Outline: Importance of FE Exam (relationship to PE License) Licensing/importance of licensing

1. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: a required step in the process for obtaining engineering licensure (Professional Engineer (PE) License) • Outline: • Importance of FE Exam (relationship to PE License) • Licensing/importance of licensing • Why take the FE Exam now? • Registering for the exam • FE Exam dates at Clarkson Testing Center • FE Exam content and mechanics of the exam • Preparing for the FE Exam • FE Exam prep efforts in the CEE Department • CSoE Review Sessions FE Information Session 2017

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4. Licensure – “Specifically, what is it good for … ?” • “… absolutely EVERYTHING!” • Going into design: • Most firm promotion schemes depend on a pathway to licensure • If you ever want to practice on your own, you have to have it (we will get into the legalities in a bit) • Going into construction: • Many companies reward attaining your PE, save the company consulting expenses • In heavy highway and in large building construction, many firms require it to manage jobs • Going into government/utilities: • Specific rewards for the PE; some positions (DOT) require it • Going into …: • Law – Dispute resolution, Expert witness • Medicine – Trauma analysis • Testing/Materials – Reports, Validation, Forensics 1/29/2019 FE Information Session 2017

5. Licensure FAQ • Clarkson Student: “I’ve heard from some [xyz non-design] companies that I don’t need to be licensed. Is that true?” • Perhaps it is for them, but NOT FOR YOU! • Many tasks in construction are increasingly requiring licensed PE sign-off • The PE designation makes a huge difference in terms of credibility – especially in a dispute • It’s cheap insurance, if you ever get laid-off you can always work for yourself or it makes or a great/potentially lucrative second job • This is really a must do if you are a CEE major 1/29/2019 FE Information Session 2017

6. Why take the FE Exam now? National pass rates are much higher for those taking the FE Exam the first time as seniors compared to those who wait. The fundamental principals are much fresher in your head, your math skills are sharper, and your skill in applying those to problems is much more exercised now than they will be later, unless maybe you are attending graduate school. But, don’t take the FE if you aren’t going to take it seriously. Results reflect on everyone at CU. Pass rates are known to employers and other schools. FE Information Session 2017

7. FE Exam FAQ • Clarkson Student: “Should I wait and take the FE later in my career when I really know I want to get my PE license?” • NO, NO, NO!!! • Do it while you are finishing school while the academic material is fresh in your mind and you can get to provided review sessions • Many who wait regret it! • Clarkson Student: “What about experience in working towards a PE license?” • Experience only counts AFTER you take the FE exam and you have completed a State’s IE/EIT process • Experience has to comply with state law requirements for the state you want to be licensed in 1/29/2019 FE Information Session 2017

8. Registering for the exam Go to NCEES website, select engineering, select New York, select FE, select discipline (e.g. FE Civil), register (create an account) … http://ncees.org/ http://ncees.org/engineering/ http://ncees.org/engineering/#new-york https://account.ncees.org/login You can (SHOULD) take the FE exam if you are within 20 CR HRS of obtaining an ABET accredited degree by the time you apply to take the exam. Schedule your exam: You must schedule an appointment time at least one full business day (24 hours) before taking the exam. Year-Round Testing Opportunities NCEES computer-based exams are offered at various Pearson VUE test centers nationwide in testing windows throughout the year during the following months: • January–March • April–June • July–September • October–December Clarkson Test Center Dates FE Information Session 2017

9. FE Exam dates at Clarkson Testing Center (weekend dates in April and May 2018): Friday, April 6th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 7th from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, April 8th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, April 13th from  9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14th from  9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, April 15th from  9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21st from  9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22nd from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, April 27th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, May 4th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. FE Information Session 2017

10. FE Exam content and mechanics of the exam • Register for an FE exam by logging in to your MyNCEES account • Be prepared for the FE exam by reviewing the FE exam specifications, fees, and requirements FE Information Session 2017

11. FE Exam content and mechanics of the exam • The FE exam is a 110 multiple-choice test. • The exam appointment time is 6 hours long and includes: • A nondisclosure agreement (2 minutes) • Tutorial (8 minutes) • The exam (5 hours and 20 minutes) • A scheduled break (25 minutes) FE Information Session 2017

