Course: Navigating the U of U

A few Especially Useful Links for Navigating the U:

Student Wellness Center- Links to an external site.- Physical, Mental, Academic Health programs and help.

Computer Labs & Help

UofU Computer Help Desk Links to an external site.including Setting an email alias Links to an external site. (to forward your UU email)

Software Licensing Links to an external site. (cheap/free software for students and faculty)

UofU Campus Store (see UTECH) Links to an external site.

College of Engineering computer labs and support Links to an external site.

ECE Computer Lab Links to an external site. MEB 2555

EXAMS -- If you got a score lower than you like:

Did you understand the material and just make a silly mistake? If so, you will probably do better the next time. Practice the 'similar problems' a little more, so that you can do them more quickly. Then you will feel you can take your time and relax a little more while you do the exam.
Did you 'freeze up' and have trouble thinking? This is pretty common, so don't panic, you are not alone. Maybe a little more practice, especially practice with friends where you ask each other questions, may help. If it is more serious than that, there is help at the university on test anxiety: http://lep.utah.edu/test-anxiety.php and USU has good online resources as well: http://www.usu.edu/arc/test_anxiety/ The student counseling center Links to an external site.can also help you with an individualized plan to manage test anxiety.
Or did you not really understand one or more of the concepts? If there was a concept you did not understand, please make a plan and schedule time on your calendar (really plan!) for time to learn that concept. Many students who struggled on the exam also indicated they spent only a small amount of time (under 10 hours a week) on the class. (17 hours a week, including the 6 hours you should be spending in class and lab) would be a typical good study schedule for this class.) It takes time thinking and practicing to learn this material. The homework problems are meant to be absolutely minimal, giving you a single practice on each concept. But if you don't get it with one problem, please do more of the 'similar problems' for practice. Or make up some of your own. You can find the voltages, resistances, and currents everywhere in any circuit now, with the help of Multisim.
If you are spending the time, and using the videos/texts/online materials, but are still struggling with the material, please come see me, or come see the TAs and tutors Tutoring Hours for help. We are here to help you learn.
It is VERY COMMON to struggle with one or several concepts in an engineering class, this one included. Please plan the time, and come ask for the help.