STUDENT INFORMATION GUIDE 2016/2017 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

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1 STUDENT INFORMATION GUIDE 2016/2017 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING i

2 This Student Information Guide is specially prepared for students of the School of Engineering. It details the academic system, facilities and student activities. Information in the Student Information Guide is accurate at the time of print. The School of Engineering reserves the right to amend information without prior notice. For any queries, please refer to: Website: : facebook.com/tp.eng.sch enghotline@tp.edu.sg General Office Tel: ii

3 Table of Content Contents Page Introduction 1 Director s Welcome 2 Milestones in the School of Engineering 5 The Care Person & the Student Development Road Map 6 Student Activities at a Glance 7 Academic Calendar for 2016 / 2017 Academic Matters 8 Flexible Academic System for Temasek Polytechnic (FAST) 10 ENG Academic Advisor List / Grading System 15 Examinations & Term Tests 16 Criteria for Freshmen and Junior Director s Lists 17 Withdrawal / Deferment / Course Transfer / Subject Exemption 19 Student Code of Conduct 20 Student Disciplinary Policy / Plagiarism / Copyright Issues 22 Student Dress Code 23 Medical Leave & Leave of Absence Student Matters 24 An Overview of Student Services 26 Scholarships, Bursaries, Financial Assistance Schemes 28 Further Education Pathways / Student Insurance/ Communication With External Parties/ Social Media Guidelines 29 Engineering Student Clubs / Interest Groups 30 Body Mass Index (BMI) / NAPFA Test 31 Up! Your Service (U!YS) Useful Information 32 Free Access Laboratories / Useful Contact Information 33 Safety Rules and Regulations 34 Accident Reporting Procedure 35 Fire Emergency Procedure iii

4 DIRECTOR S WELCOME Message from Director, School of Engineering Welcome to the new academic semester. First of all, may I congratulate all our new students for choosing to study in the School of Engineering. This is the start of your journey towards a fulfilling and successful career. In the next three years, you will be immersed in a programme that will equip you with 21 st Century competencies that will enable you to be successful in your careers. Our industry-relevant curriculum, well-equipped laboratories and facilities, and our professional team of lecturers and support staff will provide you with learning opportunities to enable you to develop the skills and knowledge that you need to thrive confidently in a highly globalised world. Your next three years in the School of Engineering will be enriching, enjoyable, and challenging. Do your best to strive for academic excellence, while remaining steadfast to the core values of integrity, respect, and responsibility. In addition, do not be afraid of showing respect and kindness to those in need; develop a heart that desires to do good. Remember that these core values apply in the Internet too. Be safe and responsible social media users. Having these core values will make you a better person, ready to make an impact in your community and in the world of work. If you want a fulfilling student-life, then take part in the many Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) and enrichment programmes that we have lined up for you. CCAs build leadership and character, as well as enlarge your circle of friends, and I am sure you will find one that suits you. To all Year 2 and 3 students, may I congratulate you on progressing to the next semester. You are now one step closer to obtaining your diploma. Do continue to study hard, and develop skills that will put you in good stead when you graduate. In our fast-paced world, career opportunities will be open only to the most competent. Besides developing competence in your technical skills, you should develop creative thinking, good interpersonal communication skills and global awareness. Do not limit your reading to your course materials. Read about global events and be concerned about them because they impact us and our careers. The rigorous and industry-relevant training which you are now receiving will give you a head-start in your career or further studies. Besides technical competency, you are also groomed with life skills that will enable you to communicate effectively, to exercise your leadership ability, and to interact with people confidently. With this well-rounded education, you will be well prepared to face a highly globalised world. Should you need help in your work or personal matters at anytime, do feel free to contact your lecturers or Care Person. We are always ready to assist you. Finally, may I wish all students a fruitful, enriching and enjoyable academic year ahead. Wong Kia Ngee Tel: kiangee@tp.edu.sg 1

5 MILESTONES IN THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING 1990 The School of Engineering was established under the wing of the School of Science & Technology at the Stirling Road Campus with a staff strength of 7. (Director: Mr Geoffrey Ng) Jan 1991 School moved to Grange Road Campus. Jul 1991 Oct 1992 May 1993 Jul st batch of Engineering students started their diploma courses in Electronics and Mechatronics. Enrolment for AY91/92: 80 students per course The School of Engineering assumed autonomous status. (Director: Mr Ang Keng Loo) School shifted to the Kim Seng Campus. Enrolment for AY 93/94: 240 (Diploma in Electronics) 160 (Diploma in Mechatronics) 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Quality Engineering & Management. Jul 1995 Sep 1995 Jul st batch of students in the Diploma in Intelligent Building Technology. Temasek Polytechnic moved to its permanent campus in Tampines. AY 95/96 enrolment: 2,240 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Telecommunications and Diploma in Computer Engineering. Jan 1997 Mar 1997 Apr 1998 Official opening of Temasek Polytechnic s new campus at Tampines by Prime Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong. Appointment of Mrs Lay-Tan Siok Lie as Acting Director, School of Engineering. AY 97/98 enrolment: 4,700. Appointment of Mrs Lay-Tan Siok Lie as Director, School of Engineering. 2

