Welcome Night for Parents & Guardians of Stage 1 (1 st year) UCD Engineering Students

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1 Welcome Night for Parents & Guardians of Stage 1 (1 st year) UCD Engineering Students 5 th October 2015 Information session: 7:30-8:30pm an opportunity to meet academic and support staff, to learn more about life as a UCD Engineering student and about careers for graduate engineers 1

2 Welcome Night Talk Prof. David FitzPatrick - Introduction Dr. David Timoney - Engineering Studies & Programme Pathways Ms. Colleen Doyle, Student Adviser - College & University Student Supports Prof. David FitzPatrick - Careers and Research Opportunities for Engineering Graduates. Closing remarks and Q&A 2

3 Professor David FitzPatrick Dean of Engineering Principal, UCD College of Engineering & Architecture Provost, Beijing-Dublin International College 3

4 University About UCD (25,000 students) College College UCD College of Engineering and Architecture Programme Board School Programme Office School Engineering Schools... 4

5 Newstead Science Engineering & Materials Science N11 Sports Centre Agriculture and Food Science Centre 5

6 UCD College Engineering and Architecture 6 Schools 1. School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy 2. School of Biosystems & Food Engineering 3. School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering 4. School of Civil Engineering 5. School of Electrical & Electronic 6. School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering 6

7 Newstead, Clonskeagh (Civil / Structural Engineering) Engineering and Materials Science Centre (Chemical & Bioprocess, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical & Materials Eng.) Agriculture and Food Science Centre 7 (Biosystems & Food Engineering)

8 Engineering Studies at UCD & Programme Pathways Dr David Timoney School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering 8

9 Engineering Education Engineers must learn to apply scientific and mathematical principles to solve problems faced by mankind. Engineers need to be educated to solve; (1)Identified problems of today, and (2) Undefined problems of tomorrow. Engineers aim to create wealth 9

10 Grand Challenges facing mankind... Ever-increasing consumption needs of billions of people. Energy supply / Climate Change. Drinking Water Supply / Flood control. Food Supply. Improving quality of life for an aging population. 10

11 What is an Engineer?* An engineer is someone who uses math and the sciences to mess with the world by designing and making things that people will buy and use; once you mess with the world, you are responsible for the mess you ve made (Final year Engineering Students at an American University, 2008) *Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field (JBCarnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching) by Sheri D. Sheppard, Kelly Macatangay, Anne Colby, William M. Sullivan 11 Publisher: Jossey Bass (Wiley) (19 Dec 2008), ISBN-13:

12 Abilities & Attributes of Graduate Engineers Technical Understanding A sound knowledge of disciplinary fundamentals A strong grasp of mathematics A capacity to be creative and innovative The ability to apply theory in practice Enabling Skills Work effectively in a business environment Communication skills Teamworking skills Business awareness of the implications of engineering decisions and investments 12

13 Becoming a Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) 1. Complete a degree programme which is accredited by Engineers Ireland*, and 2. Have a minimum of four years postgraduate training and engineering experience. * Graduates of accredited programmes are recognised in 29 European countries and are accepted as equivalent by professional bodies in Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, UK and USA. 13

14 Chartered Engineers of the Future Engineers Ireland requirement; To be eligible to become Chartered, engineers graduating from 2013 onwards will need a 5-year accredited Master degree (or equivalent). 14

15 UCD Engineering Degree Programme Pathways DN150 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Stage 1 (60 Credit) DN150 Stage One Engineering (Common) Decision Point 1 Stage 2 (60 Credit) Choose one of: Stage 3 (60 Credit) Biomedical Chemical & Bioprocess Civil Electronic & Electrical Mechanical Decision Point 2 Single-Stage ME (2-years, 120 Credit) Master of Engineering* specialising in... Biomedical Biosystems& Food Civil Electronic & Computer Electrical Energy Energy Systems Mechanical Engineering with Business Stage 4 BE (60 Credit) Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Chemical & Bioprocess Civil Electrical Electronic Mechanical Energy Systems Graduate after 4 years with BE degree Graduate after 5 years with both BSc (Engineering Science) and ME degrees *Minimum GPA Required for Entry to ME Programmes Graduate after 3 years with BSc (Engineering Science) degree *ME: 6-8 month Professional Engineering Work Placement after Christmas in Year 4 15

