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Since I was a kid, my dad had worked for HP and I worked alongside him building computers. And so, learning about that really like raised my interest in like computer architecture, and thus that really translated me into wanting to major in computer engineering. Originally, I just liked math and computers. I had taken a programming class in my junior year of high school, and I fell in love with it, and the only major that made sense was Computer Engineering. Computer Engineering is the perfect balance of learning all the electrical engineering and the software engineering that goes into making all the computers and advance other computing devices that you see around you. That bridge between like Electrical Engineering and computer science I feel like that's what makes computer engineering very unique. Taking just the little pieces of everything you know and putting them together, creating solutions for whatever ideas that you have. Not just desktop computers but also embedded computers like you might find like in a Fitbit or in the iPhone.
Your result is always going to be something that moves or something that flashes or a physical output which I think was my biggest drive to choosing CE versus CS for example. University of Michigan computer architecture and reps in general are very strong. Actually, this summer I'll be working at Apple and so pretty much when I went through the interview process they came here and all the coursework I'd gone through here was pretty much what they asked me in the interview so it was I think I was very well prepared. The professors, they always just give me the tools they teach you about the tools and maybe how to use them, and then they give you a problem that challenges you to use those tools to create your own solution and I feel like that's definitely a great skill to have in the real world and not just with technology but just life in general. Whatever is going to be out there you have to reach into what you know to kind of make your own path in the world.
“I can help work with other engineers”
The computer is the embodiment organization and what we are learning here is all the different ways that we can create a computer that's maybe a little bit faster here or maybe a little bit more power efficient or a smaller here. And so, I hope that as I move into the industry I can help work with other engineers to continue that evolution of computing as a whole.
Questions:
Part 1: Comprehension
Watch and summarize the video thinking of who, what, when, where & why.
Part 2: True or False Questions
a) True or false – Students need to study math before enrolling in the computer science course. T/F
b) True or False – The University of Michigan is in the top 10 universities in America. T/F
c) True or False – Computer engineering is the perfect balance between software engineering and electrical engineering. T/F
d) True or False – Professors teach problem-solving skills that are useful not just for engineering but for life in general. T/F
Part 3: Guess the meaning of unknown vocabulary.
a) "Worked alongside (someone)" (0:04 min)
b) "Made sense"(0:24 min)
c) "Tools" (1:32 min)
d) "Make your own path" (1:51 min)
Part 4: Dictation
a) Fill in the blanks (0:40 - 0:48 minutes) That bridge between _______________________________________________ very unique.
b) Fill in the blanks (1:15 - 1:29 minutes) Actually, this summer I'll be working ________________________________ I was very well prepared.
c) Fill in the blanks (2:03 - 2:11 minutes) And so_________________________________________________________ whole.
Part 5: Talking Points
Part 6: Role play Scenarios
Scenario 1: Career Counseling.
You are a career counselor at a local high school, and a student has come to you expressing interest in computer engineering. In this roleplay scenario, you could discuss with the student the skills and knowledge required to succeed in computer engineering, as well as potential career paths in the field
Scenario 2: Classroom Presentation.
Give a short presentation introducing your major and what you studies at university. Then your partner can ask questions to find out more about it.
Scenario 3: Job Interview.
You are a recent graduate of a computer engineering program and are interviewing for a job at a tech company. In this roleplay scenario, you could prepare for common interview questions by practicing your responses and demonstrating your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Part 7: Writing Activity
Write about a special memory you had at university.What happened? Why is it special?
Part 8: Critical Thinking - Online degrees vs in-person (on site) degrees.
Objective: Debate the following statement: Online degrees are just as valuable as in-person (on site) degrees.
Team A supports this statement and team B opposes it.
In groups talk about the pros and cons of this statement, then come back as a class and reach a consensus on whether you agree with the above statement.
Answers:
Part 1: Comprehension
This is a video created by the University of Michigan to promote its computer engineering degree. The video uses a number of current students to introduce what they like about the course and how it is helping them develop their skills within that field. The first student gives the reasons why and how he became interested in computer engineering, he said that his father worked for HP and that he was only interested in math until he took a programming class in his junior year and really enjoyed it. The next students talk about the bridge between engineering and computer science and state that it’s the perfect balance between electrical engineering and software engineering. This student also discusses her summer placement in Apple which shows viewers potential companies that want to work with the University of Michigan students. Lastly, the students talk about how good the professors are and that they give all students the tools to find solutions to their problems.
Part 2: True or False
A: False B: False C: True D: True
Part 3: Guess the meaning of unknown vocabulary or phrases
a) "Worked alongside (someone)" Answer: I think this means to work together with someone who has the same goal as you and you can learn from it because in the video the student talks about how working with his father created an interest in engineering.
b) "Made sense" Answer: the means to be justifiable or practicable as the student started off by studying math but after one coding course knew that computer engineering was the right course for him because he enjoyed it so much.
c) "Tools" Answer: In this context tools mean skills and the ability to problem solve because in the video the student talks about how professors team them and how to find solutions to the engineering problems they face.
d) "Make your own path" Answer: I think this means deciding what is right for you at every moment and not just choosing what people usually do but also considering all options and then making your own choice. In the video, the student talks about how the professors teach them the skills to help make these important decisions. \
Part 4: Dictation
a) Fill in the blanks (0:40 - 0:48 minutes) That bridge between like Electrical Engineering and computer science I feel like that's what makes computer engineering very unique.
b) Fill in the blanks (1:15 - 1:29 minutes) Actually, this summer I'll be working at Apple and so pretty much when I went through the interview process they came here and all the coursework I'd gone through here was pretty much what they asked me in the interview so it was I think I was very well prepared.
c) Fill in the blanks (2:03 - 2:11 minutes) And so, I hope that as I move into the industry I can help work with other engineers to continue that evolution of computing as a whole.
Part 7 Writing: (example)
During university, I traveled around France with my best friend, which is a very special memory for me. We first visited Paris, seeing famous places like the Eiffel Tower and enjoying French food like croissants. Then, we went to Provence, where we saw beautiful lavender fields, and Bordeaux, where we tasted great wines. This trip was special because I shared it with my best friend. We explored new places, laughed together, and talked a lot. It was a fun and memorable experience that made our friendship stronger.
