University of Central Florida Introduction of Engineering & Computer Science Staff/Majors Engineer of Tomorrow Advising & Academic Tools Student Responsibilities and Challenges Academic Expectations Department Information Sessions Dr. Charles Reilly, Associate Dean Academic Affairs Office Kim Small, Director Academic Affairs Office Paul Edlen Alisha Corsi Meena Datta Brittany Kester Engineering 1, Room 107 (407) 823-2455 Kim Small kim.small@ucf.edu Paul Edlen paul.edlen@ucf.edu Meena Datta meena.datta@ucf.edu Alisha Corsi alisha.corsi@ucf.edu Brittany Kester brittany.kester@ucf.edu Academic Advising File Forms Act as Student’s Advocate Be . a Guide to Additional UCF Services 5 Departments: Mechanical & Aerospace Materials Science Industrial Engineering & Management Systems Civil, Construction, & Environmental Electrical Engineering & Computer Science 7 Specialty Research Institutes Offering: 11 Bachelors Degrees 14 Masters Degrees 9 Doctoral Degrees Accelerated BS-to-MS Degrees Pending Must complete pending requirement courses MAC 2311 Calculus w/ Analytical Geometry I MAC 2312 Calculus w/ Analytical Geometry II PHY 2048 Physics for Engineers & Scientists I CHM 2045/CHS 1440/equivalent Chemistry UCF Cumulative GPA of 2.0 Declare your major online While enrolled in your final pending requirement courses MyUCF > Student Center > Change of Major: Request Final approval of major change AFTER completion of courses Limited course access for registration • • • • • • • • • • • Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Environmental Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Photonic Science & Engineering Industrial Engineering Computer Science Information Technology EGN 1006 Introduction to Engineering • Explanation of each of the Engineering disciplines • Engineering Survival Guide • Building and operating of Boe-Bots • Interactive lab sessions EGN 1007 Engineering Concepts & Methods • Discipline-specific components • Introduced to engineering software packages • Great Navel Orange Race • Finance • Computer & Information Sciences • Accounting • Business Administration/Management • Mechanical Engineering • Management Information Systems • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Marketing/Marketing Management • Economics Source: Job Outlook 2013 Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers 1. Job satisfaction 2. Variety of career opportunities 3. Challenging work 4. Intellectual development 5. Potential to benefit society 6. Financial security- Graduates receive the highest starting salary of any discipline 7. Prestige 8. Professional environment 9. Technological and scientific discovery 10. Creative thinking Now that you know about us and what we do…. Why are you here and what do you want to do at UCF? Team players Integrity Customer service focus Excellent communication skills Adaptable, willing to accept change Computer & technical skills Interest in continuing education How do you show employers that you have these skills? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Co-ops and internships Undergraduate research, take advantage of opportunities Student Organizations, get involved Ask questions, be proactive Graduate school, prepare now Faculty, introduce yourself Student Organizations are a great way to get involved at UCF. • • • Network with major organizations Meet new people Share common interests Listing of CECS Clubs and Organizations at www.cecs.ucf.edu Listing of all UCF Clubs and Organizations at www.getinvolveducf.com Concrete Canoe Competition DARPA Urban Challenge 2007 Team UCF Made National Finals Banquets + Awards = FUN UCF Robotics Club Triumphs for Second Year in a Row 2009 A student engineering entrepreneur team from CECS's Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) won the top prize of $100,000 and a summer trip to the White House in the 2012 ACC Clean Energy Challenge, a competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Critical for engineering/computer science majors Bridges the Gap between where you are Now and where you want to be in the Future Student’s responsibility to utilize academic advising First Year Advising & Exploration CECS Academic Affairs Office (ENGR 107) CECS Academic Affairs Office (ENGR 107) CECS Academic Affairs