Master of Science Welcome Packet

Master of Science Welcome Packet

in Electrical Engineering Fall 2020

 

 

Welcome from Your

Program Manager

Congratulations on your acceptance into the

Ohio University’s online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program.

My name is Ruth Crisostomo and as your Program Manager, I am

available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have and

to make your journey through this program as seamless as possible.

In preparation for the start of class, we have compiled a packet that

includes program information, helpful tips, and links that will answer

many of your questions.

The following pages include information on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throughout your time in the program, you will receive various other communication

from me on a range of topics from the program schedule to registration information.

Please note that all official correspondence will be sent to your Ohio email account.

Again, congratulations! I look forward to assisting you in reaching your academic goals.

 

Best Wishes,

Ruth Crisostomo

Program Manager

Russ College of Engineering and Technology

 

 

 

 

 The Team

 Getting Started

 Staying Connected

 Tackling Tuition

 The MSEE

Curriculum

 Course Sequence

 Academic Policies

 Next Steps

 

 

Ruth Crisostomo

Program Manager

 

 

 

Meet the Team

 

Ruth Crisostomo

Program Manager

(877)830-6663

Email: [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeffrey Dill, Ph.D.

MSEE Online Director/

Professor

Electrical Engineering and

Computer Science

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting Started

 

Activate your OHIO ID

Your OHIO ID and password are your

keys to most online services at Ohio

University. If you are new to the university

or returning after an extended absence,

you will need to activate your OHIO ID.

You will need your PID (located on your

letter of admission) to begin this process.

 

Orientation

Prior to the start of the online MSEE

program, all students are required to

complete an online Orientation. This free

course provides an introduction to online

learning and the skills required to

complete courses in the Blackboard e-

learning environment.

 

Students who are enrolled in their first

term course(s) will be automatically

enrolled in the Orientation course once

the course opens. Students that register

for courses after the start or Orientation

will be manually enrolled by

administration within 24-48 hours of

course registration. Students will be

notified, via email, once enrolled and will

be provided with more information on

how to get started.

 

The expected time commitment for the

orientation course is typically between

four to six hours.

 

The Orientation course will be available two

weeks before the start of class, and closes on

the Friday before classes begin.

 

Registration

Registration will open approximately six to eight

weeks prior to the start of class.

Students will receive an email from their

program manager with important details on

how to self-register.

 

Our online courses have unique course

registration numbers so please be sure to

register only once you have received this

information from your program manager. This

will minimize registration errors.

 

If you have issues with registering for your

courses, please contact your program

manager for support.

 

Books & Course Materials

An email containing a list of all required texts

and materials will be sent along with

registration information prior to the start of the

semester. This information can also be found in

the course syllabus, which will be available in

the Blackboard portal.

 

Students can then order textbooks from the

vendor of their choice. Books and course

packs are also available through the Ohio

Bookstore. Shipping options and prices are

presented on the website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Staying Connected

MyOHIO Portal

MyOHIO is the University’s online student information

system and is customized to provide students the targeted

information they need based on their unique university profiles.

Through MyOHIO, students can log in to their “Student Center”

to complete any pending “To-Do” items; access class

registration, grades, library information, and other online

resources. In addition, it provides as a gateway to other online

systems, such as Catmail and Blackboard.

 

Email Once enrolled, all correspondence from the University will be

sent to your Catmail (OHIO email) address. It is vital for you to

check this email account frequently for important updates

and items needing your attention.

 

Blackboard All of the courses in the online MSEE program will be offered

through the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS).

Students will be able to view course content

and the syllabi on the first day of the class.

The Orientation course will provide additional information

on the tools and resources available in Blackboard.

 

vCita vCita is the online scheduling tool that will allow students to

book an appointment with their program manager at a time

that best fits their schedule. We strongly encourage students to

use vCita to avoid scheduling conflicts, phone tag, etc. You

will find Ruth’s scheduling link in the right hand side and in all of

her email signatures.

 

Texting You will be receiving text messages about updates and reminders throughout your time in the program.

This means you will be able to send a quick question and set up appointments all from the palm of your

hand. It is important you keep your contact information, especially your mobile phone number, up-to-

date.

 

INX App (Online MSEE Student Community) The INX App for MSEE Students allows you to connect with your fellow students in the online OHIO MSEE

Program and receive important updates from your Program Manager.

Where to download or access the app?

There are two options:

1. iOs App Store or Google Play Store

2. Desktop Access: https://myinxonline.com

How to access? 1. Download the app in your respective app store or desktop link.

