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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

mgwyn@uvic.ca

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

engradav@uvic.ca

HOURS: M, T, Th, F

9:30 – 11:00 and 1:00 – 2:00

Computer Science

Jane Guy ECS 512

250 472 5757

jguy@csc.uvic.ca

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 engradav@uvic.ca

International & Add’l 1st Year student support

Margaret Gwyn, EOW 206 mgwyn@uvic.ca

Biomedical, Mechanical & Software Engineering

Belinda de Jong, ELW B208 seugadv@uvic.ca

Civil, Computer & Electrical Engineering

Ana-Maria Sevcenco, EOW 403 eceugadv@uvic.ca

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

engradav@uvic.ca

250-721-6018

Jane Guy

ECS 512

jguy@csc.uvic.ca

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

csunion@csc.uvic.ca

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 - essbprz@uvic.ca

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 - essbprz@uvic.ca

Leadership Through Diversity:

A student run group, started in 2012

Focus on Diversity

Past events :

mentorship workshop; international potlucks; LAN

parties; speakers

Contacts: email: ltd@uvic.ca ; 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: wecs@csc.uvic.ca

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 – ieeesb@engr.uvic.ca

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 – ieeesb@engr.uvic.ca

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: ecocar@engr.uvic.ca

Business/Outreach Team

Phone: 250-472-5905

Email:

victoriaecocar@gmail.com

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: fsae@engr.uvic.ca

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

general@aero.uvic.ca

Work Hard & Have

Fun !

Welcome to the

Faculty of

Engineering !