Office (ENGR 107) Department & Faculty Advising Meet with your First Year advisor Participate in College Connections Meet with CECS Advisor to do course planning for 2nd year Meet with either CECS or Faculty Advisor EACH semester Always check Knight’s E-mail for important news & information Come prepared for the advising appointment: • Be on time • Have a plan • Write down questions Degree Audit General Education Course List Flow Diagram 4-year Plan UCF Undergraduate Catalog Department/Faculty Advisor ENGR 1, Room 107 General Information, General Education, Pending Majors, etc. Kim Small ENGR 107 823-2455 kim.small@ucf.edu Paul Edlen ENGR 107 823-2455 paul.edlen@ucf.edu Meena Datta ENGR 107 823-2455 meena.datta@ucf.edu Alisha Corsi ENGR 107 823-2455 alisha.corsi@ucf.edu Brittany Kester ENGR 107 823-2455 brittany.kester@ucf.edu Major Advisors: Aerospace Engineering Ms. Lynn Grabenhorst ENGR 408 823-2416 lynn.grabenhorst@ucf.edu Civil Engineering Ms. Carol Ann Pohl ENGR2 211 823-2128 carol.pohl@ucf.edu Computer Engineering Dr. Samuel Richie HEC 345 823-2786 samuel.richie@ucf.edu Computer Science Dr. Ali Orooji HEC 345 823-2341 ali.orooji@ucf.edu Construction Engineering Ms. Carol Ann Pohl ENGR2 211 823-2128 carol.pohl@ucf.edu Electrical Engineering Dr. Samuel Richie HEC 345 823-2786 samuel.richie@ucf.edu Environmental Eng Ms. Carol Ann Pohl ENGR2 211 823-2128 carol.pohl@ucf.edu Industrial Engineering Dr. William Thompson ENGR2 308 823-2636 drT@ucf.edu Information Technology Dr. Ali Orooji HEC 345 823-2341 ali.orooji@ucf.edu Mechanical Engineering Photonic Science & Eng Ms. Lynn Grabenhorst Mike McKee ENGR 408 823-2416 CREOL 108B 823-6376 lynn.grabenhorst@ucf.edu mmckee@creol.ucf.edu Difficulty level of coursework Time Management Learning expectations of Distractions faculty • Friends • Critical thinking • Work • Application of material • On-line gaming & social networking • Independent research • Other interests Length of program Characteristics of the university Independence & personal responsibility • Taking the initiative, be proactive! • Large • Seek out resources • Research-oriented • No spoon feeding • Urban environment Financial Management Responsibilities Staying healthy Session A B C D May 13 June 24 May 13 May 13 May 13-16/17 June 24-27/28 May 13-16/17 May 13-16/17 Grade Forgiveness Due June 6 July 18 July 1 June 18 Withdrawal Deadline June 6 July 18 July 1 June 18 Classes End June 21 August 2 August 2 July 12 Classes Begin Late Add/Drop August 19 August 19-22/23 October 28 October 28 December 2 December 4-10 E-mail is the PRIMARY method of communication Set-up Knights Mail Account! Check UCF Catalog & Academic Calendar for University deadlines & policies Review syllabi for course deadlines & policies & grading scale Know the dates of the deadlines for Late Add, Drop, Withdrawal, Payment Review audit each term and meet with an advisor for course planning Financial aid /scholarship requirements ALL students must have taken the placement exam to be able to enroll in a math course tomorrow AP/IB scores will not post until end of July – too late to get a seat in math course! Exceptions: Dual-Enrollment credit and AP/IB scores that have already been awarded (show proof) If you have not taken the Math Placement Exam you will be able to register tomorrow for other classes. However, you will need to take the exam as soon as possible after you return home. Engineering Advisement Hold Probation Placed On (1st semester): Required to complete WebCourses Workshop & ENGR 107 Advising Probation Continued On (subsequent terms): Required ENGR 107 Advising Academic Alert: Required to complete WebCourses Workshop Engineering Undecided Students: ENGR 107 Advising Other Advisement Holds – International Student Center (ISC), Multicultural Academic Support Services (MASS), Student Athletes Other Holds – Library, Parking, Student Accounts, Health Center, Undergraduate Admissions If you have a hold, you cannot register today! Classroom Knowledge +Passion Adding value to ideas Brainstorming Generating Ideas Prototyping Creativity Internships What you do today, shapes who you will be Innovation tomorrow! Making Connections Research Clubs Classes labs Pulling together resources Leadership Minors Work in teams Collaboration Project Management