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SKILLS AND HABITS THAT WILL SERVE THE 3/2 TRANSFER STUDENT

SKILLS AND HABITS THAT WILL SERVE THE 3/2 TRANSFER STUDENT. RON PEEVY LAMAR UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, RECRUITING AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. OUTLINE. Math, Science And Engineering Courses Required To Start The Junior Year At Lamar University’s College Of Engineering

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SKILLS AND HABITS THAT WILL SERVE THE 3/2 TRANSFER STUDENT

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  1. SKILLS AND HABITS THAT WILL SERVETHE 3/2 TRANSFER STUDENT RON PEEVY LAMAR UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, RECRUITING AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

  2. OUTLINE Math, Science And Engineering Courses Required To Start The Junior Year At Lamar University’s College Of Engineering Computer Applications Key Expectations For Success Good Grades Good Communication/Leadership Skills Work Experience In Major Degree Before Graduation Student Involvement Engineering Co-op/Internship Program Career And Testing Center Professional Organizations Senior Projects – Team Work

  3. Engineering Degree Plan InfoEngr. /Science Courses Completed Before Junior Year Generally, the Junior and Senior engineering courses are only offered once a year. A transfer student must have all the pre-requisites passed with a “C” or better to be ready to start their Junior Fall courses. The following are the recommended courses that students should have completed before coming to Lamar University College of Engineering.

  4. CHEMICAL ENGINERING CHEM 1411 Gen. Chemistry I CHEM 1412 Gen. Chemistry II *CHEM 3401 Quantitative Analysis CHEN 2374 Thermodynamics I – fundamental laws, tables, properties of solids, gases and liquids *CHEN 3340 Process Analysis – material and energy balances ELEN 1301 Intro to Computers (C++) – digital computers, program organization, algorithm develop. MATH 2413 Cal. & Anal. Geom I MATH 2414 Cal. & Anal. Geom II MATH 2318 Linear Algebra *MATH 3301 Differential Equations PHYS 2425 Univ. Physics I (Cal-based) – mechanics, vibrations, heat PHYS 2426 Univ. Physics II (Cal-based) – electricity, magnetism, sound, optics (If a Chem Engr. student decides to take Org. Chem. I and II as transfer credit, these courses must be taken at a 4-yr. institution) *must be taken at a 4-yr. institution

  5. CIVIL ENGINEERING CHEM 1411 Gen. Chemistry I CHEN 2374 Thermodynamics I CVEN 2301 Statics – particles and rigid bodies, physics, calculus, vector algebra CVEN 2372 Mechanics of Solids – loads on deformable bodies – axial, torsional and bending effects MATH 2413 Cal. & Anal. Geom. I MATH 2414 Cal. & Anal. Geom. II MATH 2415 Cal. & Anal. Geom. III MATH 2318 Linear Algebra *MATH 3301 Differential Equations MEEN 2302 Dynamics – kinematics &kinetics of rigid bodies, work and energy, impulse & momentum PHYS 2425 Univ. Physics I (Cal-based) PHYS 2426 Univ. Physics II (Cal-based) *must be taken at a 4-yr. institution

  6. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CHEM 1411 Gen. Chemistry I +ELEN 1301 Intro to Computers ELEN 2411 Circuits I (w/lab) MATH 2413 Cal. & Anal. Geom. I MATH 2414 Cal. & Anal. Geom. II MATH 2415 Cal. & Anal. Geom. III MATH 2318 Linear Algebra *MATH 3301 Differential Equations PHYS 2425 Univ. Physics I (Cal-based) PHYS 2426 Univ. Physics II (Cal-based) *PHYS 3350 Modern Physics – conservation laws, special relativity, quantum effects, x-rays, nuclear +(If student did not have an AP programming class in high school, the ELEN 1301 Intro to Computers or an equivalent programming course (C++ or Java) is required.) *must be taken at a 4-yr. institution

  7. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING CHEM 1411 Gen. Chemistry I CHEM 1412 Gen. Chemistry II *INEN 3320 Probability & Statistics *INEN 3380 Work Design – work content, layout, time studies, productivity *INEN 4320 Statistical Decision Making for Engr. MATH 2413 Cal. & Anal. Geom I MATH 2414 Cal. & Anal. Geom II MATH 2318 Linear Algebra *MATH 3301 Differential Equations PHYS 2425 Univ. Physics I (Cal-based) PHYS 2426 Univ. Physics II (Cal-based) (INEN 3320 Probability and Statistics is offered only in the Fall semester and INEN 4320 Statistical Decision Making is offered only in the Spring of the Sophomore year. These two courses, along with INEN 3380 Work Design, are the pre-requisites for the Junior and Senior courses.) *must be taken at a 4-yr. institution

  8. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CHEM 1411 Gen. Chemistry I CVEN 2301 Statics CVEN 2372 Mechanics of Solids MATH 2413 Cal. & Anal. Geom. I MATH 2414 Cal. & Anal. Geom. II MATH 2415 Cal. & Anal. Geom. III MATH 2318 Linear Algebra *MATH 3301 Differential Equations MEEN 2302 Dynamics MEEN 2374 Thermodynamics I (no longer uses the Chem. Engr. Ver.) PHYS 2425 Univ. Physics I (Cal-based) PHYS 2426 Univ. Physics II (Cal-based) *must be taken at a 4-yr. institution