6 MILESTONES IN THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Jul st batch of students in the Diploma in Microelectronics and Diploma in Product Engineering. Jul st batch of students in the Diploma in Info-Communications. Jul 2001 Jul 2001 Jul 2002 Jul 2003 Apr st batch of students in the Diploma in Biomedical Informatics & Engineering. Launch of School of Engineering s tagline Where the Future Happens by Director, School of Engineering, Mrs Lay-Tan Siok Lie. 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Business Process & Systems Engineering. Diploma options (e.g. Aerospace Electronics, Engineering Business, Networking, Robotics) were offered to students from the Diplomas in Electronics, Mechatronics, Info- Communications and Intelligent Building Technology. 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Integrated Facility Design & Management. Apr st batch of students in the Diploma in Aviation Management & Services. Nov 2007 Launch of Interactive Digital Centre Asia (IDC Asia). Mar 2008 Apr 2008 Apr 2009 Launch of TP-Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT) Centre for aerospace training. 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Media & Communication Technology and Diploma in Interactive Media Technology. 1st batch of students in the Diploma in Aerospace Electronics, Diploma in Aerospace Engineering, and Diploma in Clean Energy. 3

7 MILESTONES IN THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Apr 2009 Opening of Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC). Apr 2010 Apr 2011 Apr st batch of students in the Diploma in Green Building & Sustainability and Diploma in Integrated Facility Management. 1st batch of students in the Diploma in 3D Interactive Media Technology and Diploma in Infocomm & Network Engineering, as well as Common Engineering Programme, Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme and Mechatronics & Aerospace Programme. Launch of new TP logo. Sep st batch of students in the University Preparatory Programme (UPP) for Maths & Foundation Maths modules. Mar st batch of students in the University Preparatory Programme (UPP) for Physics module. Apr st batch of students in the Diploma in Biomedical Engineering. Apr st batch of students for the Poly Foundation Programme for top N(A) level school leavers. Apr st batch of students in the University Preparatory Programme (UPP) for English module. Jul 2015 Appointment of Mr Wong Kia Ngee as Director, School of Engineering. Jan 2016 Launch of Temasek Aviation Academy (TAA) by Senior Minister of State, Josephine Teo. 4

8 THE CARE PERSON & THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ROAD MAP ENG STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP As an engineering student, you are given ample opportunities to achieve success in your academic, personal and professional development in the school. To realize your full potential, you are encouraged to participate actively in the variety of programmes designed for you. This student development roadmap shows you how your developmental needs are provided as you journey through the 6 semesters in the school. A Care Person (CP) will be assigned to help you through the journey in school. He/She will provide care and guidance in matters pertaining to your academic, personal and professional developments in school and will meet you in the LEAP (Leadership: Essential Attributes & Practice) Care Group interaction classes from Level 1 to Level 3. LEAP is a leadership and character education programme which consists of three core subjects, namely LEAP 1, 2, & 3. It seeks to cultivate in you the dispositions (attitude, skill-sets and knowledge) towards the development of your leadership competencies. 5

9 STUDENT ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE MONTH EVENT APRIL 2016 MAY 2016 Freshmen Orientation (AY2016/2017) Commencement of April Semester Meet the Parent Event Campus Care Network (CCN) Day Graduation Ceremony JUNE 2016 JULY 2016 AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2016 Term Tests Off-Campus Learning Week (OCL) Awards of Excellence Presentation Ceremony 2016 April Semestral Examinations OCTOBER 2016 Commencement of October Semester NOVEMBER 2016 Campus Care Network (CCN) Day DECEMBER 2016 JANUARY 2017 FEBRUARY - MARCH 2017 Term Tests TP Open House Engineering Project Show (EPS) Joint Admission Exercise (JAE) October Semestral Examinations 6

10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2016 / 2017 April Semester Period Term 1 25 Apr 10 Jun 2016 Term Break 11 Jun 26 Jun 2016 Term 2 27 Jun 19 Aug 2016 Study Week 20 Aug 28 Aug 2016 Semestral Examinations 29 Aug 9 Sep 2016 Vacation 10 Sep 23 Oct 2016 October Semester Period Term 3 24 Oct 16 Dec 2016 Term Break 17 Dec Jan 2017 Term 4 3 Jan 17 Feb 2017 Study Week 18 Feb 26 Feb 2017 Semestral Examinations 27 Feb 10 Mar 2017 Vacation 11 Mar 23 Apr 2017 April Semester Mid-Semester Test : 6 Jun 10 Jun Off-Campus Learning Week: 4 Jul 8 Jul October Semester Mid-Semester Test :12 Dec 16 Dec

