New Student Orientation Fall 2014 Quality Rigor Excellence

New Student OrientationFall 2014

Quality Rigor Excellence

WHO IS THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING?


Idaho State University’s College of Science and Engineering (CoSE) is an organization with tremendous capability in diverse areas of science and engineering.

We consist of about 195 faculty and staff with about 2,200 declared majors

Departments

• Biological Sciences

• Chemistry

• Geosciences

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Civil & Environmental Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering• Nuclear Engineering &

Health Physics

• Computer Science


TIPS FOR SUCCESS


Mathematics and Your Major

• How is mathematics used in science and engineering careers?

• How long will it take to complete a degree if I start in MATH 0015?



How Do I Plan My Class Schedule?

• How often should I get advised?– Be familiar with Degree

Works.– Know your advisor.

• What is a pre-requisite?• What is a co-requisite?• How long will it take to

graduate?

• Can I take non-ISU classes (summer or web)?

• How do transfer credits work?– Check what ISU will

accept before you take a class. ISU makes decisions once the official transcript is received.


Skills for Success

• 3 hours of study for every hour in class.

• What can I do now to get the career I want?– Correct degree for

career– Research experience– Grades– Internships

• Perfect Attendance

• Respectful environment

– No Cell phones in class

– Treat staff well

• Email protocol• Student organizations

– Clubs in your department.

– ISU student groups.


Student Support• Tutoring:

– Student Success Center, Rendezvous Room 323

– 282-3662– This is free for all

students in all subjects

• Writing Center– Monday-Thursday

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.– Friday

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.– Rendezvous Room 323

• Math Lab:– Monday-Thursday

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.– Friday

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.– Rendezvous Room 327


Academic Integrity

• Our priority is your quality education– We are interested in developing your creativity,

your critical thinking and logical reasoning skills, your communication skills and your technical prowess ….notice the your

– To this end, we will not accept:• Copying• Plagiarism• Cheating


Meet the Chair of Your Department


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New Student Orientation Fall 2014 Quality Rigor Excellence