Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Review
Learn about the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, how to prepare for it, and dive into the many broad subjects that are included on the test. Passing the exam is the step before becoming a professional licensed engineer, and this course aims to prepare you with strategies and the most likely subjects. The FE exam can be a daunting hurdle, but with this course the aim is to build confidence, speed, and accuracy to significantly improve the likelihood of passing the exam.
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Learn about the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, how to prepare for it, and dive into the many broad subjects that are included on the test. Passing the exam is the step before becoming a professional licensed engineer, and this course aims to prepare you with strategies and the most likely subjects. The FE exam can be a daunting hurdle, but with this course the aim is to build confidence, speed, and accuracy to significantly improve the likelihood of passing the exam.
Learn about the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, how to prepare for it, and dive into the many broad subjects that are included on the test. Passing the exam is the step before becoming a professional licensed engineer, and this course aims to prepare you with strategies and the most likely subjects. The FE exam can be a daunting hurdle, but with this course the aim is to build confidence, speed, and accuracy to significantly improve the likelihood of passing the exam.
This course is appropriate for new graduates as well as those who have been out of school for a long time and returning to pursue their PE license. One of the things to get used to is not needing to get every question correct, but about time management to get answers for each question. Passing the FE exam will open doors for future opportunities and growth in any of the many fields of engineering and technical leadership.
The lectures here have been honed from teaching the subject online for over a decade. The content has been continuously updated to incorporate the latest from NCEES as well as feedback from the many students over the years. The instructor has been aiding and mentoring engineers for over twenty years, and encouraging youth and career changers to enter the fascinating world of engineering for their future and betterment of the world around us.
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Learning objectives
- Pass the fe exam!
- In-depth coverage on the most common exam subjects
- Understand what is in the exam, materials allowed, and strategies to pass
- Managing your exam time and improving accuracy
- Gain confidence in how to approach the fe exam and the broad subjects
- Pass the fe exam!
- In-depth coverage on the most common exam subjects
- Understand what is in the exam, materials allowed, and strategies to pass
- Managing your exam time and improving accuracy
- Gain confidence in how to approach the fe exam and the broad subjects
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Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review
About the exam:
- National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
- Exam time breakdown and number of questions
- Materials allowed
- Planning a study schedule
- Logistics of the exam and what to expect
- Passing scores
- Advice from past students (from over 10,000 students)
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Syllabus
About the exam:
- National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
- Exam time breakdown and number of questions
- Materials allowed
- Planning a study schedule
- Logistics of the exam and what to expect
- Passing scores
- Advice from past students (from over 10,000 students)
Mathematics Part 1:
- Units, constants
- Geometry, Trigonometry (& Identities)
- Quadratic Equations
- Areas, Volumes
Also increasing speed with the mathematics problems to save time for other areas
Mathematics Part 2:
- Vectors
- Matrices
- Using your calculator with matrices
- Progressions & Series
- Probability, Statistics
Also increasing speed with the mathematics problems to save time for other areas
Mathematics Part 3:
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus
- Differential Equations
Increasing accuracy through longer problems to build confidence
FE Review: Chemistry
- Periodic Table
- Oxidation State
- Inorganic Chemistry, Solutions
- Organic Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
Familiarity with the NCEES Handbook - avoiding the element of surprise
FE Review: Statics
- Systems of Forces
- Moments & Right Hand Rule
- Determinacy & Free Body Diagrams
- Cables & Pulleys
- Friction
- Trusses
Build accuracy as a foundation for future Dynamics sections
FE Review: Dynamics
- Kinematics, Polar Coordinates, Projectile Motion
- Kinetics, Newton's 2nd Law, Impulse & Momentum
- Work, Energy
- Rotation
Work through long practice problems to understand how to do partial problems on the exam
FE Review: Fluid Mechanics
- Fluid Statics
- Fluid Dynamics
- Friction & Head Loss, Pumps & Power
- Impulse-Momentum Principle
- Speed of Sound
- Fluid Measurements
Use of multiple equations and working backwards to arrive at the correct solutions
FE Review: Thermodynamics
- Single-component & Two-Phase systems
- Ideal Gases, Mixture of gases, vapors, and liquids
- 1st Law of Thermodynamics
- Psychrometrics
- Power Cycles & Entropy
- Combustion
Learning how to read complicated charts for fast and easy questions
FE Review: Heat Transfer
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
- Transport Phenomena
Working through a broad number of problems to get an understanding of how to manipulate the equations
FE Review: Materials Science
- Structure of Matter, Atomic Bonding
- Metallurgy
- Thermal Processing
- Testing Methods
- Stress-strain
- Creep, Brittle Materials
- Hardenability
- Binary Phase Diagrams
Getting familiar with the charts & tables for easy access and efficiency
FE Review: Ethics
- Do not skip!
