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Page 1: Mechanical Engineering Student Advising Presentation · Mechanical Engineering ... Chemical & Natural Gas Engineering Computer Science Dalia Cavazos Electrical Engineering & ... December

Mechanical Engineering

Student Advising Presentation

Updated Spring 2014

Breanna Bailey, Assistant Dean, COE

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Presentation Overview

• Getting advised.

• Degree plan overview.

• Frequently asked questions.

• Other Useful Information

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Getting Advised

• New students are advised in the Javelina Engineering

Student Success Center (JESSC).

– Freshmen up to 30 hours.

– Transfer students in their first semester.

– Austin McCoy and Alma Limas, professional academic advisors.

• Sophomores and returning transfer students see

departmental faculty advisors.

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Getting Advised

• Help you find your faculty advisor.

• Provide you with your student file and other

advising documents.

• Lift your advising hold.

• Resolve registration errors / problems.

Wanda Pounds

Chemical & Natural

Gas Engineering

Dalia Cavazos

Electrical Engineering &

Computer Science

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Getting Advised Advising Checklist

Make an appointment with your faculty advisor.

Bring to your appointment your...

• Student file

• Advising form

• Current copy of your academic transcript (unofficial OK).

Review your degree plan ahead of time.

Return your file and completed advising form to your

departmental secretary to get your hold lifted.

Register for the classes you discussed with your advisor.

Remember to ask questions! You are in charge of making

sure you are on track for graduation!

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Degree Plan Overview • Many courses are offered only once a year. Be sure you

are paying attention to prerequisites!

– Prerequisite = Courses you must take before enrolling.

– Corequisite = Courses you must take concurrently or already

have credit in.

• Try to keep summers free for Co-ops/ Internships.

• Senior Design is year-long, includes two courses.

Teams are formed in early fall and complete work in the

spring.

• Senior Design typically taken in last 2 semesters. Only

allowed to start in the spring if MEEN 3350 has been

taken, and student will graduate the next fall.

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Degree Plan Overview

• In Fall 2014, a new undergraduate course

catalog will be published.

• General education requirements are changing.

• Degree plans are changing.

• Graduation GPAs are changing.

• Discuss with your advisor whether or not you

want to switch to a new catalog!

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Degree Plan Overview Critical Path to Graduation – Key

For Fall 2012 Degree Plan

= Co-requisite course

= Prerequisite course

Classes offered each semester in white text.

Classes offered fall semester in green text.

Classes offered spring semester in orange text.

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Degree Plan Overview Calculus 1

Physics 1

Calculus 2

Mech I - Statics

Dynamics

Numerical

Methods

Material Science

(Chem. 1; co-Physics 2)

Strength of

Materials

Design of Machine Elements

Design 1

Design 2

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Degree Plan Overview MATH 2413

PHYS 2325

MATH 2414

CEEN 2301

MEEN 2302

MEEN 1320

MEEN 3344

(CHEM 1311; PHYS 2126)

CEEN 3311

MEEN 3350

MEEN 4263

MEEN 4264

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Degree Plan Overview Another significant prerequisite sequence:

MATH 2414 / MEEN 1320

(Calculus 2 / Numerical Methods)

MEEN 3347 (Thermodynamics) / MEEN 3392 (Fluids)

MEEN 3348 (Heat Transfer)

MEEN 4131 (ME Lab)

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Degree Plan Overview • Other fall only courses:

– MEEN 3349 (Fund. of Manufacturing Processes)

– MEEN 3352 (Kinematic Analysis of Machines)

– MEEN 4131 (Mechanical Engineering Lab)

– MEEN 4344 (Control of Systems)

– MEEN 4351 (Machine Design)

• Other spring only courses:

– MEEN 2146 (Engineering Measurement)**

– MEEN 3145 (Materials Science Lab)

– MEEN 3348 (Heat Transfer)

– MEEN 4341 (Applied Thermodynamics)

** Intended to be taken sophomore year, has time conflicts with other

labs if taken in junior or senior year.

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Degree Plan Overview

• You need three engineering electives.

• A list of approved engineering electives appears on p. 297 of the 2012-2014 catalog.

• Selected topics (MEEN 4336) courses may be used to earn graduate credit through the fast-track program and count as engineering electives.

• COMS/ENGL 2374 or equivalent is required. A freshman speech class is not equivalent.

• Dr. Peel can provide copies / explanation of Degree Analysis Plan.

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FAQ • I failed a class, but it is a prerequisite for a second class that I

must take this semester or my graduation will be delayed.

Can’t I take the second class anyway?

No. Prerequisites should not be treated as suggestions.

Take the time to get the preparatory material right.

• Can I retake a class to improve my grade?

Yes, but be careful. The last grade earned in a class will be

used to calculate your GPA, even if it’s worse than your

original grade. And if you fail, you lose the credit!

