Freshman Orientation Programme 2019

School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering

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Welcome Message by Dr Chong Chee Wei,Director – School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering

Dear MAE Freshmen,

My colleagues and I warmly welcome you to theSchool of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering(MAE) and be part of our big family. We thank you forchoosing MAE and believing in us.

We take pride in providing an excellent engineering learning experience andholistic education to you and your fellow classmates. In the next 3 years, wewill embark on the journey with you under SP’s Vision – A Caring Communityof Inspired Learners committed to Serve with Mastery.

You will be engaged in exciting engineering activities during the course of yourstudy and constantly challenged to push the frontier of engineering. Ourcurriculum and pedagogy are designed for learners to appreciate and connectthe wonders of engineering with the purpose of learning engineering. Duringthe course of your study, you will be exposed to real life engineering problemsthat require you to exercise your creativity and be a self-directed learner. Therigour of our curriculum and the various applied learning programmes will alsoequip you well with the relevant knowledge and skills to serve the industry,supporting local/overseas community projects and attachments as well asfurthering your studies.

Over the next few days, we have lined up a series of programmes and activitiesto help you assimilate into our culture and environment.

All students are required to have a notebook with internet access as it formspart of your learning. If you do not already own one, you can purchase one atthe SP Notebook/PC Roadshow. For more information on the notebook/PCroadshow, please refer to the SP Notebook Corner @www.sp.edu.sg/notebook

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Welcome Message (con’t)Director – School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering

All freshmen are required to go through the online SPICE training. You can findthe URL links for the SPICE training videos on the SP FOP website.

The MAE Freshmen Orientation Week will be held from 8 to 11 April 2019.Please look through slides 7 – 13 to check which of the scheduled activities youhave to attend.

The main MAE Freshmen Orientation Programme will be held at the SPConvention Centre on 10 April 2019 at 8.30 am. It is compulsory for all MAEfreshmen to attend this programme.

There are also many co-curricular activities, clubs and societies that you can jointo enhance your leadership, communication and teamwork skills. A holisticeducation is important as it will help to develop you to be a well-roundedperson.

All Year 1 students have to go through the SP Sports for Life (SFL) programme for one semester. You can find out more about SFL by attending the CCA carnival during the orientation week.

The SP Flag Day will take place on 11 April 2019. This is an annual fund raisingevent to support the beneficiaries of the President’s Challenge. It provides us anopportunity to foster a caring community as stated in SP Vision Statement.

Last but not least, I would like to once again welcome you to the MAE family asyou embark on an enriching and memorable learning experience with us.

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SD103/104

MLT8

LT1A/B & Concourse

MLT12

Sports ArenaThe Hall

LT4A/BPlaza

Convention Centre T11 Square

Auditorium

T19 Foyer

Business School Foyer

E-map at https://www.sp.edu.sg/map

Orientation Programme – Main Venues

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About the School

The School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering (MAE) is one of the first engineeringschools to offer formal engineering education in Singapore. MAE students are imbued with ahealthy curiosity to explore the marvels of engineering through multi-disciplinary projects.They are nurtured to be versatile thinkers eager to improve society with innovativesolutions, and equipped with knowledge and skills to design and fabricate things.

The School offers the following full-time Diploma courses:- Aeronautical Engineering- Bioengineering- Mechanical Engineering- Mechatronics & Robotics- Engineering with Business (jointly with School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering)- the Common Engineering Programme for year 1 students.

Our students will also embark on Internship Programme which provides them with authenticand essential out-of-classroom working experience, and an opportunity to learn and interactwith the industry experts.

In line with Singapore Polytechnic’s vision to promote a caring community, students areencouraged to participate in overseas humanitarian efforts such as the Overseas CommunityInvolvement Projects (OCIP) where students will render their time and effort in helping folksin rural villages of neighbouring countries.

Notably, students are also engaged in Overseas Social Innovation Projects (OSIP), whichprovides a unique learning experience. Students will spend 2 weeks with fellow studentsfrom the host countries and using the SP Design Thinking framework, their technical skillsand domain knowledge; to uncover the unmet needs of villagers and urban poor. Studentswill then proceed to co-create possibilities with the villagers and develop solutions toaddress those needs.

