Welcome to UCD Engineering with Professor David FitzPatrick

1. Welcome toUCD Engineering6 September 2016Professor David FitzPatrickDean of Engineering College Principal

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3. Professor David FitzPatrick Background: Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering PhD - Orthopaedic Biomechanics Industry – Medical Devices (Orthopaedic) R&D – MNC – worldwide portfolio Academia – UCD (Mechanical Engineering) Currently: Dean of Engineering Principal, College of Engineering & Architecture

4. Agriculture and Food Science Centre Science Engineering and Materials Science Centre Newstead Richview

5. What is Engineering?

6. Technical Understanding • A sound knowledge of disciplinary fundamentals • A strong grasp of mathematics • The ability to apply theory in practice • Ability to be creative and innovative Enabling Skills • Work effectively in a business environment • Communication skills • Teamworking skills • Business awareness of the implications of engineering decisions and investments

7. Abilities & Attributes of Graduate Engineers “Engineers must be able to use science and mathematics in their thinking” “An engineer’s analytical thinking is framed by, and used in, the service of practical ends” “The engineer needs ‘creativity’.. and to exhibit ‘leadership’. *Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field, Sheppard et al.

8. How wide is the range of UCD Engineering Degree options? Biomedical Engineering Biosystems & Food Eng Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering Civil Engineering Civil, Structural & Environmental Eng Electrical Engineering Electrical Energy Engineering Electronic Engineering Electronic & Computer Engineering Energy Systems Eng Engineering with Business Mechanical Engineering Structural Engineering with Architecture Materials Science & Eng

9. Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering involves applying traditional engineering methods and techniques to solve problems in biology and medicine, and advance healthcare.

10. Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering Chemical & Bioprocess Engineers are fundamentally interested in transformations (e.g. the transformation of crude oil into petrochemicals or the conversion of intermediates (chemicals) to pharmaceuticals) and how such transformations can be realised on a large scale through research, design, construction and operation.

11. Civil Engineering Civil engineers are responsible for the planning, construction and maintenance of fixed structures as they relate to earth, water or civilization: buildings, infrastructure, transportation systems

12. Electronic & Computer Engineering Electronic Engineering is concerned with the design of circuits and systems (both hardware and programming/software) that underpin the on-going revolution in mobile communications, internet and digital media.

13. Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering is concerned with the energy uses of electricity and focuses on the generation, transmission and final use of the electricity that powers our world.

14. Energy Systems Engineering Energy Systems Engineers work on finding and implementing solutions to the economic and environmental challenges facing the energy systems of different nations. All energy systems not just renewables.

15. Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the design, manufacture, operation and testing of components, devices or systems.

16. Structural Engineering with Architecture Structural Engineering with Architecture is designed to give engineers a full understanding and appreciation of the architectural profession, coupled with the solid fundamentals of the engineering degree.

18. What will I study in First Year? Core Subjects: • Science - Physics & Chemistry • Mathematics • Energy Engineering • Mechanics • Electrical/Electronic Engineering • Creativity in Design UCD Horizons allows you to choose ‘electives’ in subjects from Archaeology to Zoology or you can choose Engineering ‘in-programme’ electives.

19. How will I learn? • Lectures • Fundamentals (physics, chemistry, mathematics), application to engineering, national and global context • Laboratories, Design Exercises & Project Work • “hands-on” experience, conducting experiments, making measurements with a range of instrument types, analysis / interpretation of data, presentation/communication of results • Tutorials

20. UCD Engineering Study Abroad Exchange Opportunities Available - Stage 2 and Stage 3 Requirements – Pass all Core modules with Minimum Grade = C Minimum Stage GPA = 3.08

21. Who employs UCD Engineering Graduates?

22. UCD – Campus Development New Student Centre Opened in June 2012

23. UCD STUDENT CHARTER The Student Charter summarises the aspirations and expectations for all members of our University community.

24. UCD STUDENT CHARTER The Charter sets out the roles and responsibilities of the various groups within our University and outlines what students can expect from their University and what the University can expect from its student members.