11 FLEXIBLE ACADEMIC SYSTEM FOR TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC (FAST) / GRADING SYSTEM WHAT IS (FAST)? FAST is the acronym for Flexible Academic System for Temasek Polytechnic. This is the TP academic system which offers students greater flexibility and choice. The FAST academic framework has THREE main categories of subjects: TP CORE SUBJECTS - to develop desired qualities as envisioned in the TP graduate profile; DIPLOMA SUBJECTS - to provide students with the necessary technical training; CROSS-DISCIPLINARY SUBJECTS (CDS) - to provide students with the flexibility of studying other areas of interest, outside their own areas of specialization, for personal and professional development. GRADING SYSTEM HOW CREDIT UNITS ARE COMPUTED For all taught subjects involving lectures, tutorials and/or practicals, 1 credit unit is awarded for 15 hours of work. Hence a subject is accorded 3 credit units if it is taught over a total of 45 hours, as prescribed in the subject syllabus. 8

12 FLEXIBLE ACADEMIC SYSTEM FOR TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC (FAST) / GRADING SYSTEM HOW GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) IS COMPUTED A student s progress within a programme will be evaluated on the basis of the Grade Point Average (GPA). The GPA is a numerical value that indicates the student s academic achievement in the course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 1.0 is required for graduation. The formula for calculating the GPA is given below: GPA= Sum (credit units assigned to subject x subject grade point) Sum (credit units assigned to subject) The calculation of cumulative GPA (cgpa) will include all subjects with grade points (i.e. core, electives, CDS). [Any failed elective subject or CDS which were not replaced will be included in the computation of cgpa. Exceptions are given to Certificate Program and Direct Polytechnic Admission students whose three best CDS will only be taken into computation. Both Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA will be calculated. Subjects without grade point (e.g. LEAP, SIP) will not be included in the calculation of GPA. Letter Grades Descriptors Grade Points Conversion (Percentage Range) Z Distinction 4 = or > 80 A Excellent 4 = or > 80 B+ Very Good to< 80 B Very Good 3 70 to <75 C+ Good to <70 C Good 2 60 to <65 D+ Credit to <60 D Credit 1 50 to <55 P Non-Graded Pass 1 = or > 50 F Fail 0 < 50 Pass Pass a subject with no grade point N A Fail Fail a subject with no grade point N A 9

13 ENG ACADEMIC ADVISOR LIST GETTING HELP FROM AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR An Academic Advisor can: Help you use the polytechnic s resources effectively to achieve your academic goals Assist you in developing and implementing a meaningful educational plan so as to realise your academic potential, and your career plans Help you make smart choices about courses, subjects, Elective Options, and areas to specialise in. Provide you with accurate information regarding academic requirements for graduation. Help you to understand areas of concern that affect your academic progress. Identify your strengths, and areas you any need help in. School Academic Advising Coordinator/Chair: Siti Rohana Kasbol ( ) School Academic Advisors: Diploma / CM Academic Advisor Telephone Lead Advisor AEG Yue Keng Mun 5239 AEL Tang Fook Heng Sue Siew Chai (Course Coordinator) 2. Koh Poh Tee 3. Phang Yeh Fenn Dexter 4. Chan Choon Keong 5. Tiow Chee Weng 6. Chai Chia Hing 7. Khoo Shi Ping, Jacelyn 8. Lam Darence 9. Ng Cheng Siong 10. Yeo Teck Boon, Bern 11. Leonard Ong Yong Wah 12. Sharry Ang 13. Ting Lai Horng Jacklyn (Course Coordinator) 14. Low Chor Tong, Philip 15. Ho Jiun Sien 16. Tam Yee Keong 17. Choo Seng Kok 18. Lau Siow Shyong 19. Tan Kok Siew 20. Ng Kwan Wah 21. Tan Kwang Leng Daniel 22. Chua Hung Peng 23. Venkata Ramanan Sue Siew Chai Ting Lai Horng Jacklyn 10

14 ENG ACADEMIC ADVISOR LIST AMS Abbas Ismail Sumarni B Sarmin (Course Coordinator) 25. Wong Irene 26. Cyrena Cheong Yoke May 27. Farid B Yusof 28. Lee Wee Li Sumarni B Sarmin 29. Ong Cheng Leong Siow Wei Min Brandon Lee Yang Wai Alvin Mukthar Ahamadu Bin Peer Mohamed Darren Chua 34. Priveen Raj Naidu BIE/BME Soh Lay Kuan 5410 Khoo Hock (covering CM) Kwok Siew Loong (Course Coordinator) 36. Danker Adrian Noel 37. Chung Kwong Yuew 38. H S Sathish 39. Dr Zhang Huiyu 40. Rangaswamy Raja 41. Dr Subbaraman. Ravichandran Kwok Siew Loong BZE/E1E Yeo Teck Chye Lek Yong Huat (Course Coordinator) 43. Loh Yue Thong 44. Chan Eng Suan 45. Lin Weidong Lek Yong Huat 46. Eu Kee Hoe Hong Geok Hua 48. Irene Dorville Lo Hing Loon Low Beng Yew Ong Chee Hong Tay Yang How Wee Khee Yun 54. Wong Vang Ching Tan Heng Tsai Adrian Tng Lay Yan Angela Ang Ban Seng Desmond CAP Max Teoh Cheng Yong Low Kian Mong (Course Coordinator CEP and EEEP) 59. Diong Ming Loong Christopher (Course Coordinator MAE) 60. Abelanes, Maria Teresa Robles 61. Benjamin Wong Liang Juee 62. Kang Liat Chuan 63. Tay Sioh Hoong 64. Wong Fook Sung Albert 65. Foong Chee Hoong 66. Foong Chee Seng John Christopher Diong 11

