1. Study Abroad Beijing/Singapore 2009
Prof. Chen Zhou
March 5, 2009

2. Introductions Administration
Prof. Chen Zhou – Program Director and Instructor of ISyE 3104
Rebecca Miller – Program Coordinator
Wes McGinnis – Graduate Assistant
Faculty
Hanchao Lu – GT Professor of HTS
Steve Hackman – GT Professor of ISYE
Ek Peng Chew – NUS Professor of ISYE
Patrick Rau – Tsinghua Professor of ISYE

3. Outline Singapore Focus: Beijing Focus: April 14, 5-7 pm session
Academics: schedules, texts, etc.
Schedule: group flight
Passport and visa
Singapore Focus:
Immunizations, customs, laws
Miscellaneous issues
Communications (cell phones)
Money (credit card, etc.)
Power supply, computers, library, internet
Other issues
Daily life
Transportation
Language ….
Beijing Focus: April 14, 5-7 pm session

4. Program at a glace May 20– June 28: Singapore June 28 – Aug 3: Beijing
HTS Asia in the Modern World
ISyE 3103 – Supply Chain Management, Logistics
Tours: Images of Singapore, Port, x.
June 28 – Aug 3: Beijing
ISyE 3104 – Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, and Warehousing
ISyE 4803 – Ergonomics
ISyE 4803 – Financial Engineering
Tours: Tianmen Square, YMY, y

5. Courses and instructors
Asia in the Modern World - HTS RHK
Social Science Requirement, Prof. Hanchao Lu
Supply Chain Mod:Logistics - ISYE RHK
Tech Elect CS, Engr, &Sciences, Profs. Ek Peng Chew and Loo Hay Lee
Supply Chain Mod:Mfg/Ware - ISYE RHK
Tech Elect CS, Engr, &Sciences, Prof. Chen Zhou
Ergonomics & Work Organzation – ISYE 4813 RHK
Tech Elect CS, Engr, & Sciences, Prof. Patrick Rau
Financial Engineering – ISYE 4803 RHK
Tech Elect CS, Engr, & Sciences, Prof. Steve Hackman

6. Schedule in Singapore C1 – HY2062 History
C2 – IE4220 Supply Chain Modeling
C3 – IE3120 Manufacturing
C4 – IE4249 Financial Engineering
For example:
C1 2 – HY2062 History – two-hour session
C2 3 - IE4220 Supply Chain Modeling – three-hour session 6

7. History 2602 Asian in the Modern World
Professor Hanchao Lu, School of History, Technology, and Society (HTS) in Ivan Allen College
Primary Textbooks:
W. Scott Morton, China: Its History and Culture. Fourth Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005.
W. Scott Morton, Japan: Its History and Culture. Fourth Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005.
Richard Gunde, Culture and Customs of China. Westpoint, CT: Greenwood Press, 2001.*
* This book is assigned for writing a take-home book report as part of the final examination.
GET THESE BEFORE DEPARTURE
Students may choose one of the alternative readings for the take-home book report:
Noriko Kamachi, Culture and Customs of Japan. Westpoint, CT: Greenwood Press, 1999.
Donald Clark, Culture and Customs of Korea. Westpoint, CT: Greenwood Press, 2000.
Mark Mcleod and Nguyen Thi Dieu, Culture and Customs of Vietnam. Westpoint, CT: Greenwood Press, 2001.
Paul Rodell, Culture and Customs of Philippines, 2001.
Carol Henderson, Culture and Customs of India, 2002.
Arne Kislenko, Culture and Customs of Thailand, 2004.
Grades: Quizzes (50%), Take-home Final Exam (40%), Attendance (10%)

8. ISyE 3103 Logistics Faculty Textbook Grading Prof. Ek Peng Chew
Ph.D ISyE, GA Tech
Prof Loo Hay Lee
Ph.D Harvard
Textbook
Chopra, S. and Meindl, Supply Chain Management, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, 2004
WE WILL ORDER THIS book FOR YOU IN Singapore. IF YOU DO NOT WANT, YOU MUST INFORM US BY APRIL 1st.
Grading
One quiz - 40%
One case study - 15%
One final exam - 45%  

9. Schedule in Beijing

10. ISyE 3104 – Supply Chain Mfg & Ware
Professor Chen Zhou
Textbooks:
Production and Operations Analysis, by Steven Nahmias, 6th edition, Irwin, 2009.
WE WILL ORDER THIS FOR YOU IN CHINA. IF YOU DO NOT WANT, YOU MUST INFORM US BY APRIL 1st.
Warehouse Science, by John Bartholdi and Steven Hackman, 2008, available at Professor Bartholdi's website.
Grading: Exams (75%), Assignments (15%), Participation (10 %)
International Edition $30

