ENGR 4301-17

ENGR 5301-17
TSTP 1040

Professional Practice for the

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

Engineering in Training (EIT) Review

 Information of the Class
• Web site ( You have to download and print or
purchase: FE Supplied Reference Handbook and
FE Exam Specifications)
http://ceserver.lamar.edu/FEReview/FEReview.htm

• Class Coordinator:
Dr. Xing Fang, Professor, Department of Civil
Engineering, Office: C 2209; Phone: 880-2287;
Email: xing.fang@lamar.edu

• Student Information – Email to keep in touch

 Textbook
Student who borrows the FE Review Manual from the
College of Engineering should read the following
statements and provide information requested.
• The Manual is the property of the College of
Engineering, and the student should take care of the
Manual and should NOT write anything in the Manual.
• The College of Engineering only borrows the Manual to
students who plan to take the FE examine in that
semester.
• The student should return the Manual to Ms. Debbie
Graves at the end of the semester, otherwise the
College of Engineering can ask faculty to hold the grades
for courses you take.
• Student information:
• Name: ________________ LU ID: __________________
• Book ID: _________________ Edition: __________________
• Date Checked Out: ____________ Signature: _______________
• Date Returned: ________________ Signature: _______________
 Your Responsibility
• You have to download and print or purchase the
FE Supplied Reference Handbook.
• You have to carefully review the handbook and
become very familiar with information in the
handbook.
• You have to spend time review theory in the
textbook 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 test
on for your FE exam.
Number of Problems and Percentages for Each
Subject in FE Exam (General Engineering)
Information for afternoon session for your
major is given in the web site.
 Tentative Schedule
• Tues Jan 16 Prof. Fang Introduction/Computers/Ethics
• Thurs Jan 18, 22 Prof. Xu Mathematics
• Thurs Jan 25, 30 Prof. Bourland Statics/Material Science
• Thurs Feb 1, 6 Prof. J. Lin Chemistry/Statistics
• Thurs Feb 8, 13 Prof. Aung Dynamics/Material Science
• Thurs Feb 15, 20 Prof. Jao Solid Mechanics
• Thurs Feb 22, 27 Prof. S. Lin Thermodynamics
• Thurs Mar 1 Prof. S. Lin Thermodynamics
• Tues Mar 6 Prof. Wang Electricity/Magnetism
• Thurs Mar 8,20 Prof. Fang Diagnostics Exam
• Thurs Mar 22, 27 Prof. Chu Engineering Economics
• Tues Mar 29/Apri 1 Prof. Fang/Majdalani Fluids
• Thurs April 5 Prof. Wang/Fang Electricity/Transportation
• Tues April 10, 12 Prof. Fang Practice Exam
• Thurs April 17, 19 Prof. Fang Individual Study

• Sat April 21 All Day Official Proctors FE (EIT) Exam

 Grading Policy - Practice
Problems/Exams – FE Exam
• One or two sets of practice problems or exams
for each subject will be given and graded.
Solutions will be provided.
• Diagnostic exam in March, practice exam in
April, and the FE exam in April 21, 2007.
• Maximum 10 points for practice exam of each
subject (10x9), 30 points for diagnostic/practice
exams, and 120 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.
Beginning with the October 2005 administration,
candidates will receive results of "Pass" or "Fail"
only. Failing candidates will no longer receive a
numerical score.
 Goal & Objective
The goal & objective of the class is to
prepare students for FE exam by
reviewing 11 subjects and providing
opportunities for students to work on
diagnostic exam, practice problems,
and practice exam.
 ENGR 4301-17 / ENGR 5301-17 / TSTP 1040

Practice Problems

Subject ______________________ Due Date ___________________

Problem Problem Statement and Multiple Choice Answer

No.
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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.

To Become A Professional Engineer (PE)

• All applicants for licensure (PE) must take and pass

three examinations – the National Council of Examiners
for 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 Engineering
examination.
• The FE and PE examinations are both 8-hour tests and
are given twice a year.
• The testing dates are scheduled for April and October.
• The Texas Ethics of Engineering Exam is an open book
examination concerning the Texas Engineering Practice
Act and the Board Rules.
 Comments From Recent Examinees

When to take the Exam:

• Take the exam during your senior year
• Take it as soon as possible after
graduation
• Don’t wait so many years after graduation
to take this test.
http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/lic_fe_info.htm
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
• The Fundamentals of Engineering examination is
a supplied reference examination consisting of
120 one-point questions in the morning session
and 60 two-point questions in the afternoon
session. Guessing is valid, and no points are
subtracted for incorrect answers.

• The morning session is common to all disciplines.

