TUTORIAL 1
COURSE INTRODUCTION
Your Tutor
Aileen Ng Lecturer from Language & Communication Centre
6592-1556 asccng@ntu.edu.sg Consultation Hours: Thursday: 9 – 11 a.m. Friday: 9 – 11 a.m.
How is this course different from HW110?
Much of your time will be devoted to project-based
learning.
This involves working on a science/engineering
research project in groups of 4/5.
The outcome is an academic product comprising:
Research Report
Abstract Oral Presentation
How will you be graded for this course?
1.
Group research report – 35%
2. Individual abstract of the report – 15% 3. Individual oral presentation of the research project
– 30%
4. Individual class participation – 20%
What are the learning resources for HW0210?
1.
Main EdveNTUre course site to retrieve the following essential documents:
Assignment Guidelines and Feedback Forms Tutorial Activities Tutorial Notes
2. Tutorial site to work on online activities 3. Recommended textbook: Engineering Your Report
What is the HW0210 research project?
It is a small-scale science/engineering-based experimental
research that does not involve the use of sophisticated equipment and the laboratory. experimental design using materials that can be found in our everyday lives.
The challenge of the HW0210 project is to conceptualize an
Students need to rely on their ingenuity and creativity to come
up with their experiments in order to collect reliable data. research report.
This will ultimately influence to some extent, the quality of the
What have your seniors done so far?
How do different folding patterns of plastic bags affect their durability? How is physical attractiveness influenced by vocal quality? Which is the best color and material combination of sports wear to absorb
UV rays? How do colors affect human heart rate? How does PH level affect