ENG 201 Lecture, Spring 2012

2-0 CHAPTER 2 Preparing for an Engineering Career 2-1 Budget your time • Even with generous relaxation and social time, this example leaves you 68 hour / week to devote for your studies 2-2 2-3 Daily studying and preparation • Attend classes regularly • Get help right away • Take good notes: during lectures, during textbook reading, – Make use of time saving methods, like charts, diagrams and mind maps* • Select a good study place • Form study groups • Prepare for examinations – Study daily – Use the time before the exam for review only – Budget your exam-time: if you are experiencing exam anxiety, consider timing yourself at home when solving problems *: http://www.buzanworld.com/ 2-4 Get involved with an engineering organization Organizations available at NDU • IEEE (Electrical and electronic) • ASME (Mechanical) • ASHRAE (HVAC) • SCE (Civil) Benefits of an organization • Conferences • Meetings • Seminars • Create, maintain and distribute codes • Provide a network of engineers-contacts 2-5 Plan your graduation • Sit with your advisor and plan your graduation: – List classes you need to take – Orient your electives based on what are you planning for post-graduation. – Modify your plan in case of changing interests 2-6 Other considerations • Do volunteer work – It helps you develop communication, management, or supervisory skills. • Get to know your classmates – For group study, for notes,… • Get to know an upper-division engineering student – They will help you with their education experience and campus issues