For enquiries on Freshmen Orientation Programme, please contact us at:

Telephone: 67721206Email: contactus@sp.edu.sg

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1) Attire for Freshmen Orientation week activities:- Casual wear (long pants/jeans with covered shoes)

unless otherwise stated

2) Things to bring:

- Student admission card

- Water bottle

3) Please refer to the following pages for your own diploma

course orientation activities

4) If you are not feeling well or uncomfortable at any point of time during any of the activities, please voice out immediately to any student leaders or staff

Note for MAE Freshmen

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Course Page

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (DARE) 7

Diploma in Bioengineering (DBEN) 8 & 9

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) 10 & 11

Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics (DMRO) 12

Common Engineering Programme (DCEP) 13

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

1pm – 5pm Briefing on the Diploma in

Aeronautical Engineering

(DARE) Course by the Course

Chair cum Aero Hub Tour

Admin Brief & Issuing of

freshmen Kit

For all

DARE/FT/1A/1B

students

SP Auditorium

Day 18 April 2019(Monday)

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (DARE)

No Programme

Day 29 April 2019(Tuesday)

Day 310 April 2019(Wednesday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

8:30 am –

12 pm

MAE Freshmen Orientation

Programme

For all MAE Year 1

students

SP Convention

Centre

Day 411 April 2019(Thursday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

7:30 am –

4:00 pmSP Flag Day

All MAE Year 1

students have to

participate

Return donation tin at SP Convention Centre in the afternoon

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Time Activity Class / Course Venue

9am – 6pm Diploma in Bioengineering(DBEN) Bonding Session

Admin Brief & Issuing of

freshmen Kit

For all

DBEN/FT/1A/1B

students

LT18A(Block T18 Level 1)

Day 18 April 2019(Monday)

Diploma in Bioengineering (DBEN)

No Programme

Day 29 April 2019(Tuesday)

*Attire: Sports Wear. Freshmen are required to bring along an extraset of clothes and a pair of slippers

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Diploma in Bioengineering (DBEN)

Day 310 April 2019(Wednesday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

8:30 am –

12 pm

MAE Freshmen Orientation

Programme

For all MAE Year 1

students

SP Convention

Centre

Day 411 April 2019(Thursday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

7:30 am –

4:00 pmSP Flag Day

All MAE Year 1

students have to

participate

Return donation tin at SP Convention Centre in the afternoon

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Time Activity Class / Course Venue

9:00 am –

5:00 pm

7 Habits of Highly Successfully Teens for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) students

Admin Brief & Issuing of freshmen Kit

For all

DME/FT/1A

students only

LT17A(Block T17 Level 1)

Day 18 April 2019(Monday)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME)

Day 29 April 2019(Tuesday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

9:00 am –

5:00 pm

7 Habits of Highly Successfully Teens for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) students

Admin Brief & Issuing of freshmen Kit

For all

DME/FT/1B

students only

LT17A(Block T17 Level 1)

*Note: This session is only for freshmen allocated to DME/FT/1A classes. Freshmen allocated to DME/FT/1B classes need not attend

*Note: This session is only for freshmen allocated to DME/FT/1B classes. Freshmen allocated to DME/FT/1A classes need not attend

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Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME)

Day 310 April 2019(Wednesday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

8:30 am –

12 pm

MAE Freshmen Orientation

Programme

For all MAE Year 1

students

SP Convention

Centre

Day 411 April 2019(Thursday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

7:30 am –

4:00 pmSP Flag Day

All MAE Year 1

students have to

participate

Return donation tin at SP Convention Centre in the afternoon

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Time Activity Class / Course Venue

9am – 5pm Diploma in Mechatronics &

Robotics (DMRO) Bonding

Session

Admin Brief & Issuing of

freshmen Kit

For all

DMRO/FT/1A/1B

students

*Bring along extra

set of sports wear

LT14B(Block T14 Level 1)

Day 18 April 2019(Monday)

Diploma in Mechatronics & Robotics (DMRO)

No Programme

Day 29 April 2019(Tuesday)

Day 310 April 2019(Wednesday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

