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ENGR 4301-17

ENGR 5301-17TSTP 1040

Professional Practice for the

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

Engineering in Training (EIT) Review


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Information of the Class

Web site ( You have todownload and print orpurchase: FE Supplied Reference Handbook andFE Exam Specifications)

http://ceserver.lamar.edu/FEReview/FEReview.htm

Class Coordinator:

Dr. Mien Jao, Department of Civil Engineering,

Office: C 2213; Phone: 880-2356; Email:[email protected]

Student Information Email to keep in touch
http://ceserver.lamar.edu/FEReview/FEReview.htmhttp://ceserver.lamar.edu/FEReview/FEReview.htm


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TextbookStudent who borrows the FE Review Manual from the

College of Engineering should read the followingstatements and provide information requested. The Manual is the property of the College of

Engineering, and the student should take care of theManual and should NOT write anything in the Manual.

The College of Engineering only borrows the Manual tostudents who plan to take the FE examine in thatsemester.

The student should return the Manual to Ms. DebbieGraves at the end of the semester, otherwise theCollege of Engineering can ask faculty to hold thegrades for courses you take.

Student information: Name: ________________ LU ID: __________________ Book ID: _________________ Edition: __________________ Date Checked Out: ____________ Signature: _______________

Date Returned: ________________ Signature: _______________
http://ceserver.lamar.edu/FEReview/Answer_Sheet.pdfhttp://ceserver.lamar.edu/FEReview/Answer_Sheet.pdf


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Your Responsibility

You have to download and print or purchase theFE Supplied Reference Handbook.

You have to carefully review the handbook andbecome very familiar with information in thehandbook.

You have to spend time review theory in thetextbook since professors will spend more time

to solve sample problems. You need to make a early decision on which

subject area for afternoon session you will teston for your FE exam.


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Number of Problems and Percentages for EachSubject in FE Exam (General Engineering)

Information for afternoon session for yourmajor is given in the web site.


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Grading Policy - Practice

Problems/Exams FE Exam

One or two sets of practice problems or examsfor each subject will be given and graded.Solutions will be provided.

Practice exam in October, and the FE exam in

October 27, 2007. Maximum 10 points for practice exam of each

subject (10x9), 30 points for practice exams, and120 points for passing the FE exam (40 points

for not taking/passing the FE exam). An A grade will be given upon passing the FE

exam.


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Beginning with the October 2005 administration,candidates will receive results of "Pass" or "Fail"only. Failing candidates will no longer receive a

numerical score.


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Goal & Objective

The goal & objective of the class is to

prepare students for FE exam by

reviewing 11 subjects and providingopportunities for students to work onpractice problems, and practice

exam.


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ENGR 4301-17 / ENGR 5301-17 / TSTP 1040

Practice Problems

Subject ______________________ Due Date ___________________roblem

No.

Problem Statement and Multiple Choice Answer

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ENGR 4301-17 / ENGR 5301-17 / TSTP 1040

Practice Problems

Subject ______________________ Due Date ___________________

Student Name _____________________________

All solutions must be marked clearly on the answer sheet below.


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To Become A Professional Engineer (PE)

All applicants for licensure (PE) must take and passthree examinations the National Council of Examinersfor Engineering & Surveying (NCEES), (1)Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, (2)the NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE)

examination, and (3) the Texas Ethics of Engineeringexamination.

The FE and PE examinations are both 8-hour tests andare given twice a year.

The testing dates are scheduled for April and October.

The Texas Ethics of Engineering Exam is an open bookexamination concerning the Texas Engineering PracticeAct and the Board Rules.


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Comments From Recent Examinees

When to take the Exam:

Take the exam during your senior year

Take it as soon as possible aftergraduation

Dont wait so many years after graduation

to take this test.
http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/lic_fe_info.htm


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http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/lic_fe_info.htm
http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/lic_fe_info.htmhttp://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/lic_fe_info.htm


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Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

The Fundamentals of Engineering examination isa supplied reference examination consisting of120 one-point questions in the morning sessionand 60 two-point questions in the afternoon

session. Guessing is valid, and no points aresubtracted for incorrect answers.

The morning session is common to all disciplines.The afternoon session is administered in fivedisciplines with a general engineering session forall remaining disciplines.


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Registration Deadline and Fee

Registration closes at 8/31/2007 5:00

The fee for the Fundamentals ofEngineering Examination is $120 (Plus $3processing fee).

Examinees may register for the examonline


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Dates for Application and Exams

August 31, 2007


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Examination Location

Lamar Student:

Reliant Center

One Reliant Park

Houston, Texas 77054

Room??


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STUDY MATERIALS

The board does not endorse any particularstudy courses or study materials for theFE or PE exams. Many Universities or

Professional Societies or Associationshave study information for the exams.

Information concerning the examinations

is also available from NCEES.(www.ncees.org)
http://www.ncees.org/http://www.ncees.org/


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EXAMINATION TIME

Admission tickets for the examination are mailedto candidates approximately two weeks beforethe examination date.

Candidates must arrive at their test site by 7:15a.m. with their admission ticket and a photo I.D.

Candidates without both an admission ticket andphoto I.D. will not be allowed into the

examination room. It is recommended that candidates bring sacklunches as the time allowed for lunch may belimited to less than a full hour


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EXAMINATION MATERIALS The Fundamentals of Engineering Examination is a

supplied-reference examination. ONLY the following itemsmay be brought into the examination room:

a) Pencils: NCEES will provide pencils for exams.Candidates will not be allowed to bring in their own pencilsor other writing materials.

b) Calculators: NCEES has a list of calculators that arepermitted in the exam room. No other calculators will bepermitted. See NCEES Calculator Policy for moreinformation and an updated list of calculators.

Along with the AM and PM test booklets, candidates are

provided with a copy of the Fundamentals of EngineeringReference Handbook which contains reference formulasand tables for use during the examination. This handbookwill be collected at the end of each session along with thetest booklets and answer sheets.

Examination specifications and format may be viewed/printed from theNCEES website at www.ncees.org.
http://www.ncees.org/exams/calculators/http://www.ncees.org/exams/calculators/


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Calculators: Take a calculator that is easy to use

Make sure that you know how to use your

calculator before the exam. Use a standard scientific calculator. Matrixoperations, graphing, integration, etc., are allnice functions to have but are unnecessary

for the FE exam If you are going to buy a new calculator,

make sure your have enough time to become

familiar with it before the exam.


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Which subjects to Study:

Getting used to all of the topics is reallyhelpful

Make sure to do the samples (all) in the FEReview Manual

Practice math, study everything

Study in areas where you are not proficient. Study the Review Manual first, then take a

review course.


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How to Study: Do mock exams

Do all problems in the Review Manualat

least once. A week before the test, put yourpencil down and review every problem thatyou have worked.

Do practice problems. Do practice problems.

Do practice problems. .just keep working practice problems.

Do as many sample problems as possible.

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