Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Orientation - Fall 2012 WELCOME Class of 2017!!

1. Faculty of Engineering and Applied ScienceOrientation - Fall 2012 WELCOME Class of 2017!!

2. Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Dr. Greg Naterer - Dean

3. Faculty of Engineering and Applied ScienceOrientation - Fall 2011 Andy Fisher, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies

4. Program Overview • AT=Academic Term, WT=Work Term • First possible work term Spring 2012/2013 • Must meet promotion requirements by end of Winter semester • Must achieve at least a 70% in all ENGO courses in the fall semester • Major Milestones

5. Regulations and policies • University Calendar • www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/ • Faculty policies (blue menu to the right of any class page) • Exception handling • Waiver of regulation • Appeal of decision

6. Communications • Email Standard @mun.ca e-mail only *Always include name, student ID **Keep your contact address up-to-date through Self-Service • Websites to bookmark www.engr.mun.ca http://www.engr.mun.ca/undergrad/current.php http://www.engr.mun.ca/undergrad/2012-2013/EOClass2017.php

7. Academic assistance and tools • Help Centres • Engineering One (EN-3076) http://www.engr.mun.ca/undergrad/EOHelpCentre.php • Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Writing Centre • Tutorials • People • Course Instructors • Engineering One Help Centre Coordinator • Student Liaison Officer

8. Other Support: Student Affairs and Services http://www.mun.ca/student/home/departments.php • Career Development • Centre for career development • Student Volunteer Bureau • Counselling Centre UC 5000 • General Counselling and Wellness Education • Students with disabilities (Glenn Roy Blundon Centre) UC4007 • Student Health Services UC 4023 • Health Plan Insurance • Student Success Programs • Answers UC 3005 • International Student Advising, Corte Real 1000 • Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid, UC 4018 • Native Liaison Office, UC 4003

9. Financial assistance • Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science • Financial Awards/Scholarships • MUST APPLY!! • Memorial University • Loans • To apply: Student Aid Office (1st floor Coughlan College) • For pick-up: Answers UC 3005 • Work on-campus • Memorial Undergraduate Career Experience Program (MUCEP) • Student Work and Service Program (SWASP)

10. Engineering Financial Awards • Available for engineering students in each academic semester • Based on academic performance • Awarded to the student with the highest average meeting the conditions of the scholarship • Application Required!! • Available at the Office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate), Room EN4019 • Must submit your application and resume to EN4019 or engr@mun.ca no later than 5:00 pm on September 30th • http://www.engr.mun.ca/undergrad/Awards.php

11. Faculty policies • Academic Integrity • Quizzes, tests, and examinations • Use of electronic devices • Safety issues

12. Academic Integrity in Engineering •What is academic integrity?  during their studies at MUN, a student’s behaviour should be honest, respectful, ethical, honourable… •Why is it important? “A professional engineer shall recognize that professional ethics are founded upon integrity, competence and devotion to service and to the advancement of human welfare. This concept shall guide the conduct of the professional engineer at all times.”PEGNL Code of Ethics  This expectation for ethical behaviour starts now, while you are a developing engineer.  A pervasive lack of integrity would diminish the value of accomplishment for all.

13. Academic Integrity …2 •What are some examples of academic misconduct?  copying any part of an assignment off a friend  not contributing to a lab for which you get credit as part of a group  facilitating others to commit misconduct (eg. lending someone your assignment to copy)  using pirated software

14. Academic Integrity …3 •Who should you talk to if you are not sure of a particular situation? - not sure of course expectations  ask instructor - see others committing academic misconduct  talk to the course instructor or the Associate Dean - general concerns or questions: Stephanie King (Society A)[sejking@mun.ca] Andy Fisher (Associate Dean) [engr-ADUGS@mun.ca]

15. Quizzes, Tests, anExaminations • Quizzes in engineering courses will be held during the lecture/tutorial slots • Midterms in engineering courses may be held in the evenings at 7:00pm • Final examinations • Begin December 5, 2012

16. Use of Electronic Devices • Faculty Policies http://www.engr.mun.ca/undergrad/UndergraduatePolicies.php • NOT allowed during lectures, tutorials, seminars, or laboratory sessions: • Computers, Tablets, iPads (class dependent) • Cell Phones, PDAs, Personal Entertainment Devices [PEDs] eg. iPhone, iPod, MP3 player, Nintendo DS, etc • NOT allowed during quizzes, tests and examinations: • Calculator features: text-storage, graphics, matrix manipulation, and programmable capability • Other devices - Laptops, portable computers, PDAs, PEDs, cell phones, electronic dictionaries/translators

