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May 2010 IntakeCourse Induction
Teng Kwok KheongFCIOB FBEng FSIB FHKICE PCEng CMILT MBIFM
Singapore RepresentativeFellow of Heriot Watt University
FM19
CM 21
REM 15
QS 16
MSc(Please quote your class , full name and registration
number when an enquiry is made).
Denotation of Class
a) Very Brief on the University
b) Brief Introduction of New Students
c) Brief on Procedures
d) Questions and Answers
Timetable for the day
Commemorating two champions of commerce, education and technology
George Heriot, financier to King James VI and benefactorof education in Edinburgh(1563 - 1623)
James Watt, the great 18th-Century Scottish engineer and pioneer
of steam power
Heriot-Watt– the name
8th Oldest Higher Education Institution in UK.
Origins dated back to 1821 through the School of Arts of Edinburgh
Obtained Royal Charter in 1966
The name Heriot-Watt, commemorates George Heriot, the renowned 16th century jeweller and financier to
James VI (and James I of England) and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer.
A distinctive university:1. Research
World class research
A long and successful track record in knowledge transfer
Innovative research for business and industry
Results of 2008 Research Assessment
Top two categories are4-star - World Leading3-star - Internationally
Excellent
50% of our research was assessed as in these top categories.
87% of our research was rated as of international quality
Innovative research for business and industry
Subjects assessed as having more than half of their research activities “World Leading” or “Internationally Excellent”, include:
Chemistry Physics
Pure & Applied Mathematics Computer Science
Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering
Civil Engineering Built Environment
Town & Country Planning Art & Design
Maxwell Institute: mathematics collaboration with Edinburgh Univ. – ranked 3rd in UK
General & Petroleum Engineering research – ranked 6th in UK
The Heriot-Watt University Research Park
1971 – first University science park in Europe
Now – more than 2,000 graduate jobs
Combined turnover in excess of £70 million
62 acre site with room for expansion
Aerial picture of campus and research park
A distinctive university:2. Teaching
Unique courses, for example:
George Davies Centre for Fashion Retailing,MSc in Logistics, Actuarial Mathematics, Brewing and Distilling,
Housing Studies (South East Asia).
Major contribution to the supply of science and engineering graduates in Scotland:
Heriot-Watt is Scotland’s top producer of graduates in:
Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering & Technology, - 13% of totalBuilt Environment
Student statistics - Scotland 7,000 students on-campus in Scotland
1,100 postgraduate taught students
400 postgraduate research students
5,500 undergraduate students
A pioneer in distance and distributed learning At Higher Education level, including postgraduate degrees
And through initiatives such as SCHOLAR: 60,000 students studying Heriot-Watt SCHOLAR programmes in 400 Scottish high schools
A distinctive university:3. International
Scotland’s most international University and the only Scottish University with global presence
33% of students on-campus in Scotland are from outside the UK
Extensive network of external programmesin 150 countries world-wide
Student Statistics - global
19,500 registered students in total
7,000 students on campus in Scotland
12,500 on international (transnational) programmes,including Heriot-Watt Dubai Campus
- independent learners
- students studying at Approved Learning Partners
- Joint programmes
A RESEARCH-LED TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Providing high quality education and training for modern professional employment
Meeting the needs and aspirations of students and helping them realise their potential
Delivering world-class innovative research relevant to the needs of business and industry
Exploiting knowledge transfer and commercial opportunities for economic and social benefit
University mission
The Edinburgh campus
Heriot-Watt University – where we are
Scotland
Orkney Campus
Scottish Borders Campus
+ Dubai Campus
University’s four locations
Scottish Borders Scottish Borders Campus, Campus, Galashiels, 620 Galashiels, 620 studentsstudentsDubai Dubai
CampusCampus1,000 1,000 studentsstudents
Orkney Orkney Campus, Campus, Stromness (50)Stromness (50)
Main Edinburgh CampusMain Edinburgh Campus6,787 students6,787 students1.5km square parkland site 1.5km square parkland site
A modern setting for a mature institution
On-Campus postgraduate
6%
On-campus undergraduate
32%
Distance Learning
62%
TOTAL 15,200
Total Student Profile (2000/01)
All campus-based students (2000/01)
EU
9%
Overseas
13%
Other UK
22%
Scotland
56%
International Dimension
Heriot-Watt has over 75 years experience of receiving international students
We have students from more than 70 countries with more than 9,500 international graduates.
International students represent between 15 and 20% of our student population.
First Singaporean building graduate in 1967
Map of the world with Campuses and ASCs
Heriot-Watt UniversityCampuses
3 in UK
Map of the world with Campuses and ASCs
Heriot-Watt UniversityApproved Learning Partners
13 in UK
Heriot Watt has business partners to
deliver administrative, financial and
other services.
Trent Global College of Technology is an
Approved Support Centre for Singapore,
China, Vietnam and Thailand.
