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

Read Chapters 1 and 4 Class 1 Goals Being successful in engineering Importance of math in engineering Class format and procedure 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 Dr. Culbreth Associate Dean Dr. Abella Advising Center MEP Program

12 Objects Learning

How does our brain remember things? Today’s Lesson

Human brain and learning Human brain cell - neuron

12 Objects Learning

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 2. Read the material to be covered in the text book After Every Class 1. Review your notes 2. Review the text 3. Rewrite or fill in your notes 4. Work example problems in text and from class 5. Do your homework 10 mins 15 mins 15 Mins 10 Mins 20 Mins 60 mins 150 minutes/class

How are you going to do it? Before every class 1. Review class previous notes 2. Read the material to be covered in the text book 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 MON TUE WED THUR FRI 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

Name: ……………………………………. Semester: ………………………………… Day Time MON TUE WED THUR FRI 8 AM Prep Math Study Prep Math 9 AM Math Class Chem Lab Math Class 10 AM Study Math Study Math 11 AM Prep Chem Lab Rept Prep Soc 12 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch 1 PM Chem Class Engl Class Soc Class 2 PM Study Chem Engl Home Soc Home 3 PM Rec Cent Rec Cent Rec Cent 4 PM Rec Cent Rec Cent Rec Cent 5 PM Dinner Dinner Dinner 6 PM Dinner Dinner Dinner 7 PM Math Home Chem Home Friends 8 PM Math Home Chem Home Friends 9 PM

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