University of California BerkeleyChabot CollegeMechanical EngineeringCivil Engineering

Sangam RawatZhiwei HuangHoang Nguyen

Outline Personal Introduction Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chabot College Why UC Berkeley? Transition to UC Berkeley. Differences between Chabot and UCB Projects and Engineering applications Advice Questions?

Introduction Sangam Rawat, Zhiwei Huang

Mechanical Engineering Undergrads, UC Berkeley transferred from Chabot College in fall 2011, graduating in fall 2013.

Hoang Nguyen Civil Engineering, graduating in Fall

2012

Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering field requires an

understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material science, and structural analysis. Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with tools like CAD and product lifecycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, air and water crafts, robotics, medical devices, weapons, and more.

Sub disciplines of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanics Mechatronics and robotics Structural Analysis Thermodynamics and thermo-science Energy conversion and HVAC systems. Design and drafting/ CAD Micro electro-mechanical systems(MEMS) Nanotechnology Finite element Analysis Biomechanics

ME real life applications

Civil Engineering What's the difference between Civil Engineers and Mechanical Engineers?

Mechanical Engineers build weapons, Civil Engineers build targets

Civil Engineering Civil System Geo Engineering Environmental Engineering Transportation Engineering Project Management Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate Structural Engineering

What do structural engineers do?

We try to analyze things we don't really know about

By simplifying it to something that we can easily analyze

And then we convince the public that we know everything ...

Chabot College Core Class:

English 1A , 4 or 7 Math 1,2,3,4,6 Physics 4A,4B,4C Chemistry 1A Engineering Classes: Engineering 10,11,22,25,36,43,45 (Depends on the University)

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Fall 2009 Units Spring2010

Units

Math 3 Multi. Var. Calculus

5 Chem1A

Genr.Chem

5

Music 1 Intro to Music 3 CSCI14

C++ 4

Engl. 102 R/R/WAcceler.

4 Mth 6 Linear algbr.

3

ANTH 1 Bio/Phys.Anthro

3 Engl 1A Crit. R/C 3

Phys 4A GP I 5

Fall 2010 Units Spring 2011 Units

Engr 10 Intro to Engr. 2 Engl 7 Crit. T/W 3

Engr 25 Mathlab 3 Engr 11 Engr D/A 2

Mth 4 Elem Diff. eqns. 3 Engr 22 Engr.Graphics

3

Phys 4B General Physics 5 Phys 4C

GP III 5

Spring 2009

Course Units

ART 2A Into to drawing 3ENGL 1A Reading/ Composition 3MTH 20 Pre-Calculus Math 5ENSC 10 Humans and the

Environment3

Total 14

Fall 09 Course UnitsHISTORY 7

US History Through Reconstruct 3

MTH 1 Calculus 1 5PHYS 4A General Physics 1 5TUTR 1A/1B

Tutor training 1

Total 14

Spring 10 Course UnitsCHEM 1A General Chemistry 1 5

MTH 2 Calculus 2 5

ENGL 7 Critical Thinking 3

TUTR 1A/1B Tutor training 1

Total 14

Fall 10 Course UnitsPHYS 4B General Physics 2 5

MTH 3 Multivariable Calculus 5

MTH 6 Linear Algebra 3

TUTR 1A/1B

Tutor training 1

Total 14

Spring 11 Course UnitsCSCI 14 Programming C++ 4

ENGR 11 Engineering Design Analysis

2

PHYS 4C General Physics 3 5

MTH 4 Differential Equations 3Total 14

Colleges appliedUniversity of California BerkeleyUniversity of California San DiegoUniversity of California Los AngelesUniversity of California Davis

Application Tips:Take Engineering classes at Chabot depending

on the University you want to transfer.Start application and personal statement early.Look for alliance programs like TAP/TAG.

Why UC Berkeley? One of the best Engineering school

nationwide(top 3) and best public university in the world.

Close to home. Can commute from home. Cheaper tuition and expenses (financial aid

covers 100% tuition) Diversity

Transition to UC Berkeley After the first midterm: HOLLY MOLLY! WHAT

WAS THAT? All exams are time intensive. Very Fast Paced classes. Huge classes (over 120 students per class) Tough Assignments Not everyone’s a genius here, so DO NOT

underestimate yourself!! Over crowded college!

Transfer Experience Overwhelmed by:

Extracurricular activities: ballroom dancing, research, church, community services, ...

Social life: roommates, church fellowship, honor society, classmates, …

Decal Classes – classes taught by students: Learn to fly: Private pilot ground school, Christian foundations, Meditation in practice, …

Seminars, info sessions: FREE FOOD and a chance to win an iPad

Homework, group projects

Chabot Vs. UCB

UCB has 32 libraries Each classes have a discussion section which is

taught by a graduate student (GSI). Amount of time spent on the assignments (30+

hours/week) Lots of resources and opportunities for hands on

projects. Lots of engineering clubs, honor societies,

fraternities.

FSAE at UC Berkeley• Student run group, from design to racing

– Get hands on experience building a race car– Compete against other universities

Projects/Projects based Classes

• Required: ME102 ‘A’, ME 102 ‘B’ • Electives : ME 135, ME 130, E 128, ME 101, ME 110, ME C117, ME 119, ME 165, ME C176

Links to some previous Projects

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm9xIGiChqYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xC_PU2Ly4

Concrete Canoe

A concrete canoe that can float and go as fast as a dragon boat

UREKA!

Hull team: DesignStructural analysis: Modeling, simulatingResearch team: Testing new materialsConstruction team: Casting, paintingThe rest: Practice rowing in the weight room

Few words of advice… Don't fall behind in your classes: Spend more time

studying in the library. Working smart: prioritize, utilize all the available

resources, know what works better for you: some are visual learners, kinesthetic learners.

Manage time well: don't spend time on stuff you already know

Form study groups, make friends, don't hesitate to talk about homework or ask questions.

Try to find internships or research positions. Think about real life applications of what you learn.

Go to Office hours and Math Lab!! Get involved in project based(Engineering and science)

clubs.

BMayer@ChabotCollege.edu • Study_Skills_for_Chabot_College_Students.ppt25

Bruce Mayer, PE Chabot Math, Science, and Engineering

Bruce Mayer, PELicensed Electrical & Mechanical Engineer

BMayer@ChabotCollege.edu

Chabot Engineering

Study SkillsFor

College Students

MANAGE YOUR TIME EFFICIENTLY

1. Be responsible2. Mind connected to hand3. Worship the textbooks4. Listen to the instructor5. Mind your Math & English6. Be creative7. Draw diagrams8. Don't sell your textbooks9. Put in time10. Study extra for exams11. Get every point12. Join/Form a study group

FAIL ? Of course I fail too. In facts, I've failed so many

times But KEEP TRYING ANYWAY

As long as you try, you're awesome even though you might not be able to achieve any of those.

Questions?Hoang Nguyen: hoanghw@gmail.com