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PSE 132 - Orientation: Paper Science and Engineering
BPE 132 - Orientation: Bioprocess Engineering

PSE Orientation

Fall 2011
(1 credit)

Lecture: W 5:00-6:00 pm in 210 Walters
Laboratory/Tours: Th 2:00-5:00 pm in TBD

Prerequisites: none

Instructor:
Dr. Gary M. Scott
205 Walters Hall
Phone: x6523
Email: gscott@esf.edu

Catalog Descriptions

PSE 132: One hour lecture per week and three-hour laboratory/tours per week. Introduction to campus resources available to ensure academic success. Introduction to PSE as a field of inquiry and career path.

BPE 132: One hour lecture per week and three-hour laboratory/tours per week. Introduction to campus resources available to ensure academic success. Introduction to bioprocess engineering as a field of inquiry and career path. One session per week of lecture, discussion, and/or exercises. Introduction to campus resources available to ensure academic success. Introduction to PSE as a field of inquiry and career path.

General Course Information

All entering students (both freshman and transfer students) in the bioprocess engineering, paper science, or paper engineering programs are required to complete the appropriate Orientation program (PSE 132 or BPE 132).

The course consists of lecture meetings that will cover a variety of topics including resumes interviewing, the programs, and career opportunties. Students will have the opportunity to tour a variety of industrial processes including a paper manufacturing plant and a bioprocess-based industry. Students will also hear from other students regarding their summer internships. In addition, students will have the opportunity to meet the faculty, staff, and other students in the department.

Expected Background

There are no prerequisites for this course. Students are expected to take this course at the first opportunity when attending ESF in order to meet the faculty and prepare for interviews for summer positions.

Course Outcomes:

Every course that a student takes should further his knowledge, building on what was learned previously. By the end of this course, each student should be able:

  1. Know the requirements and expectations of their program and more fully understand the relationship between their education and a career.
  2. Know the campus resources dedicated to helping the student achieve success in the PSE program.
  3. Know the faculty and college resources in the Paper and Bioprocessing Department.
  4. Know the basic aspects of the paper and/or bioprocess industry.
  5. Be familiar with the summer and co-op job opportunities that are available.
  6. Be aware of the ethical considerations of being an engineer.

Relation to Curriculum Outcomes (Paper Engineering):

PSE 132 and BPE 132 are freshman level courses intended to taken at the first opportunity when enrolling at ESF.

Required Textbook:

Student Handbook Supplement. The handbook will be available to the class early in the semester.

Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career by Raymond B. Landis. Discovery Press; 3rd edition (April 1, 2007).

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