Graduate Student Orientation Efstratios Nikolaidis Professor and Graduate

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Graduate Student Orientation Efstratios Nikolaidis Professor and Graduate Director Department of Mechanical, Industrial and

Graduate Student Orientation Efstratios Nikolaidis Professor and Graduate Director Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering University of Toledo 8/17/2011 This presentation is based on Dr. Olson’s presentation in Fall 2007 1

Outline 1. About MIME 2. Focus Areas 3. Department Organization 4. Graduate Programs 5.

Outline 1. About MIME 2. Focus Areas 3. Department Organization 4. Graduate Programs 5. Registration and Plan of Study 6. Resources/Facilities 2

1. About MIME • MIME department recognized as one of the best on campus

1. About MIME • MIME department recognized as one of the best on campus • High quality of students, faculty, staff and facilities • 24 faculty members – Society fellows: ASME (3), American Ceramic Society (1), Industrial Diamond Association of America (1) – Journal editors, associate editors – Book authors • $5 M annual sponsored research from NSF, NREL, ARO, NIH, Chrysler, Ford, GM… • Excellent job placement success – Close ties to industry – Faculty and student’s reputation 3

2. Focus Areas • Graduate program in MIME is specialized in terms of both

2. Focus Areas • Graduate program in MIME is specialized in terms of both teaching and research 1. Manufacturing 2. Solid Mechanics 3. Thermal Sciences • Different required courses in each area 4

Focus Areas • What it means to you: – Must select and concentrate on

Focus Areas • What it means to you: – Must select and concentrate on one focus area – It will determine your course work, research and expertise – Will not appear on your diploma 5

3. Department Organization Professor & Chairman Dr. Abdollah A. Afjeh FACULTY Graduate Director Dr.

3. Department Organization Professor & Chairman Dr. Abdollah A. Afjeh FACULTY Graduate Director Dr. Efstratios Nikolaidis Thermal Sciences Focus Area Dr. Duane Hixon, Leader Solid Mechanics Focus Area STAFF Academic Program Coordinator Debbra Kraftchick Department Secretary Marlene Wenrick Lab Supervisor ( 2 Tech Staff) Dr. Phil White, Leader John Jaegly Manufacturing and Systems Focus Area Administrative Specialist Dr. Ahalapitiya. Jayatissa, Leader Emily Lewandowski 6

Administration • Department Chair Dr. Abdollah Afjeh (x 8210) – As administrator • Overall

Administration • Department Chair Dr. Abdollah Afjeh (x 8210) – As administrator • Overall responsibility for department – All administrative and academic matters • Student matters – Special issues – As professor • Faculty responsibilities 7

Student Services Staff • Undergraduate Academic Program Coordinator Debbra Kraftchick (x 8204) • •

Student Services Staff • Undergraduate Academic Program Coordinator Debbra Kraftchick (x 8204) • • • Academic records and student files Department/university forms Registration/scheduling, reference letters Preparation of GAPA’s (funding paperwork) First person to see for administrative questions 8

Student Services Staff Department Secretary Marlene Wenrick (x 8210) – Responsible for secretarial support

Student Services Staff Department Secretary Marlene Wenrick (x 8210) – Responsible for secretarial support • Instructional support to faculty • Appointments with Chairman on special issues 9

Student Services Staff • Administrative Specialist Emily Lewandwoski (x 8037) – Responsible for financial

Student Services Staff • Administrative Specialist Emily Lewandwoski (x 8037) – Responsible for financial matters and forms including Time Cards (if needed) – If funded, you must see Ms. Lewandwoski for completion of tax and other forms. You must complete all forms for funding including those for establishing a tax ID #. – You will not be paid until all forms have been filled and submitted. – All department purchases and travel forms 10

Student Services Staff • Graduate Program Director Dr. Efstratios Nikolaidis (enikolai@eng. utoledo. edu, x

Student Services Staff • Graduate Program Director Dr. Efstratios Nikolaidis (enikolai@eng. utoledo. edu, x 8216) – – – Initial advisor to all new students (except RAs). Determines all TA duties, evaluates TAs. Approves plans of study/certify graduation. Approves practical training requests. Authorizes program changes. 11

Faculty • Academic Advisors – Supervise graduate research (thesis, project). – Approve plan of

