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Plebe Advising
AA/SS Session
Class of 2019
• Introductions
Welcome!
• Learn your fall semester schedules
• Introduce Plebe Academic Handbook
• Discuss academic expectations
• Review strategies for academic success
• Discuss where to go for help
• Provide information on USNA’s majors
• Questions
Goals for Today
Fall Semester Schedules
MIDS
• https://mids.usna.edu at USNA
• https://midsweb.usna.edu off the yard access
• Pre-register and register for classes
• Get your class schedule
• Get your professors’ schedules
• Get final exam schedule
• Query grades and other academic info
• Provide excusals for absences
• Compare matrices for majors
• Read MAPRs … and more!
What can I use MIDS for?
See Your Schedule in MIDS
Your Schedule
May say STAFF
Lab Time
Class Time
Class Room
Lab Room
No scheduled
classes
Days of the Week
• M=Monday
• T=Tuesday
• W=Wenesday
• R=Thursday
• F=Friday
Schedule Codes
Buildings • CH = Chauvenet
• LC = Levy Center
• LJ = Lejeune
• LU = Luce
• MD = Macdonough
• MA = Mahan
• MI = Michelson
• MT = Mitscher (Laboon Center)
• MU = Maury
• NI = Nimitz
• RI = Rickover
• SA = Sampson
Sampson Hall
(English,
History)
Michelson
Hall
(Chemistry)
Chauvenet
Hall
(Math)
Luce Hall
(Leadership,
Seamanship)
Daily Schedule
Pd Duration Pd Duration
1 0755-0845 8 0755-0910
2 0855-0945
3 0955-1045 9 0955-1110
4 1055-1145
5 1330-1420 10 1330-1445
6 1430-1520
7 1530-1620
50 min
periods 75 min
periods
7th period rarely used
(some long labs)
Weekly Schedule (Table View)
• Schedules can change right up to the first
day of classes
• Use MIDS to check on your schedule just
before classes begin
Caution
• In what building do most
Math classes meet?
• In what building do most
English classes meet?
• What is one of your 3-hour courses?
• What is one of your 4-hour courses?
• How many “open” periods do you have in a
week?
Questions about Schedules …
• This handbook contains important very
helpful information.
• It is available online”
• USNA Homepage Academics
Plebe Academic Handbook
Plebe Academic Handbook
• Academic Calendar
– Preregistration
– Academic Reserve (Exam) Periods
– 6 and 12 week grade submission dates
– Registration
• Academic departments, locations and
phone numbers,
• Help with academic problems
• Computers
– Using MIDS
– Getting help or getting it fixed
• Attendance Requirements
• Computation of Grades
• Academic Honors, Deficiencies, Academic
Board, Special Opportunities
• USNA Statement on Plagiarism
• You are expected to be professional toward and responsive to faculty members
• Courtesies in Addressing Faculty members
– Military and Civilian Faculty
– Address Faculty by their appropriate title – avoid generic “Mr.”/”Mrs.”/”Ms.”
• “Prof”/”Professor” – Assistant/Associate/Full Professors
• “Dean” – Assistant/Associate/Academic Dean & Provost
• Military Titles
Academic Expectations
• Effort
– Be prepared for class (read ahead)
– Turn in quality work (neat and on time)
– Show interest (even if it may be difficult)
– Show respect to professor and classmates
• Communication
– About how to make up missed work
– About what to do when you need help
Academic Expectations
• On the first day of class, most faculty members will tell you specific expectations
• Pay attention to stated preferences, pet peeves, etc.
• Read each Course Policy Statement for information on
– Course objectives, requirements, etc.
– Homework Policy
– Test Policy
– Grading Policy
Academic Expectations
• More competition for your time
• Faster pace
• Higher expectations
– Analytical or critical thinking skills
– Writing skills
– Mathematical skills
• Greater freedom (+/-)
– More time between quizzes or major assignments
– Faculty members expect you to be responsible
Academics at USNA will likely differ
from your previous experience(s)
• So many things to do …
• So little time …
• So what?
