some tips for success at engineering studies

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SOME TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN ENGINEERING STUDIES

Prof Mohandas K P (email id: [email protected])

Overview

Professional education how it is different ?

What is Engineering?

Modern Marvels in Engineering

B Tech course contents in Calicut University

Different types of classes you attend

Common methods of study

Difference between courses

Evaluation and Assessment -Examination tips

How to do well in Examinations

What to do on a regular basis?

Summary

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Professional Education

Different professional courses

Engineering, Medicine, Law, Architecture. etc

Difference between Profession and Occupation?

Professionals are trained rigorously to enable them to practice their profession themselves

Some professions require

Registration like Medical Council registration for Doctors , Council of Architecture registration for architects , Enrolment for lawyers etc

Success in profession achieved through experience, commitment and hard work

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What is Engineering?

Definition:The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

Engine, in general means – any device or equipment used

Engineer is a creator or builder

What you learn in Engineering is essentially:

Mathematics + Applied Sciences(Physics)



LOOK AT A FEW OF THE MODERN ENGINEERING MARVELS

Euro-tunnel between England-France

Year completed: 1994 Claim to Fame: Longest stretch of underwater tunnel in the world (31.35 miles long overall, of which 23.5 miles is underwater) connecting England coast to Calais in France


30 St Mary axe London

Year completed: 2003 Claim to Fame: One of the world's most energy-efficient buildings than comparable office building


Lake Mead, Nevada/Arizona-USA

Year completed: 1935 Claim to Fame: Largest reservoir in the United States


Burj Khalifa - Dubai

Year completed: 2010 Claim to Fame: Tallest man made structure in the world (about 2,700 feet)


Kingda Ka Roller Coaster, Six Flags, New Jersey

Year completed: 2004 :Claim to Fame: World's fastest (0 to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds) and tallest (456 feet at highest point) roller coaster


Petrona Tower Kualalampur

Year completed: 1998 Claim to Fame: Tallest twin buildings in the world (roughly 1,482 feet)


Qinghai-Tibet Railway, China/Tibet

Year completed: 2005 Claim to Fame: Highest railway in the world (about 16,640 feet above sea level)


Burj Al-Arab Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Year completed: 1999 Claim to Fame: Tallest operational hotel in the world (over 1,000 feet)


Three Gorges Dam, Yangtze River, China

Year completed: 2006 Claim to Fame: World's largest hydroelectric power plant (capacity of 22.5 GW) and world's largest concrete

structure


Akashi-Kaikyo or "Pearl" Bridge, Kobe City, Japan

Year completed: 1998 Claim to Fame: World's longest suspension bridge (roughly 12,800 feet)


Karakoram Highway Pakistan/China


Year completed: 1986 :Claim to Fame: Highest paved road in the world (808 miles long, elevation of roughly 3 miles at the highest point

"Bird‘sNest“Stadium, Beijing, China


Year completed: 2008 Claim to Fame: Used in the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics; world's largest steel structure (roughly 26 miles )


THE B TECH COURSE IN ENGINEERING- AN OVERVIEW

B.Tech Course contents-Calicut University (typical) Sl No Particulars No of

courses Percentage

1 Mathematics 6 - 8 8 - 10

2 Sciences ( Physics, Chemistry)

4 - 6 5 - 8

3 Humanities Languages Communication Skills Management, Economics

4 - 6 5 - 8

4 General Engineering (Common courses like Drawing, Mechanics etc)

10-15 20-28

5 Special Engineering –courses in the chosen branches

17-28 46- 62

Total No of courses 50-54 6 theory+2 labs/semester

No of contact hours/week 30-32 hrs 70 work days in a semester


Teaching and learning through

Theory class - Class room lectures/videos

Workshop sessions

Practical classes

Seminars and group discussions

Project work

Mini projects second & third year

Major project (final year)

Internship ( not usually arranged by college)


Remember these always

TELL ME I WILL FORGET

SHOW ME I WILL REMEMBER

INVOLVE ME I WILL LEARN

You cannot LEARN without INVOLVEMENT

ENJOY LEARNING

MAKE LEARNING A PLEASURE

So Unless You are actively involved in learning no one can teach you


Major differences from other courses

Sl No

Particulars Arts and Science colleges

Professional colleges

1 Class hours 10AM-4PM (6hrs) 8AM-400PM ( 8 hrs) OR 9AM-430PM(7 ½ hrs)

2 Study through

Lectures and Labs (science streams)

