study abroad beijing/singapore 2009 prof. chen zhou march 5, 2009
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Study Abroad Beijing/Singapore 2009
Prof. Chen Zhou March 5, 2009
Introductions
Administration Prof. Chen Zhou – Program Director and
Instructor of ISyE 3104 Rebecca Miller – Program Coordinator Wes McGinnis – Graduate Assistant
Faculty Hanchao Lu – GT Professor of HTS Steve Hackman – GT Professor of ISYE Ek Peng Chew – NUS Professor of ISYE Patrick Rau – Tsinghua Professor of ISYE
Outline
Academics: schedules, texts, etc. Schedule: group flight Passport and visa Singapore Focus: Immunizations, customs, laws Miscellaneous issues
Communications (cell phones) Money (credit card, etc.) Power supply, computers, library, internet
Other issues Daily life Transportation Language ….
Beijing Focus: April 14, 5-7 pm session
Program at a glace May 20– June 28:
Singapore HTS 2062 - Asia in the Modern
World ISyE 3103 – Supply Chain
Management, Logistics Tours: Images of Singapore,
Port, x.
June 28 – Aug 3: Beijing ISyE 3104 – Supply Chain
Management, Manufacturing, and Warehousing
ISyE 4803 – Ergonomics ISyE 4803 – Financial
Engineering Tours: Tianmen Square, YMY, y
Courses and instructors
Asia in the Modern World - HTS 2062 - RHK Social Science Requirement, Prof. Hanchao Lu
Supply Chain Mod:Logistics - ISYE 3103 - RHK Tech Elect CS, Engr, &Sciences, Profs. Ek Peng Chew and
Loo Hay Lee Supply Chain Mod:Mfg/Ware - ISYE 3104 - RHK
Tech Elect CS, Engr, &Sciences, Prof. Chen Zhou Ergonomics & Work Organzation – ISYE 4813 RHK
Tech Elect CS, Engr, & Sciences, Prof. Patrick Rau Financial Engineering – ISYE 4803 RHK
Tech Elect CS, Engr, & Sciences, Prof. Steve Hackman
Schedule in Singapore
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 5/17 18 19 20 21 22 23
9:00-11:00 Arrival ICA 2:00 – 4:00 Student depart Orientation C1 2
5/24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9:00-11:00 C1 2 C1 2 C1 2 C1 2 2:00 – 4:00 C1 2 C1 2 C1 2 C1 2
5/31 6/1 2 3 4 5 6 9:00-11:00 C1 2 C1 2 C1 2 C1 2 2:00 – 4:00 C1 2 C1 2 C1 2 Sentosa
6/7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9:00-11:00 C1 Final C2 2 C2 2 C2 2 2:00 – 4:00 Tour C2 2 C2 2 C2 2
6/14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9:00-11:00 C2 2 C2 2 C2 2 C2 2 2:00 – 4:00 C2 3 C2 2 C2 2 C2 2
6/21 22 23 24 25 26 27 9:00-11:00 C2 2 C2 2 C2 2 C2 Final 2:00 – 4:00 C2 2 Tour C2 2 Farewell
C1 – HY2062 HistoryC2 – IE4220 Supply Chain ModelingC3 – IE3120 ManufacturingC4 – IE4249 Financial Engineering
For example: C1 2 – HY2062 History – two-hour sessionC2 3 - IE4220 Supply Chain Modeling – three-hour session
History 2602 Asian in the Modern World
Professor Hanchao Lu, School of History, Technology, and Society (HTS) in Ivan Allen College
Primary Textbooks: W. Scott Morton, China: Its History and Culture. Fourth Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill,
2005. W. Scott Morton, Japan: Its History and Culture. Fourth Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill,
2005. Richard Gunde, Culture and Customs of China. Westpoint, CT: Greenwood Press, 2001.** This book is assigned for writing a take-home book report as part of the final
examination.GET THESE BEFORE DEPARTURE
Students may choose one of the alternative readings for the take-home book report:
Noriko Kamachi, Culture and Customs of Japan. Westpoint, CT: Greenwood Press, 1999. Donald Clark, Culture and Customs of Korea. Westpoint, CT: Greenwood Press, 2000. Mark Mcleod and Nguyen Thi Dieu, Culture and Customs of Vietnam. Westpoint, CT: Greenwood Press,
2001. Paul Rodell, Culture and Customs of Philippines, 2001. Carol Henderson, Culture and Customs of India, 2002. Arne Kislenko, Culture and Customs of Thailand, 2004.