15 ENG ACADEMIC ADVISOR LIST 67. Fu Ling Chen Lie Siung Tjen Tan Kow Wee Philip Ho Peng Ching CEN Calaiselvy Hee-Peh Bee Choo (Course Coordinator) 72. Boey Chee Kin 73. Teo Kok Keong 74. Fong Foo Hoong Hee-Peh Bee Choo 75. Kerk Chong Jin Tan Hock Seng Teo Tse Tsong 78. Kit Ai Hwa Foo Tze Wan Lew Tong Yong Luke Van Luu Cong Yong Fook Seng CER Ng Kee Wee Koo Siang Chuei (Course Coordinator) 84. Chong Beng Leng 85. Oon Chin Hin 86. Toh Lee Nah Chong Beng Leng Fred 87. Yeo Soo Pin Suguna Thanagasundram Zhu Shihe 90. Balajadia, Efren Lansangan ELN Lim Chuck Mang Kwong-Teng Noi Choo, Jacqueline (Course Coordinator) 92. Chen Yoke Yeng 93. Lee Yew Fai 94. Liew Wen Fei 95. Lim Hong Sair 96. Ramachandran, Maya 97. Chee Swee Ann 98. Nagu, Naganandhini 99. Tan Tai Suan Kwong-Teng Noi Choo, Jacqueline GBS Tang Weng Cheong, Roy Papineni Satya Praveena (Course Coordinator) 101. Cheng Ming Chin 102. Lim Kok Hee 103. Chan Hin Kong 104. Lee Teck Chun Papineni Satya Praveena 105. Thong Yu Kiat, Augustine Ho Kuan Tat Jackson Ivan Ho Yuen Pui 108. Sowmya Sathish Koh Soo Nghee Aubrey Shruti Pilare

16 ENG ACADEMIC ADVISOR LIST IFM Eu Pui Leong Au Kian Seng (Course Coordinator) 112. Lim Joo Hoe 113. Joanne Koh Phuay Theng 114. Ong Thiam Huat 115. Hooi-Lee Yu Hong Au Kian Seng 116. Foo Sheg Heong Patrick Phang Chian Wei Wei-Wu Wen Ju, Judy Wiliana Sulistio Lim Kian Kok INE Yin Choon Meng Lee Tong Chay, Lawrence (Course Coordinator) 122. Ng Wan Hwa, Jane 123. Tan Geok Ling 124. Kumbar Shankarappa 125. Tan Leng San Lee Tong Chay, Lawrence 126. Teo Kin Hua Yeo Woo Cheow, David 128. Ngai-Yak Lay Hoon Aung San Win Loh Kah Yee MET/IMT Yan Seow Chiang Ng Sing Hock, Victor (Course Coordinator) 132. Ang Seng Loo, Eric 133. Sing Kar Lui 134. Chua Chiang Heng 135. Loh Yeow Meng Ang Seng Loo Eric 136. Nah Cherng Kai MIE Ng Kee Wee Koo Siang Chuei (Course Coordinator) 138. Siti Rohana Kasbol 139. Lum Moon Kiong 140. Feng Hanhua 141. Lee Sin Guan Chong Beng Leng (ext 5447) 142. Adhikari Tanusree Thia Wang Ling Christopher MTN Chan Choy Peng Kwek Soo Keng, Andy (Course Coordinator) 145. Derrick Boey Shee Mun 146. Foo Ming Fenn 147. Hum Jun Wee Allen 148. Irwan Bin Karim Kwek Soo Keng Andy 149. Lum Sin Ho Lew Kok Fah Lim Shee Soon, Peter Chee Feng Ping 153. Lee Khim Yong Ong Chin Tiong Peng Wai Meng

17 ENG ACADEMIC ADVISOR LIST 156. Tan Eng Heng 157. Tay Cheng Hong 158. Ng Lee Siam Christina 159. Jonathan Chua Cheng Lam 160. Mustafa CONTACTING YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR You can make an appointment directly with your Academic Advisor, or through the School s General Office. 14

18 EXAMINATIONS & TERM TESTS Examination Subjects For all examination subjects, the passing criteria is based on both the continuous assessment and the examination marks. A student is deemed to have passed a subject if he/she obtains a minimum of 50% for that subject. Non-Examination Subjects For non-examination subjects, the assessment is based on class participation, assignments, quizzes, tests and mini-projects. A student is deemed to have passed a subject if he/she obtains a minimum of 50% for that subject. Attendance There is an 85% attendance requirement. If you arrive late in class, your attendance will be computed as ABSENT even though it will be reflected as LATE in the attendance system. A student who attains below 85% attendance in a subject will be graded as P (if he/she passes the subject) and F (if he/she fails the subject). The P grade has a Grade point average of 1. A student who obtains a P will not be awarded a Diploma with Merit and Director s Lists (refer to page 16). EXAMINATIONS & TERM TESTS Rules & Regulations for Full-Time Students You are to comply strictly with the following rules and regulations, failing which, you will be dealt by the Disciplinary Board, and you may be suspended / expelled from the Polytechnic. Examination/Term Test Time-Table Examination and term test time-tables are released about three weeks before the examinations/term tests start. You are strongly advised to print out a copy of your personalised time-table, which also lists the venues and assigned seat numbers for your convenience. Examination Results The examination results are made available to students via the student portal. You are encouraged to check your examination results online and print a copy of the Statement of Results for reference. 15

