This is the presentation slides for a talk I have given in the IEEE Road map to Success in Engg Studiies 2014 at Kozhikode on 10th May. The orogramme was to tell the engineering aspirants what to study , how to study and choose different streams of engineering based on their aptitude and skills.

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SOME TIPS FOR
SUCCESS IN
ENGINEERING STUDIES
Prof Mohandas K P
(email id: kpmdas@ieee.org)

2. Overview
Professional education how it is different ?
What is Engineering?
Modern Marvels in Engineering
B Tech course contents in Calicut University
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?
Summary
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3. 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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4. 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)
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LOOK AT A FEW OF THE
MODERN ENGINEERING
MARVELS

6. Euro-tunnel between England-
France
Year completed: 1994 Claim to Fame:
Longest stretch of underwater tunnel in
the world (31.35 miles long overall, of
which 23.5 miles is underwater)
connecting England coast to Calais in
France
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7. 30 St Mary axe London
Year completed: 2003
Claim to Fame: One of the world's
most energy-efficient buildings
than comparable office building
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8. Lake Mead, Nevada/Arizona-USA
Year completed: 1935
Claim to Fame: Largest reservoir
in the United States
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9. Burj Khalifa - Dubai
Year completed: 2010 Claim to
Fame: Tallest man made structure in
the world (about 2,700 feet)
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10. Kingda Ka Roller Coaster, Six
Flags, New Jersey
Year completed: 2004 :Claim to
Fame: World's fastest (0 to 128
mph in 3.5 seconds) and tallest
(456 feet at highest point) roller
coaster
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11. Petrona Tower Kualalampur
Year completed: 1998 Claim to
Fame: Tallest twin buildings in the
world (roughly 1,482 feet)
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12. Qinghai-Tibet Railway, China/Tibet
Year completed: 2005
Claim to Fame: Highest railway in
the world (about 16,640 feet
above sea level)
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13. Burj Al-Arab Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Year completed: 1999
Claim to Fame: Tallest
operational hotel in the world
(over 1,000 feet)
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14. Three Gorges Dam, Yangtze River,
China
Year completed: 2006 Claim to
Fame: World's largest
hydroelectric power plant
(capacity of 22.5 GW) and
world's largest concrete
structure
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15. Akashi-Kaikyo or "Pearl" Bridge,
Kobe City, Japan
Year completed: 1998
Claim to Fame: World's longest suspension bridge (roughly
12,800 feet)
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16. Karakoram Highway
Pakistan/China
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Year completed: 1986 :Claim to
Fame: Highest paved road in the
world (808 miles long, elevation
of roughly 3 miles at the highest
point

17. "Bird‘sNest“Stadium, Beijing,
China
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Year completed: 2008 Claim to
Fame: Used in the Beijing 2008
Summer Olympics; world's
largest steel structure (roughly
26 miles )

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THE B TECH COURSE IN
ENGINEERING- AN
OVERVIEW

19. B.Tech Course contents-Calicut
University (typical)
Sl No Particulars No of
courses
Percentage
1 Mathematics 6 - 8 8 - 10
2 Sciences ( Physics,
Chemistry)
4 - 6 5 - 8
3 Humanities
Languages
Communication Skills
Management, Economics
4 - 6 5 - 8
4 General Engineering
(Common courses like
Drawing, Mechanics etc)
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5 Special Engineering –courses
in the chosen branches
17-28 46- 62
Total No of courses 50-54 6 theory+2
labs/semester
No of contact hours/week 30-32 hrs 70 work days
in a semester
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20. Teaching and learning through
Theory class - Class room lectures/videos
Workshop sessions
Practical classes
Seminars and group discussions
Project work
Mini projects second & third year
Major project (final year)
Internship ( not usually arranged by college)
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21. 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 in
learning no one can teach you
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22. Major differences from other
courses
Sl
No
Particulars Arts and Science
colleges
Professional colleges
1 Class hours 10AM-4PM (6hrs) 8AM-400PM ( 8 hrs) OR
9AM-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 Internet
Online courses , Video
lectures
Expert lectures
4 Evaluation End of the year or
Semester
Internal + External
Continuous Evaluation
during semester and End
Semester Evaluation
5 Attendance 60-70% (not strict) Minimum 80%
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23. How to conduct your self: Theory
Class
Attend the lectures carefully
Make notes after understanding
Do not simply copy from board, be involved
Interact- ask questions if you don’t understand
Spend at least half an hour at home for each subject/day
Spend at least 5 minutes to review what was discussed in the
previous class
Request the teacher to explain further if you have not
understood, you have a right to understand
Read books to clear improve your understanding
Good teachers are happy to answer your questions
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24. 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.
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25. Examination System in Professional
courses (Affiliated colleges)
Internal evaluation (30% in Calicut University)
Series tests (at least two, may be more)
Assignments (not necessarily ‘take home’)
Quizzes and Tutorials
Continuous evaluation : every day you are assessed
(practical classes every experiment is evaluated)
End Semester Evaluation (70%)
Theory Question paper set by University
Practical Examination by Internal and
External Examiners together
Pass in a subject only on getting 50% in internal+ end sem
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26. 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 observe
Analyze 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
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27. ASSIGNMENTS AND TUTORIALS
Assignments given are not always ‘take home’
Do your assignment by yourself or after
discussion with friends
NEVER COPY from others
You are doing harm to yourself by copying
Tutorials
Work out the tutorial problems with your
friends and compare the answers
After studying the worked examples, do the
exercise problems, check your answers
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28. 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
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29. Other methods of study
Video lectures by other professors from
internet along with other friends
Discuss the topics being presented
Brain storming sessions on study topics
Make learning a 24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days in an year
Always be observant and watchful for new
information relevant to your study
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30. Attendance requirements
In many Universities 80% attendance is
compulsory to take the End Sem Exams
Up to 10% shortage can be condoned on
medical grounds once in the 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
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31. Promotion to higher semesters
Earlier those who could not complete first year in
two chances had to leave once for all.
Now, in Calicut University Promotion to THIRD
year requires complete pass in FIRST year.
Promotion to FOURTH year requires pass in
all papers of FIRST & SECOND years to be
passed
Please note supplementary exam conducted
only once in an year.
Never accumulate back papers
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32. How 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’
Analyze and remember your answers
logically.
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33. University Exams how to score ?
Collect the University question papers of the previous
years and work them out.
While answering questions take care to see that:
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
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34. 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
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35. ANCIENT WONDERS OF
THE WORLD
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36. Taj Mahal f India
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37. Machu Picchu (Peru)
- A city built in the clouds on the
mountain known as Machu
Picchu. It was abandoned by the
Incas.
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38. Christ the Redeemer - Brazil
The 105-foot (38-meter) tall
"Christ the Redeemer" statue in
Rio de Jenero
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39. Chichen Itza Mexico
.
Chichén Itza (Mexico) - is the
most famous Mayan temple city
and was once the political and
economic center of the Mayan
civilization
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40. Colosseum – Rome (Italy)
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41. Petra Jordan
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42. Great Wall of China
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LEADER OF A TEAM THAT
BUILDS ANOTHER MARVEL
IN ENGINEERING IN THE
FUTURE
LET US HOPE AT LEAST A FEW OF
YOU WILL BE

44. THANK YOU AND
WISH YOU WELL
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