• Can I drop a class I’m retaking if I’m doing badly?

Yes! Standard drop procedures apply.

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FAQ • When is the Q drop deadline?

To receive an automatic Q, drop before:

Spring 2014 – March 27

Fall 2014 – Not yet posted – Check around Halloween

• How do I drop a class after the Q drop deadline?

You need to submit an add / drop form to the registrar’s

office. It must be signed by your professor. You can only

receive a Q if you are passing at the time the class is

dropped. Classes may be dropped until the last class day.

• Can I get an incomplete?

An incomplete is given for family or personal emergencies

only. There must be a justification for the incomplete that

goes beyond poor student performance.

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FAQ • I got a “D” in a required course. Does it count?

Yes, as long as it was earned at TAMUK and does not put

you below the minimum GPAs for graduation. “D” grades in

math, science, and engineering cannot be transferred from

other institutions.

• What are the minimum GPAs for graduation?

2.0 cumulative, 2.0 engineering, 2.0 math/science

• What do I do if there’s an error on my transcript?

Contact the registrar’s office. The earlier the better.

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FAQ • What is the “check out” procedure for graduation?

1) Pick up a graduation packet from the JESSC.

2) Make an appointment with your advisor to complete the

packet and a final degree plan.

3) Order an official transcript.

4) See your advisor and department chair for signatures on

the completed packet.

5) Return the packet, degree plan, transcript to the JESSC.

• When is the degree packet due?

Academic calendar lists: “Deadline to file Application for

Degree Candidacy... with Academic College Dean.”

August 2014: May 1

December 2014: Not yet posted – check around August 1

May 2015: Not yet posted – check around December 1

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FAQ • How do I change my major?

If you’re changing within the COE, there’s a “Change of

Curriculum” form (see departmental secretary) to be signed

by the chair of your new department. Attach a transcript.

Most departments want to see a 2.5 GPA.

• How do I get out of PPEN and into my “real” major?

Complete the “Change of Curriculum” form. You must have

completed chemistry and analytical geometry or higher and

have 2. 0 cumulative and math/science GPAs.

• How do I declare a minor?

Complete the “Change of Curriculum” form. At graduation,

make sure your advisor lists courses for the minor in your

graduation packet.

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FAQ • What are the requirements for a minor?

You need 18 hours in a program closely aligned with your

major. At least 6 hours must be upper level courses.

• What are the requirements to double major?

You must complete all required courses for both majors plus

a minimum of 24 hours unique to the second degree.

• Can I change my degree plan?

Your initial degree plan will refer to the undergraduate catalog

in effect when you first attended TAMUK (unless absent for

two or more semesters). If your degree plan changes during

your time at TAMUK, you may opt to follow the new degree

plan. Discuss your options with your advisor!

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FAQ • What is scholastic probation?

You will be placed on scholastic probation if your cumulative

GPA drops below 2.0 in a given semester. You have one

semester to raise your GPA above 2.0 or you will be placed

on enforced withdrawal.

• What happens if I’m put on enforced withdrawal?

If you are on enforced withdrawal at the end of the spring

semester, you are allowed to enroll in summer classes to

raise your GPA. Do not take new courses! Retake classes

where you have an F or a D.

If you are on enforced withdrawal at the end of summer or

fall, you may ask your advisor to initiate an “Enforced

Withdrawal Appeal” form.

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Other Useful Information

• TAMUK does not receive formula funding for

students taking more than 30 hours above degree

plan (State law, THECB)

• Students will be charged $100/hr for each hour

beyond B.S. + 30.

• Earning a second bachelor's degree will help.

Minors, associates degrees, and certificates do not.

• Tuition rebate available to students completing in 4

years, without excess hours, 15 hours a semester.

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Other Useful Information

• New I-Contract procedure:

– http://www.tamuk.edu/registrar/forms/I%20Contract.pdf

– Signed by chair and dean and due with final grades

• Readmission requests must now go through University

Student Success.

• New writing intensive courses - students must earn

"C" or better.

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Other Useful Information

• Financial aid implications of dropping a class

– You must attend 60% of class or repay financial aid.

– You must repay financial aid if you do not earn at least

67% of attempted hours for a semester.

– You may stay on financial aid if they drop below 12 hours

after the census date (12th class day).

– See you financial aid advisor before making any decisions!

• Tutoring available in the JESSC

– Math, science, and basic engineering courses

– By upper-level engineering students

– For discipline-specific help, let JESSC know!

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Other Useful Information • Offices serving students:

– Student Health and Wellness

(http://www.tamuk.edu/shw/index.html)

– Career Services (http://www.tamuk.edu/csc/)

– Academic Testing Center

(http://www.tamuk.edu/academictesting/)

• Student handbook:

http://www.tamuk.edu/dean/dean_files/studenthandbook.pdf

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