19 CRITERIA FOR FRESHMEN AND JUNIOR DIRECTOR S LISTS FRESHMEN DIRECTOR'S LIST Students will be considered for the Freshmen Director s List if they fulfill all the following criteria listed below: Top 10% of the diploma cohort based on GPA. GPA will be based on a list of subjects (of both freshmen semesters) for each diploma (as stipulated in the course document). The list of subjects will exclude LEAP, CDS and non-graded subjects. Did not fail any subject in the main examination or assessments while studying at Temasek Polytechnic. JUNIOR DIRECTOR'S LIST Students will be considered for the Juniors Director s List if they fulfill all the following criteria listed below: Top 10% of the diploma cohort based on GPA. GPA will be based on a list of subjects of both semesters 2.1 & 2.2 (core and electives) for each diploma, according to its course structure. List of subjects will exclude LEAP, CDS and non-graded subjects. Did not fail any subject in the main examination or assessments while studying at TP. (Note that this is the same criterion for Diploma with Merit (DWM)). For electives: Example: If the recommended path has 1 elective, the student must have taken at least 1 elective. If he/she did not, he/she will not be eligible, since he/she had a lighter workload compared to his peers. If he/she has taken more than 1 elective, all the electives will be considered. 16

20 WITHDRAWAL / DEFERMENT / COURSE TRANSFER / SUBJECT EXEMPTION COURSE WITHDRAWAL Students are strongly advised to consult their Care Person / Course Manager before exploring the option to withdraw from the course. To withdraw, students are to: Complete the Course Withdrawal form. Settle all outstanding bills and return all property belonging to Temasek Polytechnic Submit the completed form together with the student s Student Matriculation card to Student Services. DEFERMENT OF STUDIES Students are strongly advised to consult their Care Person/ Course Manager before exploring the option to defer their course of study. To defer their course of study, students are to: Complete the Course Deferment form. Settle all outstanding bills and return all property belonging to Temasek Polytechnic. Submit the completed form together with one of the following documents: Deferment due to Singapore National Service (NS) obligation NS enlistment letter or rejection letter from the Central Manpower Base regarding their appeal for NS deferment or a letter from their unit stating their ORD date. Deferment due to medical reasons Medical certification letter from a Singapore-registered doctor specializing in the field, stating the medical conditions and the period of rest required. Deferment due to other reasons Supporting documents, if any. Note: Students are advised to attend classes while waiting for the outcome of their deferment request. 17

21 WITHDRAWAL / DEFERMENT / COURSE TRANSFER / SUBJECT EXEMPTION COURSE TRANSFER Only applicable for students whose status is active i.e. who have not been removed from a course and who have met the Minimum Entry Requirements of the new course. Furthermore, course transfer is subject to individual merit and vacancies. Requests for course transfer will be accepted after the release of the Semestral examinations results. To apply, students are to: Complete the Course Transfer form Submit the completed form to Student Services by the first week of the start of the semester APPLICATION FOR SUBJECT EXEMPTION Only applicable to enrolled students at the start of their course of study. They are advised to check the website of their respective School for eligibility. To apply, students are to: Obtain the application form from the Student Services. Submit the completed form to Student Services by the first week of the start of the semester or within the application period. Exemption is not automatic and only one application per student per semester is allowed. 18

22 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT At Temasek Polytechnic, students form a big part of our family. Besides helping you to succeed academically, we also care for your character development. As you go through your course of study at Temasek Polytechnic, you will face new challenges and choices and may find yourself in unexpected circumstances. This Student Code of Conduct shall serve as a guide for your conduct in both academic and non- academic aspects of your polytechnic life. It also serves as a reminder for all of us to work towards a harmonious environment in and out of the campus, and to maintain the good reputation of Temasek Polytechnic. 19

23 STUDENT DISCIPLINARY POLICY / PLAGIARISM / COPYRIGHT ISSUES CATEGORIES OF OFFENCES Student offences are categorised into 3 categories, namely Category 1, Category 2 and Academic-Related Offences. CATEGORY 1 OFFENCES CAT 1 offences are serious offences. (e.g. Assault and Rioting, Consumption of alcohol, Drug-related offence on campus & Forgery / Tampering of documents) Depending on the severity of the offence, you may be: Issued Warning Letter Suspended from course of study Dismissed from the Polytechnic CATEGORY 2 OFFENCES CAT 2 offences include: Dress code violation Littering Smoking or vaping (using an electronic cigarette) Gambling on campus Playing poker cards on campus Computer-related offences (except those related to CAT 1) Trespassing into unauthorised areas The No Smoking boundary extends to the following areas: All overhead bridges and bus stops along Tampines Avenue 1; and Areas at Bedok Reservoir Park close to TP boundary. Offences in CAT 2 carry a warning letter for the first offence, and a $50 fine for subsequent offences of the same nature. 20

