University of California Berkeley
Chabot College
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Sangam Rawat
Zhiwei Huang
Hoang Nguyen
Outline
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Personal Introduction
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chabot College
Why UC Berkeley?
Transition to UC Berkeley.
Differences between Chabot and UCB
Projects and Engineering applications
Advice
Questions?
Introduction
 Sangam
Rawat,
 Zhiwei Huang
 Mechanical Engineering Undergrads,
UC Berkeley transferred from Chabot
College in fall 2011, graduating in fall
2013.
 Hoang Nguyen
 Civil Engineering, graduating in Fall
2012
Mechanical Engineering
 Mechanical
Engineering field requires an
understanding of core concepts
including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics,
material science, and structural analysis.
Mechanical engineers use these core principles
along with tools like CAD and product lifecycle
management to design and
analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment
and machinery, heating and cooling
systems, transport systems, air and water crafts,
robotics, medical devices, weapons, and more.
Sub disciplines of
Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanics
Mechatronics and robotics
Structural Analysis
Thermodynamics and thermo-science
Energy conversion and HVAC systems.
Design and drafting/ CAD
Micro electro-mechanical systems(MEMS)
Nanotechnology
Finite element Analysis
Biomechanics
ME real life applications
Civil Engineering
What's the difference between Civil Engineers and Mechanical Engineers?
Mechanical Engineers build weapons,
Civil Engineers build targets
Civil Engineering
 Civil
System
 Geo Engineering
 Environmental Engineering
 Transportation Engineering
 Project Management
 Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate
 Structural Engineering
What do structural engineers do?
We try to analyze things we don't
really know about
By simplifying it to something
that we can easily analyze
And then we convince the public
that we know everything ...
Chabot College
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Core Class:
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English 1A , 4 or 7
Math 1,2,3,4,6
Physics 4A,4B,4C
Chemistry 1A
Engineering Classes:
Engineering 10,11,22,25,36,43,45
(Depends on the University)
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Fall 2009
Units
Spring
2010
Units
Math 3
Multi. Var.
Calculus
5
Chem
1A
Genr.
Chem
5
Music 1
Intro to Music
3
CSCI
14
C++
4
Engl. 102
R/R/W
Acceler.
4
Mth 6
Linear
algbr.
3
ANTH 1
Bio/Phys.
Anthro
3
Engl 1A
Crit. R/C
3
Phys 4A
GP I
5
Fall 2010
Units
Spring 2011
Units
Engr 10
Intro to Engr.
2
Engl 7
Crit. T/W
3
Engr 25
Mathlab
3
Engr 11
Engr D/A
2
Mth 4
Elem Diff. eqns.
3
Engr 22
Engr.
Graphics
3
Phys 4B
General Physics
5
Phys
4C
GP III
5
Spring 2009
Course
Units
Fall 09
Course
Units
ART 2A
Into to drawing
3
HISTORY 7
US History Through Reconstruct
3
ENGL 1A
Reading/ Composition
3
MTH 1
Calculus 1
5
MTH 20
Pre-Calculus Math
5
PHYS 4A
General Physics 1
5
ENSC 10
Humans and the
Environment
3
TUTR
1A/1B
Tutor training
1
14
Total
Total
14
Spring 10
Course
Units
Fall 10
Course
Units
CHEM 1A
General Chemistry 1
5
PHYS 4B
General Physics 2
5
MTH 2
Calculus 2
5
MTH 3
Multivariable Calculus
5
ENGL 7
Critical Thinking
3
MTH 6
Linear Algebra
3
TUTR 1A/1B
Tutor training
1
TUTR
1A/1B
Tutor training
1
14
Total
Total
14
Spring 11
Course
Units
CSCI 14
Programming C++
4
ENGR 11
Engineering Design Analysis
2
PHYS 4C
General Physics 3
5
MTH 4
Differential Equations
3
Total
14
Colleges applied
University
of California Berkeley
University of California San Diego
University of California Los Angeles
University of California Davis
Application Tips:
Take Engineering classes at Chabot depending
on the University you want to transfer.
Start application and personal statement early.
Look for alliance programs like TAP/TAG.
Why UC Berkeley?
 One
of the best Engineering school nationwide(top
3) and best public university in the world.
 Close to home. Can commute from home.
 Cheaper tuition and expenses (financial aid covers
100% tuition)
 Diversity
Transition to UC Berkeley
 After
the first midterm: HOLLY MOLLY! WHAT WAS
THAT?
 All exams are time intensive.
 Very Fast Paced classes.
 Huge classes (over 120 students per class)
 Tough Assignments
 Not everyone’s a genius here, so DO NOT
underestimate yourself!!
 Over crowded college!
Transfer Experience
 Overwhelmed
by:
 Extracurricular activities: ballroom dancing,
research, church, community services, ...
 Social life: roommates, church fellowship, honor
society, classmates, …
 Decal Classes – classes taught by students: Learn
to fly: Private pilot ground school, Christian
foundations, Meditation in practice, …
 Seminars, info sessions: FREE FOOD and a chance
to win an iPad
 Homework, group projects
Chabot Vs. UCB
 UCB
has 32 libraries
 Each classes have a discussion section which is
taught by a graduate student (GSI).
 Amount of time spent on the assignments (30+
hours/week)
 Lots of resources and opportunities for hands on
projects.
 Lots of engineering clubs, honor societies,
fraternities.
FSAE at UC Berkeley
• Student run group, from design to racing
– Get hands on experience building a race car
– Compete against other universities
Projects/Projects based Classes
•Required: ME102 ‘A’, ME 102 ‘B’
•Electives : ME 135, ME 130, E 128, ME 101, ME 110, ME C117,
ME 119, ME 165, ME C176
Links to some previous Projects
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm9xIGiChqY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xC_PU2Ly4
Concrete Canoe
Hull team: Design
Structural analysis: Modeling, simulating
Research team: Testing new materials
Construction team: Casting, painting
The rest: Practice rowing in the weight
room
A concrete canoe that can float
and go as fast as a dragon boat
UREKA!
Few words of advice…
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Don't fall behind in your classes: Spend more time
studying in the library.
Working smart: prioritize, utilize all the available
resources, know what works better for you: some are
visual learners, kinesthetic learners.
Manage time well: don't spend time on stuff you
already know
Form study groups, make friends, don't hesitate to talk
about homework or ask questions.
Try to find internships or research positions. Think about
real life applications of what you learn.
Go to Office hours and Math Lab!!
Get involved in project based(Engineering and
science) clubs.
Chabot Engineering
Study Skills
For
College Students
Bruce Mayer, PE
Licensed Electrical & Mechanical Engineer
BMayer@ChabotCollege.edu
Chabot Math, Science, and Engineering
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Bruce Mayer, PE
BMayer@ChabotCollege.edu • Study_Skills_for_Chabot_College_Students.ppt
1. Be responsible
2. Mind connected to hand
3. Worship the textbooks
4. Listen to the instructor
5. Mind your Math & English
6. Be creative
7. Draw diagrams
8. Don't sell your textbooks
9. Put in time
10. Study extra for exams
11. Get every point
12. Join/Form a study group
MANAGE YOUR TIME EFFICIENTLY
FAIL ?
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course I fail too. In facts, I've failed so many
times
 But KEEP TRYING ANYWAY
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As long as you try, you're awesome even though
you might not be able to achieve any of those.
Questions?
Hoang Nguyen: hoanghw@gmail.com