Engineering Orientation Class
EGG101 and EGG101L
Lecture Instructor
Robert Abella Ph.D.
Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies
Lab Instructor
Mr. Maury Evanglista
Quiz 1
All Students should be enrolled in
EGG101 Class and EGG 101 Lab
EGG 101 Labs are class specific
L01 2:00 - 3:50
Math 126
L02 8:00 – 9:50
Math 126
L04 10:00 – 11:50
Math 127
L05 12:00 – 1:50
Math 127
1. What is the main focus of Chapter 1?
a. What is engineering?
b. Getting started in engineering
c. Study skills
d. Keys to success in Engineering
d. Keys to Success in Engineering
2. If you are taking a full load of credits in engineering
(above 12 credit hours) the maximum hours you
should work at a part-time job is:
a. 5 hours
b. 10 hours
c. 15 hours
d. 20 hours
b. 10 Hours
3. The author suggests in chapter 1 that you prepare a
“Road Map” which is:
a. A way to efficiently manage your time.
b. A listing of all the courses you will need to
graduate.
c. A plan of what you will need to take each
semester to complete your program.
d. A plan to prepare you for your first job.
c. A plan of what you will need to take each
semester to complete your program
4. What is the main focus of Chapter 4?
a. The importance of preparing for class.
b. The importance of math in engineering.
c. Making the most out of how you are taught.
d. Career options in engineering.
c. Making the most of how you are taught
5. One of the topics covered in Chapter 4 is
a. Financing your education
b. The importance of academic advising
c. Early course preparation
d. Engineering internships
c. Early course preparation
Class 1
Importance of math in engineering
Being successful in engineering
Class format and procedure
Read Chapters 1 and 4
Goals
Turn in Goals after class
Do not forget Lab Section
Class 2
College Organization
Learning
Time Management
Provost
Engineering
College Dean
Dr. Sandgren
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Construction Management
Computer Science
Informatics
Entertainment Engineering
Associate
Dean
Associate Dean
Dr. Abella
Dr. Culbreth
Advising
Center
MEP
Program
Learning
12 Objects
Today’s Lesson
How does our brain remember
things?
Human brain and learning
Human brain cell neuron
Learning
12 Objects
Learning – Most High School Students
Do homework before or during class
Study the night before a test
How should a college student study for
classes?
Learning – Math Classes
Before every class
1. Review class previous notes
10 mins
2. Read the material to be covered in the text book
15 mins
After Every Class
150 minutes/class
1. Review your notes
15 Mins
2. Review the text
10 Mins
3. Rewrite or fill in your notes
20 Mins
4. Work example problems in text and from class
20 Mins
5. Do your homework
60 mins
Before every class
1. Review class previous notes
2. Read the material to be covered in the text book
How are you going to do it?
After Every Class
1. Review your notes
2. Read the text
3. Rewrite or fill in your notes
4. Work example problems in text and from class
5. Do your homework
Time Management
Enemy number 1
Time not scheduled properly
Enemy number 2
Procrastination
Enemy number 3
Your friends
Scheduling Your Time
1. The most valuable thing you have is time
2. To be successful in engineering/computer science you
must utilize time efficiently
3. Only you can determine how much time you
deed to dedicate to college to be successful
4. You need time to:
Go to class
Study
Work part-time
Relax and have fun
Travel to school
Schedule every minute of your time
1. Preparation time before class
2. Time in class
3. Review time after class
4. Homework
5. Project time
6. Extra study time
7. Leisure time
8. Work time
Name: …………………………………….
Semester: …………………………………
Day
Time
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
MON
TUE
WED
THUR
FRI
Name: …………………………………….
Semester: …………………………………
Day
Time
MON
8 AM Prep Math
9 AM Math Class
10 AM Study Math
11 AM Prep Chem
12 PM Lunch
1 PM Chem Class
2 PM Study Chem
3 PM Rec Cent
4 PM Rec Cent
5 PM Dinner
6 PM Dinner
7 PM Math Home
8 PM Math Home
9 PM
TUE
WED
Study
Prep Math
Chem Lab Math Class
Study Math
Lab Rept Prep Soc
Lunch
Lunch
Engl Class Soc Class
Engl Home Soc Home
Rec Cent Rec Cent
Rec Cent Rec Cent
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Chem Home Friends
Chem Home Friends
THUR
FRI
Schedule every minute of your time
1. Stick to the schedule
2. Modify the schedule to
become more efficient
Class 2
College Organization
Learning
Time Management
Assignment
1. Develop your daily schedule and
submit a copy next class
2. Read Chapter 3
Next Class
Study Groups
by major and math class
Improving your study skills