1. Introduction to Engineering and Urban Planning Week 6 Learning & broadening vision for Engineering Students Engineering & Planning Education

2. Learning & Broadening Vision What is learning? Characteristics of “ Expert” learners Learning is a reinforcement process Mistakes students make Don’t be hung up on the idea of seeking help Preparing for the course and the lectures Reading : before, while and after reading Prepare for the tests Broadening Your Education Engineering Education Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

3. What is Learning Learning is the process of acquiring New knowledge and intellectual skills (Cognitive learning) New manual or physical skills (Psychomotor learning) New emotional responses, attitudes, and values (Affective learning) Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

4. Characteristics of “ Expert “ Learners Control the learning process rather than become a victim of it Are active, not passive, in their approach to learning Are motivated (e.g., enjoy learning, have short-term and long-term goals, etc) Are disciplined (e.g. have learned good habits and use them consistently) Are more aware of themselves as learners (e.g. know their own strengths and weaknesses ) Initiate opportunities to learn Set specific learning goals for themselves Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

5. Characteristics of “ Expert “ Learners, Cont. Have a larger repertoire of learning strategies from which to choose Know not only what to learn, but how to learn Plan their approach to learning Monitor their learning while it’s happening Evaluate the effectiveness of learning approaches and strategies Use learning strategies selectively Tend to attribute failures to correctable causes Tend to attribute successes to personal competence Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

6. Learning is a Reinforcement Process Before class Prepare for the lecture by reviewing notes, reading text, attempting a few problems, formulating some questions During classAttend lecture, concentrate intently, take detailed notes, ask questions After class, but before nextReview and annotate notes, reread text; work assigned class meetingproblems, work extra problems, meet with a study partner or study group to go over material and problems In preparation for test or examReview notes; review text, rework problems, meet with a study partner or study group to go over material and problems In preparation for final examReview notes, reread text, rework problems, meet with a study partner or study group to go over material and problems When What To Do

7. Mistakes Students Make Assume engineering study will Work to understand and adjust be like high school to the differences between high school and engineering study Program themselves for failureCreate a life situation that enables you to devote adequate time and energy to your studies Spend little time on campusImmerse yourself in the academic environment of the institution Neglect studying Schedule study time. Devote significant time and energy to studying. Delay studying until test is announcedMaster the material presented in each class prior to next class Study 100% aloneStudy collaboratively with other students Mistakes Students Make Strategies for Overcoming Them

8. Mistakes Students Make (continued) Come to each lecture unpreparedReview notes, read text, attempt problems prior to each lecture Avoid professorsInteract regularly with professors outside the classroom Cut classes/don’t get the most out of lecturesAttend classes and practice good listening skills. Ask questions in class. Fail to take notes; or fail to use the notesTake effective notes and use a systematic learning properly in the learning processmethodology to study from notes Skim over material in an assigned chapter Use reading for comprehension methodology to in a rush to get to homework problemsunderstand general concepts before attempting problems Fail to solve assigned problems. Don’tSolve not only assigned problems but extra problems; approach problems using a systematic use systematic problem solving methods problem solving method Mistakes Students Make Strategies for Overcoming Them

9. Don’t Be Hung Up on the Idea of Seeking Help If I have seen a little further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants - Isaac Newton Primary sources of “help” with your academic work Your peers Your professors

10. Early Course Preparation Start of a course can be likened to the start of a race Using the course syllabus Acquiring textbooks and other materials

11. Preparing for Lectures Review notes, read text, attempt problems, formulate questions Little like “warming up” for a physical workout Makes lectures a reinforcement rather than an initial exposure Small effort can have a big payoff

12. During Your Lectures Sit near the front “Be here now” (concentrate) Practice good listening skills Take good notes Ask questions in class

13. Reading : Before You Read Establish a purpose for the reading Survey/skim/preview Make a list of questions to be answered

