The Faculty Of Engineering - University of Victoria
The Faculty Of Engineering - University of Victoria
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Welcome to the<br />
<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
BSc – Computer Science<br />
BEng – Biomedical <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
– Computer <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
– Civil <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
– Electrical <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
– Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
BSEng – S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong><br />
<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Tom Tiedge<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Cory Binnersley<br />
4th year Computer Science student<br />
Introduces. . . . . .<br />
Tom Tiedje<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
LillAnne Jackson<br />
Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs<br />
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Congratulations!<br />
� <strong>The</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> accepted YOU<br />
� You are becoming an Engineer or a<br />
Computer Scientist<br />
Learning Independence: You Decide<br />
� When to study Calculus . . .<br />
� When to work on that Communications report . . . .<br />
� If you should take on a part time job:<br />
168 HOURS IN WEEK<br />
- 23 -- in class<br />
- 2 x 23 -- study: 2 hours (min) per class hour<br />
CLASS TIME: (at most) 23 hour/week<br />
- 7 x 7 -- sleeping<br />
HOURS - 21 x 1 IN -- WEEK: meals 24 x 7 = 168 hours total<br />
TIME - FOR 7 x 2 WORK: -- shower, 168 dress, - 23 transportation<br />
= 145 hours/week<br />
- 7 x 2 -- email, phone, twitter/LinkedIn, etc<br />
TIME FOR WORK = 1 hour<br />
� Whether you receive grade <strong>of</strong> A+ or F<br />
GPA Worksheet<br />
UVic Standing Review<br />
GPA Standing<br />
≥ 2 Good<br />
≥ 1 and < 2 Probation<br />
< 1 Failed<br />
8<br />
8<br />
6<br />
6<br />
4<br />
8<br />
8<br />
6<br />
Good !!!<br />
12<br />
12<br />
12<br />
9<br />
9<br />
6<br />
12<br />
12<br />
9<br />
81<br />
81 / 12 = 6.75<br />
ENG Standing Review<br />
GPA Standing<br />
≥ 3 Good<br />
≥ 2 and < 3 Probation<br />
< 2 Failed<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
2<br />
2<br />
4<br />
0<br />
2<br />
0<br />
2<br />
6<br />
3<br />
0<br />
5<br />
3<br />
6<br />
0<br />
5<br />
0<br />
3<br />
17 31<br />
31 / 17 = 1.82<br />
Probation(Uvic) Fail (Eng)<br />
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Learning Requires . . . .<br />
Repetition, discussion, practice<br />
� Create a study group<br />
� Make sure everyone in the group can do everything<br />
� Never put your name on something that you did not do<br />
� Attend instructor <strong>of</strong>fice hours / Go to Help Desks<br />
� Introduce yourself and talk about the course<br />
� If you don't have a question, just come and listen<br />
� Do homework that is assigned<br />
� Make sure you can do anything<br />
(not just the questions that were on the assignment.)<br />
How to Succeed<br />
in<br />
Math, Science, and <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
Gary MacGillivray<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor & Undergraduate Advisor<br />
Mathematics and Statistics<br />
Studying & Time Management<br />
� Plan your week<br />
� Schedule every course<br />
� Don't delay the difficult ones!<br />
� Plan for the unexpected<br />
� When everything is done:<br />
Schedule in a little fun<br />
Preparation<br />
Success =<br />
Preparation + Engagement<br />
• Students with more background knowledge do better<br />
• It is never too late to learn things you never really<br />
understood before<br />
Engagement<br />
• Get involved in your classes, and stay involved<br />
• Students who do all <strong>of</strong> the work do better on the<br />
final, and get better overall grades<br />
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How to study Math (and anything else)<br />
