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Graduate Programme by Research in NUS
ZHANG RONG
July 27, 2014
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Libraries in NUS
Libraries in Kent Ridge Campus
Music Library
Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library
Central Library, Chinese Library
Science Library, Medical Library
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-10:00 pm
Sat-Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Public Holiday Closed
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Borrow Books from NUS Libraries
Three Kinds of Books
At least 10 books!
Recommended Books/Readings (RBR): Only Two hours
Closed Stacks (Loan Desk): Request Item
Books on the bookshelf: 3 months at most.
Books
Library Acount
Renew Books online
Hold Books
Pay Fines
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Equipment in Libraries
Libraries
Study Carrels (Keys)
Self-Service Borrowing/Fine Payment (EZlink)
Discussion Rooms/Seminar Rooms
Chat Point
Photocopy Room
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The Writing and Communication Hub
WCH
NUS students can get help with their writing, oral
presentations, and conversation skills.
Stations
Central Library Station (Level 6)
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
SELF Station (CELC Building, Level 2)
Mon-Fri: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
University Town Station (ERC, Level 2, 02-16)
Mon-Fri: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Download Papers Online
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Download Softwares Online
Software Catalogue
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Integrated Virtual Learning Environment
(IVLE)
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Integrated Virtual Learning Environment
(IVLE)
IVLE
Tutorial Questions and Answers
Lecture Notes on Ph.D. Modules
Homework
Gradebook
Lesson Plan
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Email in NUS
myEmail
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Myisis
Figure : Myisis
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Main Menu in Myisis
Enrollment
Exam Schedule
Exam Results
CAP
Research Progress
Submit Research Progress Report
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Main Menu in Myisis
Holiday Leave
Research Scholar Holiday Leave (21 Days)
Leave of Absence
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Main Menu in Myisis
Campus Finances
Account Inquiry
Make a Payment
Maintain Bank Accounts
Bill Request
View Financial Aid Disbursed
Thesis Management
Propose Thesis Submission Date
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Course Requirements
English Courses
Diagnostic English Test (DET)
English Courses
ES5000 - Basic Level Writing
ES5001A - Intermediate Level Writing
ES5002 - Advanced Level Writing
ES5101 - Technical Communication for Engineers
Goal
Obtain at least a grade C in the graduate English courses
conducted by the Centre for English Language
Communication (CELC)
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Course Requirements
Ph.D. Course Requirements
CAP
PhD: ≥3.5/5.0 (Average B)
Master by Coursework: ≥3.0/5.0 (Average B−
)
Warning
If your average CAP is below 3.5, then you will receive a
warning.
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Course Requirements
Ph.D. Course Requirements
Department of Mathematics
Eight Level-5000 Mathematical Modules
MA 5198 Graduate Seminar Module in Mathematics
Department of Physics
Five Level-5000 Physical Modules
MA 5198 Graduate Seminar Module in Physics
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Course Requirements
Timetable Builder
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Module Registration
Add and Drop Module
Add Module
Mon, 4 Aug 2014 (9.00 am) - Mon, 18 Aug 2014 (5.30 pm)
Drop Module
4 Aug to 22 Aug 2014: Drop Module without Penalty
25 Aug to 26 Sep 2014: Drop Module with ”W” Grade
29 Sep 2014 Onwards: Drop Module with ”F” Grade
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Past Year Papers
General Office
Past Exam Papers on Library Website
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Academic Calendar
Semester 1, 2014 - 2015
Academic Calendar in Semester 1
Orientation Week: 4 Aug 2014 - 9 Aug 2014
Instructional Period: 11 Aug 2014 - 19 Sep 2014
Recess Week: 20 Sep 2014 - 28 Sep 2014
Instructional Period: 29 Sep 2014 - 14 Nov 2014
Reading Week: 15 Nov 2014 - 21 Nov 2014
Examination: 22 Nov 2014 - 6 Dec 2014
Vacation: 7 Dec 2014 - 11 Jan 2015
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Phd Qualify Examination (PhD QE)
Spend Enough Time On It
Qualify Examination
Written Examination
Oral Examination
Objective
To ensure that the Ph.D. candidate has sufficient background
and breadth in research field for him/her to embark on his/her
research.
