Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Orientation - Fall 2009 Semester

Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Applied Scienceand Applied Science

Orientation - Fall 2009 SemesterOrientation - Fall 2009 Semester

Andy Fisher, Associate Dean of Andy Fisher, Associate Dean of Undergraduate StudiesUndergraduate Studies

Fall 2009 Orientation, September 8, 2009 - 2

Welcome to the Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Applied Scienceand Applied Science


Welcome to the Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Applied Scienceand Applied Science

Dr. John Quaicoe - DeanDr. John Quaicoe - Dean


Academic and Academic and Professional ConductProfessional Conduct

• A high level of integrity and professional conduct is expected of all engineering students

• Academic misconduct such as plagiarism, copying of reports, cheating on quizzes, tests and examinations, theft, etc. are considered serious offences and will be pursued to the full extent of University policies

• University policies, regulations, and procedures can be found at www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/


Welcome to the Welcome to the path to becoming apath to becoming a

Professional EngineerProfessional Engineer

Professional Engineers and Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of NL (PEGNL)Geoscientists of NL (PEGNL)


Program OverviewProgram Overview

• AT=Academic Term, WT=Work Term• First possible work term Spring 2010

– Must meet promotion requirements after Winter 2010

• Major Milestones

Calendaryear

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Semester F W S F W S F W S F W S F W

Class of 2014

Engineering OneAT3

WTAT 4

WTAT5

WTAT 6

WTAT7

WTAT8

Milestones: Major allocation > OOGE option > Convocation >


Welcome to our Welcome to our Co-operative Education Co-operative Education

ProgramProgram

Dr. Peter Rans - DirectorDr. Peter Rans - Director


Regulations and policies Regulations and policies

• University Calendar– www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/

• Faculty policies– www.engr.mun.ca/policies/

• Exception handling– Waiver of regulation– Appeal of decision


CommunicationsCommunications

• EmailStandard @mun.ca e-mail only

• Websites to bookmarkwww.engr.mun.ca www.engr.mun.ca/undergrad/current.php

• Computer accounts


Academic assistance Academic assistance and toolsand tools

• Engineering One Help Centre• Tutorials• People

– Course Instructors– Department heads – Advising– Student Affairs– Undergraduate Studies


Financial assistanceFinancial assistance

• Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science– Scholarships

• Memorial University – Loans– Work study


ScholarshipsScholarships

• Available for engineering students in each academic semester

• Based on academic performance – Awarded to the student with the highest

average meeting the conditions of the scholarship

• Applications – Available at the Office of the Associate Dean

(Undergraduate), Room EN4019– Must submit your scholarship application and

resume to room EN4019 no later than 5:00 pm on October 1, 2009


Faculty policiesFaculty policies

• Quizzes, tests, and examinations• Use of electronic devices• Safety issues


Quizzes, Tests, and Quizzes, Tests, and ExaminationsExaminations

• Quizzes in engineering courses will be held during the lecture/tutorial slots

• Midterms in engineering courses will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm

• Final examinations – Week of December 9, 2009


Use of Electronic Use of Electronic DevicesDevices

• Faculty Policies at:www.engr.mun.ca/policies/

• NOT allowed during lectures, tutorials, seminars, or laboratory sessions:– Computers (class dependent) – Cell Phones, PDAs, Personal Entertainment Devices (PEDs)

• NOT allowed during quizzes, tests and examinations: – Calculator features: text-storage, graphics, matrix

manipulation, and programmable capability– Other devices - Laptops, portable computers, PDAs, PEDs,

cell phones, electronic dictionaries


Safety IssuesSafety Issues

• Must attend all seminars dealing with public, personal and industrial safety, and occupational health and safety legislation

• Students must satisfy the first-aid, and occupational health and safety requirements

• Must have the appropriate safety gear (Safety boots, eye protection, etc.) to use the labs so designated

• Wash hands regularly• Occupational Health and Safety Act

http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/o03.htm


Faculty RegulationsFaculty Regulations

• Complementary studies requirements

• Promotions and examination policies• Dean’s list and scholarships


Complementary Studies Complementary Studies ComponentComponent

• Provides awareness of the function and responsibilities of the Professional Engineer in society and the impact that engineering in all its forms has on environmental, economic, social and cultural aspects of our society

• Complements the technical expertise developed in the ‘engineering’ courses

• Consists of 21 credit hours or 7 courses over the duration of the program


PromotionsPromotions

• Clear promotion: – at least 60% in each of MATH 1001, MATH 2050, PHYS

1051, CHEM 1050– at least 50% in each of ENGI 1010, ENGI 1020, ENGI

1030 and ENGI 1040;– at least 65% average over the above eight courses– Successful completion of English 1080

• Fail– Promotion average less than 65% or failing to meet the

required average


Selection of MajorsSelection of Majors

• This is a competitive process based on the promotion averages!

• Not all students will get their first choice of disciplines!!!

• Any questions?


Examination PoliciesExamination Policies

• University regulations and policies governing examinations, deferred examinations, access to and reread of final examination scripts– www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/– Section 5.7, University Regulations, 2009-2010

University Calendar

• Faculty regulations governing examinations governing promotions, appeal, and viewing of examinations– http://www.engr.mun.ca/policies/exam.php


Dean’s ListDean’s List

• Named to the Dean’s List for the academic year at the end of the winter semester

• Student criteria– Be in the top 10% of the class– Have at least 80% average in each of two of

the three previous academic semesters– Have at least 3.5 GPA– Have completed at least 27 credit hours of

courses in the two semesters under consideration


Academic survival tipsAcademic survival tips

Top 10 list:1. Check your @mun.ca email2. Visit “Current Students” website

regularly or when looking for info3. Attend classes regularly4. Practice time management – you will

have competing demands5. Participate in and contribute to your

classes


Academic survival tipsAcademic survival tips

Top 10 list (cont.):6. Do assigned problems, even if not

mandatory7. Ask questions and be responsible for

your own learning8. Develop good study habits9. Ask for help – colleagues, profs, etc10. Be confident … but work hard


Important datesImportant dates

• University Diary– Classes start: Sep 9– Last day to add course: Sep 23– Last day to drop courses and receive

100% refund: Sep 23– Last day to drop without academic

prejudice: Oct 28– Final Exams: week of Dec 9


Class Updates and Class Updates and ChangesChanges

• ENGI 1030 on Thursday, Sept.10th

– pattern will be adjusted and students will be notified


Questions?Questions?

• Websiteswww.engr.mun.cawww.engr.mun.ca/current/php

• Undergraduate Studies Office– Ms. Gloria Montano, Academic Program Manager– Ms. Brenda McHugh, Academic Program Assistant– Ms. Jayde Edmunds, Secretary (UGS)– Ms. Jody Rotchford, Student Liaison / Recruitment


Questions?Questions?

• Advising:Advising:[email protected] or [email protected]

• How to reach [email protected] EN 4019A, x8813**Always include name, student ID**Keep your contact address up-to-date

through Self-Service

Documents

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Orientation - Fall 2009 Semester