1. Welcome to RIT!!!

2. RIT Mechanical Engineering Breakout Session Mechanical Engineering … We Design The Future

3. Dr. Kozak 475-2148 jdkeme@rit.edu Been at RIT since Sept. 2000 Virginia Tech: Ph.D. (2000);M.S.(1996), Gannon University: B.S.M.E. (1993) Hobbies: Biking, Weight Lifting, Surfing, Snorkeling, Hiking/Backpacking Fav Band—Tool; Horror Movies, Eats mostly veg. food

4. More on Dr. Kozak… Classes: ThermoFluids, Aerodynamics, Turbomachinery Other stuff: MicroAir Vehicle Club Advisor, Rockets, Miniature Turbines Office Hours: Posted by first week, held in Engineering Learning Center

5. Your Academic Advisor I will be your academic advisor during your time here at RIT for the next 5 years. Take time to get to know me now! … can assist you with course selection, career advise, and getting connected with assistance resources available in the department, college, and institute … should remain informed of your progress – I can’t help if I don’t know what issues you are facing! Talk to your Advisor!!!

6. Talk to your Advisor about… Anything!! Co-op and career advising Class Scheduling Meet with your advisor at least once per quarter!!

7. Distribute Individual Packets Individual Schedule Undergraduate Handbook Individual Co-op Blocks Individual Checklist

8. ME Department Administration Dr. Nye Associate Department Head Course Withdrawals for upper divisions students Change of Program, Co-op, etc. Dr. Hensel Department Head Program Leadership Academic Conduct, etc.

9. First Year Student Help Ms. Julie Olney Student Information Specialist LC I and LC IV Ms. Diane Selleck Student Information Specialist LC II and LC III

10. Academic Advisors Dr. Venkataraman Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering Learning Community II Dr. Steven Day Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Learning Community I

11. Academic Advisors Mr. Tim Landschoot Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Learning Community IV Dr. Rob Stevens Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Learning Community III

12. Fast Facts about the RIT ME Department First Accredited by ABET in 1968 Kate Gleason College of Engineering – The Only Engineering College in the USA Named after a woman. 30+ Faculty in the Department Over 700 Undergraduate Students ~80 Graduate and Dual Degree Students 134 Entering first year students (direct to ME) One of the most competitive entry programs at RIT

13. Educational Objectives The objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology are to prepare all of our graduates to: Apply fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools of mechanical engineering. Practice mechanical engineering in support of the design of engineered systems. Accept the professional and ethical responsibilities to function as an engineer. Contribute and communicate effectively within and across teams. Continue their development as lifelong learners. Possess a broad education and knowledge of contemporary issues.

14. Educational Objectives And, to prepare some of our graduates to Work as engineers in aerospace, bioengineering, automotive, or energy industries. Enter graduate programs and succeed in obtaining graduate degrees at the Master’s and/or Ph. D. level.

15. Did you know…. Of 134 students: Over 70% of you have attempted AP or transfer credits. Over ¼ of you participated in High School Music and a whopping 2/3 of the class participated in sports! 20 Students were involved in scouting, with the majority reaching Eagle Scout Rank.

16. And did you know…. Our first year students are coming from 19 states and Newfoundland, Cyprus, China, and Kazakhstan!

17. Most volunteer, but…. What about volunteering to bring peace to Cyprus? Several students volunteer with the Special Olympics or at local hospitals Several have gone on missions in foreign countries

18. You may have a classmate that… Plays underwater rugby, lived in Spain for 3 years, or is a member of a Dance Dance Revolution club! Set the 2005 Lackawanna League Triple Jump Record, restored a ’71 Mustang, flown a Cessna 4 times, or speaks 4 languages! Backpacks with Hungarian Boy Scouts, has gone cliff diving in Acapulco, or is Captain of his Figure Skating club

19. What do you want to do after RIT? While many of you want to keep going to school for an MS or MBA, One of your classmates wants to become a Pilot! Another wants to work at NASA… A lot of students want to build cars! Several want to be inventors.

20. On your way… One of your classmates has worked as an assistant to a technical engineer fixing commercial jets! As Captain of his Rocketry club, one has already been hired by NASA to do contract work in Huntsville (and has been to Mars…) Another works as a tech inspector for SCCA

21. All of you are in a learning community… what does that mean?? We have 134 incoming freshman students!! Each of you has been placed into one of four Mechanical Engineering Learning Communities What’s a Learning Community?? – A group of students sharing an advisor and many of the same classes Why?? – To promote community between classmates and make connections among courses

22. Student Handbook Review ME Department Undergraduate Handbook is your guide – Please read this handbook carefully – Use this handbook when you meet with your advisor to plan your academic program – Use the BS Degree checklist and Liberal Arts checklist, and update it each quarter – Keep copies of AP/Transfer Credit/Co-op Evaluations in this folder – Read and understand the academic conduct policy, and the computer use policy – we take these very seriously! – Refer to the course withdrawal procedure in the appendix AP Credit sheets will be in your mail folder, please save your copies in the pocket of your handbook

23. Fall Schedule Please verify that you have the courses listed below for Fall: Mechanical Engineering Studies 0304-2xx Freshman Seminar/ First Year Experience Problem Solving with Computers 0304-342 Chemistry I 1011-208 Math Class 1016-261 MIC 0304-280 **Note: Your schedule will be different if you have received AP or Transfer credits!!

