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Welcome to the
Faculty of Engineering
BSc – Computer Science
Beng – Biomedical Engineering
– Computer Engineering
– Civil Engineering
– Electrical Engineering
– Mechanical Engineering
BSEng– Software Engineering
Host:
Dr. Sudhakar Ganti
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Computer Science
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Dr. Tom Tiedje
Dean of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Dr. LillAnne Jackson
Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs
Congratulations!
The Faculty of Engineering accepted YOU
You are becoming an Engineer or a
Computer Scientist
Your Future Amazing Career
Computing Careers. . .
Collaborative!
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Munich, Bavaria,
Germany.
. . . Maybe your Coop will
be here . . .
What is Engineering?
What is Computer Science?
Applied Mathematics
If you speak the language of Mathematics . . .
Your Engineering and Computer Science problems
will not be difficult.
Our students’ say . . . .
Imagination . . . .
. . .helps make knowledge applicable
in solving problems
and is fundamental to
integrating experience and
the learning process
Learning Independence: You Decide
When to study Calculus . . .
When to work on that Communications report . . . .
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 -- exercise, shower, dress, transportation
- 7 x 2 -- email, phone, twitter/LinkedIn, etc
TIME FOR WORK = 1 hour
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 more homework than is assigned
Studying & Time Management
Plan your week
Schedule every course
Don't delay the difficult ones!
Schedule some exercise
A healthy brain needs a healthy body!
And when the studying is done . . .
. . . . Schedule in some fun!
New International Students
Orientation to the Faculty of Engineering Wednesday, September 4th 3:30 – 6:30 pm ECS 124
Includes a free picnic supper on the beach!
Registration & contact:
Margaret Gwyn
How to Succeed
in
Math, Science, and Engineering
Dr. Gary MacGillivray
Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
Learning: changes that occur
through reinforced practice
Good news: you all like math enough to
choose a career that depends on it
Math is an activity – so just do it!
Frequency of studying is a key to success
Students who regularly engage with a course are
happier and get better grades
Get help as soon as something is not working
Be responsible for your learning
• Students who do all of the course work are more
successful: course percent 25% higher on
average
• It is never too late to learn things you never truly
grasped before (better background, better grades)
How to study Math (and anything else)
• Time management is part of the education.
• Always start early.
• Set specific, clear, study goals
• Practice! It is how you learn.
It helps you perform. • Math Study Tips and more: Assistance Centre website
(see next slide)
How to study Math (and anything else)
We are here to help Be aware of the resources available
MATH and STAT Assistance Centres
www.math.uvic.ca/~msassist/
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)
Get to know your Prof! (Go to office hours)
Kahn Academy www.kahnacademy.org
PurpleMath www.purplemath.com
Workshops (Study Skills, Exam Writing, …): UVic Counselling Services
How much study time do you need to be
successful at University?
What is the purpose of professors’ office
hours?
Prizes & Review
Prizes & Review
Who is most likely to get the best grade?
A person who is naturally gifted in the subject,
. . . Doesn’t get into studying it.
A person who is has to do lots of work to
understand the course concepts:
. . . Definitely does not consider
himself or herself gifted.
Where are the Help Centres?
Math, Physics or Computer Science
A Story of Success
Silvia Penkova
3rd year Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
LeAnne Golinsky EOW 206
250 721 6018
HOURS: M, T, Th, F
9:30 – 11:00 and 1:00 – 2:00
Computer Science
Jane Guy ECS 512
250 472 5757
HOURS: M, W, F: 10 – 12
T, Th: 1:30 – 3:30
Vital Stuff You Need to Know
To Keep Your Ducks in a Row!
Program HELP
– There is no such thing as a dumb question!
Let’s have conversations about:
Program planning
Registration questions
Degree declarations (2nd year)
Workload vs Success
Academics & illness
University Centre Room B270
Learning Skills Workshops
– studying and learning techniques
– applying skills to your current courses!!
Book NOW for September:
http://coun.uvic.ca/learning/index.html
Personal & career counseling
Study Groups
International & Exchange Student Services
Resource Centre for Students with a Disability
Ombudsperson
Positive Space Network
Indigenous Counselling Office
http://www.uvic.ca/vpacademic/faculty/diversity/index.php
… I am ill
… I get in an accident
… Something happens in my family –
Immediately consult with Counselling Services, Health Services or other health professionals
Then see your Advisor
Grades (GPA’s) are reviewed twice a year
Winter – September – April
Summer – May – August
Satisfactory, Probationary,….Failed
2.0 maintains ‘good standing’
(average of C)
Yikes!
September
17th
100% drop
deadline
100% of tuition back for
course(s) dropped on or
before this date
October 8th 50% drop deadline 50% of tuition back for
course(s) dropped on or
before this date
October 31st Academic drop
deadline
No tuition back, but won’t fail
the course
If you fail a midterm – talk to your advisor ASAP.
Use feedback to make the decisions right for you!