Requirement
Pass the Qualify Examination in Two Years!
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Phd Qualify Examination (Phd QE)
Written Examination
Written Examination in Department of Mathematics
3 Papers, Three hours each paper:
Algebra
Analysis
Computational Mathematics and Mathematical
Optimization
Reference Books and Past Year Papers
Algebra (Serge Lang, about 700 pages)
Real and Complex Analysis (Rudin, about 200 pages)
Professor’s Lecture Notes.
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Phd Qualify Examination (Phd QE)
Written Examination
Written Examination in Department of Physics
a Closed book four-hour paper consisting of all open-ended
questions.
Subjects
General Physics
Classical Mechanics
Electromagnetism
Quantum Mechanics
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Phd Qualify Examination (Phd QE)
Oral Examination
After you have passed the Comprehensive Written
Examination,
Oral Examination in Department of Mathematics
Thesis Advisor Committee of the candidate, which is formed
by your supervisor.
The Status of Oral Exam Result
Only Two Opportunities.
Pass
Fail
Conditional Pass
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Phd Qualify Examination (Phd QE)
Oral Examination
Advance topics in Mathematics
Dynamical Systems, Logic, Optimization/Mathematical
Programming and so on. Your topics depend on your future
research field.
Research
Research Progress
Research Proposal
Curriculum Vitae
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Phd Qualify Examination (Phd QE)
Oral Examination
Research Progress
Submit research progress every semester!
Research Proposal
Background Research Problem Statement
Past and Future Research
Proposal Timetable
Methods
References
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Phd Qualify Examination (Phd QE)
Oral Examination
Curriculum Vitae
An overview of a person’s experience and other qualifications
Education Experience/Teaching Experience
Research Interest/Seminars/Workshops
Awards, CAP, Papers
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Training Programme
Centre for the Development of Teaching and Learning (CDTL)
Teaching Assistants Programme (Two Days)
Presentation Skills for Effective Teaching
Grade and Provide Feedback on Students’ Work
Micro Teaching
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Training Programme
Office of Safety, Health and Environment
Saving Lives, Preventing Injuries, Ensuring Business Continuity
by transforming mindsets and facilitating the development and
implementation of best practices.
Figure : Safety Training
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Invigilation and Labs
Invigilation
Mid-term Exam
Final Exam
Mathematical Labs
Matlab and Maple Labs
Write code and Debug
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Grade Homework
Grade Homework
Mark Mistakes/Provide Correct Solutions
Fill up Excel Forms
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Teaching Assistant
Tutorial Tasks Every Week (6 hours at most)
4 hours Tutorials
2 hours Tutorials + Grading homework
Consultation
Goal
Faculty Teaching Assistant (Part-time) Award
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Teaching Assistant
How to Become a Best Tutor
Excellent Teaching Slides (PPT)
Friendly and Approachable
Set up a Personal Webpage and Provide Solutions and
Hints
Consultation before Exams
Answer Students’ Questions by Email and Telephone SMS
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Resources
The Ph.D Grind - Philip Guo
Downfall, Inception, Relaps
Reboot, Production
Endgame
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Newton’s Three Laws of Graduation
First Law
A grad student in procrastination tends to stay in
procrastination unless an external force is applied to it.
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Newton’s Three Laws of Graduation
Second Law
The age, a, of a doctoral process is directly proportional to the
flexibility, f, given by the advisor and inversely proportional to
the student’s motivation, m.
agePhD =
flexibility
motivation
a = F/m
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Newton’s Three Laws of Graduation
Third Law
For every action towards graduation there is an equal and
opposite distraction.
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Resources
National University of Singapore
myEmail
https://exchange.nus.edu.sg/
IVLE
https://ivle.nus.edu.sg
Myisis
https://myisis.nus.edu.sg
NUS Libraries
http://libportal.nus.edu.sg/
Timetable Builder
https://webrb.nus.edu.sg/ctt/builder.aspx/
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Questions ?
ZHANG RONG
zr9558.wordpress.com
zr9558@gmail.com
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