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1. Welcome to theFaculty of Engineering

   BSc – Computer Science BEng – Computer Engineering – Electrical Engineering – Mechanical Engineering BSEng – Software Engineering

2. Faculty of Engineering

   LillAnne Jackson Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs
3. Welcome to UVIC Faculty of Engineering !
4. UVic Aero
5. Formula SAE
6. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
7. 24-Hour Bug Push
8. Congratulations! The Faculty of Engineering accepted YOU You are becoming a Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer You are Amazing!!
9. High School College LearningIndependence
10. Who Decides? When to start studying for the Calculus Final? When to work on that report for Communications? If you should take on a part time job? CLASS TIME: (at most) 23 hour/week HOURS IN WEEK: 24 x 7 = 168 hours total TIME FOR WORK: 168 - 23 = 145 hours/week Whether you receive grade of A+ or F? 168 HOURS IN WEEK - 23 -- in class - 2 x 23 -- study: 2 hours (min) per class hour - 7 x 7 -- sleeping - 21 x 1 -- meals - 7 x 2 -- shower, dress, transportation - 7 x 2 -- email, phone, twitter/LinkedIn, etc TIME FOR WORK = 1 hour YOU !!!
11. What is Engineering? Applied Mathematics If you speak the language of Mathematics . . . Your Engineering problems will not be difficult.
12. What is Engineering?
13. Learning Requires . . . . Repetition, discussion, practice Create a study group Make sure everyone in the group can do everything Never put your name on something that you did not do Attend instructor office hours / Go to Help Desks Introduce yourself and talk about the course If you don't have a question, just come and listen Do homework that is assigned Make sure you can do anything (not just the questions that were on the assignment.)
14. Studying & Time Management Plan your week Schedule time for every course Don't delay things that are difficult Plan for the unexpected After everything is done: Schedule in a little (not a lot of) fun time
15. Choices in Your Program? You are registered in 5 or 6 classes You are planning on doing well You can't seem to get everything done You don't want to fail or get bad marks But you are afraid you might? Other course schedules are possible See your program advisor:- Sevcenco, Ana-Maria (Electrical & Computer) - Belinda de Jong (Mechanical)
16. Work Hard & Have Fun ! Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering !
17. Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering At the University of Victoria
18. Admissions Packages Read all contents thoroughly. Package includes: Letter of offer - instructions on how to accept offer Registration instructions and required courses Notice of the Orientation session University English Requirement (UER)
19. To accept offer… Fill out and sign enclosed response card Include registration deposit ($200) not required for returning UVIC students Mail back to the Engineering Undergraduate Office (envelope included)
20. To register your courses… Using registration info included, prepare conflict-free timetable Register all courses, labs and tutorials – consider a reduced course load! Review your timetable, maintain records, view account, unofficial transcript, etc. All done through MyPage
21. To apply for a NetLink ID… You are authorized to register, therefore you are eligible to establish your NetLink ID (see package insert) Go to http://netlink.uvic.ca/ Application Form - to establish NetLink ID Status - to check the status of previous NetLink ID account Required for use of computing facilities, UVIC and Engineering email, dail-in and internet access and MyCo-op
22. To apply for an Engineering Computer Account… After you have established your NetLink ID Go to http://www.uvic.ca/engineering/current/undergrad/computing/ Access Cards (will have to do this on campus) Required for access to Engineering buildings and computing facilities
23. English Requirement Every UVic student must satisfy Undergraduate English Requirement Requirement for continued registration MOST of you have already satisfied this requirements already (see back of admit letter from Undergraduate Admissions) Some of you still have to satisfy this requirement (see the enclosed handout) Further review or inquiries need to be directed to Arnie Clark, Admissions Services, arclark@uvic.ca
24. Conditions of Admission Specific conditions are outlined in Engineering Bridge Handbook Final grades of 55% or better AND A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 (greater than 55%) for the Bridge Program. No more than one failing grade in all courses and modules UVic will not accept ‘D’ grades for credit. Courses with a final grade of ‘D’ (less than 55%) must be repeated.
25. Bridge Welcome & Orientation Thursday, January 5th, 2011 2:00-4:00 pm ECS 660
26. Engineering & Computer Science/Math Co-op Programs
27. Co-op Education Cooperative Education is the integration of academic studies with periods of relevant work experience.
28. UVIC Co-op One of the largest co-op program in Western Canada Third Largest in Canada Over 900 work term placements are made per year in ENGR/CSC
29. ENGR/CSMA Programs Engineering - Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Software Computer Science/Math & Joint Programs
30. How does co-op work? How does co-op work? coordinators contact employers and solicit jobs arrange info sessions on campus visit work sites support students in case of emergency job descriptions are posted on the web students prepare resumes & cover letters apply for jobs via co-op web system conduct their own job searches as well Coordinators contact employers and solicit jobs arrange info sessions on campus assist with resumes and cover letters visit work sites support students to resolve work place issues job descriptions are posted on the web
31. How does co-op work? How does co-op work? coordinators contact employers and solicit jobs arrange info sessions on campus visit work sites support students in case of emergency job descriptions are posted on the web students prepare resumes & cover letters apply for jobs via co-op web system conduct their own job searches as well Students meet with coordinators for targeted job searches prepare resumes & cover letters apply for jobs via co-op web system
32. How does co-op work? interviews on campus/by phone/ by videoconference/at employer location employers rank or make offers to students students have 24 hours to consider an offer Fees: $612/1020 for each work term
33. Transfer and Challenge WTs Apply for any WT challenges and transfers in the first 4 months of your program at UVic (by April 30, 2012!) Complete documentation must be submitted within 4 months after making the application (by August 31, 2012) Challenges are based on relevant work done prior to entering the ENGR program at UVic – fee: $306 Transfers are based on WT credits from a college or university with a recognized co-op program – no fee
34. ENGR 020 Introduction to Professional Practice Taught in the first six weeks of the Spring term Introduces you to professional practice, ethics, safety, APEGBC, program requirements, plus cover letters, resumes, interview skills, job searches, networking etc.
35. Learning in Motion (LIM) UVic’s system for posting co-op jobs, and for students to upload cover letters and resumes to apply to those jobs https://learninginmotion.uvic.ca
36. Accessing LIM Once you have registered for courses at UVic (November?) you can ask for a UVicNetLink ID and password - use this to access LIM. https://netlink.uvic.ca/
37. Questions?
38. Contact Information Co-op / Career Web Site – http://www.uvic.ca/coopandcareer/ Engineering Cooperative Education Program Phone: 250-472-5800