16 UCD Engineering Degree Programme Pathways DN140 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Stage 1 (60 Credit) Stage 2 (60 Credit) DN140 BSc (Structural Engineering with Architecture) Stage 3 (60 Credit) Decision Point Two-Stage ME (2-years, 120 Credit) Master of Engineering ME(Structural Engineering with Architecture)* Graduate after 3 years with BSc (Structural Engineering with Architecture) Graduate after 5 years with both BSc and ME (Structural Engineering with Architecture) *Minimum GPA Required for Entry to ME Programmes *ME: 6-8 month Professional Engineering Work Placement after Christmas in Year 4 16

17 UCD Engineering Programme Pathways SUMMARY Entry via DN150 Engineering Students enter a common first year (except DN140 SEwA). Complete freedom of choice of specialisation at the end of 1 year (no quotas). Bachelors / Masters decision point & further specialisation after 3 years Option to exit after 3 years to another European university or to other careers with BSc (Eng. Sci). Students may graduate after four (undergraduate) years with a BE degree (which, except in Chemical Eng, is no longer solely sufficient for Chartered Engineer Status), or Students may graduate after five years with both BSc (Engineering Science) and ME degrees. Tuition fees apply at Masters level (5 th year). 17

18 Engineering Specialisations Available at UCD 1. Biomedical Engineering (BE & ME) 2. Biosystems & Food Engineering (ME) 3. Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (4-yr BE*) 4. Biopharmaceutical Engineering (MEngSc) 5. Civil Engineering (BE) 6. Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering (ME) 7. Structural Engineering with Architecture (ME) 8. Electronic Engineering (BE) 9. Electronic and Computer Engineering (ME) 10. Electrical Engineering (BE) 11. Electrical Energy Engineering (ME) 12. Energy Systems Engineering (BE & ME) 13. Mechanical Engineering (BE & ME) 14. Materials Science and Engineering (ME) 15. Engineering with Business (ME) (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical streams) 18

19 MODULES, CREDITS & STAGES All UCD Degree Programmes are made up of MODULES in different subject areas. Engineering courses normally involve 12 modules per STAGE (Year). 5 CREDITS are accumulated per completed module (60 per Stage). Modules are classified as Core, Option or Elective 19

20 TEACHING & LEARNING Each module has a set of LEARNING OUTCOMES; knowledge, understanding, intellectual abilities, practical skills and general transferable skills The learning is the student's responsibility; We provide TEACHING to help with this process, but students have to do most of the LEARNING work themselves. 20

21 Stage 1 Engineering DN150 Programme Structure academic year Semester 1 1. Physics for Engineers I 2. Chemistry for Engineers 3. Calculus for Engineers 4. Creativity in Design 5. Mechanics for Engineers 6. Electronic and Electrical Engineering I Semester 2 1. Physics for Engineers II 2. Energy Engineering 3. Linear Algebra for Engineers One Option from list of 3; Chemical Engineering Process Principles Computer Science for Engineers I Design and Materials Two free Electives (taken from within or outside Engineering). 21

22 ASSESSMENT / EXAM DATES 2015/16 Year Continuous Assessment: Takes place in all modules over the Semester, e.g Assignments, MCQ s; in-class tests; lab practicals Exams at end of Semester One: Most modules use 2-hour examinations Revision week 30 November 6 December 2015 Exams take place Monday, 7 December Friday, 18 December 2015 Exams at end of Semester Two: Most modules use 2-hour examinations Revision week Tuesday 3 May Sunday 8 May 2016 Exams take place Monday, 9 May Saturday, 21 May 2016

23 GRADE All the components of the assessment of a module will be combined to produce a grade. GRADE POINT Each grade is linked to a "Grade Point":- 23

24 Grade Grade Point Description A+ 4.2 A 4.0 Excellent A- 3.8 B+ 3.6 B 3.4 Very Good B- 3.2 C+ 3.0 C 2.8 Good C- 2.6 D+ 2.4 D 2.2 Pass D- 2.0 E 1.6 Fail F, G 1.0, 0.4 Fail NG 0 Fail 24

25 REPEATING A MODULE A student who has failed a module may (in most cases) take a re-sit exam (Normally at the end of the next Semester, but along with 6 new modules). Semester One Exams: December Semester Two Exams: May UCD does not run Autumn repeat exams during the summer. 25

26 "Honours" Grades for a Degree GPA (Grade Point Average) AWARD > 3.68 First Class honours 3.08 to 3.67 Second Class Honours, Grade to 3.07 Second Class Honours, Grade to 2.47 Pass UCD Engineering Bachelor Degree "Honours" classification is based on weighted calculation; 70% for final stage 30% for penultimate stage 26

