General
MS Computer Engineering M.S.Cp.E. (30-36 credits)
MS Electrical Engineering M.S.E.E. (30-36 credits)
Ph.D. Computer Engineering
(60 credits)
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Motivation
Department Overview
Curriculum
Student Resources
Degree Plan
Curriculum Changes & Other Substitutions
Memos & Student File
Graduation Procedure
FAQs
BSEE Program
*ABET Accredited
* 60 Non-major credits (including core)
• University Studies
• Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• English Comp. and Prof. Communications
• Math (Calculus, Diff. Eq., Matrix Algebra)
• History and Political Science
• Art, Economics, Humanities
* 68 EE credits
Curricular Area Committees
1. Circuits & Systems
2. Communications & Signal
Processing
3. Computer Engineering
4. Electronics, Fields, & Devices
(SEE LIST OF COURSES)
EE Lower Division
Freshman
• Intro to EE
• Measurements Lab
Sophomore
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Digital System Design I
Software Design I
Basic EE Lab
Networks
EE Upper Division
• Junior Year
— Electronic Circuits
— Electronic Devices
— Linear Integrated Circuits
— Signals and Systems
— Probability
— Microprocessors II
— Electromagnetic Theory
— Electronics Lab
ECE Critical Path of Courses -- 2005
1305
1305
1110
2372
2110
3138
2369
2351
3438
3340
3109
3353
2169
ECE Critical Path of Courses -- 2006
1305
1105
(formerly 1110)
2372
2151
2351
2369
(formerly 2110)
3138
3438
3109
(formerly 3210)
3340
3353
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EE Upper Division
•Senior Year
— 12 concentration credits
— Senior Professional
Orientation
— Senior Project I and II
Senior Proj. I and II: Capstone Design Course
http://www.ece.utep.edu/research/websp/
• Team based (4 members)
• Proposal
— Faculty reviewed
• Hardware and software
requirements
• Reports
— Monthly
• End of semester
— Written report
— PowerPoint presentation
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Motivation
Department Overview
Curriculum
Student Resources
Degree Plan
Curriculum Changes & Other Substitutions
Memos & Student File
Graduation Procedure
FAQs
Student Organizations
within ECE Department
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) – International EE Society that
– sets technical standards
– sponsors technical conferences
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– sponsors workshops
– publishes reference texts
– provides for HR-type needs
Office for UTEP Student branch within IEEE
Student Lounge
• Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) – EE Honor Society –
Office within IEEE Student Lounge
Student Organizations
College-Wide
•Tau Beta Pi (TBΠ)– Engineering Honor Society
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• Mexican-American Engineering Society
(MAES)
ECE Research
http://www.ece.utep.edu/research
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
On-Campus Opportunities
•exposure to research
operations
• source of support while
attending UTEP
External Opportunities
• travel costs
• housing or allowance
• stipend
• participation in NSFsponsored research
• visit another university
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Motivation
Department Overview
Curriculum
Student Resources
Degree Plan
Curriculum Changes & Other Substitutions
Memos & Student File
Graduation Procedure
FAQs
Degree Plan
All degree plans have a “check-list form” that allows
degree progress to be checked “at a glance.”
The top of the this degree plan has course
requirements and 4 lines for your concentration
courses.
Degree Plan
The bottom of the this degree plan has two slots for
University Core electives (in Visual & Performing Arts,
and in Humanities).
It also has room for the one technical elective (any
Junior- or Senior-level course in science or
engineering).
Lastly, the degree plan has room to list substitutions,
if appropriate.
Degree Plan
The back of the degree lists the approved courses for
University Core electives (in Visual & Performing Arts,
and in Humanities).
It also lists concentrations available, and courses that
fall into those concentrations.
Degree Plan
Filling the degree plan:
There are three columns because you have three
opportunities to complete a course with a satisfactory
grade. (W’s count as an attempt.)
The next slide shows some classes transferred in from
EPCC (highlighted yellow), taking of UNIV 2350, and
some initial courses at UTEP.
Degree Plan
The next three slides show what happens to the
degree plan in three semesters where the sample
student received an “F” the first time, a “D” the
second time, and a “C” the third time.
Degree Plan
The next slide shows what happens to the degree plan
after an advising session.
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Department Overview
Curriculum
Student Resources
Degree Plan
Curriculum Changes and Other Substitutions
Memos & Student File
Graduation Procedure
FAQs
Changes to Degree Plan:
• Curriculum Changes
• Degree requirements change
• Courses discontinued
• Transfer Credits
• Core Curriculum Changes
• Extenuating Circumstances
Course Substitution Form
Date: __________________
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is a request to substitute _______________________ for ______________________.
