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
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Dr. Charles Reilly,
Associate Dean
Academic Affairs Office
Dr. Melissa Dagley,
Director
Academic Affairs Office
Paul Edlen
Alisha Corsi
Kim Small
Meena Datta
Engineering 1, Room 107
(407) 823-2455
Melissa Dagley
melissa.dagley@ucf.edu
Paul Edlen
paul.edlen@ucf.edu
Kim Small
kim.small@ucf.edu
Meena Datta
meena.datta@ucf.edu
Alisha Corsi
alisha.corsi@ucf.edu
 Academic
Advising
 File
Forms
 Act
as Student’s Advocate
 Be
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a Guide to Additional UCF Services
4 Departments:
Mechanical, Materials, & Aerospace
Industrial Engineering & Management Systems
Civil, Construction, & Environmental
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
7 Specialty Research Institutes
Offering:
10 Bachelors Degrees
14 Masters Degrees
9 Doctoral Degrees
Accelerated BS-to-MS Degrees
 Pending
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Must complete pending requirement courses
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MAC 2311
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MAC 2312
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PHY 2048 &
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CHM 2045/CHS 1440/equivalent
 Declare
your major online
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While enrolled in your final pending requirement courses
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MyUCF > Student Center > Change of Major: Request
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Final approval of major change AFTER completion of courses
 Limited
course access for registration
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Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Computer Science
Information Technology
• Accounting
• Finance
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Business Administration/Management
• Information Sciences & Systems
• Computer Engineering
• Management Information Systems
• Logistics/Materials Management
Source: Job Outlook 2011 Survey, National Association of Colleges and
Employers
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Now that you know about us and what we
do….
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Why are you here and what do you want
to do at UCF?
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
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?
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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.
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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).
Classroom
Knowledge
+Passion
Adding value to ideas
Brainstorming
Generating Ideas
Prototyping
Creativity
Making
Connections
Internships
Research
Clubs
Classes
labs
Pulling together resources
Leadership
Innovation
Minors
Work in teams
Collaboration
Project Management
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Critical for engineering/computer science majors
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Bridges the Gap between where you are Now
and where you want to be in the Future
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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
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Degree Audit
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General Education Course List
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Flow Diagram
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4-year Plan
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UCF Undergraduate Catalog
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Department/Faculty Advisor
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ENGR 1, Room 107
Flow Chart
Computer Science Flow Chart
General Information, General Education, Pending Majors, etc.
Dr. Melissa Dagley
ENGR 107
823-2455
melissa.dagley@ucf.edu
Paul Edlen
ENGR 107
823-2455
paul.edlen@ucf.edu
Kim Small
ENGR 107
823-2455
kim.small@ucf.edu
Meena Datta
ENGR 107
823-2455
meena.datta@ucf.edu
Alisha Corsi
ENGR 107
823-2455
alisha.corsi@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
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Ali Orooji
Ms. Lynn Grabenhorst
HEC 345
ENGR 408
823-2341
823-2416
ali.orooji@ucf.edu
lynn.grabenhorst@ucf.edu
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Difficulty level of coursework
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Time Management
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Learning expectations of
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Distractions
faculty
• Friends
• Critical thinking
• Work
• Application of material
• On-line gaming & social networking
• Independent research
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• Other interests
Length of program
Characteristics of the university
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Independence & personal responsibility
• Taking the initiative, be proactive!
• Large
• Seek out resources
• Research-oriented
• No spoon feeding
• Urban environment
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Financial Management Responsibilities
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Staying healthy
Session
A
B
C
D
May 14
June 25
May 14
May 14
May 14-17/18
June 25-28/29
May 14-17/18
May 14-17/18
Grade
Forgiveness
Due
June 7
July 19
July 2
June 19
Withdrawal
Deadline
June 7
July 19
July 2
June 19
Classes End
June 22
August 3
August 3
July 13
Classes Begin
Late
Add/Drop
August 20
August 22-23/24
October 29
October 29
December 3
December 5-11
 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
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ALL students must have taken the placement exam to be able to
enroll in a math course tomorrow
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AP/IB scores will not post until end of July – too late to get a seat
in math course!
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Exceptions: Dual-Enrollment credit and AP/IB scores that have
already been awarded (show proof)
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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!
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Graduation!
You are responsible for your own education
 Go to class
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Study
Be successful in math courses
Review audit each semester to track progress in major
Be aware of university policies and procedures
Take advantage of what UCF has to offer
 Tutoring
 Advisement
 Faculty/Teaching Assistant office hours
 Scholarships, apply early
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Your education does not end with a bachelors degree
 Graduate school
 Life-long learning
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