Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Welcome to CMI Outline 1 Introduction 2 Academic 3 Non-academic Hostel and other facilities Life outside home 4 Chennai Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai This presentation is intended to: Make you aware of some important features of CMI Alert you to some potential problems you will face Inform you of all the facilities and resources available to you Emphasize your responsibilities Outline 1 Introduction 2 Academic 3 Non-academic Hostel and other facilities Life outside home 4 Chennai Students must get the approval of faculty advisor and relevant instructor before taking an elective. The complete list of electives must be submitted to the office by a deadline. For more information consult: CMI webpage Your instructors Faculty advisor Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Academic Structure Each degree requires a student to take a certain number of courses. core: these are compulsory courses electives: these are to be chosen by the student from among those offered Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Academic Structure Each degree requires a student to take a certain number of courses. core: these are compulsory courses electives: these are to be chosen by the student from among those offered Students must get the approval of faculty advisor and relevant instructor before taking an elective. The complete list of electives must be submitted to the office by a deadline. For more information consult: CMI webpage Your instructors Faculty advisor More importantly, you must feel free to consult your advisor in case of any confusion or difficulty. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Academic Advisors Each batch of students is assigned a faculty advisor from the faculty. These advisors will help you with selection of courses. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Academic Advisors Each batch of students is assigned a faculty advisor from the faculty. These advisors will help you with selection of courses. More importantly, you must feel free to consult your advisor in case of any confusion or difficulty. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Dates to Keep in Mind The starting date of a semester. Last date to submit the list of courses to the faculty advisors. Last date to pick an M.Sc. thesis advisor. Dates for submission of the first draft, second draft and final version of the M.Sc. thesis. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Other Academic Activities Environment course Colloquiums Seminars Talks by visitors Workshop and Conferences Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Attendance and Evaluation Policies Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Cheating and Plagiarism Definition - Plagiarism An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author's work as one's own, as by not crediting the original author. Synonyms: copying, appropriation, infringement, piracy, counterfeiting, theft, borrowing, passing off (as your own work). (Please visit www.plagiarism.org for more details.) CMI upholds a strict anti-plagiarism policy. Any cases of plagiarism/cheating will be reported to the faculty advisors and the disciplinary committee. Penalties can range from loss of grades to failing a course to expulsion depending on the severity of the case. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai What we expect of you Help us help you appreciate the beauty of mathematics and related subjects. Approach the faculty with any academic doubts or troubles you are facing in the course. Keep your faculty advisor posted about your activities, difficulties and performance. Maintain a good academic environment in the institute. Maintain healthy and livable conditions in the hostel. Maintain a professional attitude and attire (dress properly to classes etc.). Outline 1 Introduction 2 Academic 3 Non-academic Hostel and other facilities Life outside home 4 Chennai Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Hostel and other facilities CMI Webpage The CMI webpage is your first stop for all kinds of information. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Hostel and other facilities Computer Lab and Internet There is a computer lab available to the students 24 hours. The campus also has a WIFI network. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Hostel and other facilities Shuttle services There are frequent shuttles between CMI and IMSc on weekdays. Some shuttles are also available on Saturday and Sunday. The schedule of shuttle is available on the CMI webpage. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Hostel and other facilities Play areas Common room amenities Volleyball and Basketball Football Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Hostel and other facilities What to expect in a hostel The purpose of hostel is to provide you liveable and healthy living conditions. Your contribution in maintaining is important. Students will be expected to form committees and work with faculty hostel committee on matters related to the hostel. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Hostel and other facilities Rules of Hostel Hostel rules are available on the webpage. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Hostel and other facilities Food Menu for the mess will be decided upon after consulation between students, faculty and mess employees. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Hostel and other facilities Behavior towards Security and Staff It is your responsibility to treat all security personnel and other staff members in a respectful manner. Any action impeding the staff in smooth performance of their duties will be taken seriously. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Life outside home First semester blues Homesickness. Internet addiction Things to do: make intelligent and disciplined use of internet, get information, explore, maintain contact. Things to avoid: excessive use for entertainment, long hours of internet surfing. New friends/environment. Getting used to the semester system. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Life outside home How to cope with the new life Talk to friends and faculty. Opt for counseling: talk to the psychologist on campus. Keep the faculty advisor informed. Take part in extra-curricular activities. Controlled use of internet. Do your work regularly. Stay active. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Life outside home Maintain a healthy environment Respectful behaviour with security and staff. Cleanliness and courtesy. Helping your fellow students. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Life outside home Ragging, Drinking and Smoking No ragging. Drinking and smoking on the campus are strictly prohibited. Disciplinary committee. Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Life outside home Important contact information CMI Security: 6748 0900 (use extn. 900 on CMI intercom) Estate Manager: E.Vincent Psychologist: meeting on Wednesday (7 August) at 3:30 p.m. in seminar hall. Chettinad hospital 24 hour helpline +(91)(44)47411095, +(91)(44)47411000. Hostel Committee: [email protected] Outline 1 Introduction 2 Academic 3 Non-academic Hostel and other facilities Life outside home 4 Chennai Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Life outside academics Get out during weekends! Explore Chennai and nearby areas Enrich your learning experience Stay active! Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Schematic map Madhya Kailash N Adyar W E To Chennai IMSc S Tidel Park O E M C R R BAY OF BENGAL Shollinganallur AGS Cinema Navallur Mayajaal SIPCOT Dakshinachitra CMI Chettinad Hospital Kelambakkam To Mahabalipuram Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Traveling from CMI Getting in and out of SIPCOT Walk in good weather Use CMI shuttles Autorickshaws Late night - use CMI emergency vehicle. Use CMI shuttles to get to Adyar. Use public transport (MTC buses) http://www.mtcbus.org http://my.metrocommute.in/ (shows route maps and frequency) Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Things to do near CMI To the North: Navalur - AGS cinema, food court, other places to eat, medical shops, salons etc. Shollinganallur Adyar Chennai To the South: Kelambakkam Mahabalipuram To the East: Explore places on ECR Introduction Academic Non-academic Chennai Activities at institutes in Chennai Take part in cultural and academic events being held at various institutes in Chennai. Example: In IIT Chennai - Shastra and Saarang. Organise your own: FIESTA and Megh-Malhar (funds are available).