Math is an activity -- do it rather than watching<br />
� Frequency <strong>of</strong> studying is a key to learning<br />
� Always start early, and get help as soon as<br />
something is not working<br />
� When you seek help, bring your work<br />
Be responsible for your own learning<br />
Resources<br />
MATH and STAT Assistance Centres<br />
• SSM A202; Library Learning Commons<br />
CHEM Help: 2nd floor Elliot (ELL) lobby<br />
PHYS Help: Elliot (ELL) Basement 038<br />
CSC Help: 2 nd floor <strong>Engineering</strong> Computer Science (ECS)<br />
• Math Study Tips www.math.uvic.ca<br />
• Kahn Academy www.kahnacademy.org<br />
• PurpleMath www.purplemath.com<br />
• <strong>Of</strong>fice Hours (get to know your Pr<strong>of</strong>)<br />
• Workshops at Counselling Services<br />
(Study Skills, Exam Writing, Peer Helping, and more)<br />
Top Study Tips<br />
• Set specific, clear, study goals<br />
• Do all <strong>of</strong> the work (start early)<br />
• It is easier to achieve ‘on the day’ if you<br />
have first achieved in practice<br />
• Be aware <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the resources available<br />
Prizes & Review<br />
� How much study time do you need to do to be<br />
successful at <strong>University</strong>?<br />
� If your GPA is 2.5 in April, what will be your<br />
standing:<br />
� Good Standing<br />
� On Probation<br />
� In Failed Standing<br />
� What is the purpose <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors’ <strong>of</strong>fice hours?<br />
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Prizes & Review<br />
� Who is most likely to get the best grade?<br />
� A person who is naturally gifted in the course<br />
subject, but can’t get into studying it.<br />
� A person who is does all the work and is just getting<br />
to understand some <strong>of</strong> the course concepts:<br />
definitely does not consider himself gifted.<br />
� Where is the Math Help Centre?<br />
� Where is the Physics Help?<br />
� Where is the Computer Science Help?<br />
Vital Stuff You Need to Know<br />
To Keep Your Ducks in a Row!<br />
A Story <strong>of</strong> Success<br />
Silvia Penkova<br />
– 3rd year Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> &<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
(1 st year)<br />
LeAnne Golinsky<br />
EOW 206<br />
250 721 6018<br />
engradav@uvic.ca<br />
HOURS:<br />
M, T, Th, F<br />
9:30 – 11:00 and 1:00 – 2:00<br />
Computer Science<br />
(all years)<br />
Jane Guy<br />
ECS 512<br />
250 472 5757<br />
jguy@uvic.ca<br />
HOURS:<br />
M, W, F: 10 – 12<br />
T, Th: 1:30 – 3:30<br />
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Program HELP<br />
– <strong>The</strong>re is no such thing as a dumb question!<br />
� Program planning<br />
� Registration questions<br />
� Degree declarations (2 nd year)<br />
� Workload / Success help<br />
� Academic & illness<br />
Resources for SUCCESS<br />
Subject Contact Info Location<br />
Computer<br />
Science<br />
Computer Science Consultants’ <strong>Of</strong>fice<br />
http://www.csc.uvic.ca/~labspg/<br />
Chemistry Chemistry Drop in help<br />
http://web.uvic.ca/~chem101/dropin.html<br />
Mathematics Math Assistance Centre<br />
www.uvic.ca/science/math-statistics/<br />
Assistance, Math Study Tips, tutor list<br />
Physics Physics Aid Service<br />
www.uvic.ca/science/physics<br />
Check website for hours<br />
English<br />
(writing)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Writing Centre<br />
http://ltc.uvic.ca/servicesprograms/twc.php<br />
Writing tips, one-on-one tutoring, workshops, more!<br />
ECS 251<br />
Elliot Lab Wing<br />
2 nd Floor landing<br />
McPherson Library<br />
- Room 129<br />
Elliot 038<br />
Mearns Centre for<br />
Learning/Library<br />
� Do 1 st year over 3 terms<br />
� Slows things down, time for other things!<br />
� Finish 1 st year by August instead <strong>of</strong> April<br />
� Some Courses in Summer<br />
Interested?? See LeAnne before October 31 st<br />
September 18 th 100% drop deadline 100% <strong>of</strong> tuition back for<br />
