NTU TAUGHTMODULES Induction Package

NTU   TAUGHT MODULES
           Induction Package

KEY CONTACT PERSONNEL
Who are the key contact personnel for the NTU H3
Taught Modules?
 For module specific enquiries, please contact the respective module
  lecturers.
 For matters pertaining to administrative procedures, your first point of
  contact should be your H3 School Co-ordinator.
 If you require further assistance, please contact:
                        TALENT OUTREACH SECTION
                           Office of Admissions (OA)
                        Level 3, Student Services Centre
                         TalentOutreach@ntu.edu.sg
                          (Attn: Ms Tang Siew Choo)

KEY CONTACT PERSONNEL
                                 H3 School Coordinators
                                                    Ms Ling Hwee Cheng /
ASJC   Mr Eugene Ng / Ms Eng Yee Wen         NJC
                                                    Mr Teo Tze Wei
ACJC   Ms So Zhao Ying / Ms Lim Pui Yee       RI    Ms Chen Yee Chien / Ms Alison Lee
CJC    Ms Wendy Heng / Mr Cipto Hu           RVHS   Mr Lum Chee Fai
DHS    Mr Tan Leong Howe                     SAJC   Ms Sunarfa Supaah / Mr John Low
                                                    Mr Lim Yew Wei
EJC    Dr Chok Yew Keong                     TMJC
                                                    Mr Chow Ming Kong
       Mrs Foo-Lam Woon Keat /                      Ms Serena Leong / Ms Faye Tan /
HCI                                          TJC
       Ms Karen Ng                                  Mr Lin Pei / Ms Ang Bee Lee
JPJC   Ms Eileen Toh                         VJC    Mrs Foo Chui Hoon
                                                    Mr Jimmy Goh /
MI     Mrs Tay-Lee Sor Har                   YIJC
                                                    Mdm Chuah Lay Yen

NYJC   Mrs Lim Choy Fung / Mr Low Chee Wai

WITHDRAWAL FROM AN
                             H3 TAUGHT MODULE
Can I withdraw once I have handed in my acceptance
for an NTU H3 Taught Module? (…/1)
 You may choose to withdraw from an NTU H3 Taught Module after
  confirming your acceptance. However, please take note of the
  withdrawal schedule:

 Before the official start of instruction
 Semiconductor Physics & Devices   8 Jan          No penalty
 Molecular Biology                 11 Jan

WITHDRAWAL FROM AN
                             H3 TAUGHT MODULE
Can I withdraw once I have handed in my acceptance
for an NTU H3 Taught Module? (…/2)
 You may choose to withdraw from an NTU H3 Taught Module after
  confirming your acceptance. However, please take note of the
  withdrawal schedule:

     Within the withdrawal period
    From the official start of instruction       Course fee ($60)
   (14 January 2019 to 28 January 2019)

WITHDRAWAL FROM AN
                         H3 TAUGHT MODULE
Can I withdraw once I have handed in my acceptance
for an NTU H3 Taught Module? (…/3)
 You may choose to withdraw from an NTU H3 Taught Module after
  confirming your acceptance. However, please take note of the
  withdrawal schedule:

                                               Course fee ($60) + Exam
     After the withdrawal period               fee ($50 for Permanent
     From 29 January 2019 onwards                 Residents/$70 for
                                               International Students)
                                                  + “Absent” grade

WITHDRAWAL FROM AN
                           H3 TAUGHT MODULE
What is the procedure for withdrawal? (…/1)
 You will have to approach your H3 School Co-ordinator for the official
  MOE withdrawal form.

WITHDRAWAL FROM AN
                          H3 TAUGHT MODULE
What is the procedure for withdrawal? (…/2)
 You are to complete and sign the official MOE Withdrawal Form. You will
  also have to obtain the acknowledgement of your parent / guardian as
  well as your H3 School Co-ordinator.
 Submit the official MOE Withdrawal Form to your H3 School Co-
  ordinator.
 Your H3 School Co-ordinator will fax the withdrawal form back to NTU on
  your behalf.

COURSE SCHEDULE
How will I know when I should attend lessons for my
NTU H3 Taught Module?
 You can view your course schedule online at:
  http://www.ntu.edu.sg/TalentOutreach -> H3 Programmes -> H3 Taught
  Modules -> H3 Taught Modules – Resources for Students
 Also do remember to log onto your NTULearn account regularly to check
  for updates.

ATTENDANCE
Is it compulsory for me to attend all lectures, tutorials
and laboratory lessons listed in my course schedule?
 All lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions listed in your course
  schedule are strictly compulsory. Students are expected to be present for
  all lessons unless you have a valid excuse.
 Your attendance at all lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions will be
  tracked and will be subject to auditing/checking by MOE and SEAB.