Interactive University• Eikon• EBS Americas• Arab International Education
Heriot-Watt Business Partners
Heriot-Watt structure
Management
SupportServices
Board
ResearchCo-ordination
Board
Learning& Teaching
Board
Senate
Schools and Support Units
Quality Enhancement& StandardsCommittee
PostgraduateStudies
Committee
UndergraduateStudies
CommitteeOthers
Court
Senate• Approves courses• Makes awards• Assures quality
Heriot-Watt structure
Admin• Registrar• Director of student
services• Recruitment and
Admissions
School• Nominated school
contact
Senior Management• Secretary (signs contracts)• Deputy Principal (approves
Quality)• Director of Communications
(approve marketing)
• MBA• Management Programme• Built Environment• Petroleum Engineering• IT• Urban studies• Food Science• Energy Engineering
Heriot-Watt Programmes
Heriot-Watt MUST take full responsibility
for
• Academic standards• Programme quality• Student experience
No matter where the student is studying
UK Code of Practice
Heriot-Watt University WILL
• Maintain the reputation of all awards and
ensure comparability across all modes of
study• Ensure that all students accepted have a
reasonable chance of success• NOT discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, gender, disability
Heriot-Watt ethics and values
Heriot-Watt• Set curriculum• Prepare course
materials• Matriculate students• Assess student
works• Provide feedbacks• Make awards
Academic Partner responsibilities
Academic Partner• Recruit
applicants• Tutor students• Support
students• Provide context• Provide
feedback
• All exams outside the Scottish campuses
are held in an independent location
(International Centre of Examinations)• All invigilations (including on-campus) is
by independent people• All student assessments that contribute
to a final grade are marked by HWU staff
.
Academic standards
• Sustainable growth• Enhance learning and teaching• Student learning experience• Employability
Learning and Teaching Strategy
• Develop processes to allow students
from around the world to share
experience Vision (VLE)• Student exchange• Balance between international and Scottish
experience
Student learning experience
• Ensure that all courses help all students
to develop professional careers• Cross cultural skills• Links to international Alumni
Employability
An undergraduate year of study has 1200
hours of student effort (30 weeks at 40
hours per week)
A postgraduate year of study has 1800 hours of
student effort (45 weeks at 40 hours per week)
UK national framework
To ensure consistency of applications and
to ensure that all students have a fair
chance Heriot-Watt has the final decision
in determining who can be matriculated
as a student
Heriot-Watt will work with partners to
ensure that we understand local student
needs and qualifications
Programme quality : admissions
Registration Forms, Cards
Registration Form Registration Numbers—used in all exams and
queries Student Cards
The Registration Form—HWU will send to TG
Student Card—HWU will send to TG
Teaching Methods:
a) Average 30 contact hours by lecturing
b) 60 ( 90) minimum hours self study
c) 40 hours ( 60) on
coursework/assignment
Attendance: Not compulsory but please
take all opportunities to attend.
Attendance sheets are sent back to the
University.
Procedures
Lecturing
Please read course notes and prepare questions before-hand.
Prepare questions on assignment approximately the 4th lesson.
Assignment submission around the 12th week. Form study group yourself. Attempt all past year examination questions. Practise assignment question. NO standard answers will be provided
Counseling
Compile your questions and forward to [email protected]
Do not raise last minute questions Do not ask for “how to answer” type of
question Make appointment with Teng for individual
discussion or small group discussion (it will be during office hours)
RAY Structure
As from September 2008, the University will adopt all the revised modules. This is part of the continuation improvement of the academic curriculum of all universities.
BSc---8 modules with 1.5 times the credits and content of the old modules.
MSc---8 modules with less emphasis on the dissertation
BSc Modules Arrangement
May 2010 MSc Student Modules
MSc June 10 Sept 10 Jan 11 June 11 Sep 11
CPM PM:TPC&P
PM:SIDissertation 1
V&R CTPOBE
BMBEPCFM
FM SPPC&P
SPMDissertation 1
V&R AMMPOBE
BMBEPSPFM
QS, CFM C&P REMSDissertation 1
QSFMV&R
CTPOBE
BMBEPCFM
Dissert Prop,Draft (s) Final Draft
submissionsubmissionSubmission
31/08/201031/03/2011 Final:
30/06/2011
Assignments/ Courseworks Very very Important as it constitutes 30% to 50%. No late submission after the scheduled date Marking scheme, cover sheet, procedure (like two
copies) are available in “General info” at “TG Resources”.
User Name: tgstudentjan10; Password: Course-work submission dates: At the Time Table
section at Students Notice Board Late submission:
Penalty—marks deduction Air-freight charge ($35. self borne)
Coursework Cover Sheet
Library and resources
NUS Library ($300 per year) NTU Library ($300 per year) Lectures slides (at trentglobal web-page) Virtual Learning : “Vision” HWU E-Library: user name (example: daxl,
password: krisipia) ; “pre-expired” www.info4education.com
User name: heriotwatt; password: harlaw (common username and password in General
Information, Lecturers Slides)
Virtual Learning Environment( VLE)
Vision Access HWU Email account Library Go to www.trentglobal.edu.sg
Click Vision .-----Vision, Library, Email a) User name: hw-mail/your username given in the PC
Caledonia Authorisation Form b) password: (given in the PC Caledonia Authorisation
Form)
username and password: “pre-expired”
PC Caledonia Authorization Form—HWU will send to TG
For a)Vision (VLE),b)Email accountc) VPN1 server synchronization
Vision Access: Virtual Learning Environment
1. Access the HWU course materials, power point slides etc used at the campus, for the modules taken by you.
2. The Vision access details will be sent tp Trent Global and we will issue to you.
3. The same access details allow you to access your email account. ( [email protected])
4. If you lose it, the new issue cost is 10 pounds ( or $30).
Athens accounts-HWU will email directly to your hw email account
Athens Accounts: Example: user name:hwusbeaab050984134 Password: aab050984134 This is to be used after you access the HWU
library so as to download journals and books.
