Department of Applied Sciences: Orientation Presentation Environmental Physics Sciences Applied Chemistry Applied Biology
1. Organizational Structure 2. The College Educational program, Specialization 3. Important People In Your Academic Life 4. Important Academic Terminologies 5. Important Places 6. Learning Resources
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Department of Applied Sciences Vision • We will be a leading technological institution, providing high quality teaching and learning to prepare and empower the Omani professionals of the future so that they can contribute to national socio-economic development. Mission • To deliver high quality student-centered education that produces competitive graduates who enter the labor market with confidence, strong technological and personal skills, and are prepared for a life of contribution and success. 3
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Dr Samia Salim Said Al-Jaaidi Head of Applied Sciences Department Room: 215 Extension: 5096 4
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Staff Rooms : 115, 116, 118, 119, 151, 202, 217,136,137 & 241. Facilities : 5 Labs - Analytical Lab (M104) Dr. Sindhu Menon - Project lab (M146) - Chem. Lab 1 (M106) Acting Head of Chemistry Section - Chem. Lab 2 (M108) Room: 241 - Chem. lab 3 (M144) Extension No: 5102 - Chem. Lab 4 (M142) 5
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Staff Rooms : 115, 116, 118, 119, 135,136 137,149, 151, 217, 242, 304 & 313 Facilities : 3 Labs - Microbiology Lab (M102) - Project Lab (M146) Dr Ghaitha Suleiman Nasser Al-Abry - Biol. Lab 1 (M303) - Biol. Lab 2 (M305) Head of Biology Section - The Green House Room: 242 - The Animal House Extension No: 5103 6
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Staff Rooms : 115, 217, 118, 117, 137,138 Facilities : 2 Labs Environmental Dr Afraa Said Al-Adawi Project Lab [ M111] Environmental Sciences Head of Section Environmental Room: 246 Science Lab [ M113] Extension: 5100 7
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Staff Rooms : 115, 119,151, 217, 313,136 Facilities : 2 Labs Dr. Karim - Physics Lab 1 (M206) Coordinator of Physics Unit - Physics Lab 2 (M209) Room: 202 - Physics Lab 3 (M204) Extension: 5101 8
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Ms Geetha Ms Sajitha Nair Mr Faisal Al- Ms. Majda Al- Pradeep Kharousi Ismaily Diploma Year I E-learning Registration Coordinator Students Coordinator Coordinator Activity Room: 136 Coordinator Business building Room: 136 Extension:5142 Room: 005 Room: M-146 Extension:5142 Extension: 5720 Extension:5725 9
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Diploma Level 2 ≤ CGPA < 2.5 Award of Diploma Level OJT Diploma CGPA ≥ 2.5 2 ≤ CGPA < 2.75 Award of A. Advanced Diploma OJT Diploma CGPA ≥ 2.75 Award of B. Tech Level OJT B.Tech 10
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life TOEFL/IELTS Ext TOEFL =500 Ext TOEFL = 450 IELTS = 4.5 IELTS = 4.0 B. Tech Adv. Diploma Level Level 11
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Applied Environmental Applied Biology Sciences Chemistry Degree Audit of each specialization can be found in the website of the college under Applied Sciences 12
• At the end of Diploma Year I • Submit your specialization choice through elearning • Submit the choice by the set deadline or else you will end up getting the available section at the end. ALSO remember, you may or may not get your first choice of specialization as this depends on your grade and the availability in that section in the semester.
• Chemical Industries • Food and Beverage industries • Petroleum & Petrochemical industries • Health and Environmental Monitoring • Construction, real estate • Research Labs • Pharmaceuticals • Colleges and University labs • Water coastal agencies
• Biological and Medical Labs • Food and Beverage Industries • Fisheries • Animal Breeding • Wild life Management • Health and Environmental monitoring • Colleges and University labs • Agriculture and Plant Breeding
• Technician working in laboratories or field/industries. • Compliance officer on behalf of regulatory agency. • Professional working on behalf of company for the protection and preservation of the environment. • Consultant working on behalf of companies. • Researcher performing laboratory or field / industrial environmental work.
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life continuous process of clarification and evaluation to assist students in their educational journey in this college 17
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life • Advises you on matters related to your academic leve l. • Guides you during registration , add & drop periods. • Keeps you informed with latest news related to the college and the academic regulations. • Helps you in solving problems you might face in the college. 18
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Communication with your Advisor • Advising Hours • E-mail • GSMs are NOT encouraged Communication with your lecturers • Office Hours • E-Learning • E-mail • GSMs are NOT encouraged 19
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life • Lab Safety: Lab Coats Use college lab coat ONLY No homemade (altered) or stitched lab-coats issued only to the new intake students and to students entering Advanced Diploma . Any other student who needs a lab coat must provide a strong justification to the HoD office and show their old lab-coat. 20
BE AWARE ABOUT EMERGENCY RESPONSES • FIRST AID • USE of emergency response equipment • EXITS – laboratory and building • EVACUATION PROCEDURES Ensure that you also take time to read signages related to emergency responses posted across the Applied Sciences Department. Follow the instructions of the staff when an emergency situation arises.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS & SAFETY PROCEDURES • MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) • READING the procedures • INSTRUCTIONS before start of practicals • PROPER PPEs • PROPER behavior • GENERAL safety housekeeping Report ANYTHING out of the ordinary that you feel is an emergency or dangerous situation
Health & Safety IF YOU DON’T KNOW ASK! Health & Safety IS everyone’s responsibility FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT THE WEBSITE: http://www.hct.edu.om/aps-safety-committee/
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life • Dress Code • Honesty • Respect • Discipline • Working Hard in your academic life • Science Club Activities • Must see the announcement page of the website for important information 24
THE RESEARCH COUNCIL (TRC) FOR HCT STUDENTS www.trc.gov.om tress@trc.gov.om furap@trc.gov.om 24509800
TRC • TRC is a significant platform developed to encourage national research strategy for OMAN. There are various programs under this council giving grants for research like ‘FURAP’[Faculty Mentored Undergraduate research Program] for students after completion of Diploma Year I. Further essential details like eligibility criteria, project submission details, evaluation criteria, grants can be found on the below link. • http://www.hct.edu.om/trc-resources
Organizational College Program& People in Learning Academic Important Structure Terminologies Places Resources Specialization Academic life Semester Postponement • Before the mid-terms with valid reasons Withdrawal • After add and Drop until one week after midterm exam Absenteeism • Non-Show : Two continuous weeks without any valid reason; (later a student might become dismissed from the college) • Debarring letter : 30% absenteeism (will not attend the final exam ) 29
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