efadvise, Author at Engineering Fundamentals News

Need help in a class?

Published February 5, 2017

As you are getting into your classes, you may find that you need extra help on a topic. If you have questions, go see your professor during office hours, or e-mail your professor to set up an appointment. Learning Centers are another resource on campus:

Chemistry: 208 Chem Sciences and Eng Building
Computer Science: 114 Rekhi Hall
Engineering Fundamentals: 208 Dillman Hall, Sunday- Thursday, 7pm-9pm
Mathematics: 234 Fisher Hall
Multiliteracies Center (formerly the Writing Center): 107 Walker Arts and Humanities Center
Physics: 128 Fisher Hall
Visit the link for all Michigan Tech Learning Centers

Study Abroad

Published February 1, 2017

By efadvise

Participating in the Study Abroad program can be an exciting and life-changing experience. Studying abroad can be done during the summer, or for one semester or two semesters. Whether you know what country you would like to visit or simply want to know the opportunities available to you, visit the International Programs and Services (IPS) website.

Once you have determined that you want to study abroad, start the process by checking out the Study Abroad To Do list. As long as you plan ahead, courses taken abroad can be used to satisfy your degree requirements and should not impact your graduation date. Coordination is required among the IPS staff, your academic advisor, and other departments to determine course offerings and to get them pre-approved to transfer to Michigan Tech.

IPS hosts weekly information sessions, Study Abroad 101. Each session includes an overview of the study abroad options, the study abroad process, and how to work it into your academic plan. The sessions are in the IPS Office, 200 Administration Building, Tuesdays at 11am and Thursdays at 2pm. The application deadline for Summer is March 1, for Fall is April 1, and for Spring is October 15.

Preparing to get a job

Published January 29, 2017

By efadvise

It’s not too early to start preparing for a summer job; plan ahead for the 2017 Fall Career Fair.

All Events List (look for):
- Interview Skills
- Resume Blitz
- Company Info Sessions
- PCA Career Success Day

Fall Career Fair: SDC, February 22, noon-5pm

Spring Career Fair 2017 is where students and companies can meet to discuss potential job opportunities including summer internships, co-ops, and full-time employment. It is a great chance for first-year students to find summer employment which can help in making career decisions. A Job Fair Guidebook will be handed out at the Career Fair and will be available on-line. The guidebook provides a brief description of each company attending the Career Day (see details on the web at www.career.mtu.edu). A shuttle will be provided to transport students to and from the SDC; campus pick-up is at the MUB.

The following tips and strategies can help, but there are also a number of other ways to best prepare for your success at the Career Fair:

Visit the Career Services Learning Center
Schedule a one-on-one career advising appointment
Attend Career Blitz before school even starts
Attend Husky Talks
Get resume advice from corporate reps at Resume Blitzes
Schedule a Mock Interview – they’re available before each Career Fair
See more career fair prep tips.

Gretchen Hein is an Exceptional Thermo/Fluid Mechanics Instructor

Published January 17, 2017

By efadvise

Gretchen Hein Please join us in congratulating Gretchen for her fall 2016 teaching performance in ENG3200 – Thermo/Fluid Mechanics. Gretchen was identified as one of only 91 instructors who received an exceptional “Average of 7 dimensions” student evaluation score. Gretchen’s score was in the top 10% of similarly sized sections across all courses/sections on campus; only 111 out of more than 1050 sections university-wide were rated as highly. This achievement reflects Gretchen’s dedication to teaching and service to Michigan Tech and the community.

Congratulations, Gretchen!

Brett Hamlin is an Exceptional Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor

Published January 17, 2017

By efadvise

image63428-pers Brett is being recognized for excellent teaching in his fall 2016 course EH2029 – Outdoor Emergency Care. Student evaluation scores include an “Average of 7 dimensions,” and Brett was only one of 91 instructors who was exceptional across the board. His performance places him in the top 10% of similarly sized sections across all courses/sections on campus; only 111 out of more than 1050 sections university-wide were rated as highly. Brett’s dedication to teaching and service to Michigan Tech and the community is undeniable.

Congratulations, Brett!

Selecting a Major

Published April 4, 2016

By efadvise

If you are still deciding on a major, there are several items you may want to consider.

1. Meet with an academic advisor before you leave for campus for the summer.

– Biomedical Mr. Mike Labeau (344 M&M, malabeau@mtu.edu))
– BSE & Engineering Undecided Ms. Amy Monte (112C Dillman, efadvise@mtu.edu)
– Civil & Environmental Ms. Julie Ross (103 Dillman, jzross@mtu.edu)
– Chemical Ms. Katie Torrey (202M Chem Sci, cmadvise@mtu.edu)
– Computer Mr. Trever Hassell (131 EERC, tjhassel@mtu.edu)
– Electrical Ms. Judy Donahue (131 EERC, eceadvise@mtu.edu)
– Geological Ms. Kelly McLean (627 DOW, kelly@mtu.edu)
– Materials Dr. Daniel Seguin (U-101 M&M, mseadvise@mtu.edu)
– Mechanical Mr. Ryan Towles (205A MEEM, ratowles@mtu.edu)

2. Take an engineering seminar course Fall 2016 to see if a particular major is right for you. The courses that are offered are listed below.

