Engineering Your Future Presented by the Office of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support.

Engineering Your Future

Presented by the Office of Undergraduate Presented by the Office of Undergraduate Advising & Academic SupportAdvising & Academic Support

Welcome Class of 2014!

Today• Academic Advising and Resources• University Policies• Clark School of Engineering Policies• Clark School of Engineering Benchmarks• General Education (CORE) Course Requirements• How to Build Your Schedule

Tomorrow• Introduction to UM Technology• Registration

Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support Office

• Suite 1131 in Glenn L. Martin Hall• Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm

www.eng.umd.edu/current/advising/

• How our office supports students:– Advise undecided Engineering students

– General education (CORE) questions

– University policies and procedures

– Lower level engineering courses

– Transfer credit evaluations

– Maintaining student records

Online Forms• Curriculum sheets• 4-year degree plans• Internal major change• Exception to Policy• Permission to Enroll (at

another institution)• Double Degree Forms• Graduation Forms

Majors and Minors 9 Undergraduate Majors• Aerospace• Bioengineering• Chemical & Bio-molecular• Civil & Environmental• Computer• Electrical• Fire Protection• Materials Science• Mechanical

5 Minors• Engineering Leadership• International Engineering• Nanotechnology• Project Management• Nuclear Engineering

What if your ‘major’ is undecided engineering?

• First year of coursework is essentially the same for all engineering majors

• Your advisor will make referrals based upon your interests

• Declare no later than the end of your third semester

Academic Advising

• Each semester, engineering students must have a registration block lifted by their primary academic advisor prior to registration

• Your registration date and time is posted on MyUM– Academics & Testudo Tab– Registration dates and times are based on the total number of

credits earned– Students are responsible for knowing when they can

register and for meeting with their advisor PRIOR to their registration date and time

Academic Advising

In the Clark School of Engineering, there are two types of advisors. Departmental Advisor

– A departmental advisor is a faculty or staff member from your engineering major who you will meet with prior to registering each semester

– Departmental advisors are available to help you with course evaluation, research opportunities, technical elective selection, and 4-year plan questions

• For students with a declared major, the departmental advisor is your primary advisor

Academic Advising

The other type of advisor is: UA&AS Advisor

– Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support (UA&AS) advisors represent the entire college

– They are available to help with general questions, policy violations, General Education requirements, major changes, etc.

• For students who are undecided engineering, the UA&AS advisor is your primary advisor and will remove your registration block, until you have declared your major

Advisor Responsibilities

• Facilitate degree and class decision-making– Offer and explain all related options

• Serve as a referral agent• Help navigate campus and college resources• Respond without judgment• Provide information on academic requirements

needed for graduation

Top 10 Ways to Make the Most of Engineering Advising10. Full Name & UID: in all advising correspondence

9. Utilize the wealth of UM resources available to you

8. Maintain a file of all important academic documents

7. Make regular contact with your advisor

6. Follow thru on referrals made by your advisor

Top 10 Ways to Make the Most of Engineering Advising5. Come prepared for advising with a list of courses you

wish to take and questions about your curriculum or major choice

4. Check your email and MyUM Messages regularly

3. Utilize Degree Navigator and the UA&AS website to stay familiar with your degree requirements

2. Be proactive and ask for help when needed

1. Take responsibility for your academic decisions, progress and success

University Policies

Repeat Policy• Students may repeat up to 18 credit hours• Any course may be attempted twice (repeated once)• A “W” counts as an attempt• Both attempts and grades earned will appear on transcript• Both attempts are calculated into the cumulative GPA…

…except for courses originally taken during your first 24 credits, in which case there is a grace period. If the course is repeated, only

the higher grade will count in your UM GPA.

Calculating GPA• GPA is calculated by dividing the total number

of quality points accumulated in all courses by the total number of credits attempted in those courses.

• Quality points are determined by multiplying the number of credits for a course by the numerical value (grade points) of the grade earned.

• Let’s say that you took ENGL101, a three credit course, and earned a grade of C-

• To determine the number of quality points earned for ENGL101:3 (credits) x 2 (grade points) = 6 quality points earned for this course

Course (credits) Grade QP

ENES100 (3) B- 9

CHEM135 (3) C+ 6

ENES182 (1) B 3

MUET200 (3) F 0

MATH140 (4) D 4

Semester Credits: 14 Semester QP: 22

Cumulative GPA: 1.571

Example of Grade Replacement

Credits: 14 (1st semester) + 16 (2nd semester) – 7 (can’t double count

credits of courses that are repeated) 23 total

Course (credits) Grade QP

ENGL101(3) C 6

CCJS105 (3) C+ 6

ENES102 (3) C 6

MUET200 (3): Repeated C+ 6

MATH140 (4): Repeated C- 8

Semester Credits: 16 Semester QP: 32

Total Credits: 23 Total QP: 50

Cumulative GPA: 2.17450 (quality points) ÷ 23 (credits)

= 2.174 GPA

QP: 22 (1st semester) + 32 (2nd semester) – 4 (for classes being repeated) 50 total