24 STUDENT DISCIPLINARY POLICY / PLAGIARISM / COPYRIGHT ISSUES ACADEMIC-RELATED OFFENCES Academic-related offences are: Cheating on Semestral Examination Cheating on Coursework Plagiarism COPYRIGHT ISSUES Copyright is a form of protection that the law provides to the authors of original creations (writing, drawing, music or art forms or even sound recordings and film) against unlawful copying. It is ILLEGAL to violate any of the rights provided by the law to the owner of a copyright. Temasek Polytechnic respects the ownership of intellectual material governed by copyright laws. All TP students are expected to know and comply with the copyright laws that affect them. Here is a list of Do s & Don ts: What you CAN do: Make reasonable copies of a work(s), i.e. 10% of the total number of pages in a physical edition of the work; Copy not more than 10% of the total number of bytes in an electronic edition of the work; or Make copies of not more than 1 chapter of the work. What you must NEVER do: Photocopy an entire book/piece of work; Copy more than 10% of the total number of pages or more than one chapter; or Copy more than one article from a given periodical, unless they relate to the same subject matter. If you are in doubt, please feel free to consult your lecturers for clarification. Please do NOT assume what you are copying is okay. 21

25 STUDENT DRESS CODE The Attire Guidelines for TP Students are as follows: General Occasions: Students must be dressed in a manner appropriate of a tertiary student. This includes a neat and tidy hairdo, and appropriate clothes and footwear. Laboratories / Workshops: Students must comply with the stipulated dress code of the respective laboratories and workshops, for safety reasons. Headgear: Students must be readily identifiable at all times. Therefore, any form of headgear that prevents this is not permitted. 22

26 MEDICAL LEAVE & LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA) APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL LEAVE During Term Time or Term Test Obtain a Medical Leave application form outside the ENG General Office (ENG/GO). Complete the form, attach the original copy of your Medical Certificate (MC). Drop them into the submission box located outside ENG/GO within 2 working days from the last day of your medical leave. During Examinations APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA) Obtain a Leave of Absence application form outside the ENG General Office (ENG/GO). Complete the form, attach supporting document(s) Drop them into the submission box located outside ENG/GO at least one week before the date of your required LOA. The outcome of your medical leave or LOA application will be sent to you through your TP student account . 23

27 AN OVERVIEW OF STUDENT SERVICES STUDENT SERVICES The Student Services caters specifically to the needs of our students and alumni. It offers a wide range of services relating to student academic matters and enquiries. Selfservice notebooks are available for students to login to access to TP's various online services, such as updating of personal particulars, retrieval of class timetable and examination results, registration for graduation ceremonies and booking of sports and library facilities. Please refer to TP's website for more information: STUDENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS (SAA) DEPARTMENT SAA is committed to: Providing student a well-rounded educational experience that contributes to personal enrichment and institutional pride; and Maintaining ties with the institution s alumni to foster TP spirit; and Establishing excellence in student and alumni administrative support services. SAA offers many programmes and services, which include the management of: Student Clubs and Interest Groups TP Students Union Sports, Adventure and Community Service Clubs Arts, Sports and Special Interest Groups SAA offers other student development programmes which include the: Sports Programme (e.g. Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Games, NAPFA) Arts Programme (e.g. Arts Festival, performances and workshops) Leadership Training Programme (e.g. Student Leadership Profile) Experiential Learning Experiences (e.g. Adventure Learning Course) Enrichment Courses (e.g. Sign Language Courses, Guitar Courses) SEAL GRADING ADMINISTRATION Students participation in Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) enables them to gain CCA points in the Service, Enrichment, Achievement, Leadership (SEAL) grading system. The SEAL grading system systematically records their participation in Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs). Students can look out for more details on CCAs and SEAL via the full time student portal. 24

28 AN OVERVIEW OF STUDENT SERVICES STUDENT WELLNESS & COUNSELLING CENTRE (SWCC) The Student Wellness and Counselling Centre (SWCC) is staffed by qualified and experienced counsellors who are always ready to lend a listening ear to the students' concerns and worries about academic progress, adjustment to life in a polytechnic, relationships or family problems. Students with financial difficulties can approach the counsellors for the various financial assistance schemes available in the polytechnic. Be it emotional, financial or social, we are right behind you in the journey of change and growth. THE BEFRIENDERS Troubled by relationship issues? Burdened with financial difficulties? Experience difficulties with school work? Think you got into the wrong course? Want a listening ear? If you answered yes to any of the above, do contact the Befrienders. They are a group of lecturers with a special passion in students welfare. All meetings with them are treated with the strictest confidentiality. Please contact Ms Lim Yoke Ying, Laura at , yokeying@tp.edu.sg who will put you in touch with a Befriender. CAREERS & EDUCATION SERVICES CENTRE The Career & Education Services Centre (CESC) provides coaching and preparation workshops on career and advisement for further education. The centre staff will work alongside the student to identify and develop his/her career and education goals. CESC also organises career and further education fairs and talks for TP students and alumni. CESC provides career and further education services and welcomes visitors. 25