8:30 am –

12 pm

MAE Freshmen Orientation

Programme

For all MAE Year 1

students

SP Convention

Centre

Day 411 April 2019(Thursday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

7:30 am –

4:00 pmSP Flag Day

All MAE Year 1

students have to

participate

Return donation tin at SP Convention Centre in the afternoon

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Time Activity Class / Course Venue

2.30 pm –5pm

Briefing on the Common

Engineering Programme

(DCEP) by the Course Chair

Admin Brief & Issuing of

freshmen Kit

For all

DCEP/FT/1A

students

SP Auditorium

Day 18 April 2019(Monday)

Common Engineering Programme (DCEP)

No Programme

Day 29 April 2019(Tuesday)

Day 310 April 2019(Wednesday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

8:30 am –

12 pm

MAE Freshmen Orientation

Programme

For all MAE Year 1

students

SP Convention

Centre

Day 411 April 2019(Thursday)

Time Activity Class / Course Venue

7:30 am –

4:00 pmSP Flag Day

All MAE Year 1

students have to

participate

Return donation tin at SP Convention Centre in the afternoon

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Getting to know SP

School Acronym

Media, Arts & Design School MAD

School of Architecture & the Built Environment ABE

School of Chemical & Life Sciences CLS

School of Computing SoC

School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering EEE

SP Business School SB

Singapore Maritime Academy SMA

School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering MAE

School of Mathematics & Science (Poly Foundation Programme) MS

1. What is the acronym of my School?

2. What class am I in?To find your class information, login to Class Information using your student account provided by SP.

Example of class information: DBA/FT/1A/01Course Code/Full Time/Phase of Study/Class Number

3. Where do I go for my lesson?Venue codesLT = Lecture Theatre, e.g. LT4AMLT = Main Lecture Theatre, e.g. MLT8T = Teaching Block, e.g. T3AW = Workshop, e.g. W5

Classroom and Office LocationExample 1: T334Location : Teaching Block 3, Level 3, Room 4Example 2: T3A21Location : Teaching Block 3A, Level 2, Room 1

Please click on > School and Course Information for more information.

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4. Where is my School Admin Office?ABE - T3A Level 4CLS - T11A Level 6EEE - T14 Level 7SB - SP Business School Building Level 7SoC - T19 Level 4SMA - T1A Level 7MAD - Media, Arts & Design School Building Level 1 MAE - T16 Level 7MS - T7 Level 4

5. Where can I find information on IT Support and Services?Please click on > IT Support and Applications and IT Services (SP Wireless, PC and Notebooks & Student Webmail).

IT Service hotline: 67721260

6. I am an international student, where can I find information and assistance to help me settle into life at SP?Please click on > Resource Information for International Students

If you have further queries, you may visit the Student Service Centre at T16, Level 1 (near McDonalds).

7. Where can I find information on CCAs in SP?For information on CCA, please click on > CCA Information and Programmes

If you have further queries, you may visit the Dept. of Student Development & Alumni Relations for assistance.

8. I need financial assistance for my studies, where can I find information or assistance?

Please click on > Course Fees, Scholarships and Financial Assistance Schemesfor information.

If you need further assistance, you may visit the Student Service Centre at T16, Level 1 (near McDonalds), Tel: 6775 1133 or email: contactus@sp.edu.sg

9. What to eat at SP?Click here > Food & Retail for a list of options.

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Getting to know SP

10. What sports and recreational facilities are available in SP?Check out the following facilities to take a break from studies or to keep fit :

1. Swimming Pool2. Gym@Pool3. Tennis Courts4. Badminton Courts5. Squash Courts6. Basketball Courts7. Running Track8. Pool Tables (Student Hub@Moberly)

For more information and booking procedures, please click on > Sports Facilities

11. Useful Web Links (Some services may require login using accounts provided by SP)• Class Information

• School and Course Information

• CCA Information and Programmes

• Student Service Centre

• Resource Information for International Students

• IT Support and Applications

• IT Services (SP Wireless, PC and Notebooks & Student Webmail)

• Course Fees, Scholarships and Financial Assistance Schemes

• Pastoral Care and Counselling

• Education & Career Guidance

• Student Handbook

• SP Library

• Food & Retail

• Sports Facilities

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