The afternoon session is administered in five
disciplines with a general engineering session for
all remaining disciplines.
 OBTAINING EXAMINATION
SCHEDULING FORMS
• Examinees may either register for the
exam online or obtain their scheduling
form from the Board.
• Non-Student Scheduling Form for the
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Exam. (This form can be completed on-
line, printed, and mailed to the Board
office.)
EXAMINATION DEADLINE AND FEE
• The examination deadline date is available on the board
website and is printed on the scheduling form. Your
online registration or scheduling form and fee must be
received on or before the examination deadline. There
will be NO EXCEPTIONS made.
• The fee for the Fundamentals of Engineering
Examination is $120 for STUDENTS (This includes
individuals enrolled in advanced engineering degree
programs), and NON-STUDENTS.
• Remittance should be made payable to the "Texas
Board of Prof. Engineers." (Payment must be made by
check or money order. Cash will not be accepted.)
Examination fees are non-refundable and cannot be
applied toward future examinations, application fees, or
annual license renewal fees.
Dates for Application and Exams
March 1, 2007
 Examination Location
FE Exams may be administered by these universities for their engineering
students:
• University of Houston or other location in Houston
• Texas Tech University
• University of TX @ Pan American
• University of TX @ Arlington
• University of TX @ Austin
• Rice University
• University of TX @ El Paso
• LeTourneau University
• Southern Methodist University
• Trinity University
• Texas A&M @ Kingsville
• Baylor University
• Texas A&M University
• University of TX @ San Antonio.
 STUDY MATERIALS
• The board does not endorse any particular
study courses or study materials for the
FE or PE exams. Many Universities or
Professional Societies or Associations
have study information for the exams.
• Information concerning the examinations
is also available from NCEES. (
www.ncees.org)
 EXAMINATION TIME
• Admission tickets for the examination are mailed
to candidates approximately two weeks before
the examination date.
• Candidates must arrive at their test site by 7:15
a.m. with their admission ticket and a photo I.D.
• Candidates without both an admission ticket and
photo I.D. will not be allowed into the
examination room.
• It is recommended that candidates bring sack
lunches as the time allowed for lunch may be
limited to less than a full hour
 EXAMINATION MATERIALS
• The Fundamentals of Engineering Examination is a supplied-
reference examination. ONLY the following items may be
brought into the examination room:
• a) Pencils: NCEES will provide pencils for exams.
Candidates will not be allowed to bring in their own pencils or
other writing materials.
• b) Calculators: NCEES has a list of calculators that are
permitted in the exam room. No other calculators will be
permitted. See NCEES Calculator Policy for more information
and an updated list of calculators.
• Along with the AM and PM test booklets, candidates are
provided with a copy of the Fundamentals of Engineering
Reference Handbook which contains reference formulas and
tables for use during the examination. This handbook will be
collected at the end of each session along with the test
booklets and answer sheets.
• Examination specifications and format may be viewed/printed from the
NCEES website at www.ncees.org.
 What is the calculator policy?
• NCEES policy prohibits any device that communicates or that
may compromise the security of the examination. Of concern is
the ability to type in text, store it in memory, and then communicate
via wireless or cable connections to another calculator, personal
computer, printer, or other electronic device.
• Only models of calculators approved by NCEES are permitted in the
exam room. No other models of calculators or variations of the
models listed below are permitted in the exam room. The following
are the only calculators that will be permitted in the exam room
for the 2006 exam administrations.
Hewlett Packard – HP 30s
Hewlett Packard – HP 33s
Hewlett Packard – HP 9s
Casio – FX 115 ES, FX 115 MS, and FX 115 MS Plus (Note: FX
115 ES and FX 115 MS models ending with an "-SR"
designation are also allowed.)
Texas Instruments – TI 30XA (or TI 30Xa)
Texas Instruments – TI 30X IIS and TI 30X IIB
Texas Instruments – TI 36X Solar
• Each year, NCEES will review and revise the approved calculator
list and then announce the updated list by November 15.
 Comments From Recent Examinees
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. Matrix
operations, graphing, integration, etc., are all
nice 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.
 Reference Handbooks
• Reference Handbooks may be
viewed/printed from the National Council
of Examiners for Engineering and
Surveying (NCEES) website at
http://www.ncees.org or purchased from
NCEES at P. O. Box 1686, Clemson,
South Carolina 29630-1686. Telephone: 1-
800-250-3196. The Reference Handbook
contains charts, formulas, and tables used
during the examination.
Comments From Recent Examinees
Which subjects to Study:
• Getting used to all of the topics is really
helpful
• Make sure to do the samples (all) in the FE
Review Manual
• Practice math, study everything
• Study in areas where you are not proficient.
• Study the Review Manual first, then take a
review course.
 Comments From Recent Examinees
How to Study:
• “Do mock exams”
• “Do all problems in the Review Manual at
least once. A week before the test, put your
pencil down and review every problem that
you have worked.”
• “Do practice problems. Do practice problems.
Do practice problems.”
• “….just keep working practice problems.”
• “Do as many sample problems as possible.”