Please answer the following on the slips of paper: 1.What is your name (and preferred first name)? 2.What is your hometown? 3.Which time do you prefer for group work (morning, afternoon, evening)? 4.Do you use Microsoft Word? 5.Did you receive from me? If not, list your address. 6.What information about you can help me learn who you are? 7.Do you have questions about CE 104? 8.(Optional) Do you find Ames to be welcoming and inclusive?

Introduction

Instructor: Prof. Chris Rehmann

Instructor: high school & college

Instructor: college & grad school Undergrad research: sediment transport by waves Grad research: mixing efficiency of turbulence

Instructor: postdoc

Instructor: faculty

North Outlet South Outlet Hudson River main channel Tivoli Bay

Instructor: faculty

Syllabus

Instructor’s expectations What should I expect of the students? Come to class on time Participate Complete the HW on time Abstain from academic misconduct Uphold group expectations Show interest in CE Be respectful to all speakers Ask questions in class and out of class.

Students’ expectations What should students expect of me? Provide accurate and precise information Grade fairly Help you learn the material Respond to s Be engaging; keep the focus Show respect Start and end on time

Exercise: CE characteristics In groups, rank the importance of the following characteristics: 1.Communication skills 2.Ethics and professionalism 3.Motivation 4.Problem solving skills 5.Proficiency in math and science 6.Technical skills