Grades: Quizzes (50%), Take-home Final Exam (40%), Attendance (10%)
ISyE 3103 Logistics
Faculty Prof. Ek Peng Chew
Ph.D ISyE, GA Tech Prof Loo Hay Lee
Ph.D Harvard
Textbook Chopra, S. and Meindl, Supply
Chain Management, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, 2004
WE WILL ORDER THIS book FOR YOU IN Singapore. IF YOU DO NOT WANT, YOU MUST INFORM US BY APRIL 1st.
Grading One quiz - 40% One case study - 15% One final exam - 45%
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 6/28 29 30 7/1 2 3 4
9:00-11:00 Beijing C3 2 C3 2 C3 2 Tour: TAM 2:00 – 4:00 Beijing C3 2 C3 2 C3 2 Tour: YMY
7/5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9:00-11:00 C3 2 C3 2 C3 2 C3 2 2:00 – 4:00 C3 2 C3 2 C3 2 C3 2
7/12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9:00-11:00 C3 2 C3 2 C3 Final C4 2 2:00 – 4:00 C3 2 C3 2 C4 2 / Tour? C4 2
7/19 20 21 22 23 24 25 9:00-11:00 C4 2 C4 2 C4 2 C4 2 2:00 – 4:00 C4 2 C4 2 C4 2 C4 2
7/26 27 28 29 30 31 8/1 9:00-11:00 C4 2 C4 2 C4 2 C4 Final 2:00 – 4:00 C4 2 C4 2 C4 3 Wrap up
8/2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9:00-11:00 Return
Flight
2:00 – 4:00
Schedule in Beijing
ISyE 3104 – Supply Chain Mfg & Ware Professor Chen Zhou Textbooks:
Production and Operations Analysis, by Steven Nahmias, 6th edition, Irwin, 2009.
WE WILL ORDER THIS FOR YOU IN CHINA. IF YOU DO NOT WANT, YOU MUST INFORM US BY APRIL 1st.
Warehouse Science, by John Bartholdi and Steven Hackman, 2008, available at Professor Bartholdi's website.
Grading: Exams (75%), Assignments (15%),Participation (10 %)
International Edition $30
ISyE 4803 Financial Engineering
Prof. Steve Hackman Text
Notes, to be provided Grading
Participation and project 20% Quizzes 40% Final 40%
Course registration at GT
OSCAR, like other courses but RHK section HTS 2062 - RHK ISYE 3103 - RHK ISYE 3104 - RHK ISYE 4803: Financial Engineering – RHK ISYE 4813: Ergonomics – RHK ISYE 4699 - RHK
Registration Requirements Course load = 4. Total credit hours 12.
Phase 1 Registration, March 25 – April 5 You cannot drop a course/get a “W” during
Study Abroad
Group flight
LV: Atlanta - Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 PM Delta to LAX; Cathay Pacific to HKG to SIN
AR: Singapore - Friday, May 22, 12:30 PM---
June 28, LV: SIN – 8:30 AM; AR: PEK – 5:25 PM Cathay Pacific to HKG to PEK
--- LV: Beijing – Monday, August 3, 6:30 PM
Cathay Pacific to HKG to LAX; Delta to ATL AR: Atlanta – Tuesday, August 4, 7:41 AM
Anyone flying on your own, please send itinerary to Rebecca.