12. FE Exam Chemical Questions FE Information Session 2017

13. FE Exam Civil Questions FE Information Session 2017

14. FE Exam Electrical Questions FE Information Session 2017

15. FE Exam Environmental Questions FE Information Session 2017

16. FE Exam Industrial & Systems Questions FE Information Session 2017

17. FE Exam Mechanical Questions FE Information Session 2017

18. FE Exam Other Disciplines Questions FE Information Session 2017

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24. Licensure Organizations and Process • ABET, NCEES, and the State • ABET – Accredits Colleges and Universities • NCEES – Oversees testing and evaluation of engineers • States (all 54 of them; 54?, yes 54) – Licenses people to practice professions • Process • Step 1 – Education • BS from an ABET Accredited Program. You can take the FE exam if you are within 20 CR HRS of obtaining an ABET accredited degree by the time you apply to take the exam. • Step 2 – Fundamentals Testing – The FE Exam • Administered by NCEES • State approves your packet (critical to get an Intern Engineer/EIT designation) • This exam is offered at various sites during January – February, April – May, July – August and October - November • Best time to take it: Final Semester of College; must be within a max. number of hours remaining to sit the exam • Step 3 – Experience • Varies by state, most require minimum of 4 years beyond bachelors and IE/EIT designation • Step 4 – Profession Testing – The PE Exam(s) • Administered by NCEES once State approves your sitting the exam • May require additional exams than the base PE exam to practice or to practice in a certain discipline/sub-discipline • Step 5 – Licensure and Continuing Education • Step 6 – License Maintenance and Renewal 1/29/2019 FE Information Session 2017

25. NYS Forms (or see other State licensing board) • Form 1 EI - Application for Intern Engineer Certificate • Critical to submit while applying to take the FE Exam through NCEES • “Applicants must complete this form and submit it with the appropriate fee ($70 only) directly to the Office of the Professions at the mailing address at the end of the Form. Make checks payable to the New York State Education Department. NOTE: Your cancelled check is your receipt.” • Form 20F - Certification of Completion of a Professionally Registered Program in Engineering • Have to give to SAS and they send to the State (when you are within 20 CH) • Form 2 - Certification of Professional Education • Must do (again through SAS, once you’ve completed your degree they send)

26. FE Exam Costs • NCEES: • Exam Fee: $225 to NCEES • Testing Site: Paid for by Clarkson, CSoE • State (NYS Example): • $70 EI Registration • SAS Fee for Transcript • Review Materials: • NCEES – Online Practice Exams ~ $30 • Prof. Publications (one option): • FE [Discipline] Review Manuals – Longer, include formulas/explanations, practice questions and exams ~ $130 • FE [Discipline] Practice – just practice problems/exams ~ $95 • Online Options and Bundles with the above • Other Vendors

27. FE Exam content and mechanics of the exam • How is the exam scored? • Your exam results are based on the total number of correct answers that you selected. • There are no deductions for wrong answers. • The score is then converted to a scaled score, which adjusts for any minor differences in difficulty across the different exam forms and is compared to the minimum ability level for that exam. • When will you get test results? • Exam results for computer-based exams are typically available 7–10 days after the exam is completed. • You will receive an email notification from NCEES with instructions to view your results in your MyNCEES account. • How are exam results reported? • Exam results are reported pass/fail. FE Information Session 2017

28. Preparing for the FE Exam Register or log in to MyNCEES to download a free copy of the FE Reference Handbook FE Information Session 2017

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30. Preparing for the FE Exam • FE Reference Handbook • 287 pages • FE Reference Handbook is the only resource material you may use during the exam. • You won't be allowed to bring your personal copy of the Handbook into the exam room. The computer-based exam will include a PDF version of the Handbook for your use. • The FE Reference Handbook does not contain all the information required to answer every question on the exam. Basic theories, conversions, formulas, and definitions examinees are expected to know have not been included. • Special material required for the solution of a particular exam question will be included in the question itself. FE Information Session 2017

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33. FE Exam prep efforts in the CSoE and CEE Department • Review Session Google Poll • 26.6% of the first choice vote, Mondaysat 5:30pm (a plurality) • 23.4% of the first choice vote and a plurality of the second choice vote (at 17.2%) is Tuesdays at 5:30 pm • → Tentative Plan • CSoE (cross-cutting topics) sessions, Mondays 5:30pm, Jan – March • Department specific topics, Tuesdays FE Information Session 2017

34. CSoE Review Sessions (tentative schedule) All Review Sessions (tentatively) 5:30 pm in CAMP 177 FE Information Session 2017

35. FE Exam prep efforts in the CEE Department • Tentatively Tuesday Evenings • Subjects Covered • Transportation • Construction & Surveying • Structural Analysis and Design (Steel/Concrete) • Geotechnical • Water Resources (Hydraulics/Hydrological Systems) • General Environmental Engineering • Enviro Sci & Chem and Risk Assessment • Water and Wastewater • Air Quality • Solid and Hazardous Waste FE Information Session 2017