3. Announcement
• Level 130 and 140 students who are seeking certification
must attend the REQUIRED IECP Certification Workshop
happening this Wednesday, February 4, at 3:00 in Boucke
304
4. Discussion - Problem Solving!
• What did you do when you couldn’t add your conversation
starter to the course blog last Thursday?
5. Conversation Starter 130A
• The skin is the body's first line of defense. It defends the
body from harmful bacteria, toxic chemicals, and the
vagaries (unpredictable changes) of weather. It also
prevents the loss of fluid, and thus helps to stabilize the
internal structure of the body and regulate the body’s
temperature. What do you think happens if the skin is
wounded or burnt?
(Biology, Zainab Almishaal, 130 A)
6. Conversation Starter 130A
• When working as an architectural engineer, it is
advantageous to be a team player. However, some
people prefer to work alone. I believe successful team
work depends on the flexibility of workers and their
understanding of teamwork. Do you prefer to work alone
or in a group? Can you think of situations in your field
where team work/cooperation with others is particularly
important?
(Sarah Gaw, Architectural Engineering, 130A)
7. Conversation Starter 130A
Successful companies face many challenges such as
increasing their profits and overcoming marketing and
financial problems. What are some risks that affect growing
businesses? Can you think of any businesses that have
failed? If so, what factors influenced their failure?
(Amal, Business, 130A)
8. Conversation Starter 130B
• When I say to someone that I will apply to the department
of biomedical engineering, he/she usually says, “ Oh, you
will face a lot of challenges in this major,” I reply, “ Yes,
but I like these challenges”. From my point of view, when
people faces challenges, these challenges will motive
them to study harder and do their best. Do you agree or
disagree with my point of view? Can you think of specific
examples from your life?
(Biomedical Engineering, Maryam Felemban, 130 B )
9. Conversation Starter 130B
Ballroom dancing is a type of dancing that is done with a
dance partner/mate. In this type of dance, the partners
must spend a lot of time together practicing. Therefore, I
think it is best for your dance mate to be your significant
other. In your opinion, would you support your significant
other learning ballroom dance with somebody else?
(Dance, ChiaHsi Lin,130B)
10. Conversation Starter 130B
• The real challenge for professional mechanical engineers
is to collaborate with others and think out of your specialty
in order to solve complex problems. In your opinion, what
are other challenges that face professional mechanical
engineers? Also, what type of complex problems do you
solve in your field?
•
(Salim Bin Ghouth, Mechanical Engineer, 130 B)
11. PSU Class Observation Assignment
• Assignment Goal: To observe a PSU class of interest,
reflect upon and describe the observation experience, and
deliver a formal presentation (5-10 minutes via video with
PPT slides) describing the observation experience.
12. Step 1
• Choose a class to observe - complete this before class
on Tuesday (2/3)
• (see handout)
http://schedule.psu.edu/
13. Step 2
• Ask the professor for permission to observe
(see handout for template)
• Send the email to your first choice by midnight on 2/3
• If you don’t receive a response by 2/5, send an email to your
second choice
• If you don’t receive a response by 2/7, send an email to your third
choice
14. Step 3
• Observe the class (any time that fits your schedule, but
class will be cancelled on 2/11 and 2/12 to give you time
to complete your observations)
(see handout for more specific information about
observation etiquette)
15. Step 4
• Plan your 5-10 minute presentation and develop PPT
slides for your presentation
16. Step 5
• Videotape your presentation and submit the video to
Nikki via BOX ( place it in your assignment folder AND
send me a link) by 2/20 at midnight.
• Suggestions for video recording:
• Tutoring Center Reservation
• One-Button Studio (PSU Library)
https://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/kc/gp_study.html
22. HW
• Choose 3 classes that you would be interested in
observing (complete the information in the table provided
on your assignment handout)
• Email me you phone number (if you haven’t already) so I
can add it to the Conversation and Tutoring Partner
Spreadsheet