11. ISyE 4803 Financial Engineering
Prof. Steve Hackman
Text
Notes, to be provided
Grading
Participation and project 20%
Quizzes 40%
Final 40%

12. Course registration at GT
OSCAR, like other courses but RHK section
HTS RHK
ISYE RHK
ISYE RHK
ISYE 4803: Financial Engineering – RHK
ISYE 4813: Ergonomics – RHK
ISYE RHK
Registration Requirements
Course load = 4. Total credit hours 12.
Phase 1 Registration, March 25 – April 5
You cannot drop a course/get a “W” during Study Abroad

13. Group flight LV: Atlanta - Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 PM
Delta to LAX; Cathay Pacific to HKG to SIN
AR: Singapore - Friday, May 22, 12:30 PM
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June 28, LV: SIN – 8:30 AM; AR: PEK – 5:25 PM
Cathay Pacific to HKG to PEK
LV: Beijing – Monday, August 3, 6:30 PM
Cathay Pacific to HKG to LAX; Delta to ATL
AR: Atlanta – Tuesday, August 4, 7:41 AM
Anyone flying on your own, please send itinerary to Rebecca.

14. Payments OSCAR System has it listed under Spring 2009 charges.
$500 deposit (paid with application)
$1500 first installment program fee (3/6/09)
$1450 optional group flight (3/6/09)
$1800 remaining program fee (4/10/09)
Tuition due at time of Registration – See Bursar calendar for details

15. Passport and Visa
Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months after the last date you are in China.
Singapore Visa
US citizen: No visa is required. You need to apply for a student pass online and complete immigration paperwork in Singapore.
Non-U.S. Citizen: Visa is required. You need to apply for a student pass online. NUS will send an invitation letter which will allow a 30-day tourist entry.
China Visa
Everyone, except Chinese citizens, should apply…

16. Chinese visa application
Atlanta region residence should use consulate in Houston
Consulate do not accept direct mailings
GT reached an agreement with in Houston to provide low cost visa service to GT programs including family members and affiliates
$15 for the regular service (10-day processing time, excluding consulate charge or the shipping cost).
Procedure for the visa application
Visit Click on "Visa Application“
Select the appropriate visa category and download application form
Enter the special code for Georgia Tech: gtbuzz and click "Calculate Fees“
Select Citizenship, *Number of Entries, etc to calculate the total amount
Enter your mailing address and submit your request
The summary information and a service number are displayed on the next page
A copy of your Georgia Tech Buzz Card must be submitted with the passport in order to qualify for the Georgia Tech rate.
Please contact the visa service directly if you have any question:
*In the past single-entry was generally granted, but this year double-entry is also being granted. (Hong Kong is not PRC for visa purposes.)

17. Immunizations Singapore, Malaysia, & Thailand
Hepatitis A: highly recommended
Hepatitis B: recommended
Typhoid: recommended
Japanese encephalitis: recommended for certain cases, see website for more information
All routine vaccinations (i.e. MMR and DPT): recommended
Cambodia - all above, plus:
Rabies: Recommended
More information available at

18. Singapore Customs Proceed to the RED CHANNEL if you are carrying:
Dutiable or taxable goods exceeding your duty-free concession or GST relief
Intoxicating liquors, Tobacco product, Motor oil
Controlled or restricted items
Prohibited items
Chewing gum, Chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products, Cigarette lighters, Firecrackers, Reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video discs, laser discs, records or cassettes
At the RED CHANNEL, please:
Give a verbal declaration to ICA officers of the above-stated items that you are carrying, and
Produce the prohibited or controlled items together with the import permit or authorization from the relevant authorities, if any
Otherwise, you may proceed to the GREEN CHANNEL
If in doubt, always inquire at the RED CHANNEL

19. Singapore: Laws
While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject’s to that country’s laws and regulations. Always be aware of the laws of the country you are visiting.
Some laws in Singapore include:
Laws against jaywalking, littering, and spitting
Laws pertaining to the propriety of behavior between people and the modesty of individuals
Strict laws against the possession/use of drugs
Strict penalties for those who possess or carry arms
There are no jury trials in Singapore, judges hear cases and decide sentencing

20. Communications - Landlines
Singapore
No phone in the dorm, has internal line
Broad band connection in dorm and hallways
Wireless in dorm and certain areas
Beijing
Special prepaid land line in dorm. No charge to receive
Broad band connection in dorm
Wireless in dorm and classroom, weak signals
Phone cards
A little more expensive than US, you do not pay face value

