tips for success at engineering studies ( a talk to the freshers at mesce)

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SOME TIPS FOR SOME TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN ENGINEERING SUCCESS IN ENGINEERING STUDIESSTUDIES

Prof Mohandas K PDean Academic & Professor EEE(email id: [email protected])

Overview Professional education difference from others ? What is Engineering? B Tech course contents -an overview 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? Extra academic activities & involvement Modern Marvels in Engineering 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 for practicing the profession

Indian Medical Council (IMC) registration- Doctors

Council of Architecture(COA) registration -Architects

Enrolment for lawyers etc

Success in profession achieved through experience, commitment and hard work

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Success in Engineering Studies

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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)



THE SUBJECTS YOU STUDY IN THE SUBJECTS YOU STUDY IN B TECH COURSE IN B TECH COURSE IN ENGINEERINGENGINEERING-- AN OVERVIEWAN OVERVIEW

Approx distribution of Subjects in B Tech course

Mathematics 10%

Sciences (Phy, Chem) 8%

Humanities 8%

General Engineering 25%

Special Engineering 49%

Total number of courses 54

Theory : 70% Practical: 30%

Every semester : 6 theory + 2 practical

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Teaching and learning through

Theory class - Class room lectures/videos

Workshop sessions

Practical classes

Seminars and group discussions

Project work

Mini projects in 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

Unless You are actively involved in learningprocess no one can teach you


Differences from Arts/Science courses

Sl No Particulars Arts and Sciencecolleges

Professional colleges

1 Class hours 10AM-4PM (6hrs) 8AM-400PM ( 8 hrs) OR9AM-430PM(7 ½ hrs)

2 Studythrough

Lectures and Labs (science streams)

Lectures, Practical, Project work, Seminar, Workshop

3 Extra study Mostly reading Computers and InternetOnline courses , Video lecturesExpert lectures

4 Evaluation End of the year or Semester

Internal + ExternalContinuous 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

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

Interact- ask questions if you don’t understand

Teachers will be happy to answer your questions


After the class – at home/ hostel

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

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

Read books to clear doubts and improve your understanding

Revise at the end of the week

You need not buy all the books, use your library, it has almost all the books needed


Skills in solving 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 additional 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 being 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 before going to the class by reading the theory and significance of the experiment

Carefully note down observations

Do record anything special that you observeAnalyze 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 friendsNEVER COPY from others You are doing harm to yourself by copyingTutorialsWork out the tutorial problems with yourfriends and compare the answersAfter 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 eminent professors from on line courses ( MOOCs) on internet

Discuss the topics being presented

Discussion on study topics with friends

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

Analyze the Engineering content in any news


Attendance requirements

Many Universities require 80% attendance to take the University 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 exams conducted only once in an year.

Never accumulate back papers as moving forward looking backward is difficult


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.

Engineering cannot be learnt by-heart

Analyze and remember your answers logically.

Learn derivations by writing it again and again


University Exams how to score ?

Collect the University question papers of the previous years and work them out. It is available on our website.

While answering questions in examination :

Give illustrative figures wherever possible.

Check the answers of numerical problems carefully .

High light the important points

Carefully manage your time effectively so that you

will be able to answer all questions

Answer short answer questions numerical problems first

Descriptive questions later


Communication skills

While you are good in

technical knowledge ( hard skills),

you should also develop your soft skills

Soft skills - communication skills

Language skills : Read, Write, Speak

Presentation skills

Leadership qualities

Interpersonal skills group discussions


Opportunities for developing soft skills

Involve yourself in extra academic activities

Join professional societies like IEEE, ISTE

Involve and organize activities in

IEEE, ISTE etc

Energy Conservation Society

National Service Scheme

This will help you in doing well in

Placement in the final year


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 regularly & before tests

Then you will get high internal marks

Prepare well for End semester Examinations by answering previous university questions

Improve your communication skills gradually



SOME OF THE GREAT MODERN SOME OF THE GREAT MODERN STRUCTURES MADE BY STRUCTURES MADE BY ENGINEERSENGINEERS

Euro-tunnel between England-France

The longest underwater tunnel in the world between Folkston (England) and Calais(France) 50 kms long with 36.8 kms under water


30 St Mary axe London (2003)One of the world most energy efficient building


Lake Mead, Nevada/Arizona-USA (1935)

Largest reservoir in the United States


Burj Khalifa - Dubai

The tallest man made structure in the world ( 824 meters)


Kingda Ka Roller Coaster, New Jersey

World’ fastest (204kmph in 3.5 sec) and tallest (139 meters) roller coaster


Petronas tower Kualalampur (1998)

Second tallest (452 meters) twin building in the world


Qinghai-Tibet Railway,China/Tibet (2005)

Highest Railway track in the world at a height of 5081 meters above sea level


Burj Al-Arab Hotel,Dubai,UAE(1999)

Tallest operational hotel ( 300 meters)


Three Gorges Dam, Yangtze River, China (2006)


World’s largest hydroelectric power plant with a capacity of 22.5GwYear completed: 2006 Claim to Fame:

Akashi-Kaikyo or "Pearl" Bridge, Kobe City, Japan (1998)


World's longest suspension bridge (3840 meters))

Karakoram Highway Pakistan/China 1998


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Highest paved road in the world (1290kms long, elevation 4.8 kms at the highest point

"Bird‘sNest”Stadium, Beijing, China 2008


World's largest steel structure (41 kms)


LEADING A TEAM THAT LEADING A TEAM THAT BUILDS BUILDS ANOTHER MARVEL IN ENGINEERING ANOTHER MARVEL IN ENGINEERING FOUR/ FIVE YEARS FROM NOW FOUR/ FIVE YEARS FROM NOW

LET US HOPE AT LEAST A FEW OF YOU WILL BE

THANK YOU AND WISH YOU WELL

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