Engineering Professional Programs

Twelve sessions on priority exam topics to aid your preparation and exam performance. Learn how to structure your study and master the examination from an experienced instructional team of University of Washington faculty and industry professionals. Benefit from exam-taking strategies and current information on exam structure and content. Thorough course materials and sample examination publications reinforce what you learn in class.

Subject areas to be reviewed include:

Test-taking Strategies

Mechanics & Materials

Fluid Mechanics

Electrical

Chemistry

Dynamics

Thermodynamics

Statics

Mathematics

Materials Science

Ethics

Engineering Economics

Computers

Get answers to these important questions:

How is the F.E./E.I.T. Exam structured?

How do you scout the test and establish a time schedule?

How can you benefit by knowing the difference between seamless and blocked tests?

In a blocked test, why should you totally ignore the questions at first?

What are the best strategies for verbal/symbolic and numerical answers?

Why can you achieve a respectable score on the morning exam without ever using your calculator?

How can you reorganize the test to optimize it to your strengths?

What the best ways to approach factual, elimination and "what happens" questions?

Why do you need to use a different strategy for the afternoon session?

Course Faculty

Bruce H. Adee, course director, University of Washington Department of Mechanical Engineering
Stuart Anderson, University of Washington Instructional Center
Steven Depew, P.E., Depew Professional Programs
Ashley Emery, Sr., University of Washington Department of Mechanical Engineering
Ashley M. Emery, Peninsula Financial Consulting
Brian Fabien, University of Washington Department of Mechanical Engineering
Brian Flinn, University of Washington Department of Materials Science & Engineering
Mike Hrachovec, P.E., Miramar Group
Scott Johnston, University of Washington Department of Mechanical Engineering
Jon McWhirter, P.E., Intellectual Ventures

You Will Receive

Registration fee includes course notes.

Recommended Texts

The following texts will be referenced in the course and are highly recommended. These and other texts are available for purchase at a 20% discount to review course students from the publisher by following the link at right.

F.E. Review Manual, 2006 Edition, by Michael R. Lindeburg, P.E.

NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Supplied-Reference Handbook
The NCEES Handbook is the only refrence permitted in the examination room, so it is an essential study tool.

Location and Parking

Classes will be held on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle. Exact building and room number will be provided in your registration confirmation. Evening parking permits may be purchased after 4:30 p.m. at any UW entrance gate. For information regarding parking, public transportation options and directions, visit the University of Washington's Parking Services website: http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/index.php

Continuing Education Units

Course participants will earn 2.4 CEUs upon successful completion of this course. The CEU is a nationally recognized measure of participation in a noncredit continuing education program that meets established criteria for increasing knowledge and competency.