Send directly to your HWU email address.
Sequence of issue
Registration form: 7 to 30 days Student cards: 15 days after returned of the
signed registration form. Caledonia Authorisation Form: 30 days after
returned of the signed registration form. Athens accounts: 7 days after you receive the
Caledonia Form. Email to [email protected] if you do not
receive.
Online Resource
RICS Web resources
It is a very commonly used site as a lot of relevant information are available.
http://www.isurvlive.co.uk/ Username: 1275600 Password:
Synchronization to the HWU server
You need to sychronize to the campus Server.
Go to http://vpn1.hw.ac.uk The Server will screen your computer for
potential virus and will take 10 minutes the very first time.
You will then access E library, web resources etc through vpn1 page.
Examinations Only window periods are given (Students Notice-board)
exact dates and venues only known 14 days before
Exam letter for leave Results: one term lapse. Results will be publish on Students Notice Board Reassessed: Payment of 30 pounds and have to apply
on the prescribed form. The original and reassessed results will show on
transcript. Allow one opportunity for reassessment. 3rd attempt is repeat--$1,500 per module
Assessment method
1st Attempt: 30% coursework, 70% Exam 2nd Attempt: 100% exam. 3rd Attempt—Repeat: 30% Coursework +70%
Exam.
Exams cannot be deferred unless migation reasons like MC.
Absent from exam is = Fail
Grading
A=Excellent B=Very Good C=Good D=Satisfactory (50%) E=Conditional Pass F=Fail Note: For MSc—D is conditional Pass.
2010/11 Exam Window periods
Examination in August 2010: 8 to 13 August.
Examination in Dec 2010: 6 to 18 Dec
Examinations in April 2011: 26th April to 21 May 2011
1st 2 weeks: ( BSc or MSc) or 2nd 2 weeks: ( BSc or MSc). To be confirmed by HWU.
Student Notice-board
Publish important development Not password protected.
Exam dates and Venue Exam results Scholarships Graduations Class change Notifications. etc
Deferment (subject to HWU approval)
Deferment of Exams: apply 14 days before exams window period on standard form Reasons & Supporting documents. Fees
Deferment of Studies: (try not to) 14 days before the term commences Standard Form State period of deferment Reasons & Supporting documents Fees
Deferment of Exam Form
TG Resources
All local lecturers ppt slides and additional information.
General Information Web access, Athens account, email, etc guides Vision access guides Examples of good course-works Past year exam questions
Re-assessment Form
Transfer
Relevant modules to accumulate 120 UCAS points
A transfer fee of $375. Payment of additional module fee
Payment
3 interest free installments.( every 4 months) 1st Payment : by 15/4/2010 2nd Payment : by 15/08/10 3rd Payment : by 15/12/10
MSc is every 6 months Bank Loan : Please sign letter of release early. All late payments : 2% interest per month.
Communications
No direct communication with the University All queries go through Trent Global Office hours: 1030 to 1830 Monday to Friday Saturday: upon appointment Telephone: 62258070 Call during office hours HP: 91716899 Email: [email protected]
The new MOE Private Education Act—21 Dec 2009
All students must sign a standard contract All fees are protected—HSBC Insurance, $20
per term for BSc and $50 for MSc. Students Contract & Student Handbook are
available at PEI Act ( www.trentglobal.edu.sg).
Other Fees ( as per your student contract)
Registration fees: $250—upon registration Fees protection scheme : $20 or $50 per term Exam and course notes: included Re-exam per module: ( 2nd attempt): $75 Repeat per module ( 3rd attempt): $1,500 Re-issue of student card, Vision password: $30 Transfer: $375. Deferment of study: $100 per term. Deferment of Exam: $30 per module. Late payment of course fees: 2% per month Late submission of coursework: $35.
Information locations
1) TG Resources User name: tgstudentjan10, password: General info:
Coursework Guide Web based resources/library Guides Forms User names and password of web based sites.
Lecturers Slides Past year exam questions Past year course-works.
2) Students Notice Board: Latest development Time Tables and changes Coursework submission dates Last minute exam guides etc
3) Vision (VLE) Caledonian password to be issued User Name: alphabet and number Password: Only alphabet HWU course materials, ppt slides and latest course
information.
Student
The Success Study P-Model
The right 3 Ps Persistent Perseverance Patient
The wrong 3 Ps
Plagiarism Panic Procrastinations (20/80 %
syndrome)
Planning Partnering Present
Pride Prestigious Promotions
Balancing Act
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