• Academic Calendar
• A-Z list
• Search UVIC
• Current students, faculty and staff
My Page
Do 1st year over 3 terms
Slows things down, time for other things!
Finish 1st year by August instead of April
Some Courses in Summer
Interested?? There is still time to
change…
Rank your program for 2nd year – BME,
Civil, CENG, ELEC, MECH and BSENG
On-line declaration form
on our website in January
Declare by: April 30th
Decisions: end of May
Program Advisor and Location
1st Year: BEng & BSEng Programs
LeAnne Golinsky, EOW 206 [email protected]
International & Add’l 1st Year student support
Margaret Gwyn, EOW 206 [email protected]
Biomedical, Mechanical & Software Engineering
Belinda de Jong, ELW B208 [email protected]
Civil, Computer & Electrical Engineering
Ana-Maria Sevcenco, EOW 403 [email protected]
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
Declare your Major at the end of 2nd Year.
Majors in Computer Science
Communications and Networks
Computer Graphics and Gaming
Software Engineering
Theory
Honours in Computer Science
See advisor (Dr. Sudhakar Ganti) for details
Computer Science Combined
Degrees
Computer Science and…
Geography
Physics
Statistics Visual Arts
Music
Health
Information
Psychology
Math
LeAnne Golinsky
EOW 206
250-721-6018
Jane Guy
ECS 512
250-472-5757
http://www.uvic.ca/engineering/
Student Run Groups
Computer Science Course Union:
The voice of Computer Science students
Your elected executive: they represent you!
Finding the CSCU:
Office: ECS 331
Facebook:
UVic-Computer-Science-Course-Union
AGM & election dates: Watch Connex postings.
The CSCU
Events:
Analog game night
LAN parties
Movie screenings
Workshops
Meetups
ECS Locker
Access
Dispute resolution
Textbook library
CSCU Activities
The ESS
The elected voice of
Engineering Undergraduate
students
Make Engineering student life awesome
Office: ELW B207
ess.uvic.ca ROOM B207 ENGINEERING LAB WING
CONTACT: PETER HAWKER PRESIDENT - [email protected]
What does the ESS do? Represents Engineering students to
departments, the faculty & university
Host events, including: epic EEEs, hockey nights, video game nights, movie
nights, potlucks, dodgeball
“Semesterly” General Meeting
& Election:
3PM SEPT. 10th ELW Lobby
ess.uvic.ca ROOM B207
ENGINEERING LAB WING
CONTACT: PETER HAWKER
PRESIDENT - [email protected]
Leadership Through Diversity:
A student run group, started in 2012
Focus on Diversity
Past events :
mentorship workshop; international potlucks; LAN
parties; speakers
Contacts: email: [email protected] ; web: ltd.uvic.ca
LTD
Women in Engineering & Computer Science:
A student run group
Focus on increasing the enrollment & retention of
women in Engineering & Computer Science
Events :
Interesting talks; resume workshops; outreach
Contact: email: [email protected]
WECS
What is the IEEE?
Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers
Worldwide professional society devoted to
advancing Electrical, Electronics and
Computer Engineering
ieeesb.uvic.ca ROOM B350
ENGINEERING LAB WING
CONTACT: PETER HAWKER
CHAIR – [email protected]
What does the IEEE do?
Student space & tools for personal & academic projects
Skills Development Workshops
Annual General Meeting:
ELW B350 3PM SEPT 12th
ieeesb.uvic.ca ROOM B350
ENGINEERING LAB WING
CONTACT: PETER HAWKER
CHAIR – [email protected]
Programming Competitions !!
A unique three-
year
competition
Mission: hands-
on, real-world
experience,
educating the
next generation
of engineers.
New members welcome!!
Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software, Business and
Communications projects; Workshop opportunities
To learn more about the team: Come to: Q-hut; there's almost always someone there.
Interested in Joining?
Bring a 'resume' with name, contacts
& short description of
relevant experience
Contact UVic
EcoCAR 2
Contacts UVic EcoCAR 2
Engineering Team
Phone: 250-472-5905
Email: [email protected]
Business/Outreach Team
Phone: 250-472-5905
Email:
UVic Formula Motorsport Team
Participate in Formula SAE:
world’s largest collegiate design competition.
UVic Formula Motorsport Team
Design & build an open wheel race car!
Apply classroom theory to real challenges.
Formula SAE – May 2014: Brooklyn, Michigan
Team meetings: ECS 124
Thursday evenings 6 pm
Contact: [email protected]
AUVic
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) and
underwater tAUVSI RoboSub:
an international competition: Second place in 2009!!
goal: design, construction,
programming, testing of
a fully autonomous
underwater vehicle
www.auvic.uvic.ca.
UVIC AERO
Build an unmanned aerial
vehicle to search
autonomously for targets
in a given area
www.aero.uvic.ca
Work Hard & Have
Fun !
Welcome to the
Faculty of
Engineering !