29 SCHOLARSHIPS / BURSARIES / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEMES SCHOLARSHIPS TP offers a range of prestigious scholarships to full-time students who have excelled academically and with a proven track record in co-curricular activities. Scholarships offered include: Temasek Polytechnic Freshmen Scholarship Temasek Polytechnic - External Scholarships Co-Curricular Activities Scholarships BURSARIES Bursaries are awarded to students who require financial assistance to continue their course of study at the Polytechnic. Although financial need is a criterion, a satisfactory academic performance is also a pre-requisite for selection. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEMES There are numerous financial assistance schemes, e.g.: Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) for Malays (Mendaki) SkillsFuture Credit (Only for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above) Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) CPF Education Scheme Tuition Fee Loan Scheme (TFL) STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME (SLP) The Student Leadership Programme (SLP) is a unique programme established to nurture and develop the personal leadership competencies in students with scholastic academic achievements and co-curricular accomplishments. 26

30 SCHOLARSHIPS / BURSARIES / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEMES HELP FROM TP CAMPUS CARE NETWORK FUND (CCN) Students can receive short to medium-term financial help from CCN from the following two schemes: 1. CCN Crisis Assistance Scheme 2. CCN Emergency Scheme Please note that the CCN Financial Assistance Schemes are subjected to change. NEU PC PLUS PROGRAMME NEU PC Programme offers our students with disabilities or low income households the opportunity to own a brand new computer at an affordable price. For more information & download of application form, please refer to NEU PC PLUS Programme webpage: Plus-Programme 27

31 FURTHER EDUCATION PATHWAYS / STUDENT INSURANCE / COMMUNICATION WITH EXTERNAL PARTIES / SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES FURTHER EDUCATION PATHWAYS Temasek Polytechnic has advanced standing arrangements for our graduates with a number of universities across the world. As a result, you get to enjoy exemptions and complete your degree in a shorter time and at a lower cost. STUDENT INSURANCE All full-time students are covered by the Student Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy. This scheme provides insurance coverage for accidents sustained by the students. The annual insurance premium is part of the total fees payable at the start of each academic year. COMMUNICATION WITH EXTERNAL PARTIES Students are to seek written (letter or ) approval from their supervisor or lecturer if, in the course of their project work, they need to act as a representative of TP to communicate with any external party. SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES Temasek Polytechnic supports and encourages its students and staff to exercise good netiquette through their dialogue with the community. The intent of the guidelines is to provide a practical and helpful framework to guide students and staff of Temasek Polytechnic in their engagement online. If you are creating or participating in social media activities these guidelines are for you. Social media tools would include but is not limited to blogs, discussion forums, micro blogs (Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn), photo and video sharing sites, podcasts, RSS feeds, social networks, web chat tools and Wikis. 28

32 ENGINEERING STUDENT CLUBS / INTEREST GROUPS The various Student Clubs and Interest Groups are part of the school s diploma courses. Students who are interested to be part of the main committee for the student clubs and interest clubs are to contact the Advisors in charge. The list of Advisors are listed in the table below: Student Club / Matter Advisor Co-Advisor Air-Borne (AEG) Darence Lam Goh Beng Hu ASHRAE Student Branch (GBS) Atomic (MIE) Beyond Boundaries (MET) Koh Soo Nghee Aubrey Thia Wang Ling Christopher Sing Kar Lui Bio-ENGenes (BME) Rangaswamy Raja (Dr) Qian Xi Jun BiZen (BZE) Ong Chee Hong Chan Eng Suan BlackBox (AMS) Lee Yang Wai Alvin Mukthar Ahamadu Bin Peer Mohamed Computer Engineering Network (CEN) Luke Van Luu Cong Teo Tse Tsong Double B (IMT) Ben Lee Wee Boon E2Matrix (CAP/ELN) Liew Wen Fei Maria Teresa Abelanes Energy Oasis (CER) Yeo Soo Pin Toh Lee Nah Engineering Studies Club (ESC) Tharm Kok Meng, Ken Cheong Kien Ee Angela ENGINEERRUS Newsletter Group Edwin Loo Cheng Wee G-Force (AEL) Daniel Tan Kwang Leng Ng Kwan Wah i.hub (INE) Kok Boon Kiong Au Kum Yun IES Student Chapter Tony Halim Tham Kum Weng, Andrew Integrated Facility Management (IFM) Love Initiative From Engine (L.I.F.E) Remote Control Sports Club (RCSC) Eric Lim Kian Kok Tharm Kok Meng, Ken Lee Khim Yong Rubic s Cube Fu Ling Chen Goh Toh Hong SME Student Chapter S228 Derrick Boey Shee Mun Lee Khim Yong Student Ambassadors Angela Cheong Kien Ee 29