Faculty • Academic Advisors – Supervise graduate research (thesis, project). – Approve plan of study. – Approve changes to plan of study. – Award RAs. 12

Graduate Student Duties • Select and register for classes based on approved plan of

Graduate Student Duties • Select and register for classes based on approved plan of study • Select an advisor by end of fall term at the latest. Submit advisor selection form to Dr. Nikolaidis. • Fill out a plan of study before 16 hours of coursework have been completed. • If a TA, must take the ITA test • Attend Graduate Seminar • Keep your Thesis Advisor informed on your progress • Satisfactory progress in research is a requisite for continued financial support (assistantship). 13

4. Graduate Programs • MS (MSIE & MSME) – Thesis and project options •

4. Graduate Programs • MS (MSIE & MSME) – Thesis and project options • 30 semester credit hours • If you ever receive RA or TA funding from the MIME department you must do a thesis. In this case, you cannot switch from thesis to project or coursework options. – Coursework only option • 36 semester credit hours 14

Graduate Programs • Ph. D – Minimum requirements: 60 credit hours beyond MS 15

Graduate Programs • Ph. D – Minimum requirements: 60 credit hours beyond MS 15

MS Degree: Thesis Option • Mathematics: 3 credits – From list of approved courses

MS Degree: Thesis Option • Mathematics: 3 credits – From list of approved courses • Focus area core courses: 6 or 9 credits – Only approved courses • Elective courses: 9 or 6 credits – Focus area electives – From list of approved courses with approval of advisor • All the above must be advanced level courses: 6000 level, 5000 level less common • Thesis research: 9 credits 16

Ph. D Degree • Research-Based Degree – Must pass Focus Area Qualifying Examination •

Ph. D Degree • Research-Based Degree – Must pass Focus Area Qualifying Examination • Expected within 1 st year in program • If failed once, may petition for a retest one year later, if petition is granted. – No specific topic requirements, but courses must be approved by advisor. – 15 credits minimum advanced coursework. • Planned for Ph. D. research (consult your advisor) • Prepare for Ph. D. qualifying exam in Spring semester. • Dissertation Research: 30 credits minimum – 45 credits if taken 15 credit hours of coursework. 17

Ph. D Degree • Qualifying Exam – Take in Spring semester – Advanced (senior)

Ph. D Degree • Qualifying Exam – Take in Spring semester – Advanced (senior) undergraduate level and/or first year graduate level • Dissertation Proposal – A definite project identified and substantial preliminary research work done. This includes literature survey, plan of tasks, feasibility study. • Dissertation defense – Write dissertation and defend it in open forum – Significant, consequential, original 18

Advanced Graduate Courses • Typically at 6000/8000 levels – MS students -- 6000 level

Advanced Graduate Courses • Typically at 6000/8000 levels – MS students -- 6000 level – Ph. D students -- 8000 level • Equivalent courses – Might be numbered at a lower level but considered equivalent to MIME 6000/8000 level course. – Consult your advisor. • MS Program advanced course requirement – 12 credits (core, approved math or elective) at 6000 level 19

Plan of Study • A ‘Roadmap’ of Graduate Program – List of all course

Plan of Study • A ‘Roadmap’ of Graduate Program – List of all course taken or to be taken. – Must be approved by advisor, Graduate Program Director and College of Graduate Studies • When to File – As soon as possible but not later than beginning of Spring term • Where to File – Department Academic Program Coordinator’s office • Benefits – Registration without additional advisor’s approval – Prevent having to take additional courses to meet degree program requirements 20

4. Registration • Minimum Requirements for Supported Students 1. 2. All MS and Ph.

4. Registration • Minimum Requirements for Supported Students 1. 2. All MS and Ph. D. students who receive full-time support must register for a minimum of 12 credit hrs and a maximum of 15 credit hrs during each semester. Supported students on their last semester can register for only 1 hr. A statement from the faculty advisor certifying that the student has satisfied the degree requirements is required for each of these cases (e-mail to Dr. Hefzy will suffice for documentation). – Supported students are allowed to register for 1 hr as their last semester only one time. If a student has enrolled previously for 1 hr as his/her last semester and did not graduate, then he/she would need to enroll as specified in paragraph 1. 21

Registration • Graduate Seminar MIME 6930 – Attendance required of all funded students –