2. Use your unique login ID found below

3. Follow the instructions on your screen activate and set up your account!

Your Login ID: Your OHIO University Email

 

MYOHIO Portal: https://my.ohio.edu

Catmail: https://catmail.ohio.edu

How to View To-Do Items

(9th down in FAQ section): https://www.ohio.edu/graduate

/apply/faq.cfm

Email Password Reset: https://account.ohio.edu/

 

Blackboard: https://blackboard.ohio.edu

vCita: Set an appointment with Ruth

Discounted Software: http://www.ohio.edu/oit/tech

depot/software/

 

Links:

 

 

 

 

 

Technology Requirements

 Webcam: Computer equipped

with build-in or external webcam

and audio capabilities.

 Document Scanner: Sheet

fed/Flatbed Document Scanner or

Smart Phone with camera. The

following apps are available to

convert a document photo to an

Adobe PDF file:

o CamScanner – iOS and

Android

o Document Scanner –

Android

o JotNot or TurbScan – iOS

Recommended browsers: Mozilla Firefox or Google

Chrome. Certain versions of Microsoft Internet

Explorer are also supported. At this time, Explorer 10

running under Windows 8 is not advised. Please be

sure to check your browser before the start of class.

 

Recommended System Requirements

Operating

System:

7 or 8

(Windows Only)

Processor: Minimum: 2 GHz or faster

RAM: Minimum: 3 GB of RAM or higher

Disk Space: 16 GB free (for Virtual Desktop)

Internet

Connection:

Broadband (high-speed) Internet

connection with a minimum download

speed of 3 Mbps and an upload speed of

at least 3 Mbps

Determine your internet speed

Microsoft

Office:

Windows minimum: Microsoft Office 2007

and up; Recommended: Office 2010

 

Proctortrack

Proctortrack is an online proctoring service

that allows students to take online

examinations while ensuring the integrity of

the exam for the University. Proctortrack

records the test session and flags suspicious

behavior for the instructor to review. It

monitors student’s eye movements, video

feed from student’s webcam, audio levels in

the student’s environment, and much more.

Click here for more information about this

proctoring service and software. Please

note: the proctoring provider is subject to

change. If there are any changes made to

the online proctoring provider, you will be

notified by your program.

OHIO Virtual Desktop

is a technology which Virtual Desktop

allows students and faculty to access a

full Windows desktop environment from a

PC or Mac. The virtualized desktop is

actually stored on a remote server and

programs are executed on this “virtual”

PC. When connected to the virtual

desktop, the virtual PC screen images

are sent to the user’s desktop and the

user’s keystrokes and mouse movements

are sent to the virtual PC. You will have

access to a variety of applications that

you will use for your online courses. You

will learn more about this in the New

Student Orientation course. Students will

have access to this technology after

courses have started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help Desk

The Help Desk is available 24/7 and can

provide general technical support and

trouble-shooting assistance. A

representative can be

reached at [email protected]

 

 

 

 

Tackling Tuition

Bursar’s Office

The Office of the Bursar is responsible for

the billing and collecting of balances

owed to the University. Students will be

charged tuition each semester for the

courses in which they are registered.

Account balance notifications for newly

incurred charges are emailed at the

beginning of each month and are due

on the 21st of the month. Payments not

received by the due date will incur a late

fee of 1.5%.

 

Ohio University does not issue paper bills

or statements. Balance notifications are

sent as reminders of upcoming balances

– including payment plan installments –

that are due on the 21st of that month.

 

For more information, visit

https://www.ohio.edu/bursar/ or call

(740) 593-4130. Hours of operation are

Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5

pm (except University holidays).

 

Payment Plans

The Office of the Bursar offers a payment

plan option for students who are unable

to pay their tuition and fees by the first

due date of a semester.

 

Students/authorized users may enroll in

an installment payment plan each

semester, after charges for that semester

have posted. Students who wish to enroll

may do so by logging into their My OHIO

Student Center and, under the Finances

section, selecting ‘Enroll in Payment Plan’

from the dropdown menu.

For more information about the payment plan

option, please contact the . Bursar’s Office

 

Credit Balances & Refunds

The Office of the Bursar offers direct deposit as

a more convenient means of providing refunds

to students. Instead of mailing a check, we will

deposit the funds directly into the student’s

bank account. Visit to learn more about here

enrollment in direct deposit.

 

Refunds by direct deposit are processed

Monday through Friday during the first three

weeks of the semester. After the third week of

the semester, refunds by direct deposit are

processed on Tuesdays and

Thursdays. Refunds via check are issued on

Fridays and mailed to your mailing address.

