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Transferring from Chabot College  UC Berkeley

Transferring from Chabot College  UC Berkeley. Sept. 5, 2013 Cesar Urbano* Joel Christenson* * B.S . Chemical Engineering, UC Berkeley, Expected 2014. Outline. Why community college first? Why choose ChemE ? What were the classes we took to prepare for transfer and for our major?

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Transferring from Chabot College  UC Berkeley

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  1. Transferring from Chabot College  UC Berkeley Sept. 5, 2013 Cesar Urbano* Joel Christenson* *B.S. Chemical Engineering, UC Berkeley, Expected 2014

  2. Outline • Why community college first? • Why choose ChemE? • What were the classes we took to prepare for transfer and for our major? • What were the programs we joined to prepare for transfer? • Admission application. • Why choose UC Berkeley? • Difference between UC Berkeley and Chabot. • Techniques/Tips on how to do good in Cal. • Research/internship.

  3. Why Community College? – For Joel • Low High School GPA (2.9). • Wanted a chance to get into Cal. • Wasn’t sure which engineering discipline I wanted to get into.

  4. Why Community College? – For Cesar • Unsure which field to go to. • Was initially majoring in Nursing. • Save money. Image from: http://rupeshghagi.com/archives/545/bw-confused-student

  5. Why ChemE? • Enjoyed chemistry classes at chabot (1A, 1B, 12A, 12B) + math and physics. • Combination of all three disciplines (plus some biology). • Make sure engineering is for YOU before deciding!!!

  6. Why ChemE? cont.. • I like problem solving. • I enjoyed my engineering design class (Engr11). • I look for the practical application of science

  7. Why ChemE? cont.. • Chemical Engineers are highly employable. • Chemical engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, polymers, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, among others. http://www.careercornerstone.org/pdf/chemeng/chemeng.pdf

  8. Important Classes at Chabot • Engr 25/CSCI 14 • Many classes/research projects/internships require the use of Matlab. • Computer programming skills in VERY high demand • Math 1,2,3,4,6 • Calculus is the most commonly used math in upper level engineering classes. • Understanding vs. Memorizing Patterns

  9. Important Classes at Chabot Cont.. • Physics 4a,4b,4c • Develop problem solving skills • Learn how to APPLY calculus to problems (4b).

  10. Helpful Programs for Transfer • Transfer Alliance Project (TAP), Berkeley, CA • prepares underserved CA community college students to be competitive transfer applicants to UC Berkeley • assistance with transfer applications, personal statements, financial aid forms, and scholarships. • Offer full-time summer research with UC Berkeley professors and taking Berkeley summer classes

  11. Helpful Programs for Transfer cont.. • TAP Info • Website: http://cep.berkeley.edu/tap • Drop by at Chabot student center and meet Christina Tinsley, TAP Coordinator for Chabot. • Talk to your counselor and meet people in the Student Center. • Ask questions regarding your major • Ask for any available opportunities • Be part of TAP if you can!!

  12. E3S Transfer-to-Excellence Program •  TTE participants experience life at UC Berkeley by either participating: • research (TTE REU) • enrolling in a credited course (TTE X-Enroll) • Website: http://www.e3s-center.org/education/edu-ugrad-oview.htm

  13. Admission Essay • 2 Parts • Why is the major for you? • An experience that has affected you. • Persuade the reader that you are a very hard worker and that you are determined to be an engineer.

  14. Extracurricular Activities • Join existing clubs and/or form a new club while at Chabot! • Volunteer. • Work/part-time job also counts! • Be active and demonstrate a good balance between academics and non-academics(leadership experience, extracurricular activities)

  15. Cesar’s Sample Extracurricular Activities

  16. Cesar’s Sample Extracurricular Activities Cont..

  17. Why Berkeley? • Top ranked engineering programs (top 3 in the world) • Not necessarily best place to learn • Many opportunities for research and internships. • Employers know that it can be more challenging than other schools.

  18. Chabot vs. Berkeley • HW Difficulty: Berkeley. No solution manual. No answers in the back of the book. • Exam Difficulty: Berkeley. 50 minutes for 2-3 hour exam. 40% averages. Miserable 3 hour finals, feelings of hopelessness. • Workload: Berkeley. 21 units at chabot + sports == 14 units at berkeley.

  19. Tips on how to do good in Cal • Start doing your HW one week before the due date. • Always ask the Graduate Student Instructors (GSI) questions. • Always try to do your HW first by yourself. – No Solution Manual available • Write down all the important formulas/concepts in a single 8” x 11” sheet

  20. Tips on how to do good in Cal cont… • Do not underestimate your classes. • Attend the lectures. • Read the book if lectures aren’t clear. • Practice solving many problems and recognize the pattern. • Join research groups and start building connections. • Keep yourself busy!

  21. Joel’s Research • Lipid membrane mechanics (combination of fluid and solid mechancics) -Use computers to solve equations and get simulations

  22. Cesar’s Research Experience • Improve the recovery of Silver from Silver King mine using a less toxic solution under the supervision of Prof. Gretchen Lapidus-Lavine • Results will be presented by Prof. Lapidus in 2014 Hydrometallurgical Symposium in Canada • Currently creating a program (utilizing Python) for DNA sequence analysis at Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) under Dr. Gregory Linshiz. • Requires knowledge in MATLAB and C++ (both taken from Chabot College).

  23. Cesar’s Research cont.. • Electrodeposition of Neodymium (Nd) for Seimens application • Knowledge of General Chemistry(taken in Chabot) is helpful. • Will help in the development of the microfluidic Platform (lab in a chip) at JBEI

  24. In Sum • Study well and keep a good GPA while at Chabot • Be active. i.e. have a good balance between academics and non-academics (leadership experience, volunteering, part-time job) • Join different programs such TAP, E3S and others • Start your application early (as early as summer) • Remember the tips (discussed) when you transfer to any university • Join research groups and build connections

  25. If you have further questions Feel free to send us an email: • Cesar’s email: cesar.urbano.jr@gmail.com • Joel’s email: joelchristenson@gmail.com

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