Lectures, Practical, Project work, Seminar, Workshop

3 Extra study Mostly reading Computers and Internet Online courses , Video lectures Expert lectures

4 Evaluation End of the year or Semester

Internal + External Continuous Evaluation during semester and End Semester Evaluation

5 Attendance 60-70% (not strict) Minimum 80%


How to conduct your self: Theory Class

Attend the lectures carefully

Make notes after understanding

Do not simply copy from board, be involved

Interact- ask questions if you don’t understand

Spend at least half an hour at home for each subject/day

Spend at least 5 minutes to review what was discussed in the previous class

Request the teacher to explain further if you have not understood, you have a right to understand

Read books to clear improve your understanding

Good teachers are happy to answer your questions


Enjoy doing problems

Engineering is essentially solving problems, Therefore

Do as many problems as possible in addition to those done in the class

Understand the worked examples, work it out yourself closing the book

Do as many of the exercise problems , work out and check the answers obtained with given answers.


Examination System in Professional courses (Affiliated colleges)

Internal evaluation (30% in Calicut University)

Series tests (at least two, may be more)

Assignments (not necessarily ‘take home’)

Quizzes and Tutorials

Continuous evaluation : every day you are assessed

(practical classes every experiment is evaluated)

End Semester Evaluation (70%)

Theory Question paper set by University

Practical Examination by Internal and

External Examiners together

Pass in a subject only on getting 50% in internal+ end sem


Practical Classes

Never miss it, if you miss, make it up at the earliest

Prepare well before going to the class

Carefully note down observations

Note down any thing special that you observe Analyze the results and make inferences if necessary discuss with friends and teachers

Try to do experiments in innovative way

Write your record yourself, NEVER COPY


ASSIGNMENTS AND TUTORIALS

Assignments given are not always ‘take home’

Do your assignment by yourself or after

discussion with friends

NEVER COPY from others

You are doing harm to yourself by copying

Tutorials

Work out the tutorial problems with your

friends and compare the answers

After studying the worked examples, do the

exercise problems, check your answers


Project Work/ seminar

Choose a topic of your own interest with guidance from teachers

Discuss with your batch mates what each other has read on the topic

Use internet to update your knowledge and share with others

Make a feasibility study before finalizing

Check the availability and cost of components to be procured


Other methods of study

Video lectures by other professors from internet along with other friends

Discuss the topics being presented

Brain storming sessions on study topics

Make learning a 24 hours a day

7 days a week

365 days in an year

Always be observant and watchful for new information relevant to your study


Attendance requirements

In many Universities 80% attendance is compulsory to take the End Sem Exams

Up to 10% shortage can be condoned on medical grounds once in the four year course

Shortage of attendance will result in repeating the course by rejoining at the beginning of the even or odd semester

In any case you will loose an year, not semester


Promotion to higher semesters

Earlier those who could not complete first year in two chances had to leave once for all.

Now, in Calicut University Promotion to THIRD year requires complete pass in FIRST year.

Promotion to FOURTH year requires pass in all papers of FIRST & SECOND years to be passed

Please note supplementary exam conducted only once in an year.

Never accumulate back papers


How to do well in examinations?

Of course there are no short cuts

Hard work and good preparation will bring you success.

But some tips for our present system of exams.

Do not rely too much on your memory.

Do not try to lean ‘by-heart’

Analyze and remember your answers logically.


University Exams how to score ?

Collect the University question papers of the previous years and work them out.

While answering questions take care to see that:

Give illustrative figures or diagrams wherever possible.

Check the answers of numerical problems carefully to sure it is correct.

High light the important points in essay questions

Manage time effectively so that you will be able to answer all questions


Summary – Success is yours

If you are regular in your studies

Attend all theory classes

Study subjects taught everyday

Never miss your practical classes

Do your assignments yourself

Revise topics before tests

Then you will get high internal marks

Prepare well for End semester Examinations by answering previous university questions


ANCIENT WONDERS OF THE WORLD


Taj Mahal f India


Machu Picchu (Peru)

- A city built in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu. It was abandoned by the Incas.


Christ the Redeemer - Brazil

The 105-foot (38-meter) tall "Christ the Redeemer" statue in Rio de Jenero


Chichen Itza Mexico

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Chichén Itza (Mexico) - is the most famous Mayan temple city and was once the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization


Colosseum – Rome (Italy)


Petra Jordan


Great Wall of China



LEADER OF A TEAM THAT BUILDS ANOTHER MARVEL IN ENGINEERING IN THE FUTURE

LET US HOPE AT LEAST A FEW OF YOU WILL BE

THANK YOU AND WISH YOU WELL


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