25. Continuation Procedure • Student will be notified in writing of the outcome of the committee’s decision • Student permitted to continue in programme and targets set or • Student excluded from programme The Standing Committee for Continuation/Re-admission Based on final published results for semester

26. Introduction & Welcome Professor David FitzPatrick, Dean of Engineering • Programme Office Mary Bushe, Programme Manager, Engineering • Student Adviser - Colleen Doyle

27. Overview • Engineering and Architecture Programme Office • Guide to First Year • Core/Option Modules • Online Registration • Important Dates • Communications

28. Engineering and Architecture Programme Office Room 122, First Floor, Engineering and Materials Science Centre Mary Bushe– Engineering Programme Managermary.bushe@ucd.ie – 01 716 1874 Ms Caroline McCann – Programme Office Administratorcaroline.mccann@ucd.ie – 01 716 1868 Ms Sue Philpott – Programme Office Directorsue.philpott@ucd.ie 01 – 716 1864

29. Your Programme Office is here to help you!!! If we don’t know, we can’t help. Please contact the Programme Office

30. Your Programme Office is here to help you!!! • Registration Queries • Online registration queries • What option do I choose? • Time conflicts • Capacity issues • Examination Process • General enquiries about exams • Extenuating Circumstances & Medical Certificates • What if I fail? • Student Support • Academic Advice, eg Leave of Absence • Pastoral Care http://www.ucd.ie/students/assessment/examregulations.html

31. ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE A COPY! PLEASE KEEP for future reference Available online or from the Engineering & Architecture Programme Office http://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/UCD16078_Engineering_Freshers_Guide_v2.pdf

32. Choosing Your Option & Elective Modules Please complete your registration (12 x 5-credit modules) by Friday, 9 September 2016. Can I change my mind? Yes! The Online Registration system will re-open in January 2016 to allow you to change your Semester Two module choices. You are entitled to a place on any of these option modules, so do not worry that the module that you want might be full in January.

33. Can I choose more than one option module? Yes You can use your elective choices to choose extra option modules if you wish. This would give you more flexibility next year. Refer to “A Guide to First Year” for more information. http://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/UCD16078_Engineering_Freshers_Guide_v2.pdf

34. OUR STRONG RECOMMENDATION… DO NOT REGISTER FOR AN ELECTIVE MODULE IN SEMESTER ONE! (7 Modules in one Semester is too many!)

35. Online Registration Module registration closes on Friday, 23 September 2016, 5pm.

36. REMINDER • Any Semester One module(s) not dropped by Friday, 23 September 2016 will be subject to fees and will appear on your academic record. • Allocation of provisional electives takes place on the afternoon of Friday, 9 September and Saturday, 10 September. Check your UCD Connect email on Saturday, 10 September to see if you were successful in getting a place on your chosen module. • More general elective places can become available, consult http://www.ucd.ie/students/moduleplaces.html • In-programme electives are allocated on first-come first-served basis. • Monday, 12 September 2016 - Lectures start 9am

37. Communications UCD Connect email is the primary channel for official UCD communications. It is the responsibility of each student to regularly check their UCD Connect email account

38. ASSESSMENTS More information will be given to you at your programme briefing which takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, 7 September 2016: 9:40am ENGINEERING – in B005, HEA SEwA – in F14, Newstead

39. Registration Made Easy LabHelp is available! ********* Pop down to the Registration Made Easy Lab , Mon to Fri. 5 to 9 September, from 09:00 to 17:00 Staff will be located in Room A105, A106on the first floor of the Newman Building during Orientation week, and at the Student Desk after that **************************

40. Orientation Programme: Tuesday, 6 September 201610:00 Welcome Reception, meet Peer Mentors – Engineering & Material Science Centre 10:30 Library Tour, IT Introduction 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Academic Advisory Meeting, Dean’s Welcome 15:10 Sports Activity http://www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents/otimes.html

41. Orientation Programme: Wednesday, 7 September 201608:40 President’s Welcome – O’Reilly Hall 09:40 Programme Briefing - Engineering B005, HEA. SEwA F14, Newstead 11:00 Meet Academic Mentor 12:10 Campus Tour 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Peer Mentor Presententation - “What 1st Years Really Need to Know…” http://www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents/otimes.html

42. Introduction & Welcome – Professor David FitzPatrick, Dean of Engineering • Programme Office – Mary Bushe, Programme Manager, Engineering • Student Adviser - Colleen Doyle.