24. Liberal Arts Worksheet Start working on your liberal arts worksheet now! You must satisfy both the CORE and CONCENTRATION Requirements! Your Liberal Arts Worksheet needs to be approved by Liberal Arts Office of Academic Advising, not by Mechanical Engineering! Must have SAT 560V or higher for Writing Liberal Arts classes have been chosen to fit your schedule Other 1 st year MEs from your freshman seminar section grouped together

25. BS Degree Checklist Your degree checklist has been started for you Keep it updated each quarter and bring it with you when you talk to your advisor

26. Your Math Sequence: 1016-261 Calculus Foundations I 1016-272 Calculus B 1016-261 Calculus Foundations II 1016-273 Calculus C 1016-274 Calculus D

27. Calculus Placement Calculus Placement was based on: – Course Equivalencies – Math Placement Exam – SAT Scores – High school transcript

28. Course Equivalencies Advanced Placement Credit Transfer Credit Project Lead The Way Credit IB Credit Questions?? Missing credit?? – Ask Julie or Diane

29. Co-op Blocks Co-op Block, based on Learning Community

30. Course Withdraw Procedures Discuss your situation with your Academic Advisor. If they agree, ask them to fill a Recommendation for Withdrawal form. Discuss your situation with the Course Instructor. If they agree, fill out a Course Withdrawal form and have them sign it. Schedule a 15 minute appointment with Mrs. Hortop or Dr. Nye, to explain your reasoning, and your plan for catching up on your course work. Bring both Withdrawal forms! If all advisors agree, then Julie or Diane will withdraw you from the class. DO NOT USE “W” AS A CRUTCH. USE THIS TOOL SPARINGLY DURING YOUR CAREER! “W” will appear on your permanent transcript. DEADLINE IS Friday, October 13, 2006! MUST BE DONE BY THE END OF WEEK SIX!!!

31. Pre-Registration for Winter There will be a hold on your account, that keeps you from registering for classes. This hold will be removed after you have talked with your advisor, and have shown them your proposed winter schedule. Julie Olney or Diane Selleck and your advisor will come to Freshman Seminar in week 5 to show you how to register on SIS!!

32. Need to Change your schedule? Any changes to your schedule should be driven by need, such as AP or Transfer credit that we were not aware of. Sign up with me for an individual appointment to discuss your changes. I am available from 1:00 – 3:00 today, please sign up for a time with me now. After meeting with me, visit Julie or Diane in the ME Office for possible changes to your schedule. I will be in my office this Thursday… My fall quarter office hours will be posted soon.

33. Academic Dishonesty (from the KGCOE Student Handbook) Any act of improperly representing another person's work as one's own is construed as an act of academic dishonesty. These acts include but are not limited to plagiarism in any form, including the use of all or parts of computer programs created by others, or the use of information and materials not authorized by the instructor during an examination.

34. Academic Dishonesty (from the KGCOE Student Handbook) If a faculty member judges a student to be guilty of some form of academic dishonesty, the student may be given a failing grade for that piece of work or for the course, depending upon the severity of the misconduct.

35. Degrees and Options Offered Bachelor of Science (BS) – Aerospace Engineering Option – Automotive Engineering Option – Bioengineering Option – Energy and the Environment Option Advanced (Graduate) Certificate in Vibrations Engineering Master of Science (MS) Master of Engineering (MEng)

36. Academic Assistance Resources Academic Advisor Faculty – Course Instructor Engineering Learning Center Academic Support Center KGCOE Office of Student Services Counseling Center Math Lab/ Physics Lab/ Writing Lab

37. Engineering Extracurricular Activities SAE Formula Racing Club SAE Aero Club Human Powered Vehicle Competition Team American Society of Mechanical Engineers Society of Automotive Engineers Society of Women Engineers Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Society of Black Engineers Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honorary Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honorary

38. Other Extracurricular Activities Check out the Undergraduate Student handbook for a website listing a gazillion other activities, including Music and Dance groups!!

39. Communication is CRITICAL! Your Advisor! Departmental Mail Folders by M.E. Office – Please check them regularly RIT email is abcnnnn@rit.eduabcnnnn@rit.edu If you use another email account, make sure you forward your RIT email address! WE DO NOT RECOMMEND ACCOUNT FORWARDING! PLEASE CHECK AND USE YOUR RIT EMAIL REGULARLY - - THIS IS USED FOR MANY PURPOSES THROUGHOUT YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER. We cannot help you if we don’t know what issues you are facing!

40. Summary We’re pleased to have you here at RIT with us. Stay in contact with your advisor over the quarter Exchange information with your advisors, and resolve outstanding scheduling issues We will visit your freshman seminar classes in week 5, to prepare your winter quarter schedules Have a great quarter!!