Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering Student Advising Presentation. Updated Spring 2014 Breanna Bailey, Assistant Dean, COE

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1 Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering Student Advising Presentation Updated Spring 2014 Breanna Bailey, Assistant Dean, COE

2 Presentation Overview Getting advised. Degree plan overview. Frequently asked questions. Other Useful Information

3 Getting Advised New students are advised in the Javelina Engineering Student Success Center (JESSC). Freshmen up to 30 hours. Transfer students in their first semester. Austin McCoy and Alma Limas, professional academic advisors. Sophomores and returning transfer students see departmental faculty advisors.

4 Getting Advised Wanda Pounds Departmental Administrative Assistant Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering Help you find your faculty advisor. Provide you with your student file and other advising documents. Lift your advising hold. Resolve registration errors / problems.

5 Getting Advised Advising Checklist Make an appointment with your faculty advisor. Bring to your appointment your... Student file Advising form Current copy of your academic transcript (unofficial OK). Review your degree plan ahead of time. Return your file and completed advising form to your departmental secretary to get your hold lifted. Register for the classes you discussed with your advisor. Remember to ask questions! You are in charge of making sure you are on track for graduation!

6 Degree Plan Overview Many courses are offered only once a year. Be sure you are paying attention to prerequisites! Prerequisite = Courses you must take before enrolling. Corequisite = Courses you must take concurrently or already have credit in.

7 Chemical Engineering Degree Plan Critical Path to Graduation Key For Fall 2012 Degree Plan = Co-requisite course = Prerequisite course; = Prerequisite crossing lines Classes offered each semester in white text. Classes offered fall semester in green text. Classes offered spring semester in orange text.

8 - - Chemical Engineering Degree Plan Conservation Principles (Chemistry 2; Physics 1) - - Fluids (Differential Equations; Dynamics) Thermo 1 (Calculus 2; co Physics 2) Design 1 Heat Transfer Thermo 2 (Phys. Chem; Organic 2) Kinetics & Reactors Design 2 Mass Transfer Process Dynamics Design 3

9 - - Chemical Engineering Degree Plan CHEN 2371 (CHEM 1312; PHYS 2125) - - CHEN 3392 (MATH 3320; co MEEN 2355/2302) CHEN 3347 (MATH 2414; co PHYS 2326) CHEN 3315 CHEN 3310 CHEN 3371 (CHEM 3331, 3325) CHEN 4373 CHEN 4316 CHEN CHEN 4392 CHEN 4317

10 Chemical Engineering Degree Plan By end of freshmen year, you need: University Physics 1 (PHYS 2325 / 2125) Calculus 1 and 2 (MATH 2413 and 2414) General Chemistry 1 and 2 (CHEM 1311 and 1312) Significant chemistry prerequisites for CHEN: Chem 1 -> Chem 2 -> Organic 1 -> Organic 2 + Phys Chem Not all shown on previous flow chart! NGEN students complete one semester of organic chemistry.

11 Chemical & Natural Gas Engineering Degree Plans Other fall only courses: CHEN 4278 Unit Operations Lab 1 CSEN 2303 Intro to Computer Science Other spring only courses: CHEN 3321 Process Simulation CHEN 4279 Unit Operations Lab 2 CHEN Biochemical Engineering General education electives (global learning, social / behavioral science, etc.) can be found on page 69 of the undergraduate catalog.

12 Natural Gas Engineering Degree Plan Critical Path to Graduation Key For Fall 2012 Degree Plan = Co-requisite course = Prerequisite course

13 Natural Gas Engineering Degree Plan Reservoirs (Organic I; Geology) Fluids (Diff Eq; co Statics/Dynamics) Thermo (Calculus 2; Intro Comp) Gas Drilling Distribution Heat Transfer Seismic, Wells Measurement Mass Transfer (Physical Chemistry) Production, Testing, Evaluation Operations Lab Processes Capstone Design ( Less than 6 hrs of 4000 NGEN CR)

14 Natural Gas Engineering Degree Plan NGEN 3322 (CHEM 3323; GEOL 1303) NGEN 3392 (MATH 3320; co MEEN 2355) MEEN 3347 (MATH 2414; CSEN 2303) NGEN 3393 NGEN 4375 CHEN 3310 NGEN 4387 (or GEOL 3431) NGEN 4478 CHEN 4389 (CHEM 3331) NGEN 4396 NGEN 4279 NGEN 4383 NGEN 4398 ( Less than 6 hrs of 4000 NGEN CR)

15 FAQ I failed a class, but it is a prerequisite for a second class that I must take this semester or my graduation will be delayed. Can t I take the second class anyway? No. Prerequisites should not be treated as suggestions. Take the time to get the preparatory material right. Can I retake a class to improve my grade? Yes, but be careful. The last grade earned in a class will be used to calculate your GPA, even if it s worse than your original grade. And if you fail, you lose the credit! Can I drop a class I m retaking if I m doing badly? Yes! Standard drop procedures apply.