21. Cell phones in Singapore
Communications
Cell phones in Singapore
SingTel (2 other): GSM 900 or 1800 MHZ
Cingular and T-Mobile: GSM 1900 MHZ
GSM tri-band phone should work (need to call to unlock)
Three providers: Singtel, Star and M1
Singtel SIM card is available at Post office and some 7-eleven stores
SGD 8, SGD 10 calling time included
Need passport when purchase the card

22. Cell phone in China
Mostly GSM although CDMA networks becomes available
You can get SIM cards at
A small general store on campus
Post office on campus
Small electronics shops near main and west gate
The cost depends on
Number: 8s are good, 4s are bad.
Minutes included
Time retired
You normally can pick from a list of numbers
I have seen from RMB 50 – 130 ($6 – 15)

23. Money in Singapore Singapore Cash card: NETS, available at 7-eleven
ATM works, has good exchange rate but your bank normally charge a fee per transaction
Credit/debit cards: Slightly less popular. Most card now charge a %
Cash card: NETS, available at 7-eleven
EZlink card
Exchange rates
Airport
China Town
Lucky Plaza

24. Money in Beijing
Some ATM works, look for your logo
Credit cards use are not wide spread

25. Power in Singapore Power 220 V, 50 hz
Type G Socket: 3 prongs, British standard BS 1363 (with ground)
Converter available at George’s (S$3)

26. Power in China Power plug
Type A, similar shape that used in US with smaller gap
No difference between 2 prongs (the fat prong in US has problem)

27. Questions? Quiz Where do you get QC book?, Logistics book? HTS book?
Do I have to register summer courses?
Does your cell phone work in Singapore (China)?
How do you get local numbers?
How do you get cash?
Does plugs for laptops, tooth brush, etc. will work?
Where do you get network access?
How do I stay in touch with my friends and family at home?
Do you need a visa to Singapore? (China?)
Where do I get my visa?
Does single entry visa to China cost less?
What paper work you have to do first in Singapore?

28. Where is what in Singapore?
Singapore is about the size of the perimeter of Atlanta
Downtown, Orchard road, is north of China town
NUS is located in south, central Singapore
NUS
Downtown

29. National University of Singapore
Ranks in top 10 in Asia/Pacific, among best Australian and Japanese Universities
Comprehensive program
30,000 students
English instructions (

30. Campus map (about Tech size)
Engineering Dept
Dorms

31. Classrooms

32. Access
As a registered student, you will have access to campus facilities such as
Computer, internet, sports facilities, library, etc.
To get the benefits, you have to go through a formal registration process when you arrive at NUS (more in next month)

33. Housing Prince George’s Park (PGP)
Single rooms with bathroom
Hall kitchen
Study rooms
Network connection AC
2 Canteens in PGP complex - one with AC, one without
Convenience store
On-campus bus route
Frequent and fast (or crazy)

34. NUS Dormitory Rules & Regulations
No smoking or drinking in residences
Quiet hours: 11pm-7am
No physical games/sports activities
Guests are responsible for the conduct of their visitors, who must also comply with all rules
All guests must leave the residences by 11 pm and are strictly prohibited from spending the night
A fee of $20 will be charged for each lost/damaged card
NO animals, halogen lamps, heating/food preparation appliances, refrigerators, and air conditioners
Appliances not provided are private property of residents and are NOT to be used without its owner’s permission

35. Housing – Prince George’s Park

36. Room and hall kitchen Address Prince George’s Park Residence
CPG Facilities Management, Pte Ltd
267 Prince George’s Park
Singapore ( )

37. Meals: Canteens Several major ones
Each has > 10 stalls of Chinese, Indian, Muslim, Western
Low cost: S$2 – S$3
Fresh fruit and juice
Open air, with fan, No AC

38. Canteen at PGP

39. The new canteen

40. Transportation
Mass Rapid Transit (MRT): convenient in the city, but not to campus.
Bus from campus to MRT station.
Campus bus
Taxi (new price increase though)
To Orchard road: ~ S$8
Airport to school: ~ S$25

41. Additional Travel Information
Travel registration – go to
Travel Docs
Register your trip, click on the link
Health and Safety information
Embassy information

42. Questions Quiz: Can I use English in Singapore? (China?)
How useful is campus bus in NUS? (Tsinghua?)
Where can I find good western food?
How many a taxi can take?
How do you get a taxi in dorm or classroom?

43. Chen Zhou – czhou@isye.gatech.edu
Questions?
Chen Zhou –
Rebecca Miller –
You will receive emergency contact cards at the next meeting….