ES1000 – Introduction to
Engineering Study
University of
Wyoming
Stepping Out
Into Your
Future!
College of Engineering
and Applied Science
Welcome to ES1000
• My Name is
– My Office:
– My Email:
– My Office Hours:
• The Peer Assistant is:
– PA’s Email:
What is (and Who is) the
University of Wyoming
and the
College of Engineering
and Applied Science?
• UW -
University of Wyoming
– Is the only University in the State
• But it is supported by the
Community Colleges around the
State
– Was Founded in 1886 While
Wyoming was still a Territory
– Support for the University was
defined in the Constitution of the
State of Wyoming
• §016. Tuition free.
• The university shall be equally open
to students of both sexes,
irrespective of race or color; and, in
order that the instruction furnished
may be as nearly free as possible,
any amount in addition to the income
from its grants of lands and other
sources above mentioned,
necessary to its support and
maintenance in a condition of full
efficiency shall be raised by taxation
or otherwise, under provisions of the
legislature.
President John Hoyt, 1886-89
The University of Wyoming
• UW is
– Governed by a
Board of Trustees
• Members selected from
around the State by the
Governor
– Administered by a President
and Vice Presidents
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President Richard McGinity – 2013-
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Academic Affairs;,
Administration;
Budget and Planning;
Governmental, Community
and Legal Affairs;
Information Technology;
Institutional Advancement;
Research; and
Student Affairs;
as well as the director of
intercollegiate athletics
Colleges at the University
– The University is
comprised of 7 Colleges
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Arts and Sciences
Education
Business
Agriculture
Law
Health Sciences
• Engineering and
Applied Science
– Each College has a Dean
and its own Faculty
College of Engineering
and Applied Science
• The Dean of the College of
Engineering and Applied Sciences is
Dr. Al Rodi, PhD
– Dr. Ettema became Dean in July, 2014
– He is a professor of Atmospheric Science
• The Associate Dean of Academics is
Dr. Steve Barrett, PhD, PE
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Center for Student Services
• “One stop shopping” for
student services
– Associate Dean Steve Barrett is
the Director
– Laurie Bonini is the Advising
Coordinator
– Len Lutz is the Coordinator, Job
Placement and Industrial
Relations
– Currently hiring a new
Recruiting Coordinator
College of Engineering
and Applied Science
• There are Six Departments in the College
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Atmospheric Science (primarily Graduate Program)
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Computer Science
Civil and Architectural Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
(Undeclared – who will be advised by the Center for
Student Services)
• If you have declared a major, you will be advised
by someone in that department starting this fall
College of Engineering
and Applied Science
• Note: Since All Students in ES1000 are
members of the College of Engineering
and Applied Science, we will commonly
just use the abbreviation “Engineering”
and its students are “Engineers”
– The Difference between Pure Science
(Physics, Chemistry, etc.) and Applied
Science (Computer and Atmospheric) is that
Application implies the concept of Design and
Creativity, the same direction and tools as
used in traditional engineering.
What is
ES1000?
ES1000 is About
The Transition
from High School to College
or
from a Teaching Environment
to a Learning Environment
Its Purpose is to give you some Tools,
Techniques and Background
To Be Successful in Engineering and Applied Science
ES1000 – Introduction to
Engineering Study
• Required of all Entering Freshmen in the college
and transfer students with 15 hours of transfer
credit or less
• The Class
– Fulfills several university requirements
– Gives an opportunity to become involved with college
and university life
– Gives you some tools and background to be
successful in school and your career
• If you are a transfer student (college credits
taken post-high school) and have more than 15
hours, you should take ES1002
ES1000 – Introduction to
Engineering Study
• The Course is comprised of –
– In-Class Lectures and Activities
– Out of Class Activities
– Two Writing Assignments (University
Requirement)
– Two Presentations (University Requirement)
– A Design Challenge
• Your grade is based on All of these parts
• Let’s review the schedule of events
ES1000 – Introduction to
Engineering Study
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
– Prepare a Autobiographical sketch – Week 1
– Introduce another Student – Week 1
• (These Two are Required for O component)
– Interview your academic advisor – Week 4
– Achieve a 70 percent or better on the TIP exam by the end of
week 5
• Note: Failure to complete the TIP exam with a 70% or better will
result in an F for a term grade. (Required for L component.)
– Complete research topic and assessment papers by week 7
• Note: Failure to submit a research paper, an assessment paper
and a portfolio will result in an F for a term grade. (Required for L
component.)
ES1000 – Introduction to
Engineering Study
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
– Prepare a Autobiographical sketch – Week 1
– Introduce another Student – Week 1
• (These Two are Required for O component)
– Interview your academic advisor – Week 4
– Achieve a 70 percent or better on the TIP exam by the end of
week 5
• Note: Failure to complete the TIP exam with a 70% or better will
result in an F for a term grade. (Required for L component.)
– Complete research topic and assessment papers by week 7
• Note: Failure to submit a research paper, an assessment paper
and a portfolio will result in an F for a term grade. (Required for L
component.)
– Participate in a Team in the Design Challenge
– Participate in Final Oral presentation with group
• Note: Failure to participate in Final Oral Presentation will result in
an F for a term grade. (Required for O component.)
– Complete seven outside activities (including the advisor
interview) and report by email
ES1000 – Introduction to
Engineering Study
• CLASS POLICY
– Class attendance is MANDATORY. University Regulation 6-713
explains how authorized class excuses may be obtained.
Missing more than three classes will lower grade by one letter.