Payments
OSCAR System has it listed under Spring 2009 charges.
$500 deposit (paid with application) $1500 first installment program fee
(3/6/09) $1450 optional group flight (3/6/09) $1800 remaining program fee (4/10/09)
Tuition due at time of Registration – See Bursar calendar for details
Passport and Visa
Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months after the last date you are in China.
Singapore Visa US citizen: No visa is required. You need to apply for
a student pass online and complete immigration paperwork in Singapore.
Non-U.S. Citizen: Visa is required. You need to apply for a student pass online. NUS will send an invitation letter which will allow a 30-day tourist entry.
China Visa Everyone, except Chinese citizens, should apply…
www.visa2china.com
Chinese visa application Atlanta region residence should use consulate in Houston Consulate do not accept direct mailings GT reached an agreement with www.visa2china.com in
Houston to provide low cost visa service to GT programs including family members and affiliates
$15 for the regular service (10-day processing time, excluding consulate charge or the shipping cost).
Procedure for the visa application Visit http://www.visa2china.com/ Click on "Visa Application“ Select the appropriate visa category and download application form Enter the special code for Georgia Tech: gtbuzz and click "Calculate Fees“ Select Citizenship, *Number of Entries, etc to calculate the total amount Enter your mailing address and submit your request The summary information and a service number are displayed on the next
page A copy of your Georgia Tech Buzz Card must be submitted with the
passport in order to qualify for the Georgia Tech rate. Please contact the visa service directly if you have any
question: 281-513-7743.
*In the past single-entry was generally granted, but this year double-entry is also being granted. (Hong Kong is not PRC for visa purposes.)
Immunizations
Singapore, Malaysia, & Thailand Hepatitis A: highly recommended Hepatitis B: recommended Typhoid: recommended Japanese encephalitis: recommended for certain cases, see
website for more information All routine vaccinations (i.e. MMR and DPT): recommended
Cambodia - all above, plus: Rabies: Recommended
More information available at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationList.aspx
Singapore Customs Proceed to the RED CHANNEL if you are carrying:
Dutiable or taxable goods exceeding your duty-free concession or GST relief
Intoxicating liquors, Tobacco product, Motor oil Controlled or restricted items Prohibited items
Chewing gum, Chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products, Cigarette lighters, Firecrackers, Reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video discs, laser discs, records or cassettes
At the RED CHANNEL, please: Give a verbal declaration to ICA officers of the above-stated items
that you are carrying, and Produce the prohibited or controlled items together with the import
permit or authorization from the relevant authorities, if any Otherwise, you may proceed to the GREEN
CHANNEL If in doubt, always inquire at the RED CHANNEL
Singapore: Laws
While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject’s to that country’s laws and regulations. Always be aware of the laws of the country you are visiting.
Some laws in Singapore include: Laws against jaywalking, littering, and spitting Laws pertaining to the propriety of behavior between people
and the modesty of individuals Strict laws against the possession/use of drugs Strict penalties for those who possess or carry arms There are no jury trials in Singapore, judges hear cases and
decide sentencing
Communications - Landlines
Singapore No phone in the dorm, has internal line Broad band connection in dorm and hallways Wireless in dorm and certain areas
Beijing Special prepaid land line in dorm. No charge to
receive Broad band connection in dorm Wireless in dorm and classroom, weak signals
Phone cards A little more expensive than US, you do not pay
face value
Communications
Cell phones in Singapore SingTel (2 other): GSM 900 or 1800 MHZ Cingular and T-Mobile: GSM 1900 MHZ GSM tri-band phone should work (need to call to
unlock) Three providers: Singtel, Star and M1
Singtel SIM card is available at Post office and some 7-eleven stores SGD 8, SGD 10 calling time included Need passport when purchase the card
Cell phone in China
Mostly GSM although CDMA networks becomes available
You can get SIM cards at A small general store on campus Post office on campus Small electronics shops near main and west gate
The cost depends on Number: 8s are good, 4s are bad. Minutes included Time retired You normally can pick from a list of numbers I have seen from RMB 50 – 130 ($6 – 15)
Money in Singapore Singapore
ATM works, has good exchange rate but your bank normally charge a fee per transaction
Credit/debit cards: Slightly less popular. Most card now charge a %
Cash card: NETS, available at 7-eleven
EZlink card
Exchange rates Airport China Town Lucky Plaza
Money in Beijing
Some ATM works, look for your logo Credit cards use are not wide spread
Power in Singapore
Power 220 V, 50 hz Type G Socket: 3 prongs,
British standard BS 1363 (with ground)
Converter available at George’s (S$3)
Power in China
Power plug Type A, similar shape
that used in US with smaller gap
No difference between 2 prongs (the fat prong in US has problem)
Questions?