University Policies

Student Academic Success Policy• All students are required to create a 4-Year Plan • Your 4-year plan is your personal map for registration and

progression toward a timely graduation; it is a flexible plan which can be adjusted as needed

University Policies

Drop Policy• After the schedule adjustment period ends, students cannot

drop more than 4 credits in any given semester – Dropping a course (withdrawing) results in a ‘W’ on your transcript

• In the event of an extenuating circumstance, students may withdraw from all classes one time

Probation and Dismissal Policies• Students with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 are placed on

academic probation for the following semester• Students who do not raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 during

their probationary semester will be academically dismissed from the university and the Clark School of Engineering

Engineering Policies

Graduation Policies• 2.0 (C+, C, C-) or better in all technical courses (non-CORE)• 120 credits minimum (124 credits minimum for Aerospace)

– No more than ½ of your UM degree credits can be from a community college

• All degree applicable courses must be regular grading method• Graduation will be denied if any Incompletes (I) or No Grades

(NG) have not been resolved

Non-Maryland Coursework Policy• A ‘Permission to Enroll’ (PTE) form must be submitted and

approved prior to taking any course at another institution– Students MUST be in good academic standing (GPA ≥ 2.0)– Students must meet all prerequisites for the requested course

CORE Folder

We will now distribute CORE folders for everyone. Please locate the Benchmark Contract and the

FERPA Release Form in the front pocket.

Have a writing utensil available.

BenchmarksA benchmark is a progress indicator that looks at coursework completed by a certain point in a student’s academic career

45 Credit Review•After 45 UM credits (excluding AP and transfer credits), all Engineering students must meet the following requirements:

– Completion of the following gateway courses:• ENGL101• At least one Distributive Studies course from Humanities or Social Sciences

(HL, HA, HO, SH, SB, or IE)• MATH141 (Calculus II) with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C+, C, C-)• ENES100 (Intro ENGR Design)with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C+, C, C-)• PHYS161 (Physics I) with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C+, C, C-)• CHEM135 (Chemistry for ENGR)with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C+, C, C-)

– Only one gateway course may be repeated and that course may only be repeated once. A grade of ‘W’ (Withdrawal) counts as an attempt.

– A minimum grade point average of 2.0

Benchmarks

2nd & 3rd Benchmarks• The 2nd and 3rd benchmarks evaluate coursework completed by the

end of the second and fourth semesters after you are initially reviewed for the 45 Credit Review.

• Each benchmark specifies course criteria that must be met for satisfactory progress. Failure to meet the benchmark requirements could jeopardize one’s status as a student in the Clark School.

• Students can track their benchmark progress on Degree Navigator.

• Find additional information at:

www.eng.umd.edu/current/advising/degree-plan

Your signature on this form today acknowledges your understanding of these performance reviews!

Student Rights

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) a.k.a. Buckley Amendment

• You have the right to inspect your education records and seek to correct these records where appropriate

• You have the right to limit disclosure of your education records to others without your written consent (if you are at least 18 years old)

You must COMPLETE the FERPA release form• Print your name and date on the form • It is your choice whether or not to sign giving UA&AS

permission to discuss your academic records with your parent/guardian, if they request information.

CORE Folder

Please open your CORE folder to page 2.

CORE - Fundamental Studies• Introduction to Writing

– Attempt course within first 30 credits, complete course within first 60 credits

– Exemptions:• SAT: Critical Reading score 670 or above• AP English Language & Composition Test

score equal to 4 or 5• Transfer credit from another institution

• Mathematics– Attempt course within first 30 credits,

complete course within first 60 credits

• Professional Writing– Required for all engineering students– Taken after 60 credits earned

Three Courses Required

Course

Introduction to Writing

ENGL 101

Mathematics MATH 140

Professional Writing

ENGL 393

CORE - Distributive Studies• Humanities and the Arts

– 3 courses required

• Social Sciences and History– 3 courses required

• *Only ONE (IE) course (3 credits) may count towards CORE

• Human Cultural Diversity– 1 course required– Can be satisfied by one of the

6 distributive studies courses if chosen carefully

Humanities

and the ArtsSocial Sciences

and History

1 Literature

(HL)

1 Social or Political History

(SH)

1 The History or Theory of the Arts

(HA)

1 Behavioral and Social Sciences

(SB)

1 other Humanities and the Arts

(HL, HA, HO)

or Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (IE*)

1 additional Behavioral and Social Sciences

(SB)

or Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (IE*)

CORE - Distributive and Advanced Studies• Science and Mathematics

– 3 courses required

• Courses in this category are satisfied by Engineering major requirements!