Time Management
from https://malenadugroup.wordpress.com/
Typical 4/C Weekly Schedule
NS101
SC111
FP130
SM131 NL110 SM131 SM131
FP130 FP130
HE111 HE111 HE111
SC111 SC111
SC111
SC111
NS101
NS101
NL110
How many
hours
should I be
studying?
Guideline:
2 hours for
each hour
in class.
When will I
find the
time?
Free
Periods
(10 hrs)
Study Pds
(18 hrs)
Weekends
(10 hrs)
Physical Mission Period
Home
Football
Game
Forrestal
Lecture
19 hours in
class.
Need ~ 38
study
hours.
1. Sit in the front row and pay attention in class.
2. Start working hard the very first day. Don't fall behind.
3. Stay awake. Stand if necessary.
4. Review all the assignments before going to class; skim for major points then read for details.
5. Make sure you grasp basic concepts as you go along. Ask questions about what you don't understand.
6. Participate in class. Don't let anything go by that you don't understand.
7. Learn from questions asked by others. Pay attention to what is going on.
8. Take good notes in class. Class notes help you understand what the professor wants.
9. Be sure to copy down problem types and examples given in class.
10. Organize your notes as soon as possible after class. Fill in the blanks.
11. Arrange for extra instruction (EI) if you start falling behind or, as you become confused. Go at the first sign of difficulty.
12. Study and review with others. Begin your review for exams at least one week before the exam date.
13. Study subjects you like later than the ones you don't.
Tips for Success at USNA
A Baker’s Dozen
• Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Statics,
Dynamics, EE, Boats, Steam, Weapons,
Navigation….
• Rule 1: Always do your class assignments
• Rule 2: Be an active Participant during class
When all else fails, see Rule 1
Technical/Problem Solving Courses
• History, Poly Sci, English, Leadership, Ethics,
Naval Science
• SQ3R System
– Survey
– Question
– Read
– Recite
– Review
Non-Technical Courses
Repeat
• How much should I study?
• Where should I study?
• What about group study?
• Should I take notes? How?
• How do I get EI?
• How should I prepare for EI?
• How should I prepare for tests?
Questions about Study Skills
• Getting in trouble
• Getting back out
What if I need help?
from http://www.slideshare.net/Launchyourgenius/16-ideas-on-creativity-and-life-from-dr-seuss
At USNA, an Academic Deficiency is when a midshipman …
• has a semester QPR below 1.50
• fails two or more courses in one semester
• fails any course after having failed two or more courses previously.
• fails to earn a 2.00 in summer school
• fails to remove probation.
• fails to fulfill any condition as prescribed by the Academic Board as the result of a previous deficiency
• fails to successfully complete all requirements for graduation by the end of that semester in which you are scheduled to graduate
• falls two or more courses behind the number of courses required by the end of a given semester according to that major's matrix.
• fails to achieve the required standards in prescribed summer training
• is deficient in physical education at the end of a semester or receives failing grades in conduct and military performance
• fails a remedial course such as HE101, SM005 or HE344
Any one of these conditions triggers an Academic Board (“AcBoard”)
Academic Deficiency
• START EARLY — as soon as you think you need it.
• EI — The first resort! Call, email or visit your professor.
• Ask other mids — But don’t just copy their work.
• MGSP — Group Study led by a mid. A process, not a quick fix.
• Department Resources: – Chemistry Resource Center: MI100
– Math Lab: CH130
– Writing Center: Nimitz Library
• Academic Center – Learning Skills Program
– Extra Help Classes (Math, Chemistry, Physics)
– Evening Tutoring
• Chaplains, MDC, Medical
Getting Help
• Classes Begin: 24 Aug
• Pre-registration: 12 – 19 Sep
– You must meet with your advisor first to get
approval for your spring courses
– We’ll be sending you email and arranging
meetings
What’s Next?
• This is your college education
• You will need to work hard but you can
succeed
• Your instructors are pulling for you
• Get organized, challenge yourself and have
some fun!
