Electrical Engineering Junior Convocation_2016
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Electrical Engineering Junior Convocation 3rd May 2016
Overview
Senior Year Classes – Petition to Graduate, Senior Checklist – Technical Electives, Professional Development – University Core
Senior Year Planning – – – –
Senior Design Planning for job interviews Planning for graduate school Reference letters
Your Questions
Petition to Graduate
Jan or Feb 2017 Complete and submit Senior Checklist – Fill one out for yourself before start of fall term to check your plan to complete requirements
“Degree Audit” – Shows requirements not met in red
Pathway essay – do it this summer if you can !!!
Program Requirements ELEN 20: If you have not taken it you need to do a technical elective of at least 4 units Advanced Science/Math Requirement
One technical elective a required from
Three more technical Electives – Need at least one from each of three lists: Advanced Math Content (M) Computer Aided Design Tools (C)
More on Technical Electives
Topical emphasis may be selected,
Analog IC Design (116), VLSI (153), Control Systems (130), Communications (141) , Digital Signal Processing (133), Energy and power (164,183,184) , Devices/Nanotechnology (152/156) , Embedded systems (129), RF and microwave (105,144) Consult with your advisor about opportunities to take advanced courses in the graduate program
Professional Development Additional elective – at least four units Minor/Second major in engineering or physical science Study abroad – 4 units CO-OP – 188 and 189 ENGR 110 – 2 units PEER Educator
EE Technical Electives Planned Categories Design Team
Advanced Mathematics
CAD Tools
Fall 153 164
Winter 116 129
Spring 152 153
130 160
118 151 183
133 184
153 164
118 116 129
127 153
Senior Design
Three quarters in senior year – Come to some senior presentations on Thursday, 12th May 2016
ENGL 181 offered every quarter – Take it early, in Fall if possible
Job Interviews and/or Graduate School
Plan ahead Explore multiple options Plan ahead Explore multiple resources Plan ahead
Reference Letters
For graduate admissions you will need to arrange reference letter writers early in the fall term. For graduate admissions or employment: – Ask for letters from faculty who have seen your work on projects or other events as well as in the classroom – Help reference letter writers. Give them:
a resume, a list of activities both within the university and outside, a short description of your interests and goals Make it easy for them to write the letter you hope they will write!!!!!
Your Questions and Feedback
Overview
Senior Year Classes – Petition to Graduate, Senior Checklist – Technical Electives, Professional Development – University Core
Senior Year Planning – – – –
Senior Design Planning for job interviews Planning for graduate school Reference letters
Your Questions
Petition to Graduate
Jan or Feb 2017 Complete and submit Senior Checklist – Fill one out for yourself before start of fall term to check your plan to complete requirements
“Degree Audit” – Shows requirements not met in red
Pathway essay – do it this summer if you can !!!
Program Requirements ELEN 20: If you have not taken it you need to do a technical elective of at least 4 units Advanced Science/Math Requirement
One technical elective a required from
Three more technical Electives – Need at least one from each of three lists: Advanced Math Content (M) Computer Aided Design Tools (C)
More on Technical Electives
Topical emphasis may be selected,
Analog IC Design (116), VLSI (153), Control Systems (130), Communications (141) , Digital Signal Processing (133), Energy and power (164,183,184) , Devices/Nanotechnology (152/156) , Embedded systems (129), RF and microwave (105,144) Consult with your advisor about opportunities to take advanced courses in the graduate program
Professional Development Additional elective – at least four units Minor/Second major in engineering or physical science Study abroad – 4 units CO-OP – 188 and 189 ENGR 110 – 2 units PEER Educator
EE Technical Electives Planned Categories Design Team
Advanced Mathematics
CAD Tools
Fall 153 164
Winter 116 129
Spring 152 153
130 160
118 151 183
133 184
153 164
118 116 129
127 153
Senior Design
Three quarters in senior year – Come to some senior presentations on Thursday, 12th May 2016
ENGL 181 offered every quarter – Take it early, in Fall if possible
Job Interviews and/or Graduate School
Plan ahead Explore multiple options Plan ahead Explore multiple resources Plan ahead
Reference Letters
For graduate admissions you will need to arrange reference letter writers early in the fall term. For graduate admissions or employment: – Ask for letters from faculty who have seen your work on projects or other events as well as in the classroom – Help reference letter writers. Give them:
a resume, a list of activities both within the university and outside, a short description of your interests and goals Make it easy for them to write the letter you hope they will write!!!!!
Your Questions and Feedback
