1. Engineering Orientation Class EGG101 and EGG101L Lecture Instructor Robert Abella Ph.D. Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies Class 3 http://faculty.unlv.edu/rabellahttp://faculty.unlv.edu/rabella.

2. Last Class College Organization Learning Time Management Assignment Time Schedule Read Chapter 3

3. Class 3 1. Study Groups Major Math Class 2. Classroom Conduct 3. Your Professors 4. Success

4. Each group is assigned by major and Math Class. 1.You may switch or change groups during the first week only. 2. Each group is responsible for creating a team name, choosing a team captain. Study Groups

5. Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Construction Management Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Entertainment Engineering Study Groups

6. 1. Team captain must turn in the team roster at the end of the class 1. Captain 2. Team Name 3. Major 4. Team Members Name, L-number, Contact Info 2. Team Captain must schedule the first meeting Study Groups

7. Study Group Assignment Meet with your group on your own time at least once a week for 1.5 hours. Talk about your major with your group and prepare 2 questions to ask the department chairs during their visit. (9/10)

8. Classroom Conduct

9. 2. Come to class prepared 1. Come to class on time 3. If you must miss a class tell the professor prior to the class 5. Respect the classroom Your professor Your fellow students 4. If you miss a class you are responsible for making up the work before the next class

10. Classroom Conduct The first amendment does not apply in the classroom Freedom of Speech X

11. Effective use of your professor

12. 1. Respect their time Most engineering professor are very busy with research and teaching 2. Most professors have office hours specifically to meet with students 3. Find out how your professor wants to communicate with you

13. Student Success How can you be successful in college?

14. How can you be successful? 1.Dedication 2.Willingness to work 3.Good study habits 4.Attend class 5.Do homework and assignments 6.Get involved in professional activities 7.Internships 8.Family support 9.Financial situation 10. Have fun

15. Part time work during the school year How many hours can you work during the semester? Text suggests 10 hours per week if you are taking a full time load (12 hours) Time required for class Credit hours X 3 12 hour course load X 3 = 36 hours/week

16. Working During the School Year 1. Your Millennium Scholarship is worth $10,000. 2. 15 weeks/semester X 8 semesters = 120 weeks 3. $10,000/120 weeks = $83/week 4. If you make $10/hour you will need to work $83/$10 = 8.3 hours /week to replace the scholarship

17. What will prevent you from being successful?

18. What are the two biggest reasons students were not successful in engineering 1. Did not attend class 2. Did not do homework You can do it if you want it bad enough

19. Class 3 Summary 1. Study Groups 2. Classroom Conduct 3. Professors 4. Success Assignment Read Chapter 5 Study group meeting 2 questions about major (Due 9/10)

20. Next Class Study Skills