  9. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS C++ Or Java Programming Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Non-programmable Calculators Allowed For Tests

  10. ENGINEERING CO-OP/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Transfer Students May Enroll In Program After Completing One Semester At Lamar Minimum GPA Of 2.5 More Than 40 Companies Have Employed Our Engineering Students Over The Last 5 Years Approximately 25 Students Work Each Semester Starting Pay After Graduation As Much As 20% Higher With 3 Or More Semesters Of Co-op Experience

  11. CAREER AND TESTING CENTER Resume And Cover Letter Critiques Mock Interviews On Campus Recruiting On Campus Company Information Sessions Job Fairs – Engineering & Technical Invitational Job Postings On Cardinal Connect Website Workshops • Professional Behavior At The Workplace • Time Management • Speed Interviewing With Company Reps

  12. ENGINEERING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AT LAMAR UNIVERSITY • AICHE- American Institute of Chemical Engineers • IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers • ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers • ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers • IIE – Institute of Industrial Engineers • SWE – Society of Women Engineers • NSBE – National Society of Black Engineers • SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers • EWB - Engineers Without Borders • Sigma Phi Delta – Engineering Fraternity • Alpha Omega Epsilon – Engineering Sorority • Construction Management Club

  13. LAMAR STUDENT CHAPTER OF IIE INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS Six Sigma Green Belt Certification • Improving Processes By Understanding And Controlling Variation, Thus Improving Predictability Of Business Processes • 2 ½ Day Course With Exam • 39 Students Attended • Instructed By IIE National Office Area Plant Tours To Better Understand Process Technology And Flows Professional Guest Speakers Social Events • Bowling Night • Attend IIE Regional Conference Hosted By Big 12 • Softball Tournament • Banquet

  14. LAMAR STUDENT CHAPTER OF SWESOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS Annual Softball Tournament Sponsored By Lyondell Including A Lamar Alumni Team Several Students Attended National Conference In Orlando, Florida Plan And Organize Annual College Of Engineering End Of Year Banquet Sponsored By And Attended By Engineers From Exxon Mobil Plan And Organize Engineering Day For Area Middle School Girls

  15. SENIOR PROJECTS – CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Students Work As Teams In Design I And Design II Classes And Submit Written Reports Design I Plant Design To Produce Silanes- Adhesion Promoters, Water Scavengers, Crosslinking Agents Design II Annual AICHE Student Contest Problem Competition. Includes Plant Safety Design Aspects Which Lamar Has Placed First Nationally Four Times

  16. SENIOR PROJECTS – CIVIL ENGINEERING ASCE Texas-Mexico Regional Concrete Canoe Competition. Design Paper, Oral Presentation, Men’s, Women’s And Co-ed Races ASCE Texas-Mexico Regional Steel Bridge Competition. Construction Speed, Structural Stiffness And Construction Economy Awards

  17. SENIOR PROJECTS – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IEEE Robotics Annual Competition In April, 2011 – The Challenge Will Showcase “Renewable Energy” Sources, Each Of Which May Be Harvested By The Robot Competitors. The Robot That Harvests The Most Energy In The Allotted Timeframe Wins. CCET - Center For The Commercialization Of Electric Technologies - The CCET Team Will Design A System For Automatic Phase Detection. Such A System Will Help To Ensure The Safety Of The Power Grid – Particularly Helpful In Restoring Power To Customers In The Event Of Large Scale Power Outages Such As Those Caused By Hurricanes. Waldman Park Project In Beaumont – This Project Will Encompass The Student’s Engineering Efforts In Conjunction With Practicing Professional Engineers To Illuminate The Park With A Completely Green Energy System ( Solar Cells ).

  18. SENIOR PROJECTS – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Industry-based Senior Project Teams Of 3 Students Visit Plant Site Once/Week And Work (Unpaid) On Solutions To Real Industrial Problems Turn In Written Report And Give Power Point Presentation On-site To The Company

  19. SENIOR PROJECTS – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mini Baja Senior Design Team Project – Students Work Together To Design, Build, Test And Race A 10 Hp Manned Vehicle At The Annual Competition Sponsored By The Society Of Automotive Engineers Snowboard Competition At Winter Park Resort In Colorado – Use Of Recycled Paper Waste Products Annual “Pumpkin Chunkin” Contest – Sponsored By ASME Student Chapter. Use Of A Trebuchet-type Catapult Shell Sponsored Eco Marathon - Designed To Build A Car That Will Release The Fewest Emissions. Lamar Won First Place In The Hybrid (Gasoline And Electric Motors) Division With 298.2 Miles Per Gallon

  20. UNDERSTANDING ENGINEERS TO THE OPTIMIST, THE GLASS IS HALF-FULL. TO THE PESSIMIST, THE GLASS IS HALF-EMPTY. TO THE ENGINEER………..

  21. THE GLASS IS TWICE AS BIG AS IT NEEDS TO BE.

  22. UNDERSTANDING ENGINEERS WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MECHANICAL ENGINEERS AND CIVIL ENGINEERS? MECHANICAL ENGINEERS BUILD WEAPONS.

  23. Civil Engineers Build Targets

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