University of California Berkeley Chabot College Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering

1. University of California Berkeley Chabot College Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Sangam Rawat Zhiwei Huang Hoang Nguyen

2. Outline • Personal Introduction • Mechanical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Chabot College • Why UC Berkeley? • Transition to UC Berkeley. • Differences between Chabot and UCB • Projects and Engineering applications • Advice • Questions?

3. Introduction • SangamRawat, • Zhiwei Huang • Mechanical Engineering Undergrads, UC Berkeley transferred from Chabot College in fall 2011, graduating in fall 2013. • Hoang Nguyen • Civil Engineering, graduating in Fall 2012

4. Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering field requires an understanding of core concepts includingmechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material science, and structural analysis. Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with tools like CAD and product lifecycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, air and water crafts, robotics, medical devices, weapons, and more.

5. Sub disciplines of Mechanical Engineering • Mechanics • Mechatronics and robotics • Structural Analysis • Thermodynamics and thermo-science • Energy conversion and HVAC systems. • Design and drafting/ CAD • Micro electro-mechanical systems(MEMS) • Nanotechnology • Finite element Analysis • Biomechanics

6. ME real life applications

7. Civil Engineering What's the difference between Civil Engineers and Mechanical Engineers? Mechanical Engineers build weapons, Civil Engineers build targets

8. Civil Engineering • Civil System • Geo Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Transportation Engineering • Project Management • Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate • Structural Engineering

9. What do structural engineers do? We try to analyze things we don't really know about By simplifying it to something that we can easily analyze And then we convince the public that we know everything ...

10. Chabot College • Core Class: • English 1A , 4 or 7 • Math 1,2,3,4,6 • Physics 4A,4B,4C • Chemistry 1A • Engineering Classes: • Engineering 10,11,22,25,36,43,45 • (Depends on the University) • BIGGEST COUNSELOR: WWW.ASSIST.ORG

13. Colleges applied • University of California Berkeley • University of California San Diego • University of California Los Angeles • University of California Davis • Application Tips: • Take Engineering classes at Chabot depending on the University you want to transfer. • Start application and personal statement early. • Look for alliance programs like TAP/TAG.

14. Why UC Berkeley? • One of the best Engineering school nationwide(top 3) and best public university in the world. • Close to home. Can commute from home. • Cheaper tuition and expenses (financial aid covers 100% tuition) • Diversity

15. Transition to UC Berkeley • After the first midterm: HOLLY MOLLY! WHAT WAS THAT? • All exams are time intensive. • Very Fast Paced classes. • Huge classes (over 120 students per class) • Tough Assignments • Not everyone’s a genius here, so DO NOT underestimate yourself!! • Over crowded college!

16. Transfer Experience • Overwhelmed by: • Extracurricular activities: ballroom dancing, research, church, community services, ... • Social life: roommates, church fellowship, honor society, classmates, … • Decal Classes – classes taught by students: Learn to fly: Private pilot ground school, Christian foundations, Meditation in practice, … • Seminars, info sessions: FREE FOOD and a chance to win an iPad • Homework, group projects

17. Chabot Vs. UCB • UCB has 32 libraries • Each classes have a discussion section which is taught by a graduate student (GSI). • Amount of time spent on the assignments (30+ hours/week) • Lots of resources and opportunities for hands on projects. • Lots of engineering clubs, honor societies, fraternities.

20. FSAE at UC Berkeley • Student run group, from design to racing • Get hands on experience building a race car • Compete against other universities

22. Projects/Projects based Classes • Required: ME102 ‘A’, ME 102 ‘B’ • Electives : ME 135, ME 130, E 128, ME 101, ME 110, ME C117, • ME 119, ME 165, ME C176 • Links to some previous Projects • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm9xIGiChqY • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xC_PU2Ly4

23. Concrete Canoe Hull team: Design Structural analysis: Modeling, simulating Research team: Testing new materials Construction team: Casting, painting The rest: Practice rowing in the weight room A concrete canoe that can float and go as fast as a dragon boat UREKA!

24. Few words of advice… • Don't fall behind in your classes: Spend more time studying in the library. • Working smart: prioritize, utilize all the available resources, know what works better for you: some are visual learners, kinesthetic learners. • Manage time well: don't spend time on stuff you already know • Form study groups, make friends, don't hesitate to talk about homework or ask questions. • Try to find internships or research positions. Think about real life applications of what you learn. • Go to Office hours and Math Lab!! • Get involved in project based(Engineering and science) clubs.

25. Chabot Engineering Study SkillsFor College Students Bruce Mayer, PE Licensed Electrical & Mechanical EngineerBMayer@ChabotCollege.edu

26. 1. Be responsible 2. Mind connected to hand 3. Worship the textbooks 4. Listen to the instructor 5. Mind your Math & English 6. Be creative 7. Draw diagrams 8. Don't sell your textbooks 9. Put in time 10. Study extra for exams 11. Get every point 12. Join/Form a study group MANAGE YOUR TIME EFFICIENTLY

27. FAIL ? • Of course I fail too. In facts, I've failed so many times • But KEEP TRYING ANYWAY • As long as you try, you're awesome even though you might not be able to achieve any of those.

28. Questions? Hoang Nguyen: hoanghw@gmail.com