14. Reading : While You Read Read actively Focus on understanding concepts thoroughly Take your time; don’t try to read too fast Write down questions that need to be answered about anything you don’t understand Periodically, stop and recite (ideally aloud) what you have read

15. Reading : After You Read Recite answers to the questions you prepared before you started reading. Reread where needed. Review within a day; again in a week; when you prepare for an exam; and when you prepare for the final exam. Solve problems

16. Benefits of Group Study You’ll be better prepared for the engineering “work-world ” You’ll learn more You’ll enjoy it more

17. Preparing For Tests Schedule time for review “Scope out” tests Practice under time pressure Get a good night’s sleep Make sure you have the right materials and tools Arrive early

18. Test-Taking Strategies Size up the test Work the easier problems first Be aware of the time Complete a problem before leaving it If time permits, check and recheck your work (never leave a test early)

19. Broadening Your Education Co-curricular/Extra curricular Activities No one will make you do these. You will have to “step up to the plate.” May have greater educational value than even your required coursework.

20. Examples of Co-curricular Activities Participation in student organizations Participation in engineering projects Pre-professional employment

21. Benefits of Participation in Student Organizations Meet your social needs Develop your leadership and organizational skills Engage in professional development activities Receive academic support Participate in service activities

22. Participation in Engineering Projects Student design competitions Technical paper contest Design clinics Undergraduate research

23. Pre-Professional Employment Summer jobs Part-time jobs Cooperative education (“co-op”) experiences

24. Benefits of Pre-professional Employment Develop job search skills Gain exposure to engineering practice Make money Apply your knowledge, skills, and abilities Strengthen motivation to succeed in engineering study Gain references for future employment

25. Engineering Education Universities : There are 3 Engineering Faculties in The West Bank and 3 in Gaza Strip. Major specializations : Civil Engineering Architecture and Planning Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering IT, Electronic, communication and Programming Engineering. Environmental Engineering Community Colleges : Provide Diploma in different engineering topics. Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

26. Applied Engineering and Urban Planning Faculty, UP Awards The Bsc in Engineering after a completion of the required credit hours and the non- credit hours and a 2 months training course. Departments of the faculty Department of Applied Civil Engineering قسم الهندسة المدنية التطبيقية Department of Architecture and Urban Planning قسم العمارة والتخطيط العمراني Department of Engineering Programming قسم هندسة البرمجيات The UP coordinates Masters and PhD programmes in Engineering and Planning with The University of North Virginia and the University of Cairo Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

27. Position of Engineering Unit in University نائب الرئيس للشئون الأكاديمية رئيس قسم هندسة البرمجيات رئيس قسم الهندسة المعمارية والتخطيط العمراني رئيس قسم الهندسة المدنية التطبيقية رئيس الجامعة عميد كلية الهندسة

28. ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 Students Program Educational Objectives Program Outcomes and Assessment Professional Component Faculty Facilities Institutional Support and Financial Resources Program Criteria

29. Academic Regulations & Academic Performance Grade point average Credit/No credit Incompletes Repeat grade policy Withdrawal and addition Postponement Break off Semester average Cumulative average Academic warning and dismissal Graduation Requirements Graduation with Honors

30. Student Rights (Examples) Right to receive advisement Right to express your views, receive instruction, be graded fairly Right to form and participate in clubs and organizations Right to publish or broadcast opinions or concerns Right to file petitions Right to file grievances Right to privacy of your records

31. Student Conduct and Ethics (Examples) Cheating or plagiarism Forgery, alternation, or misuse of campus documents, records or identification Obstruction or disruption of the campus educational process Physical abuse of any member of the campus community Theft of campus property Sale or possession of dangerous drugs And many more

32. Academic Dishonesty Cheating Fabrication Facilitating academic dishonesty Plagiarism

33. Graduate Study in Engineering Benefits of graduate study in engineering M.S. degree in engineering Ph.D. degree in engineering How will you support yourself?