33 BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) / NAPFA TEST / STUDENT TESTIMONIAL REQUEST SERVICE BODY MASS INDEX The Health Promotion Board (HPB) has introduced Body Mass Index (BMI)-for-age charts to monitor the growth and development of students. BMI-for-age provides a practical and reasonably good estimate for the amount of body fat and the BMI-for-age correlates with risk factors for cardiovascular diseases including high lipid levels, elevated insulin levels, abnormal glucose levels and high blood pressure. The BMI is also a consistent measure that can be used to track an individual s weight status from childhood through to adulthood. Currently All Year 1 students will have their BMI taken during their enrollment into the Polytechnic. Subsequently, all year students will be notified by to submit their BMI record in their Final Year through online E-survey. NAPFA TEST The National Physical Fitness Award (NAPFA) test is conducted by the SAA during the second semester annually. The NAPFA test is compulsory for all final-year polytechnic students (males & females) who are medically fit. It is a test of a person's overall physical fitness as they are required to go through 6 test stations namely the 2.4 km run, sit-up, sit and reach, standing broad jump, shuttle run and pull up. 30

34 UP! YOUR SERVICE (U!YS) What is the secret for you to stand apart in your internship and career? Employers don t just want technical skills. They need employees who also have an uplifting service mindset and service excellence skills. Knowing how to understand and serve clients is the key to success. With both technical skills and a service mindset, you will get jobs easier and advance faster than the competition. How does Temasek Polytechnic provide our students with this competitive edge? Temasek Polytechnic is the only education institution in the world to have teamed up with UP! Your Service, preparing our students with fundamental service principles that add value in every client interaction. Since 2006, more than 1,000 students have completed the Achieving Superior Service course each year prior to graduation. What will the UP! Your Service course Achieving Superior Service do for me? In this two-day course, you will learn a common service language and tools to use in any job. Employers will value your ability to find service improvement opportunities, use different styles of service for different situations, and take personal responsibility for providing excellent service to both colleagues and customers. How can I sign up? Look out for s informing you of the next run of the course. Sign up as soon as possible! Space in the course is limited. 31

35 FREE ACCESS LABORATORIES / USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION The following laboratories are open to all engineering students to allow them to work on their assignments outside normal lab sessions. Basic Electronics Laboratory Location EN & EN MCT PC (General) CAD EN EN (i@zone) EN EN Mechanical Workshop EN Student can request through their Subject Leaders, for labs to be opened to allow them to work on their assignments outside of their normal lab sessions. Dress Code for Computer, Electronics, Physics and Chemistry Laboratory Wear covered shoes. Wear sleeved T- Shirt/Shirt/Blouse Dress Code for Aerospace, Mechanical and Electronic Prototyping Laboratory / Workshop Wear covered shoes. Long pants Wear sleeved T- Shirt/Shirt/Blouse 32

36 SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS ALWAYS REMEMBER: SAFETY FIRST IF IN DOUBT, SEEK HELP FROM THE LECTURER OR THE STAFF ON DUTY It is possible to create serious damage due to negligence both to personnel and property. Safety Rules Enter the lab only if you are authorized personnel. Listen and carry out instructions properly as directed by lecturers and staff on duty. Be alert and responsible at all times. Understand the Hazards identified in the WSH-Risk Assessment and follow risk control measures. Read carefully and follow WSH-SWP (Safe Work Procedures), instructions and manuals. Wear recommended PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Keep the work place clean and tidy at all times. Clean up the workplace and dispose any waste in the specified manner. Report any unsafe working conditions to the lecturer or staff on duty. Report any injuries, however minor, to the lecturer or staff on duty, so that the injured can be properly attended to. Note: Students will not be allowed to use any of the facilities in the lab if he/she has been found to infringe any of the stipulated lab rules and regulations or behaved in a manner that is deemed inappropriate. 33

37 ACCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE Please contact the duty officer at the Fire Command Centre, Tel: or to request for an ambulance, providing the exact location & contact number. Inform the General Office hotline at and the General Office staff will contact a safety committee member to assist in the situation. Stay with the injured person until help arrives. If necessary, accompany the injured person to the hospital or arrange for someone to accompany him/her. For minor injuries, the injured person can be sent to the Sick Bay at EN Useful Contacts Nearest Hospital : Changi General Hospital Telephone : (24-hr Hotline), Nearest Clinic : Green Cross Medical Centre Telephone : , Address : Blk. 824 Tampines St. 81 #01-30 Insurance Claim 34

38 FIRE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE ON DISCOVERING A FIRE Activate the nearest break-glass alarm system. Attempt to extinguish the fire, without personal risk. If the fire is beyond control, evacuate immediately. Call / and give the exact location of fire to Duty Officer in the Fire Command Centre. ON HEARING THE ALARM Ascertain the situation and prepare to evacuate. EVACUATION An announcement will be made over the Public Address System to evacuate. Close all windows and doors and switch off all electrical services and gas appliances. Evacuate in an orderly manner via the nearest emergency exit. Do not use the lifts. Report at the designated Assembly Area: Tembusu Grove. If the escape route is cut off, go into a room with a window, closing the door behind you. Stand by the window, call for help and await rescue. The fire services will usually arrive in a matter of minutes Your ASSEMBLY AREA is shown in the diagram below: Tembus u Grove 35

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