17. Safety Issues • Must attend all seminars dealing with public, personal and industrial safety, and occupational health and safety legislation • Students must satisfy the first-aid, and occupational health and safety requirements • Must have the appropriate safety gear (Safety boots, eye protection, etc.) to use the labs so designated • Occupational Health and Safety Act http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/o03.htm

18. Faculty Regulations • Engineering One Workterm • Complementary studies component • Promotion to Term 3 • Selection of Term 3 majors • Examination policies • Dean’s list

19. Engineering One Workterm • Meet all ENGO promotion requirements by the end of the winter semester • Achieve an average of at least 70% in all ENGO courses completed by the end of fall semester • Have taken 200W in the winter semester

20. Complementary Studies Component • Provides awareness of the function and responsibilities of the Professional Engineer in society and the impact that engineering in all its forms has on environmental, economic, social and cultural aspects of our society • Complements the technical expertise developed in the ‘engineering’ courses • Consists of 21 credit hours or 7 courses over the duration of the program • Self Audit Form

21. Promotion to Term 3 • ENGO students are still competing for major assignment!!! • Clear promotion: • A minimum of 55% in all Engr One courses *(at least 55% in each of MATH 1001, MATH 2050, PHYS 1051, CHEM 1050, ENGI 1010, ENGI 1020, ENGI 1030, ENGI 1040, and ENGL 1080) • at least 65% average • Fail • Promotion average less than 65% or failing to meet the required course grade

22. Selection of Term 3 Majors • This is a competitive process based on the promotion averages! • Not all students will get their first choice of disciplines!!! • Any questions?

23. Examination Policies • University regulations and policies governing examinations, deferred examinations, access to and reread of final examination scripts www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/ • Section 5.7, University Regulations, 2010-2011 University Calendar • Faculty regulations governing examinations, governing promotions, appeal, and viewing of examinations can be found in Undergraduate Policies on the EO page

24. Dean’s List • Students are nominated based on academic performance in the three preceding semesters: Spring, Fall, and Winter • Student criteria • must have obtained at least a 3.5GPA in the credit hours completed in the preceding Spring, Fall, and Winter semesters. • must have attended full-time in at least two of the three preceding semesters. • must have successfully completed at least 27 credit hours over the preceding Spring, Fall, and Winter semesters

25. Student Liaison Officer • Cheryl Keough EN4002A • Any questions regarding Engineering One • ADVISING • Schedule advising • Engineering One course requirements • Promotion questions • Advice BEFORE dropping a course • Set Office Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 1:00pm – 2:00pm Engr-liaison@mun.ca 864-2506

26. Academic survival tips Top 10 list: • Check your @mun.ca email, read emails from engr@mun.ca • Visit “Current Students” and EO website regularly or when looking for info • Attend classes regularly • Practice time management – you will have competing demands • Participate in and contribute to your classes

27. Academic survival tips Top 10 list (cont.): • Do assigned problems, even if not mandatory • Ask questions and be responsible for your own learning • Develop good study habits • Ask for help – colleagues, profs, Student Liaison Officer, Counselling Centre, etc • Be confident … but work hard

28. Important dates • University Diary • Classes start: Sep 5 • Last day to add course: Sep 19 • Last day to drop courses and receive 100% refund: Sep 19 • Last day to drop without academic prejudice: Oct 24 • Final Exams begin: Dec 5 • Angus Bruneau LIFE Forum: Sep 30

29. Class Updates and Changes • No Engineering Labs in First Week

30. Questions? • Websites www.engr.mun.ca http://www.engr.mun.ca/undergrad/current.php http://www.engr.mun.ca/undergrad/2012-2013/EOClass2017.php • Undergraduate Studies Office • Cheryl Keough, Student Liaison / Recruitment • Adrian Dobre, ENGO Help Centre Coordinator • Jayde Edmunds, Academic Program Assistant • Cathy Baker, Academic Program Administrator • Kaela Barrington, Secretary (UGS) • Sharon Butler, Front Desk

31. Questions? • Advising: Cheryl Keough: engr-liaison@mun.ca • How to reach us engr@mun.ca EN 4019A, 864-8813 **Always include your name and student ID **Keep your contact address up-to-datethrough Self-Service