Quiz Where do you get QC book?, Logistics book? HTS book? Do I have to register summer courses? Does your cell phone work in Singapore (China)? How do you get local numbers? How do you get cash? Does plugs for laptops, tooth brush, etc. will work? Where do you get network access? How do I stay in touch with my friends and family at
home? Do you need a visa to Singapore? (China?) Where do I get my visa? Does single entry visa to China cost less? What paper work you have to do first in Singapore?
Where is what in Singapore?
Singapore is about the size of the perimeter of Atlanta
Downtown, Orchard road, is north of China town
NUS is located in south, central Singapore
NUS
Downtown
National University of Singapore
Ranks in top 10 in Asia/Pacific, among best Australian and Japanese Universities
Comprehensive program 30,000 students English instructions
(www.nus.edu.sg)
Campus map (about Tech size)
Engineering Dept
Dorms
Classrooms
Access
As a registered student, you will have access to campus facilities such as Computer, internet, sports facilities, library, etc.
To get the benefits, you have to go through a formal registration process when you arrive at NUS (more in next month)
Housing
Prince George’s Park (PGP) Single rooms with bathroom Hall kitchen Study rooms Network connection AC
2 Canteens in PGP complex - one with AC, one without
Convenience store On-campus bus route
Frequent and fast (or crazy)
NUS Dormitory Rules & Regulations
No smoking or drinking in residences Quiet hours: 11pm-7am No physical games/sports activities Guests are responsible for the conduct of their
visitors, who must also comply with all rules All guests must leave the residences by 11 pm and
are strictly prohibited from spending the night A fee of $20 will be charged for each lost/damaged
card NO animals, halogen lamps, heating/food preparation
appliances, refrigerators, and air conditioners Appliances not provided are private property of
residents and are NOT to be used without its owner’s permission
Housing – Prince George’s Park
Room and hall kitchen
AddressPrince George’s Park ResidenceCPG Facilities Management, Pte Ltd267 Prince George’s ParkSingapore 118425 (6779 6997)
Meals: Canteens
Several major ones Each has > 10 stalls of
Chinese, Indian, Muslim, Western
Low cost: S$2 – S$3 Fresh fruit and juice Open air, with fan, No
AC
Canteen at PGP
The new canteen
Transportation
Mass Rapid Transit (MRT): convenient in the city, but not to campus.
Bus from campus to MRT station.
Campus bus Taxi (new price
increase though) To Orchard road: ~ S$8 Airport to school: ~ S$25
Additional Travel Information
Travel registration – go to Travel Docs
Register your trip, click on the link Health and Safety information Embassy information
http://www.studentsabroad.state.gov/
Questions
Quiz: Can I use English in Singapore? (China?) How useful is campus bus in NUS? (Tsinghua?) Where can I find good western food? How many a taxi can take? How do you get a taxi in dorm or classroom?
Questions?
Chen Zhou – [email protected] Rebecca Miller –
[email protected] 404-894-7475
You will receive emergency contact cards at the next meeting….