Success in Engineering Studies Presentation at IEEE Awareness Programme

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

Prof Mohandas K P, Dean, M E S College of Engg, Kuttippuram(Former Dean (PG) & Professor N I T Calicut

(email id: [email protected])

Overview

Professional education how it is different ?

What is Engineering?

Modern Marvels in 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?

Qualities of a Good Engineer

A few great engineers of our country

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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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)


FEW OF THE MODERNFEW OF THE MODERNMODERN ENGINEERING MARVELS MODERN ENGINEERING MARVELS

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) World’s 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


Petrona 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


)

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)

Aang Kor Wat CambodiaHindu Temple built in 850AD in Cambodia


Eiffel Tower Paris

By night During day


THE B TECH COURSE IN THE B TECH COURSE IN ENGINEERINGENGINEERING-- AN OVERVIEWAN OVERVIEW

Creative Engineer does


conceive an idea Create a Design

Making a proto type

Analysis

Ok

Produce

No

Subjects in B Tech course

Mathematics 10%

Sciences 8%

Humanities 8%

General Engineering 25%

Special Engineering 49%

Total number of courses 50-54

Theory 70% : Practical: 30%

Every semester : 5-6 theory + 2 practical

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Overview of B Tech course- KTU


Maths, 10%

Sciences, 8%

Humanitis, 8%

Gen Engg, 25%

Special Engg, 49%

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological

University-KTU

KTU has a Credit based Academic System.

No of credits to be acquired 182

Each theory course will have 3 / 4 credits ( 3 -4 hours per week)

One third evaluation internal, rest external

Minimum 45% marks ( D /E Grade?) for pass

No First Class / Distinction only CGPA Honours degree for those who get 12 extra credits(3-4 courses)


Teaching and learning through

Theory class - Class room lectures/videos

Workshop sessions

Practical classes

Seminars and group discussions

Project work

Mini projects in many semesters

Major project (final year)

Internship ( becoming mandatory)


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 inlearning 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) OR9AM-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 InternetOnline courses , Video lecturesExpert lectures

4 Evaluation End of the year or Semester

Internal (1/3) + External(2/3)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

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

Good 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 the earlier content before the class

Read as many books to improve your understanding

You need not buy all the books, use the library, most colleges have essential books required for the students


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

Internal evaluation (1/3 in Kerala Technical 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 (2/3)

Theory Question paper set by University (

Practical Examination by Internal Examiners

Pass in a subject only on getting 45% ( Grade D/E ?)


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 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 other professors from internet along with other friends

On-line courses on internet

MOOCS – Massive Open On-line Courses

Course materials like MIT Archives

Academic networks : www.academia.edu

Discussion forums in social networks like

linkedin.com

Slide sharing networks like www.slideshare.net

www.scribe.com , www.pearltrees.com

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


http://www.academia.edu/

http://www.slideshare.net/

http://www.scribe.com/

http://www.pearltrees.com/

Attendance requirements

In KTU 80% attendance is compulsory to take the Semester Exams

Up to 10% shortage can be condoned on medical grounds just once in a 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 KTU Promotion to higher semester only if you pass current semester .

Supplementary exam, if any, will be conducted before the next semester .

If you fail in a semester you loose an year


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’ or mug up

Analyze and remember your answers logically.


How to do well in University Exams

Collect the University question papers of the previous years and work them out. Available on KTU website

While answering questions:

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


What is the formula to success?

There are many, but in professional courses,

In my opinion and experience :

S = K * H2

K = Knowledge

H = Hard work


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


Communication skills

Analytical ability Problem

solving skills

Good team player

Updating knowledge

Mathematically

inclined

Creativity & innovation

Keen observation for details

Technically sound

Logical thinking

Qualities of a good engineer

1. Analytical Skill

A good engineer should have good analytical skill to analyse a problem at hand

This will help him in assessing a situation and try better alternatives .

2.Keen observation of details

It is said, “ The forests are important, but the large number of trees make the forest “.

Do not forget about the trees

The slightest error can result in disastrous results

3.Good communication skills

A good engineer should have good communication skills, spoken and Written

This will help him in describing complex problems in simple language to colleagues and nontechnical people.

English is the best international language , be proficient in it.

4.Continuing education

An engineer should be up to date with the developments in his field.

Reading journals, visiting important websites

Participating in discussion forums in social networks like linkedin.com/ academia.edu./Research etc

5.Creativity and innovation

Only an engineer with creativity and imagination can think of new things.

New methods of solving problems,

Making new products of social use etc

can come only from one with creativity

6.Logical thinking

Logical thinking capability is essential for understanding a problem and finding solutions .

One should be able to approach a problem without any bias or prejudice

Must have an open mind when dealing with new situations

7.Mathematically inclined

Mathematics is the universal truth

A good engineer should be able to understand the mathematics

If one can describe the complex situations using mathematical equations, solutions using standard techniques can be used easily.

Using mathematics one becomes less prone to errors

8.Good problem solving skills

Engineering is nothing but problem solving

Having solved hundreds of problems in the course of study,

An engineer will be able to solve real life problems with the skill acquired by solving academic problems

9.Team player

A good engineer should be a good team player

Be an active member of a team, learn from others, teach others , discuss

Soon you will find yourself leading the team.

Good leadership is not doing everything by self, but working with others and making your colleagues deliver more .

“LEAD FOLLOW OR GET OUT OF THE WAY”

10.Technical knowledge

An engineer should be sound in his technical knowledge.

He should be aware of what is happening elsewhere .

Should be aware of different methods of solving problems


A FEW GREAT ENGINEERS OF A FEW GREAT ENGINEERS OF OUR COUNTRY OUR COUNTRY

Sir M Vishveswarayya


The Great Engineer President Dr A P J Abdul Kalaam

E Sreedharan our Metroman

Ratan J Tata

Sundar Picchai – CEO Google

Sathya Nadella – CEO Microsoft

Padmasree Warrier Chief Tech Officer CISCO

George Kurien CEO NetApp

Shantanu Narayen CEO Adobe Systems

Rajiv Suri CEO Nokia

Sanjay Mehrotra CEO SanDisk

Francisco D'SouzaCEO, Cognizant


LET US HOPE

SOME DAY

SOME OF YOU ALSO WILL

BECOME

A GREAT ENGINEER

USEFUL TO YOU,

YOUR FAMILY ,

THE NATION AND

HUMANITY AT LARGE

JAI HIND

THANK YOU AND WISH YOU WELL


ANCIENT WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WONDERS OF THE WORLDWORLD

Taj Mahal of India


Machu Picchu (Peru)


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

Christ the Redeemer Brazil (1930)


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

Chichen Itza Mexico (800-900AD)


.Chichén Itza (Mexico) - Famous Mayan temple city , once the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization

Colosseum Rome (Italy) 80AD


The Colosseum is an Amphitheatre in elliptical shape in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy.

Petra Jordan ( 312 BC)


Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the Southern Jordan famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system

Great Wall of China (220-206BC)


The Great Wall of China made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, built along historical northern borders of China 8850Kms long