Overview of the Course

Table of Contents

Overview of the Course

1. What we will cover today

2. Announcements

Do NOT for Any Reason Miss Lab this WeekImportant Material Will be Covered(If you were scheduled for lab last night and did not go, you need to make-up this Wednesday night or on Friday.)

Announcements

Four Tracks in this Course

Credit-by-Examby appointment this Thursday Morning

Declare engineering as your major

Bring to lab this week

3. Engineering Profession

Engineering Differs from Science

4. Course Overview

Course Overview - High points

Purpose of Course

Results: Engineering Documentation Package

Wait, this course is NOT...

This course is NOT:

Success in NOT a matter of Magic

Three Ingredients for Success in an Engineering Program

Overcommitment

EGR 101 vs. School

Study vs. Work

Study/Work vs. Personal

One activity may influence many others

Extra time required if:

Resources

Office Hours

Quality of Work

Policy on late work

Grading

Extra credit - Optional Plant Tour

End of semester is too late

Software proficiency

Classroom Procedures

Partners in Learning

Assignment for Next Lecture

Next class meeting

Departing CommentsQ&A

Email: garrettr@gvsu.edu

Other information:
home page at http://engineer.gvsu.edu/faculty/garrettr/