16 FAQ When is the Q drop deadline? To receive an automatic Q, drop before: Spring 2014 March 27 Fall 2014 Not yet posted Check around Halloween How do I drop a class after the Q drop deadline? You need to submit an add / drop form to the registrar s office. It must be signed by your professor. You can only receive a Q if you are passing at the time the class is dropped. Classes may be dropped until the last class day. Can I get an incomplete? An incomplete is given for family or personal emergencies only. There must be a justification for the incomplete that goes beyond poor student performance.

17 FAQ I got a D in a required course. Does it count? Yes, as long as it was earned at TAMUK and does not put you below the minimum GPAs for graduation. D grades in math, science, and engineering cannot be transferred from other institutions. What are the minimum GPAs for graduation? 2.0 cumulative, 2.0 engineering, 2.0 math/science What do I do if there s an error on my transcript? Contact the registrar s office. The earlier the better.

18 FAQ What is the check out procedure for graduation? 1) Pick up a graduation packet from the JESSC. 2) Make an appointment with your advisor to complete the packet and a final degree plan. 3) Order an official transcript. 4) See your advisor and department chair for signatures on the completed packet. 5) Return the packet, degree plan, transcript to the JESSC. When is the degree packet due? Academic calendar lists: Deadline to file Application for Degree Candidacy... with Academic College Dean. August 2014: May 1 December 2014: Not yet posted check around August 1 May 2015: Not yet posted check around December 1

19 How do I change my major? FAQ If you re changing within the COE, there s a Change of Curriculum form (see departmental secretary) to be signed by the chair of your new department. Attach a transcript. Most departments want to see a 2.5 GPA. How do I get out of PPEN and into my real major? Complete the Change of Curriculum form. You must have completed chemistry and analytical geometry or higher and have 2. 0 cumulative and math/science GPAs. How do I declare a minor? Complete the Change of Curriculum form. At graduation, make sure your advisor lists courses for the minor in your graduation packet.

20 FAQ What are the requirements for a minor? You need 18 hours in a program closely aligned with your major. At least 6 hours must be upper level courses. What are the requirements to double major? You must complete all required courses for both majors plus a minimum of 24 hours unique to the second degree. Can I change my degree plan? Your initial degree plan will refer to the undergraduate catalog in effect when you first attended TAMUK (unless absent for two or more semesters). If your degree plan changes during your time at TAMUK, you may opt to follow the new degree plan. Discuss your options with your advisor!

21 FAQ What is scholastic probation? You will be placed on scholastic probation if your cumulative GPA drops below 2.0 in a given semester. You have one semester to raise your GPA above 2.0 or you will be placed on enforced withdrawal. What happens if I m put on enforced withdrawal? If you are on enforced withdrawal at the end of the spring semester, you are allowed to enroll in summer classes to raise your GPA. Do not take new courses! Retake classes where you have an F or a D. If you are on enforced withdrawal at the end of summer or fall, you may ask your advisor to initiate an Enforced Withdrawal Appeal form.

22 Other Useful Information TAMUK does not receive formula funding for students taking more than 30 hours above degree plan (State law, THECB) Students will be charged $100/hr for each hour beyond B.S Earning a second bachelor's degree will help. Minors, associates degrees, and certificates do not. Tuition rebate available to students completing in 4 years, without excess hours, 15 hours a semester.

23 Other Useful Information New I-Contract procedure: Signed by chair and dean and due with final grades Readmission requests must now go through University Student Success. New writing intensive courses - students must earn "C" or better.

24 Other Useful Information Financial aid implications of dropping a class You must attend 60% of class or repay financial aid. You must repay financial aid if you do not earn at least 67% of attempted hours for a semester. You may stay on financial aid if they drop below 12 hours after the census date (12 th class day). See you financial aid advisor before making any decisions! Tutoring available in the JESSC Math, science, and basic engineering courses By upper-level engineering students For discipline-specific help, let JESSC know!

25 Other Useful Information Offices serving students: Student Health and Wellness ( Career Services ( Academic Testing Center ( Student handbook:

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