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