– Participation in seven activities from the following lists:
• Required List - Five activities
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Advisor interview (not advising, must be completed by end of week 4)
Two Engineering Professional Society meetings (1 in Sept, 1 in Oct)
Senior Design Presentations (In December)
College Open House
• Elective List - Two activities
– One cultural activity (theater, symphony concert, lecture [not a
Rock/Jazz/C&W concert]), one sports event (m/w basketball, football,
swimming, soccer, wrestling, etc.), Career Fair, Departmental
presentation, Resource Fair, one club activity (Habitat, Field Trip, etc),
meeting with Career Services.
ES1000 – Introduction to
Engineering Study
• GRADING CRITERIA
– Class attendance and participation
• Grades
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– A = 90 - 100%
• e.g.  315 points
• (17 @ 5 pt ea.)
– Activities (7 @ 10 pts)
70
• (Sr.Des., Advisor, 2 Soc., 2 Electives,
Open House)
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Autobiographical Sketch
Design Challenge
Library (TIP)
Henry’s Daughters paper
Research Outline
Research Report
Research Source Assessment
Research Portfolio
Oral Presentation Outline
Final Oral Presentation
• Total Possible Points
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B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = < 60%
ES1000 – Introduction to
Engineering Study
• ASSIGNMENT FORMAT FOR REPORTING ACTIVITIES
– Send a report of each activity you participated in by email to both the PA
and to me.
– The 'Send To:' line should read
• YourProfessor@uwyo.edu; YourPA@uwyo.edu
– The 'Subject:' line must start with ES1000-01 and then indicate the
purpose of the email
• ES1000-01 - Advisor Interview
– The report must be sent within three days of the event (i.e. Friday
event, send by Monday). Only the Sr. Design report will be accepted
after midterm.
– The report must be at least one coherent paragraph, using correct
spelling and grammar. (One or two lines do not make a coherent
paragraph).
– Content should include: What you attended, Who, When and Where the
event was held, and What you found to be of interest. Not knowing the
name of the speaker or organization is not acceptable.
– Examples are in your handout.
ES1000 – Introduction to
Engineering Study
• Students with Disabilities
– If you have a physical, learning, sensory or psychological
disability and require accommodations, please let me know as
soon as possible. You will need to register with, and provide
documentation of your disability to University Disability Support
Services (UDSS) in SEO, room 330 Knight Hall.
• Academic Dishonesty
– Academic dishonesty is defined in University Regulation 6-802,
and includes
• Representing someone else’s work as your own (i.e., copying
someone else’s homework, plagiarism, etc.)
• Using the same assignment in two classes (i.e., going to a play for
both THEA1000 and ES1000, using a report twice without consent
of both professors, etc.)
– Penalties may include failing the class or being expelled from the
university
– Note: The University Regulations are on-line.
Assignment #1
Autobiographical Sketch
• Tell us about yourself
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Where you are from, literally and figuratively
What skills you have
What are your hobbies
What should someone know about you
• It should be about a page long (250-350 words)
• Due Next Class
– Email Me and the PA at least four hours before class
• Another Student will use it to Introduce you to the
class
• At the next class period, you will introduce another
student with a 1:30 minute introduction.
• (This paper and the Introduction are part of the O
requirements)
Any Other Questions before
We Go On???
ES1000 is About
The Transition
from High School to College
or
from a Teaching Environment
to a Learning Environment
• Einstein gave a great definition of education:
The University is not Advanced
High School
• What makes it different from high school?
– College is optional
– Pay to attend
– Pay for books, housing, …
– Location – away from home for most students
The University is About “Changes”
• New Type of Open Schedule
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Schedule varies each day, based on class
schedule, extracurricular and sports
activities, special events, and workload for
classes.
Typically, a different schedule each day
with free time throughout the day.
• Teaching Styles
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College professors and teaching
assistants differ from high school teachers
• Competition
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Being the best student back home is
different than competing with all the top
students at the university
Engineering College Success
• Being Successful in College Is more than
making good grades
– It is Expanding Your Knowledge Base
• Both Technical and Non-Technical
– It is Expanding Your Knowledge of Yourself and
Others Around You Because as Technical Designers,
We design for “People”
– It is Teaching You to Think Like an Engineer
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Evaluate
Analyze
Create
Design
• It is Preparation for a Professional Life
Engineering College Success
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Commitment - The decision to be successful
Dedication – Set a Goal and Advance to Achieving It
Perseverance – Sticking to it when the work gets hard
Strategy – Learning techniques to optimize your time
and effort
Study – A little all the time is easier than cramming
the night before
Organization – Knowing what to do and when
Team-Building – Working together to solve problems
(i.e., for individual assignments [like the Design
Challenge] or study groups)
Association – Being involved with Others
• Professional Societies
• Departmental, College or University Activities like sports,
clubs, service groups
Engineering College Success
• Engineering is Creative, Interesting, Rewarding
(and Fun)
• To Be Creative
– Have to know the Problem
– Have to understand the Technical Side of the Solution
• Here’s where the College comes In
• It’s tough, but it IS rewarding!
• We’ll Talk about Problem Solving in the coming
Weeks
Side Note: Classroom Deportment
• You’ll find more Freedom in a College Classroom
• More Freedom implies More Responsibility as
well.
• All interactions within the classroom should be
honest and respectful.
– Unsanctioned talking, eating, sleeping, cell phones,
and reading or working on unrelated material during a
class are often rude and disruptive.
– Students should arrive on time and not leave, or
prepare to leave, during or until the class has been
dismissed.
Professional Courtesy and
Conduct
• You are beginning your professional
career
• Conduct yourself and communicate in a
professional manner
• Refer to your instructors as Dr. ____ or
Professor ____
• Referring to them by their first or last name
is not appropriate
Professional Courtesy and
Conduct
• If a faculty or staff member is on the
phone, politely wait outside their office
until available
• E-mail is not the same as texting
– Use complete sentences and appropriate,
professional English
– Your communications are a direct reflection
on you
• Class activity: develop list of appropriate
classroom behaviors