Students will receive an e-mail from the Office

of the Bursar to their OHIO e-mail address when

refund has been processed.

 

Past Due Accounts

Tuition and fees are due by the due date

indicated on your My OHIO Student Center

Charges Due. If financial responsibilities have

not been met, a student will receive a financial

hold on their student account. Students with a

financial hold are not eligible for registration for

future terms and are prevented from obtaining

records such as transcripts and grades. In

addition, students whose accounts are not

paid in full at the time of graduation will not

receive a diploma or any other certification of

program completion.

 

Students who have unanticipated financial

problems during a term should resolve them

with the help of the Office of the Bursar and

the Office of Student Financial Aid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Assistance

 

All graduate students seeking

financial assistance for the summer

2017-2018 term must file the 2018-2019

Free Application for Federal Aid

(FAFSA). It is recommended that

graduate students applying for

federal financial assistance submit the

FAFSA at least one month prior to the

first day of classes. First time borrowers

will need to complete the Loan

Agreement (MPN) and Entrance

Counseling at

. https://studentloans.gov

 

View this to ensure you have checklist

completed all requirements for

receiving financial aid.

 

To receive financial aid, graduate

students are required to meet the

following criteria:

 

 Must be matriculated/degree-seeking

in a graduate-level program. Non-

matriculated students and certificate

programs are not currently eligible for

federal financial assistance.

 Must be enrolled in at least a half-

time status in a graduate program.

Graduate students in the Russ College

of Engineering and Technology

must take at least five credits a

semester to be considered half-time.

 Must maintain Satisfactory Academic

Progress (SAP), which includes

maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA –

this is reviewed annually.

Visit for some quick SAP Facts. here

 

Financial Aid Contact Information

 

Please note your program manager is

not a financial aid expert. For financial

aid questions or for additional information,

please contact: Office of Student Financial Aid – eLearning

 

Steven Kowalczyk (A-L)

Email: [email protected]

 

Lisa Butler (M-Z)

Email: [email protected]

 

Phone: (740) 593-4141

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ohio.edu/financialaid/

 

Veteran Affairs

For active or retired military personnel or

individuals who would like to utilize military

veteran’s education benefits, please

contact the Veterans Affairs Office for

details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Financial Aid is generally awarded 3-4 weeks after Ohio University

receiving the completed FAFSA and the student being accepted

into the program

 Students must register for at least 5 credit hours each semester in

order to receive financial aid

 

 

 

 

The MSEE Curriculum

 

 

 

 

 

 

The MSEE curriculum is comprised of two foundational courses, seven concentration courses and

three electives. These 12 courses are taken over six semesters – each of which span 14 weeks – the 36

credit hour program is designed to be completed in 2 years.

While not a program requirement, if interested, students can choose to pursue a concentration.

Concentrations consists of seven required courses, which are listed below:

 

Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles

o Communication Engineering

o State Space Methods in Control

o Electronic Navigation Systems

o Inertial Navigation Systems

o Satellite Based Navigation Systems

o Embedded Systems

o Vehicle Control Systems

Communications and Digital Signal

Processing

o Microwave Theory and Devices

o Embedded Systems

o Communication Engineering

o State Space Methods in Control

o Digital Signal Processing

o Computer Communications Network

o Information Theory and Coding

Computer Engineering

o Micro Nano Fabrication

o Embedded Systems

o Design of Digital Circuits

o Computer Architecture

o Computer Communications Network

o Information Technology and Coding

o Nanoelectronic Devices and

Applications

 

Electrical Engineering (General)

o Micro Nano Fabrication

o Microwave Theory and Devices

o Embedded Systems

o Communication Engineering

o State Space Methods in Control

o Design of Digital Circuits

o Digital Signal Processing

Electronic Navigation

o Microwave Theory and Devices

o Embedded Systems

o Electronic Navigation Systems

o Inertial Navigation Systems

o Satellite Based Navigation Systems

o Integrated Navigation Systems

o Aviation Standards, Software Design,

and Certification

Micro Nano Devices and Systems

o Micro Nano Fabrication

o Microwave Theory and Devices

o Embedded Systems

o Design of Digital Circuits

o Optoelectronics and Photonics

o Solar Cell and Photovoltaics

o Computer Architecture

o Nanoelectronic Devices and

Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

A brief overview of all the MSEE online courses are provided below:

 

 

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Description

EE 5003 Computational

Tools for Engineers

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