Portfolio - University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign



Portfolio for students interested in engineeringInstructionsUse this document to help you explore areas in engineering and help you articulate those interests as they relate to your petition to transfer into the College of Engineering. We will ask you to specify more than one engineering major and determine, through this process, the best match for your interests.Part A: Interests and Self-reflection. You will describe your interests in a broad sense.Part B: Type of majors. You will review various majors and find characteristics among them that would allow you to match your interests.Part C: Courses. You will keep track of classes that will help you transition into an engineering program.Part D: Self-Assessment. You will reflect upon what your academic experiences suggest about the feasibility for your transfer.Part E: Statement of demonstrated interest. You will describe your involvement in engineering-related activities.Part F: Final Narrative. You will put together the above experiences in a concise personal statement outlining your interests in engineering.Part G: You will include your most up-to-date Resume.Part A: Interests and Self-reflectionWhat major(s) are you initially interested in?What is something related to technology, engineering, or science that you recently got excited about? Why is it interesting to you?What is something you find interesting in one of your recent math, science, or engineering classes? List a few of the industries/companies/laboratories you find interesting. What product or service produced do you find especially compelling?What do you always find time to do?What type of work do you want to do in your career soon after graduation? (Don’t worry about the job title, just describe the type of work/responsibilities you are looking forward to exploring)Part B: Type of majorsWhat concepts/themes would you like to learn in college?What majors cover these concepts, at any depth?List courses that will allow you to become exposed to these concepts. What are the prerequisite materials that will allow you to engage in these classes?How do you think? For example: Do you like to see how things are put together to understand how it works? Do you wonder about how things are built? Are you comfortable understanding things you can’t see (like electric fields, the inner workings of circuits, energy levels of electrons)? Do you like making sure things are logical, efficient, and organized? Are there particular areas of science, math, or engineering that you know you are drawn to?What field (e.g., robotics, alternative energies, prosthetics) would you like to work in, and how would different majors contribute to that field?Advising SummarySeek advice from advisors in different majors. Talk about the major, not “chances” or “permission” for transfer. This space is for your notes. No advisor signatures are required. You may find a list of engineering advisors at the following website: to take:DEPARTMENT/MAJORADVISORDATESummary:Courses to take:DEPARTMENT/MAJORADVISORDATESummary:Courses to take:DEPARTMENT/MAJORADVISORDATESummary:Courses to take:Part C: CoursesInstructions: Using the course mode symbols below (left), mark the classes you have taken and enter the grades you’ve earned on the table on the next page. Use the legend below (right) and the table to help fill out the plan of study that appears later in this document.Definitions:Math/Science Foundational Courses and English Composition help provide the academic foundation to engineering studies.Introductory courses in engineering provide additional insight to the area of study.What courses should you take before applying for transfer??Course Mode XRequired for transfer. Students need to have credit for the course or be enrolled in it during the semester they apply for transfer.√ = taken at UIUCAP= AP exam creditPT= proficiency testTR= transfer creditRecRecommended for transfer. Students wanting the strongest application will either have credit in the course or be enrolled in it during the semester they apply for transfer.IB = IB exam creditA-lev=A-level exam credit?SugSuggested for transfer. Students who are ahead in the suggested sequence or who apply after the third semester will find these courses help keep them on track and strengthen their application.TakTaken by students in the major, but not normally within the first 3 semesters. Students might take these if they have completed all the required, recommended, and suggested courses, but still haven't applied to transfer.??HOURSENTER GRADE EARNEDENTER COURSE MODEAerospaceAgr & BiolBio EngCivil Computer EngElectricalComputer SciPhysics GeneralIndustrialMaterialsMechanicalEng MechanicsNuclearFoundational CoursesChem 102/1034??XXXXXXXXXXXXXXMath 220 or 2215 or 4??XXXXXXXXXXXXXXMath 2313??XXXXXXXXXXXXXXPhysics 2114??XXXXXXXXXXXXXXRhet 1054??XXXXXXXXXXXXXX???????????????????Math/Science Courses (through typical third semester)Chem 104/1054???XXX??????X?X?Math 2252??SugSug?Sug??????Sug???Math 2414??SugSugSugSugSugSugSugSug??Sug?SugSugMath 