– Biomedical BE2100
– Chemical CM1000
– Civil CE1000
– Computer EE1111
– Electrical EE1111
– Environmental ENVE1501
– Geological GE1100
– Exploring Majors at Michigan Tech – Sciences and Arts Undecided SA1000
– Career Development Foundations UN2525

3. Meet with Career Services for career guidance, discuss your MyPlan results, or gain career development strategies.

4. Check out the information about different engineering fields at the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Last Day to Drop with a ‘W’

Published March 20, 2016

By efadvise

The last day to drop a class with a withdrawal (W) grade:

Track A classes – Friday of Week 5 (February 12, 2016, 5pm)
Full semester classes – Friday of Week 10 (March 25, 2016, 5pm)
Track B classes – Friday of Week 12 (April 8, 2016, 5pm).

All first-year students must meet with their academic advisor and instructor to drop a class. This allows the student to discuss the ramifications before dropping a class. Therefore, do not wait until Friday to get signatures. All students must go to the Student Service Center to drop classes after 1st week of classes.

After the last day to drop, students who have extenuating circumstances must appeal to the Student Affairs office for a Late Drop. The instructions for requesting a Late Drop can be found at: www.admin.mtu.edu/dos/latedrop.htm.

“W” Withdrawal Information: When a student drops a full semester class between 1st and 3rd weeks, nothing appears on their transcripts. When a student drops a class between 4th and 10th weeks, a withdraw grade (W) appears on their transcripts. This indicates that the student took the class for a significant amount of time (more than 3 weeks) and then decided to drop the class. One W on a transcript is not a big deal (check with Financial Aid to see a W grade will affect your financial aid, scholarships, or loans). More than a couple of Ws will start to indicate to a potential employer that a student cannot complete what they set out to do.

Registration Waivers and Signatures

Published March 15, 2016

By efadvise

It is best to check course pre-reqs, co-reqs, and restrictions before registration opens. This will allow you time to get appropriate signatures or make other plans for your schedule. You can check the course pre-reqs, co-reqs, and restrictions in the course descriptions listing by clicking the CRN (Course Registration Number) in the Schedule of Classes or by looking at the undergraduate course descriptions.

When registering, if you get an error, read the error. Many times the error is due to a time conflict or lack of a co-requisite course (i.e. MA2321 has a co-requisite of MA3521). You can easily correct these errors by selecting a class at another time or adding the co-requisite course. If you still are unable to register, check the course pre-reqs, co-reqs, and restrictions to see if you may need a waiver.

Types of waivers (who to go to for approval):

Grading Option/Credit Change Form
- To take a class as Pass-Fail or Audit – not used for courses required to graduate (academic advisor and instructor)
- To take a variable credit course, i.e. independent study (academic advisor and instructor)
Credit Overload Permission Form
- Students in good standing going over 18 credits (academic advisor)
- Students on probation going over 16 credits (Student Affairs)
Special Approval/Restriction Waiver Form
- Major (department offering the course)
- Level – Undergraduate or Graduate (department offering the course)
- Special Approval
  - Instructor Approval – i.e. enterprise (instructor)
- Prerequisite (instructor)
- Corequisite (instructor)
- Class Restriction to be Waived – Freshman, Sophomore, etc. (instructor)
Time Conflict/Exam Conflict Permission Form (all instructors of conflicting courses)
Full Section – (department offering the course)
Check to see if another section would work if you rearranged your schedule. If not, go to department that offers the class for permission to enroll in a filled-section.

To obtain approval for a waiver:

Print “waiver form” from the Registrar’s Office website.
Complete the form and obtain signature approval from the course instructor or advisor for the department offering the course.
Bring completed, signed waivers to Student Services Center in the Admin Building.

Class Restriction on a UN course:
UN1015 and UN1025 are restricted to Freshman during initial registration (orientation). For students that did not take the appropriate UN course during the restricted year, class restrictions for the UN courses will be removed after the freshmen have scheduled (after orientation).

Spring Registration

Published March 15, 2016

By efadvise

Registration for Fall 2016 courses will open March 17th, 10:00 pm through April 3rd, midnight. Summer 2016 is currently open. If you have questions regarding what classes to take, you should make an appointment to meet with your academic advisor.

Registration typically opens each night at 10:00 pm. Due to the large number of students, some days will have two start times, 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm. To find out what day and time you register go to: www.mtu.edu/registrar/pdfs/registration-priority-schedule.pdf.

Priority is based on the number of credits earned at the time of registration. This does not include the number of credits the student is currently taking.
Students may register anytime on or after their scheduled day.
The web will be unavailable for registration from 2:00–2:30 am each day.
Registration closes at midnight Sunday, April 11 and reopens again later in April.
Students with questions or problems should contact the Student Service Center at 487-2319 or e-mail schedule@mtu.edu.

Congratulations, Brett Hamlin!

Published February 25, 2016

By efadvise

Please join us in congratulating Brett for his fall 2015 teaching performance. Brett was identified as one of only 91 instructors who received an ‘exceptional’ (average of 7 dimensions) student evaluation score. Brett’s score was in the top 10% of similarly sized sections across all courses/sections on campus; only 109 out of more than 1200 sections university-wide were rated as highly. This achievement reflects Brett’s dedication to teaching and service to Michigan Tech and the community.

Congratulations, Brett!

Author: efadvise