ATTENDANCE
What should I do if I fall ill and am not able to attend
classes?
• You should see a certified medical practitioner immediately to obtain a
  Medical Certificate (MC) to certify that you are medically unfit to attend
  class.
• The treatment sought must be from an independent medical practitioner
  and the MC must be dated on the actual day of absence.
• You are to send an email to the TalentOutreach@ntu.edu.sg, on the day
  of your absence. Your email should contain your name, JC, H3 Taught
  Module, and the date and reason for your absence.
• The original MC must be mailed within 2 days of your absence to the
  Talent Outreach Section.

ATTENDANCE
What should I do if I am not able to attend classes
because I have to represent my school?
 You are required to seek approval for any absence from your NTU H3
  Taught Modules.
 You will need to inform your H3 School Co-ordinator who will write to
  the Talent Outreach Section on your behalf, to seek approval.
 Your school will have to submit an official letter of excuse to cover the
  duration of your absence. This letter must reach NTU 10 working days
  before the period of absence.
 You must receive official approval from NTU through your H3 School Co-
  ordinator before absenting yourself.

ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS
What are the assessment components for the NTU
H3 Taught Module I am taking?
                             Semiconductor Physics
      Molecular Biology           & Devices
     Lab Assignments (20%)    Lab Assignments (10%)
        Final Exam (80%)       Mid-Term Tests (20%)
                                 Final Exam (70%)

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
I have successfully applied for Access Arrangements
(AA) through MOE/SEAB for my previous sittings at
the national examinations. Can I apply for AA for my
NTU H3 Taught Module examinations? (…/1)
 All applications for access arrangement (AA) for candidates with learning
  or physical disabilities offering an NTU H3 Taught Module must be made
  through the Office of Admissions, NTU.
 All applications for AA apply only to the final written examination for the
  NTU H3 Taught Modules.

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
I have successfully applied for Access Arrangements
(AA) through MOE/SEAB for my previous sittings at
the national examinations. Can I apply for AA for my
NTU H3 Taught Module examinations? (…/2)
 Students who wish to apply for AA should read the detailed guidelines
  here:
  http://www.ntu.edu.sg/TalentOutreach/H3/H3TaughtModules/Docume
  nts/NTU-H3%20AA%20Guidelines.pdf.
 The official application form should be downloaded, printed and
  completed along with all supporting documents. The link to download
  the AA application form:
  http://www.ntu.edu.sg/TalentOutreach/H3/H3TaughtModules/Docume
  nts/NTU-H3%20AA%20Form%20%28Word%20Fillable%29.docx.

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
I have successfully applied for Access Arrangements
(AA) through MOE/SEAB for my previous sittings at
the national examinations. Can I apply for AA for my
NTU H3 Taught Module examinations? (…/3)
 Applications for AA must be accompanied by the requisite supporting
  documents. Applications without complete documents will be
  invalidated.
 The completed application form and all supporting documents must be
  submitted to the school’s H3 Teacher Coordinator in hardcopy for
  completion of Sections E and F in confidence. Schools must courier the
  application form and all documents to NTU by 15 February 2019.

TESTS & EXAMINATIONS
Can I be excused from the tests and examinations
listed in the Test & Examinations Schedule? (…/1)
 Absence from the tests listed in the Tests & Examinations Schedule is
  strongly discouraged.
    o Given that all tests count towards the A-Level grade, they are to be
      treated with equal importance as the final A-Level examinations.
    o Any absence must be covered by an MC from an independent
      doctor. The MC must be dated on the actual day of absence.
 No absence from the final examination will be allowed. An “Absent”
  grade will be issued even if an MC is produced.
 In the event of any absence, the original MC must be mailed within 2
  days of your absence to the Talent Outreach Section.

TESTS & EXAMINATIONS
Can I be excused from the tests and examinations
listed in the Test & Examinations Schedule? (…/2)
 As per the requirements for any absence from class, you are also
  required to send an email to the TalentOutreach@ntu.edu.sg, on the day
  of your absence from a test. Your email should contain your name,
  school, H3 Taught Module, and the date and reason for your absence.
 Do note that you are to copy your H3 School Co-ordinator in all emails
  sent to us – i.e. remember to cc. your H3 School Co-ordinator.

TESTS & EXAMINATIONS
What should I do if I am not able to sit for the tests
because I have to represent my school?
 Absence from the tests listed in the Tests & Examinations Schedule is
  strongly discouraged.
 You may however put in an appeal through your H3 School Co-ordinator.
  Approval is not guaranteed and will be considered on a case-by-case
  basis and only for exceptional circumstances.
 You will need to inform your H3 School Co-ordinator who will email the
  Talent Outreach Section on your behalf. Your appeal must reach NTU 10
  working days prior to the scheduled test date.
 You must receive official approval from NTU through your H3 School Co-
  ordinator BEFORE absenting yourself.