2853??SugSugSugSug???SugSugSugSugSug?SugMath 2864??????SugSug????????Math 4153????????SugTakTakTak??Sug?Physics 2124??SugSugSugSugSugSugSugXSugSugSugSugSugSugPhysics 2132??SugSug?SugSugSug?SugSugSug??Sug?Physics 2142????Sug?SugSug?Sug??Sug?SugSugOne of {(Chem 104 + 105) or (MCB 150) or (Phys 213 + 214)}4?????????????Sug?????????????????????Introductory Classes (through typical 3rd semester)CS 1013???SugSugTak???SugSugSugSugSugSugSugCS 1254????????X???????CS 1733??????Sug?X???????CS 2254??????Tak?X???????CS 2334????????Sug???????ECE 1103??????????SugSug????ECE 110 or 1204??????XX????????ECE 2104??????TakTak????????ECE 2204??????SugSug????????GE 1013???Sug?Sug????RecRec??Sug?ME 1703?????????????Rec??TAM 2113?????Sug????SugSug??Sug?TAM 2102??SugSug?????????Rec?SugMSE 2013????????????Sug???MSE 2803??Sug?????????????ABE 2232???Sug????????????ABE 2242???Sug????????????MCB 1504????X???????????CEE 2013?????Sug??????????PHYS 2252?????????X??????Econ 102 or 1033?????Sug????SugSug?Sug?SugEcon 1033???Sug???????????????????????????????Discipline Orientation CoursesAE 1001??Sug?????????????ABE 1001???Sug????????????BIOE 1201????Sug???????????CEE 1951?????Rec??????????TAM 1951??????????????Sug?PHYS 1100?????????Sug??????GE 1001??????????SugSug????MSE 1822????????????Sug???NPRE 1001???????????????SugSelf-reflectionAssuming your grades reflect your best efforts, consider your progress in the courses above. Which major(s) align with your academic strengths?Calculate your “Technical GPA” (include engineering/math/science classes only)Tech GPA=Grade PointsTotal Hours where Grade Points= Grade Value*hours per technical classYour Technical GPA = Grade Value A (4.0), A- (3.67), B+ (3.33), B (3.0), etc…Example: you have taken Chem 102 (3 hours) for a B+ and Chem 103 (1 hour) for an A: your current Tech GPA is(3*3.33 + 1*4.0)/(3+1) = 3.4975 Plan of Study for first 4 SemestersThis part of the document will help you develop your course plan. Here, you will integrate the advice provided to you into a series of courses that you will take in your first two years. Students in engineering curricula are expected to take three (3) quantitative courses per semester.Semester 1Semester 1 AssessmentCourseGradeList your concerns, resources, advice received, and other details about this semester.Semester 2Semester 2 AssessmentCourseGradeList your concerns, resources, advice received, and other details about this semester.Semester 3Semester 3 AssessmentCourseGradeList your concerns, resources, advice received, and other details about this semester.Semester 4Semester 4 AssessmentCourseGradeList your concerns, resources, advice received, and other details about this semester.Part D: Self-AssessmentTechnical GPA for students provides an insight towards the academic suitability of the major for students. Does your Technical GPA represent your best effort and abilities? Explain.What is your first choice major? What other engineering majors can allow you to pursue your interests? Explain.Aside from majors in engineering, what are your alternative plans of study?Part E: Demonstrated InterestThe University of Illinois provides countless number of opportunities to become familiar with the various types of engineering fields. Please describe the activities that you have been participated in:Participating in student organization(s):Engaging in professional practice (job shadow, research, co-ops, and internships):Completing technical Projects (college-level projects):Using academic resources (such as CARE on the 4th floor of the Grainger Engineering Library):Other (describe):Part F: Final NarrativeConsidering the previous parts of this document, please combine the above ideas into a 200-300 word narrative regarding your interest in engineering and the majors you would like to pursue. Please include a self-assessment of your progress towards your area of interest and experience pursuing these interests.If you are applying for a dual degree, make sure to specify it in your narrative.Part G: ResumePlease include your most up-to-date resume.AppendixTypes/categories of majors:Mechanics: Dealing with things in motion---things that move, that are not supposed to move, that get deformed, and various states in between. Majors such as ME, EM, CEE, AE, GE, rmation: Dealing with the communication and management of data/information---sometimes through copper wires, through the air, analysis of data, and deliberate decision-making. Majors such as EE, CompE, CS, IE, GE.Science:Practical applications based on the modeling of natural phenomena Working and building upon observations and models from nature---understanding natural structures (via science) to optimize and implement opportunistic designs and models. Majors such as MSE, NPRE, ABE, EM, ChemE, BioE, EPhys.Gaining an Understanding on Choosing a Major: Engagement with material being learned (in gateway courses) Based on industry preferences Dependent on intersection of interests and abilities Utilitarian considerations (job market, location, etc)Reference a description of engineering majors at Illinois: ................
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