Closing Thoughts
Division of Engineering and Weapons
Division of Mathematics and Science
Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
EAS: Aerospace Engineering SCH: Chemistry FLA: Arabic
EEE: Electrical Engineering SCS: Computer Science FLC: Chinese
ECE: Computer Engineering SCY: Cyber Operations FEQ: Economics
EGE: General Engineering SGS: General Science FPS: Political Science
EME: Mechanical Engineering SIT: Information Technology HEG: English
ENM: Naval Arch & Marine Eng SMA: Mathematics HHS: History
ENR: Nuclear Engineering SMO: Operations Research
EOE: Ocean Engineering SOC: Oceanography
ESE: System Engineering SPH: Physics
SQE: Quantitative Economics
USNA Majors
SM221P
Course Numbering
Unique Course Identifier
Typical Variants: P – Plebe A – Additional help S – Honors V – Validators X – International Mids
Division: E – Engineering S – Math & Science H – History / English F – Poly Sci / Econ / Languages N – Pro Dev / Officer Dev P – Phys Ed
Nominal Year: 1 – 4/c 2 – 3/c 3 – 2/c 4 – 1/c
Engineering: A – Aero/Astro C – Computer E – Electrical M – Mechanical N – Naval/Ocean R – Nuclear S – Systems
Math & Science: C – Checmistry I – Computer Sci M – Math O – Oceanography P – Physics
Hum & Soc Sci: E – Econ or English H – History P – Political Science X – Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian or Spanish
FALL
Calculus I SM121 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Chemistry I SC111 3-2-4 (4 cr)
English I HE111 3-0-3 (3 cr)
U.S. Government FP130 3-0-3 (3 cr)
Seamanship NS101 1-2-2 (2 cr)
Leadership NL110 2-0-2 (2 cr)
P.E. PE101/ PE111
1-0-0 (0 cr)
6 Courses + PE 18 Credits 20 Contact Hrs
Typical Plebe Year
SPRING
Calculus II SM122 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Chemistry II SC112 3-2-4 (4 cr)
English II HE112 3-0-3 (3 cr)
U.S. Naval History HH104 3-0-3 (3 cr)
Cyber I
SI110 2-2-3 (3 cr)
P.E. PE102 1-0-0 (0 cr)
5 Courses + PE 17 Credits 19 Contact Hrs
Mathematics (SM)
FALL
Pre-Calculus SM005 4-1-4 (4 cr)
Calculus I SM121 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Calculus I SM131 3-0-3 (3 cr)
Calculus II SM122 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Calculus II SM122S 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Multivar Calc w/ Review
SM122X 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Calc III w/ Vector Fields SM221P 4-0-4 (4 cr)
SPRING
Calculus I SM121 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Calculus II SM122 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Calculus II SM122 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Calc III w/ Vector Fields SM221 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Calc III w/ Vector Fields SM221S 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Multivar Calc w/ Inf Series
SM221X 4-0-4 (4 cr)
Differential Equations SM212P 4-0-4 (4 cr)
We offer courses in seven (7) languages:
• Arabic
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Russian
• French
• German
• Spanish
Midshipmen can major in Arabic and Chinese
Midshipmen can minor in any of our 7 languages
Languages
Language validation exams will occur during the fall and spring semesters.
Some optional language validation exams will be available on 28-29 July for those midshipmen with several other (e.g., SM, HE, etc.) validations who wish to be placed in a higher-level language course during 4/C year.
Grades
A=Excellent 90-100 4 Quality Points
B=Good 80-89 3 Quality Points
C=Satisfactory 70-79 2 Quality Points
D=Marginally Passing 60-69 1 Quality Point
F=Failing Below 60 0 Quality Points
Grades
EXAMPLE
GRADE COURSE QPTs HOURS
A SC111 4 4 16
B SM121 3 4 12
A FP130 4 3 12
A HE111 4 3 12
C SI110 2 3 6
TOTAL 17 58 QPR= 58/17= 3.41
Progress Reports: 6 weeks and 12 weeks
End of Semester:
QPR and CQPR assigned; PRT & PE Grades,
Aptitude & Conduct Grades.
CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER
MINIMUM = 15 HOURS
MAXIMUM = APPROXIMATELY 22 HOURS
AVERAGE = 17 HOURS
Credits
Lectures per Week Lab Hours Credits
Chemistry Course -SC111 3 2 4
Calculus I - SM121 4 0 4
Seamanship - NS101 1 2 2