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Transferring from Chabot College UC Berkeley. Sept. 5, 2013 Cesar Urbano* Joel Christenson* * B.S . Chemical Engineering, UC Berkeley, Expected 2014. Outline. Why community college first? Why choose ChemE ? What were the classes we took to prepare for transfer and for our major? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Transferring from Chabot College UC Berkeley
Sept. 5, 2013Cesar Urbano*
Joel Christenson**B.S. Chemical Engineering, UC Berkeley, Expected 2014
Outline1. Why community college first? 2. Why choose ChemE? 3. What were the classes we took to prepare for
transfer and for our major?4. What were the programs we joined to prepare for
transfer?5. Admission application.6. Why choose UC Berkeley? 7. Difference between UC Berkeley and Chabot.8. Techniques/Tips on how to do good in Cal.9. Research/internship.
Why Community College? – For JoelLow High School GPA (2.9).
Wanted a chance to get into Cal.
Wasn’t sure which engineering discipline I wanted to get into.
Why Community College? – For CesarUnsure which field to go to.
Was initially majoring in Nursing.
Save money.
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Why ChemE?Enjoyed chemistry classes at chabot (1A, 1B, 12A, 12B) + math and physics.
Combination of all three disciplines (plus some biology).
Make sure engineering is for YOU before deciding!!!
Why ChemE? cont..I like problem solving.I enjoyed my engineeringdesign class (Engr 11).I look for the practical application of science
Why ChemE? cont..Chemical Engineers are highly employable.
Chemical engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, polymers, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, among others.
http://www.careercornerstone.org/pdf/chemeng/chemeng.pdf
Important Classes at ChabotEngr 25/CSCI 14
Many classes/research projects/internships require the use of Matlab.
Computer programming skills in VERY high demand
Math 1,2,3,4,6Calculus is the most commonly used math in
upper level engineering classes. Understanding vs. Memorizing Patterns
Important Classes at Chabot Cont..Physics 4a,4b,4c
Develop problem solving skillsLearn how to APPLY calculus to problems (4b).
Helpful Programs for TransferTransfer Alliance Project (TAP), Berkeley, CA
prepares underserved CA community college students to be competitive transfer applicants to UC Berkeley
assistance with transfer applications, personal statements, financial aid forms, and scholarships.
Offer full-time summer research with UC Berkeley professors and taking Berkeley summer classes
Helpful Programs for Transfer cont..TAP Info
Website: http://cep.berkeley.edu/tapDrop by at Chabot student center and meet
Christina Tinsley, TAP Coordinator for Chabot.Talk to your counselor and meet people in the
Student Center. Ask questions regarding your major Ask for any available opportunities
Be part of TAP if you can!!
E3S Transfer-to-Excellence Program TTE participants experience life at UC
Berkeley by either participating: research (TTE REU) enrolling in a credited course (TTE X-Enroll)
Website: http://www.e3s-center.org/education/edu-ugrad-oview.htm
Admission Essay2 Parts
Why is the major for you?An experience that has affected you.
Persuade the reader that you are a very hard worker and that you are determined to be an engineer.
Extracurricular ActivitiesJoin existing clubs and/or form a new club while at
Chabot!
Volunteer.
Work/part-time job also counts!
Be active and demonstrate a good balance between academics and non-academics(leadership experience, extracurricular activities)
Cesar’s Sample Extracurricular Activities
Cesar’s Sample Extracurricular Activities Cont..
Why Berkeley?Top ranked engineering programs (top 3 in
the world)Not necessarily best place to learn
Many opportunities for research and internships.
Employers know that it can be more challenging than other schools.
Chabot vs. BerkeleyHW Difficulty: Berkeley. No solution
manual. No answers in the back of the book.Exam Difficulty: Berkeley. 50 minutes for 2-
3 hour exam. 40% averages. Miserable 3 hour finals, feelings of hopelessness.
Workload: Berkeley. 21 units at chabot + sports == 14 units at berkeley.
Tips on how to do good in CalStart doing your HW one week before the due
date.
Always ask the Graduate Student Instructors (GSI) questions.
Always try to do your HW first by yourself. – No Solution Manual available
Write down all the important formulas/concepts in a single 8” x 11” sheet
Tips on how to do good in Cal cont…Do not underestimate your classes.Attend the lectures.Read the book if lectures aren’t clear.Practice solving many problems and
recognize the pattern.Join research groups and start building
connections.Keep yourself busy!
Joel’s ResearchLipid membrane mechanics (combination of
fluid and solid mechancics)-Use computers to solve equations and get simulations
Cesar’s Research Experience
Improve the recovery of Silver from Silver King mine using a less toxic solution under the supervision of Prof. Gretchen Lapidus-LavineResults will be presented by Prof. Lapidus in 2014
Hydrometallurgical Symposium in Canada
Currently creating a program (utilizing Python) for DNA sequence analysis at Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) under Dr. Gregory Linshiz.Requires knowledge in MATLAB and C++ (both taken
from Chabot College).
Cesar’s Research cont..Electrodeposition of Neodymium (Nd) for
Seimens applicationKnowledge of General Chemistry(taken in
Chabot) is helpful.Will help in thedevelopment of themicrofluidic Platform (lab in a chip) at JBEI
In SumStudy well and keep a good GPA while at ChabotBe active. i.e. have a good balance between
academics and non-academics (leadership experience, volunteering, part-time job)
Join different programs such TAP, E3S and othersStart your application early (as early as summer)Remember the tips (discussed) when you transfer
to any universityJoin research groups and build connections
If you have further questionsFeel free to send us an email:
Cesar’s email: [email protected]
Joel’s email: [email protected]