27 Study Abroad Opportunities UCD Engineering Students (most often at Stage 3) have recently taken part of their programme at; USA (Exchange) Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Washington, Seattle University of California system San José State University, California University of Virginia Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech Georgia Tech University of Miami University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Connecticut University of Texas, Austin Villanova University, Pennsylvania University of Maryland Purdue University, Indiana University of Colorado China and Singapore - Exchanges Australia & NZ (Exchange) University of Melbourne University of Queensland University of New South Wales University of Auckland Canada (Exchange) McGill University University of British Columbia Queen s University Europe (ERASMUS) EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland St Etienne, France Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France University of Stuttgart, Germany University of Nottingham, UK 27

28 A Brief Overview of Student Support Services in UCD 28

29 Student Adviser UCD College of Engineering & Architecture Colleen Doyle 29

30 Why might a student see a Student Practical queries Personal difficulties Academic queries Financial concerns Adviser? Referral and advice on specialist supports both on, and off, campus Network of academic programme advisers and specialists (Access, International, etc) 30

31 Common transition issues in 1 st year University Environment Style of Study: independent learning Leaving home for the first time (or not) Personal Making new friends/keeping old Independent living/room mate fun Coping with new challenges Finances 31

32 Something/someone/everything is better somewhere else... 32

33 Which may lead to 33

34 The whinge and run I hate my flatmate and I haven t a clue what s going on and I need more money...and...and... 34

35 The cornflake confession......oh yea...and I m thinking of dropping out...bye!!!!! 35

36 First Year Engineering Supports Programme Office Programme Office 1 st Engineering Study Groups Student Adviser 1 st Engineering Student Peer Mentor Academic Mentor 36

37 Room 122 Engineering and Architecture Programme Office First Floor, Engineering and Materials Science Centre (office with big wooden door) One stop shop for: Registration queries Assistance with Extenuating Circumstances Academic administration to do with degree programme 37

38 Clues that 1 st year might not end well: lads from the country living with lads from the country in a shared house 1 st year doesn t count No engagement with new surroundings, friends, social life Part-time hospitality work at home on the weekends Last student in: lower points and lower Maths score It doesn t matter attendance isn t taken in lectures anyway 38

39 University - Wide Supports Student Health Service (Student Centre) Career Development Centre (Library Building) Chaplaincy 39

40 UCD ACCESS CENTRE Support for students with a range of disabilities including specific learning difficulties and long term physical and mental health conditions Outcomes such as: Extra time in exams, sitting exams elsewhere (smaller centre) Students must pro-actively contact this service (and others) for advice and support 40

41 Maths Support Centre Located in the James Joyce Library Free, drop-in support for all maths-based disciplines Staffed by post-graduate maths students 41

42 What happens if a student is sick, missing college due to personal reasons? Formal Extenuating Circumstances Form On-line in Student SISWeb system Evidence required: doctor s note, death notice, etc. Important deadlines for submitting form: 5 days after assessment. Guidance from Programme Office or Colleen 42

43 Listen to your student What can you do? Encourage your student to discuss issues with university staff: let them contact us! Take a deep breath 1 st year won t last forever! Student Adviser s Office: 3 rd Floor in Engineering Building Rm 325A Open Door Policy or for appointment. Skype, Facebook & text! 43

44 Engineering Welcome Night 5 th October 2015 Careers in Engineering Prof. David FitzPatrick Dean of Engineering Principal, UCD College of Engineering & Architecture 44

45 The Big Picture In future most of our students will leave UCD with a degree that is recognised at Masters level. These will be fully-accredited honours-level professional qualifications a truly global employment passport Besides specific knowledge they will have acquired a strong mental training and developed analytically-based problem-solving skills that are 45 hugely valuable and adaptable

46 ME Internships ME degrees incorporate a Professional Work Experience (PWE) Internship module. Designed to integrate students academic and career interests with full-time practical work experience within industry or research. Students performance assessed through written assignments (diary, final report) and employer assessment. Internship length varies with programme from 3 months to 8 months 46

47 Some Companies Employing ME Students as Interns (2014 & 2015) 47

48 Where Will They Go? Directly into employment, mostly in companies, in Ireland and overseas Many of the world s leading companies have significant operations in Ireland Starting salaries tend to be highly competitive compared to other professions Undertake further studies leading to higher degrees e.g. doctoral (PhD) research 48

49 Coming out of the Recession - Opportunities are Strong Ireland has a strong industrial sector in Bioengineering, (Bio)-Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Electronics/Software/Communications. Energy a key priority. Agri-Food sector is growing. Export led healthcare & technology sectors. 49

50 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council 50

51 AFTER GRADUATION... THE SKY S THE LIMIT! 51

52 Brief Q&A Session Many thanks! 52