- Obligation to Society
- Obligation to Employers & Clients
- Obligation to Other Registrants
- Expert Witness
- Consulting
Reading questions slowly and thoroughly; select the best answer possible given the choices
FE Review Conclusion
- Did you get an account at NCEES.org?
- Did you download the free NCEES handbook?
- Did you sign up for the exam?
- Did you create a study schedule?
- Exam time breakdown and number of questions
- Materials allowed
- Logistics of the exam and what to expect
- Advice from past students (from over 10,000 students)
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Review high school physics textbooks or online resources.
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Focus on key concepts such as mechanics, electricity, and thermodynamics.
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Solve practice problems to reinforce understanding.
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Collaborate with fellow students to discuss concepts, solve problems, and prepare for exams.
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Identify classmates with similar interests or strengths.
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Establish regular meeting times and study locations.
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Review course materials, practice problems, and discuss challenging topics.
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Seek out and follow online tutorials to supplement course materials and clarify concepts.
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Identify specific topics or areas where additional support is needed.
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Search for reputable online tutorials or videos related to those topics.
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Follow the tutorials, taking notes and practicing examples.
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Engage in repetitive practice by solving problems to reinforce understanding of mathematical concepts and improve problem-solving skills.
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Review course materials to identify key concepts and formulas.
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Attempt practice problems from textbooks or online resources.
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Check solutions and identify areas for improvement.
Create Summary Notes
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Summarize key concepts, formulas, and diagrams from course materials to aid in retention and quick recall.
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Review lecture notes, textbooks, and other resources.
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Identify main concepts and supporting details.
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Create concise and visually appealing summary notes.
Build a Mini Engineering Project
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Apply knowledge gained in the course by designing and building a small-scale engineering project.
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Brainstorm project ideas and select one that is feasible within the time frame.
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Gather necessary materials and resources.
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Design and prototype the project.
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Build and test the final product.
Develop a Technical Presentation
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Create a presentation that demonstrates understanding of a specific engineering topic and enhances communication abilities.
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Select a topic relevant to the course.
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Research and gather information.
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Develop a clear and engaging presentation structure.
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Practice delivering the presentation.
Review High School Physics Concepts
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Strengthen foundational knowledge of physics concepts that are essential for understanding engineering principles.
Browse courses on
Physics
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- Review high school physics textbooks or online resources.
- Focus on key concepts such as mechanics, electricity, and thermodynamics.
- Solve practice problems to reinforce understanding.
Form Study Groups
Show steps
Collaborate with fellow students to discuss concepts, solve problems, and prepare for exams.
Browse courses on
Mathematics
Show steps
- Identify classmates with similar interests or strengths.
- Establish regular meeting times and study locations.
- Review course materials, practice problems, and discuss challenging topics.
Explore Online Tutorials
Show steps
Seek out and follow online tutorials to supplement course materials and clarify concepts.
Show steps
- Identify specific topics or areas where additional support is needed.
- Search for reputable online tutorials or videos related to those topics.
- Follow the tutorials, taking notes and practicing examples.
Solve Practice Problems
Show steps
Engage in repetitive practice by solving problems to reinforce understanding of mathematical concepts and improve problem-solving skills.
Browse courses on
Calculus
Show steps
- Review course materials to identify key concepts and formulas.
- Attempt practice problems from textbooks or online resources.
- Check solutions and identify areas for improvement.
Create Summary Notes
Show steps
Summarize key concepts, formulas, and diagrams from course materials to aid in retention and quick recall.
Browse courses on
Heat Transfer
Show steps
- Review lecture notes, textbooks, and other resources.
- Identify main concepts and supporting details.
- Create concise and visually appealing summary notes.
Build a Mini Engineering Project
Show steps
Apply knowledge gained in the course by designing and building a small-scale engineering project.
Browse courses on
Electrical Engineering
Show steps
- Brainstorm project ideas and select one that is feasible within the time frame.
- Gather necessary materials and resources.
- Design and prototype the project.
- Build and test the final product.
Develop a Technical Presentation
Show steps
Create a presentation that demonstrates understanding of a specific engineering topic and enhances communication abilities.
Browse courses on
Ethics
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- Select a topic relevant to the course.
- Research and gather information.
- Develop a clear and engaging presentation structure.
- Practice delivering the presentation.
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