Reason for Class Substitution Request:
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ECE Student
Student I.D. Number
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Student Signature
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Academic Advisor
Advisor Signature
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Dr. Patricia A. Nava
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Program Head,
Electrical & Computer Engineering
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Dean of Engineering
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Department Overview
Curriculum
Student Resources
Degree Plan
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Memos & Student File
Graduation Procedure
FAQs
STUDENT FILES
• ECE Office
o Degree Plan
o Substitution Memos
o Correspondence
• Dean’s Office
o Substitution Memos
o Correspondence
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Memos & Student File
Graduation Procedure
FAQs
Graduation Procedure
1. Last semester: pick up a Graduation Packet at the
Dean’s office
2. Fill out all paperwork, turn in to advisor
3. Advisor will provide verification, sign, and turn in
to ECE Office by Deadline
4. Attend Exit Interview, pick up Grad. Packet
5. Turn in Grad. Packet to Dean’s Office by Deadline
6. Pay graduation fees at cashier at Academic Serv.
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Motivation
Department Overview
Curriculum
Student Resources
Degree Plan
Curriculum Changes and Other Substitutions
Memos & Student File
Graduation Procedure
FAQs
FAQs
What do I need to take to my advising session with
my advisor?
- advising slip (Please remember to take this slip to
the office so the advising hold can be removed!!)
- a general idea of what courses you want to take
- other: as required by advisor (check advisor’s
door, a list of requirements will be provided)
FAQs
How are courses scheduled?
• All courses assigned to a Curriculum Comm. (See List)
• Curr.Comm. Chair sends 3-year plan to Head (See Sample)
• Head transcribes to a single, departmental 3-Year
Plan (See Sample)
• Head schedules courses with as little conflict as
possible (See Sample)
FAQs
If I have to take a course more than once is the grade
substituted?
- If the course is a Freshman course:
Yes, automatically!
- Otherwise:
No. Each attempt contributes to your overall
GPA. (There is a form for “Petition for Grade
Substitution.”)
FAQs
I’ve heard that Freshman courses taken beyond the 90credit-hour point don’t count. Is that true?
- While they do appear on your transcript, and are
used to calculate your GPA, they do not contribute
toward meeting the minimum credit hour
requirements of your degree plan.
- If you wait to take any core curriculum class, you
might have to take a higher-level course, or take
another 3-credit-hour course.
FAQs
I’ve heard that it’s better to get an “F” than a “W.” Is
that true?
- NO! While W’s should not be abused, consider that a
W will not affect your GPA.
Does the “W” count as one of my three attempts for any
course?
- Yes. Please register for classes judiciously. Try not to
“bite off more than you can chew.”
FAQs
Why is GPA so important?
- It is used as an indicator of how serious you are about
your education.
- It can be used as a “first hurdle” for scholarship
awards.
- It is often used as a “litmus test” for jobs: i.e. some
companies won’t even allow you to have an interview
unless you have a specific GPA.
FAQs
I’ve heard that after 5 years, employers look to your
experience more than your GPA and University record.
Is that true?
- While it is true that your work experience and resumé
will carry more weight after ~5 years, you need to
consider that unless you have a reasonable GPA, you
aren’t going to get a job that will allow you to obtain the
5 years experience!
FAQs
I’ve heard that there is a limit on the number of credit
hours I can transfer from EPCC. Is that true?
- Yes. Since it is a “2-Year” institution, you can transfer
up to 66 credit hours.
Is there a limit on transfers from a 4-Year institution?
- No. Note, however, that credit for engineering courses
will only be given if they come from ABET accredited
institutions. There is a procedure for transfer of EE
courses ….
FAQs
…transfers from a 4-Year institution? Continued …
ECE Process for Requesting Transfer of EE credits
(from another 4-Year, ABET-accredited institution):
1. Have registrar evaluate transcripts from the other
university, and add all accepted credit to the UTEP
transcript.
2. Assemble materials (see next slide).
3. Submit materials to ECE Office & request a review
by the EE Transfer Credit Committee
4. Meet with the Chair of the Committee (currently
Dr. Gonzalez) to discuss the request.
FAQs
…transfers from a 4-Year institution? Continued …
Materials for Submission (Transfer of EE credits):
1. UTEP transcript, with transferred courses listed.
2. Your current mailing address.
3. For each course to be transferred:
• UTEP course number equivalent to transfer course
• Description of transfer course from the transferring
institution’s catalog
• Copy of syllabus (from transfer course)
• Copy of text used (or title & publisher)
FAQs
I’ve heard about “internships” and “Co-ops” What are
they, and why should I be interested ?
- Internships and Cooperative Education are two
different programs where you can work in industry while
you take a break from school.
- Internships are typically over the summer. Cooperative
Education is typically 6 months, and can receive credit
as EE 4181, 4182 and 4183.
- 3 Co-ops can be used as your technical elective.
FAQs
I’ve heard about “internships” … why should I be
interested ? Continued …
- Internships and Cooperative Education are training
within your field.
- They allow you to “sample” a company (and viceversa).
- They allow you to earn more money than a non-skilled
labor job.
Questions?
IEEE & HKN Offer:
Tutoring (of EE specific courses)
Special speakers
Field trips to industry
social events
Senior Banquet
Opportunity to develop professional/leadership skills
Contacts, connections, & experience
The Academic Criteria for Eta Kappa Nu Membership:
Junior(60 hours including Networks) …………..…. 3.25
Senior*(90 hours) ……………………………………………… 3.00
Graduate(9 hours) ……………………………………………… 3.50
Note: GPA to be calculated with classes that apply toward
degree
* Must not be a graduating senior
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