The College of Engineering and Computer Science

1. The College of Engineering and Computer Science University of Central Florida

2. Agenda • Introduction of Engineering & Computer Science Staff/Majors • Engineer of Tomorrow • Advising & Academic Tools • Student Responsibilities and Challenges • Academic Expectations • Department Information Sessions

3. Welcome! Dr. Charles Reilly, Associate Dean Academic Affairs Office Kim Small, Director Academic Affairs Office

4. Academic Affairs Advising Team Paul Edlen Meena Datta Brittany Kester Nina Leonard

5. CECS Academic Affairs Office Engineering 1, Room 107 (407) 823-2455 Kim Small kim.small@ucf.edu Paul Edlen paul.edlen@ucf.edu Meena Datta meena.datta@ucf.edu Nina Leonard nina.leonard@ucf.edu Brittany Kester brittany.kester@ucf.edu

6. What We Can Do for You! • Academic Advising • File Forms • Act as Student’s Advocate • Be a Guide to Additional UCF Services .

7. CECS Programs 5 Departments: Mechanical & Aerospace Materials Science Industrial Engineering & Management Systems Civil, Construction, & Environmental Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Offering: 11 Bachelors Degrees 14 Masters Degrees 9 Doctoral Degrees Accelerated BS-to-MS Degrees ` 7 Specialty Research Institutes

8. College of Engineering & Computer Science Majors • Aerospace Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Photonic Science & Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Computer Science • Information Technology

9. Engineering Major Access • Pending • Must complete pending requirement courses • MAC 2311C Calculus w/ Analytical Geometry I • MAC 2312 Calculus w/ Analytical Geometry II • PHY 2048C Physics for Engineers & Scientists I • CHS 1440/ CHM 2045C/ equivalent Chemistry • UCF Cumulative GPA of 2.0 • Declare your major online • While enrolled in your final pending requirement courses • MyUCF > Student Center > Change of Major: Request • Final approval of major change AFTER completion of courses • Limited course access for registration

10. The Freshman Experience EGS 1006C Introduction to Engineering • Explanation of each of the Engineering disciplines • Engineering Survival Guide • Interactive lab sessions • Mars Rover competition EGN 1007C Engineering Concepts & Methods • Discipline-specific components • Introduced to engineering software packages • Great Navel Orange Race

11. Top 10 Most In-Demand MajorsAccording to Forbes Magazine (5/16/12) “Engineering Majors comprise one third of the most valuable majors” when it comes to salary and job opportunities. • Finance • Computer & Information Sciences • Accounting • Mechanical Engineering • Business Administration/Management • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Marketing/Marketing Management • Management Information Systems • Logistics/Materials Management Source: Job Outlook 2014 Survey,National Association of Colleges and Employers

12. About What Are Engineers and Computer Scientists Passionate? • Job satisfaction • Variety of career opportunities • Challenging work • Intellectual development • Potential to benefit society • Financial security- Graduates receive the highest starting salary of any discipline • Prestige • Professional environment • Technological and scientific discovery • Creative thinking

13. Employers Look for More Than Just a Degree • Team players • Integrity • Customer service focus • Excellent communication skills • Adaptable, willing to accept change • Computer & technical skills • Interest in continuing education How do you show employers that you have these skills?

14. We Are Looking For The Next Generation of Engineering Leaders! • Now that you know about us and what we do…. • Why are you here and what do you want to do at UCF?

15. Gaining a Competitive Advantage • Co-ops and internships • Undergraduate research, take advantage of opportunities • Student Organizations, get involved • Ask questions, be proactive • Graduate school, prepare now • Faculty, introduce yourself

16. Get Involved in YOUR College! • 25+ Engineering Student Organizations are active on the UCF campus • Compete in local and national Engineering competitions. Civil Engineering National Student Steel Bridge Building Contest ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition

17. Find Your Passion! UCF student engineering entrepreneur team from MAE won the top prize of $100,000 and a summer trip to the White House in the 2012 ACC Clean Energy Challenge UCF Cyber Defense Team places first in the 2014 Raytheon National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition UCF Programming Team wins 2013 Southeast Championship in the United States