• Advanced Studies– Two upper level 3-credit

courses outside of your major (may include an approved CORE Capstone course)

– See your individual major curriculum sheet or an advisor for further guidelines

Three Courses Required

Course

1 Lab Science

(PL or LL)PHYS 260 and 261

1 Science

(PS, PL, LS, or LL)ENES 100

1 Science or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning

(PS, PL, LS, LL, or MS)

MATH 140

Math Placement

• The Clark School of Engineering relies on the Math Placement Exam results to place students into the most appropriate math course for the coming semester

• Confirmed AP or IB scores on your UM transcript or official score reports may override MPE results– If there is a discrepancy between MPE results and AP/IB

scores, please discuss this with an advisor

• Engineering does not consider Math SAT results in determining math placement

Math Placement Exam (MPE) Results

• Your MPE eligibility is highlighted• Highest math eligibility is MATH140 for this exam• Acceptable sequence of lower-level math courses:

MATH003 MATH015 MATH115 MATH140

MATH220 is NOT acceptable as Calculus I

• Required sequence for most engineering degrees

MATH140 MATH141 MATH241 MATH246 MATH340 MATH341

Math Placement Exam

Students may retake the Math Placement Exam• May only retake the MPE once per semester• Utilize the MPE practice test and resources provided to help

you prepare for your retake• Must request the retake via email at: [email protected]

– Include your name and UID in the email

• More information and resources are available at:

www.math.umd.edu/undergraduate/credit/placement.html

UMD Transcript

AP/IB and Transfer Credits• Your transcript reflects what we have on record for you

– If you feel it is missing information, speak with your advisor tomorrow

• If there are courses on your transcript that you do not understand, speak with an advisor tomorrow

– Examples include PHYS141, PSYC100, GVPT170, ENGL240

Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB)

On the front:• The purple boxes refer to required major courses/labs• A sample schedule is provided in the blue box

– Basic outline for most students, adjustable for all majors

• Utilize the ENGL101 box to determine whether or not you are exempt from the Fundamental English requirement (FE)

On the back:• The blue boxes refer to optional courses• The red boxes refer to special program courses which are required

Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB)Math course selection• AP/IB Credit

– Depending upon your AP/IB score, you may have earned credit for MATH140 and/or MATH141

– You may elect to retake a math course for which you have earned credit

• MATH340 and MATH341 are courses available by invite only• Students in the Honors Programs may register for “H” versions of

math courses

• Input your math course into the first green box

MATH140 MATH141 MATH241 MATH246

MATH340 MATH341

Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB)Fundamental English requirement (FE)• Exemptions from the FE requirement

– SAT Critical Reading score– AP Language and Composition score

• Students in the Honors Programs may register for the “H” version of ENGL101

• Must be attempted in your first 30 credits at UM– Bioengineering students should take ENGL101 in the spring

Engineering Sciences courses (ENES100 and 102)• Co-requisite of MATH140

• ENES100 or 102 may be taken in the Fall– Electrical, Computer and Chemical Engineers require only ENES100

• Students in the Honors Programs should register for ENES102H

Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB)

General Chemistry for Engineers (CHEM135)• Co-requisite of MATH115• Exemption from CHEM135

– AP score of a 5 OR IB score of a 6 or a 7

• Computer Engineers should take CMSC131– Take CHEM135 in the spring

General Chemistry Lab for Engineers (CHEM136)• Required for Chemical, Material Science, and Bioengineering• Exemption from CHEM136

– AP score of a 4 OR IB score of a 5

Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB)

Other Exemptions• ENEE140: Exemption exam offered OR AP exemption

– JAVA A: score of a 5– JAVA AB: score of a 4 OR 5

• CMSC131: Exemption exam offered OR AP exemption– JAVA A: score of a 5– JAVA AB: score of a 4 OR 5

• Contact the department for more information about exemption exams

Freshman Schedule Builder (FSB)

How to Thrive Amongst the Competition

• Manage your time efficiently for study, classes, rest and recreation

• Go to class every day!• Meet with your professors after class and during office

hours• Get involved! • Start growing your professional career now

– consider a co-op experience or internship– consider a study abroad experience

Expectations for Tomorrow

• Arrive on time!!• Bring:

– your completed FSB– all materials you received today– a writing utensil– a copy of any AP/IB scores not listed on your transcript, if

able to obtain them tonight

• Question #3– What is an IE course and how

many can be used to satisfy CORE?

• Answer– Interdisciplinary and

Emerging Issues– Only ONE (3) credit IE course

will apply towards CORE

Show What You Know!• Question #1

– How many credits do you need to complete to earn an Engineering degree?

• Answer– 120 credits (124 for

Aerospace majors)

• Question #2– In order to complete 120

credits in 4 years, how many credits would you need to take each fall and spring semester?

• Answer– 15 credits per semester

(for 8 semesters)

• Question #4– Who is your

primary advisor once you declare a major?

• Answer– Your departmental

advisor

Show What You Know!

• Question #5– In which Math

course must you achieve a 2.0 for the 45 Credit Review?

• Answer– Math141

• Question #6– What is the co-

requisite for ENES100?

• Answer– Math140

Show What You Know!

• Question #7– Which AP scores can be used for

registration tomorrow?

• Answer– Only Confirmed AP scores on your

UM transcript or official score reports

• Question #8– What should you bring to

orientation tomorrow?

• Answer– Everything! (CORE Folder, FSB,

MPE Letter, list of desired courses, pen/pencil)

Go Terps!