course(s) dropped on or<br />
before this date<br />
October 9 th 50% drop deadline 50% <strong>of</strong> tuition back for<br />
course(s) dropped on or before<br />
this date<br />
October 31 st Academic drop<br />
deadline<br />
No tuition back, but won’t fail<br />
the course<br />
If you fail a midterm – talk to your advisor.<br />
Use feedback to make the decisions right for you!<br />
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<strong>University</strong> Centre Room B270<br />
� Learning Skills<br />
– studying and learning techniques<br />
– applying skills to your current courses!!<br />
Book NOW for September:<br />
http://coun.uvic.ca/learning/index.html<br />
� Personal & career counseling<br />
� Study Groups<br />
� Rank your program for 2 nd year – BME,<br />
Civil, CENG, ELEC, MECH and BSENG<br />
� On-line declaration form<br />
� on our website in January<br />
� Declare by: April 30 th<br />
� Decisions: end <strong>of</strong> May<br />
…I am ill, get in an accident, something<br />
happens in my family –<br />
�Consult immediately with Counselling<br />
Services, Health Services or<br />
other health pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
�See your Advisor<br />
� Flexible<br />
� Choose your electives<br />
� Co-op is optional<br />
- 1 st years apply by January 15<br />
- 2 nd years apply by September 15<br />
- Co-op <strong>of</strong>fices on 2 nd floor <strong>of</strong> ECS<br />
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Declare your Major at the end <strong>of</strong> 2 nd Year.<br />
Majors in Computer Science<br />
� Bioinformatics<br />
� Communications and Networks<br />
� Computer Graphics and Gaming<br />
� S<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>Engineering</strong><br />
� <strong>The</strong>ory<br />
Honours in Computer Science<br />
� See advisor for details<br />
LeAnne Golinsky<br />
EOW 206<br />
engradav@uvic.ca<br />
250-721-6018<br />
Jane Guy<br />
ECS 512<br />
jguy@csc.uvic.ca<br />
250-472-5757<br />
http://www.uvic.ca/engineering/<br />
Computer Science Combined Degrees<br />
Computer Science and…<br />
Math<br />
Statistics<br />
Physics<br />
Geography<br />
Music<br />
Visual Arts<br />
Psychology<br />
Health<br />
Information<br />
EcoCAR 2 -- Plugging in to the Future<br />
A unique three-year competition<br />
Vital mission: unparalleled hands-on, real-world<br />
experience, educating the next generation <strong>of</strong> engineers.<br />
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� 15 North American universities are challenged to reduce the<br />
environmental impact <strong>of</strong> a Chevrolet Malibu without<br />
compromising performance, safety, and consumer acceptability.<br />
- reduce fuel consumption<br />
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions<br />
- reduce tailpipe emissions<br />
� <strong>The</strong> only Canadians Universities: <strong>Victoria</strong> and Waterloo.<br />
AUVic<br />
� Hands-on design experience<br />
� exposure to state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art underwater<br />
technology and embedded systems.<br />
� Specialized areas: computer vision and<br />
underwater dynamics.<br />
� www.auvic.uvic.ca.<br />
AUVic<br />
� Designs & builds an autonomous submersible for the<br />
annual international AUVSI RoboSub competition<br />
� Second place in 2009!!<br />
UVIC AERO<br />
Building an unmanned aerial<br />
vehicle to search<br />
autonomously for targets in a<br />
certain area<br />
� www.aero.uvic.ca<br />
� general@aero.uvic.ca<br />
� <strong>Of</strong>fice: ELW B150<br />
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Designs Include:<br />
� Autopilot systems<br />
� Image processing<br />
UVIC AERO<br />
� Airframe, Gimbal & Ground<br />
Station Design<br />
� Ground Control & Battery<br />
Management Systems<br />
Work Hard & Have Fun !<br />
Welcome to the<br />
<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> !<br />
9/5/2012<br />
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