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August ( Weekends Class) 2009 IntakeCourse Induction
Teng Kwok KheongFellowSingapore RepresentativeFellow of Heriot Watt University
FM 17 ( weekends)
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
Map of the world with Campuses and ASCs
Heriot-Watt UniversityCampuses
3 in UK
Map of the world with Campuses and ASCs
Heriot-Watt UniversityUniversity partnerships
20 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 Education Group is an
Approved Support Centre for Singapore,
China 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 work• Provide feedback• 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
Student Card
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 Mr. 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
Modules Arrangement
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: tgstudentjan09 Password: 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 Authorisation Form
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.
Athens accounts
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 the Centre 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:
Examinations
Only window periods are given (Students Notice-board) exact dates only known 14 days before
Exam letter for leave Results: one term lapse. Reassessed: Payment of $90 and have to apply on
prescribed form. The original and reassessed results will show on
transcript. Allow one opportunity for reassessment
2009/10 Exam Window periods
Examination in Dec: 7th to 18th Dec 09.
Examination in April 2010: 26 April to 21 May 2010
Examination in 5th to 13th August 2010.
Student Notice-board
Publish important development Not password protected.
Exam dates and Venue Exam results Scholarships Graduations etc
Deferment (subject to HWU approval)
Deferment of Exams: apply two weeks before exams on standard form Reasons & Supporting documents.
Deferment of Studies: (try not to) Standard Form State period of deferment Reasons & Supporting documents
Deferment of Exam Letter
TG Resources
All local lecturers ppt slides additional information.
General Information
Re-assessment Form
Transfer
Relevant modules to accumulate 120 UCAS points
A transfer fee of 150 pounds Payment of additional module fee
Payment
3 interest free installments. 1st Payment : 40% by 15/06/09 2nd Payment : 30% by 15/11/09 3rd Payment : 30% by 15/04/10
Bank Loan : Please sign letter of release early.
All late payments : 2% interest
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: 63721464, 63721465 HP: 91716899 Email: [email protected] Diana: [email protected]
www.hw.ac.uk