Registration • Graduate Seminar MIME 6930 – Attendance required of all funded students – Notification of time by email (Nitschke Auditorium) • Register for thesis/dissertation 6960/8960 (three credits). Use your advisor’s section number. If you do not have an advisor, register in MIME 6900 -078. Prepare a Thesis Proposal Paper by December 1 st and submit to your advisor. 22

Registration Forms • Course Request Form – Needed only for the first term. Thereafter,

Registration Forms • Course Request Form – Needed only for the first term. Thereafter, use web or phone registration. – Course Request Form needs the advisor’s signature. – Course Request Forms are needed for thesis or dissertation registration. 23

Registration Process • Where to Register? – Registrar’s Office -- Rocket Hall • What

Registration Process • Where to Register? – Registrar’s Office -- Rocket Hall • What Documents Needed? – Completed and signed “Course Request Form and Seminar Request Form”, if any • Register by Friday, August 19 to avoid late fees. These range from $50 to $1, 000 depending on how late you register. • Instructional Fee Credit? – Tuition credit given automatically to funded students. Takes time for tuition fee to be paid. – Normally, student must pay all other fees. 24

Thermal Science Program Examples • Core Ø Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (MIME 6410/8410) Ø Computational

Thermal Science Program Examples • Core Ø Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (MIME 6410/8410) Ø Computational Fluid Dynamics I (MIME 6440/8440) Ø Advanced Fluid Dynamics (MIME 6980/8980) – Viscous Flow (MIME 6410/8410) – Experimental Fluid Mechanics (MIME 6450) – Conduction (MIME 6420/8420) • Electives Ø Turbomachinery (MIME 5510) • Math Ø Advanced Eng. Math I (MIME 6000/8000) 25

Solid Mechanics Program Example • Core – Adv. Dynamics (MIME 6200) or Ø Advanced

Solid Mechanics Program Example • Core – Adv. Dynamics (MIME 6200) or Ø Advanced Mechanics of Materials (MIME/CIVE 5300) • Electives Ø Vehicle Dynamics (MIME 5210) or Ø CAD – Finite Element Method (MIME 5280) or – Fracture Mechanics (MIME 6380/8380) • Math Ø Advanced Eng. Math I (MIME 6000/8000) 26

Manufacturing Program Example • Core Ø Design of Experiments (MIME 6720/8720) Ø Material Removal

Manufacturing Program Example • Core Ø Design of Experiments (MIME 6720/8720) Ø Material Removal Processes (MIME 6980/8980) • Electives – Statistical Quality Control & Mgmt (MIME 5020) – Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MIME 5980) Ø Manufacturing Engineering (MIME 5060) Ø Advanced Sensors and Sensor Materials (MIME 6980/8980) • Math Ø Advanced Eng. Math I (MIME 6000/8000) 27

Resources/Facilities • University Main Library/ Engineering Library – Archival journals – Electronic journals –

Resources/Facilities • University Main Library/ Engineering Library – Archival journals – Electronic journals – Engineering/Scientific/Medical databases (a fee might be assessed) – Ohio. Link -- online search and ordering of books/references from other Ohio universities’ libraries 28

Graduate Students Handbook • Details of Graduate Programs – Admission requirements – Academic and

Graduate Students Handbook • Details of Graduate Programs – Admission requirements – Academic and non-academic policies – Degree requirements – Link: www. eng. utoledo. edu/mime/graduate/docs/gr aduate_student_handbook_2005. pdf 29

Student Support • Student Organizations – ASME, IIE, SAE, SWE, GSA, etc. • Student

Student Support • Student Organizations – ASME, IIE, SAE, SWE, GSA, etc. • Student Services – Writing Center www. utoledo. edu/centers/writingcenter/ – Health Services www. utoledo. edu/healthservices/hsc/ – Counseling Center http: //www. utoledo. edu/studentaffairs/counseling/ – International student services http: //www. utoledo. edu/utlc/international/ Can provide small loans 30

Other Sources of Information • MIME Web Page – www. mime. eng. utoledo. edu/

Other Sources of Information • MIME Web Page – www. mime. eng. utoledo. edu/ • Graduate student handbook – www. eng. utoledo. edu/mime/graduate/docs/graduate_ student_handbook_2005. pdf • MIME Registration Tips – www. eng. utoledo. edu/mime/undergraduate/handbook /registration. php • Online registration – www. utoledo. edu/offices/registrar/main_campus/regis tration. html 31