18. Academic Advising • Critical for engineering/computer science majors • Bridges the Gap between where you are Now and where you want to be in the Future • Student’s responsibility to utilize academic advising

19. UCF Advising Structure

20. Advising Tools • Degree Audit • General Education Course List • Flow Diagram • 4-year Plan • UCF Undergraduate Catalog • Department/Faculty Advisor • ENGR 1, Room 107

26. Four-Year Plan

27. UCF Undergraduate Catalog

28. Advising Contacts General Information, General Education, Pending Majors, etc. Kim Small ENGR 107 823-2455 kim.small@ucf.edu Paul Edlen ENGR 107 823-2455 paul.edlen@ucf.edu Meena Datta ENGR 107 823-2455 meena.datta@ucf.edu Nina Leonard ENGR 107 823-2455 nina.leonard@ucf.edu Brittany Kester ENGR 107 823-2455 brittany.kester@ucf.edu Major Advisors: Aerospace Engineering Ms. Lynn Grabenhorst ENG1 381 823-2416 lynn.grabenhorst@ucf.edu Civil Engineering Ms. Carol Ann Pohl ENG2 211 823-2128 carol.pohl@ucf.edu Computer Engineering Dr. Samuel Richie HEC 345 823-2786 samuel.richie@ucf.edu Computer Science Dr. Ali Orooji HEC 345 823-2341 ali.orooji@ucf.edu Construction Engineering Ms. Carol Ann Pohl ENG2 211 823-2128 carol.pohl@ucf.edu Electrical Engineering Dr. Samuel Richie HEC 345 823-2786 samuel.richie@ucf.edu Environmental EngMs. Carol Ann Pohl ENG2 211 823-2128 carol.pohl@ucf.edu Industrial Engineering Dr. William Thompson ENG2 312 823-2636 drT@ucf.edu Information Technology Dr. Ali Orooji HEC 345 823-2341 ali.orooji@ucf.edu Mechanical Engineering Ms. Lynn Grabenhorst ENG1 381 823-2416 lynn.grabenhorst@ucf.edu Photonic Science & EngMike McKee CREOL 108B 823-6376 mmckee@creol.ucf.edu

29. Challenges to the New College Student • Time Management • Distractions • Friends • Work • On-line gaming & social networking • Independence & personal responsibility • Taking the initiative, be proactive! • Seek out resources • Take responsibility for your own education! • Financial Management Responsibilities • Staying healthy • Difficulty level of coursework • Learning expectations of faculty • Critical thinking • Application of material • Independent research • Length of program • Characteristics of the university • Large • Research-oriented • Urban environment

30. Summer 2014 Deadlines

31. Fall 2014 Deadlines & Important Dates Classes Begin: August 18 Drop/Swap | Late Add: August 18-21|22 Grade Forgiveness Due: October 27 Withdrawal Deadline: October 27 Classes End: December 1 Finals: December 3-9

32. Spring 2015 Deadlines & Important Dates Classes Begin: January 12 Late Add/Drop: January 12 -15/16 Grade Forgiveness: March 24 Withdrawal Deadline: March 24 Classes End: April 27 Finals: April 29 – May 5

33. Math Placement Exam • ALL students must have taken the placement exam to be able to enroll in a math course tomorrow • AP/IB scores will not post until end of July – too late to get a seat in math course • Exceptions: Dual-Enrollment credit and AP/IB scores that have already been awarded (show proof) • Students that have not taken the Math Placement Exam are encouraged to do so following orientation

34. Academic Expectations • Graduation! • You are responsible for your own education • Go to class • Set up your Knights Mail; it is the PRIMARY means of communication • Know your Financial Aid renewal requirements • Study • Be successful in math courses • Review audit each semester to track progress in major • Take advantage of what UCF has to offer • Tutoring • Advisement • Faculty/Teaching Assistant office hours • Scholarships, apply early • Your education does not end with a bachelors degree • Graduate school • Life-long learning

35. Thank You