TESTS & EXAMINATIONS
Will my tests and examination scripts be returned to
me? Why?
 As all tests and the final examination will count towards your A-Level
  grade, scripts will not be returned. This is in line with MOE / SEAB’s
  guidelines / policies.

TESTS & EXAMINATIONS
Are there any other rules and regulations pertaining
to the examination of my NTU H3 Taught Module I
should take note of?
 All students sitting for the final examination for an NTU H3 Taught
  Module must peruse through the Examination Rules and Regulations for
  NTU H3 Taught Modules here:
  http://www.ntu.edu.sg/TalentOutreach/H3/H3TaughtModules/Docume
  nts/NTU%20H3%20Exam%20RnR.pdf

TESTS & EXAMINATIONS
What happens if the MRT breaks down or if there are
other unexpected situations during the day of the
NTU H3 Taught Module examination?
 Students sitting for the final examination for an NTU H3 Taught Module
  should also familiarise yourself with the Guidelines on the Handling of
  Unexpected Situations here:
  http://www.ntu.edu.sg/TalentOutreach/H3/H3TaughtModules/Docume
  nts/NTU-H3%20Unexpected%20Situations%20Guidelines.pdf

TESTS & EXAMINATIONS
What happens if I fall seriously ill or if an adverse
event occurs on or during the period/day of the NTU
H3 Taught Module examination?
 A candidate whose performance in the final written examination has
  been affected by serious illness or adverse events may apply for Special
  Consideration (SC). Such events may include:
    o Debilitating illness
    o Psychological condition (e.g. severe anxiety or depression);
    o Bereavement in the immediate family (either a parent, grandparent
      or sibling);
    o Serious trauma (e.g. victim of crime, accident or disaster).
 More information on special considerations can be obtained here:
  https://www.ntu.edu.sg/TalentOutreach/H3/H3TaughtModules/Documents/NTU-
  H3%20SC%20Guidelines.pdf

GETTING AROUND NTU
How do I locate a lecture theatre, tutorial room,
laboratory or the different school / divisional offices
within NTU?
 An online map is available at http://maps.ntu.edu.sg/maps.

NTU has a huge campus. How do I get around and
travel in and out of NTU?
 3 internal shuttle bus services
  (http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Transportation/Pages/GettingAroundNTU.
  aspx);
 Campus Rider (NTU-Pioneer MRT);
 Bus Services 179 / 179A / 199.

NTULearn
                                                                   Please check your Login username under
                                                                               NTU Login ID at:
                                                            http://www.ntu.edu.sg/TalentOutreach/H3/H3Taught
How do I log in? (…/1)                                      Modules/Pages/H3-Taught-Modules---Resources.aspx

 To activate your account, go to https://pwd.ntu.edu.sg to change your
  password.
Domain:             Student
Username:           H3_xxxxxx
Current Password: DDMMYYYY
             (e.g. 01031998 for 1 March 1998)

New Password:       Choose a new password
• Your new password length must have all of the following
  attributes:
  - of length between 8 and 16 characters
  - consist of a mix of alphabetical (A..Z, a..z) and
  - numeric (0..9) and
  - has at least one special symbol character (!@#$*)
• Your new password MUST NOT contain your username or
  part of your display name

Confirm Password :          Re-key your new password.
Click Change Now.

NTULearn
How do I log in? (…/2)
 To log in to NTULearn, go to https://ntulearn.ntu.edu.sg/.

     Remember to use
        your NEW
      PASSWORD to
          login

                                     H3_xxxxx

NTULearn
Where can I get more information on how to access
NTULearn?
 Visit this link for information on the use of NTULearn:
  http://helpconsole.ntu.edu.sg/NTULEARNKB/Static/default.htm.

IT SUPPORT
What should I do if I encounter problems with my
network account?
 Contact the CITS Service desk through the following channels:
    o Website:
      http://www.ntu.edu.sg/cits/Pages/ContactInformation.aspx;
    o Hotline: 6790–HELP (6790 4357). Press "9" to speak to Technical
      Support;
    o The Service desk operating hours are: Mon - Thur 8.30am to 5.30pm,
      Fri 8.30am to 5pm;
    o Email: servicedesk@ntu.edu.sg. Identify yourself in the email –
      Name, NRIC/FIN Number, JC/IP School and the H3 module you are
      taking; or
    o Look for the IT support staff at NTU’s One Stop @ SAC.

LIBRARY SERVICES
How do I access the NTU Library?
 Bring along your photo ID EzLink Bus pass for access to the Lee Wee Nam
  Library. Your bus pass will also have to be presented whenever you loan
  materials from the Library.

How do I borrow reference materials from the NTU
Library?
 Your photo ID EzLink Bus pass also doubles up as your library card to
  loan materials from the NTU Library.