Engineering Orientation Class EGG101 and EGG101L Lecture Instructor Robert Abella Ph.D. Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs Lab Instructor Mr. Maury Evanglista

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

Why am I taking EGG 101? One half of our entering freshman engineering and computer science students are not calculus ready SAT 630 ACT 28 Calculus I is a co-requisite for department orientation classes

EGG101 Orientation to Engineering and Computer Science The class is designed to help students 1. Adjust to college 2. Stay connected to COE 3. Develop good study skills 4. Select a major 5. Be successful in college The lab is designed to help students 1.Develop good math study habits 2.Get an “A” in their math class

EGG101 Orientation to Engineering and Computer Science Get students connected to the college of engineering Students Advisors Faculty Staff

The biggest academic problem most entering freshman engineering and computer science students have is with Math

1.Students will be prepared to be successful in math 2. Students will develop effective time management skills 3. Students will develop effective study habits and learning skills 4. Students will understand the options available to them in engineering 5. Students will learn what they need to do to be successful in engineering Class Outcomes

Lecture Time Management and study skills What is Engineering Class Scheduling Group Project Career Development Engineering College Students and Activities Engineering Research Communication Skills Engineering Responsibilities

Laboratory Procedure Quiz Quiz Solution Homework (Must be completed) Group work on homework Next Lesson Discussion

Grading Policy No excuses! Make arrangements for missed classes prior to the class Make arrangements for late homework before the assignment is due No late work will be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made

Lecture Grade Class Participation28% Class Assignments20% Quizzes12% Group Projects20% Final Exam20%

Laboratory Grade Attendance and homework60% Quizzes15% Tests and quizes25%

Any questions about structure or grading of the class or lab?

Will you be successful? How are you going to measure your success? What do you want to accomplish in the next 4 or 5 years of your life? What do you accomplish in your life? What do you want to accomplish this semester?

Goals

Short Range Goals This semester Long range goals College years After college

Define your goals Academic Professional Personal

Goals Goals should be measurable Goals should be challenging but attainable

Abella Goals for Class Retain 80% of class in engineering Retain 90% of class at UNLV

Goals Academic Very few engineers graduate with a 4.0 Professional How will you prepare yourself for your first job? Your last job? Money ---- Job Satisfaction Personal

Define your academic and professional goals 1. You are getting an education for your last job, not your first job 2. Your engineering education will allow you to do anything 3. The only limits you have are those which you place on yourself

Achieving Goals You need to have a plan You need to be willing to pay the price

Assignment for next class 1.Define your long and short range academic and professional goals 2. Read Chapters 1 and 4. Note Assignments will be returned to you in the Friday Labs Please put your Name, L number and Lab section on all assignments.

Next Class Study Skills and Time Management

Adjusting to college Students…You now control your destiny For the first time, you have a great deal more independence The next 4-5 years are the foundation to the rest of your life

Five steps to assist in your adjustment to college 1.Communicate with your family

Five steps to assist in your adjustment to college 1.Communicate with your family 2.Get to know faculty and advisors

Five steps to assist in your adjustment to college 1.Communicate with your family 2.Get to know faculty and advisors 3.Keep up: Stay on top of your affairs

Five steps to assist in your adjustment to college 1.Communicate with your family 2.Get to know faculty and advisors 3.Keep up: Stay on top of your affairs 4.Become involved

Five steps to assist in your adjustment to college 1.Communicate with your family 2.Get to know faculty and advisors 3.Keep up: Stay on top of your affairs 4.Become involved 5.Maintain a positive attitude

Welcome to the UNLV College of Engineering Have a great college career.