Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering University of Nottingham Ningbo China

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1 Summer (Exchange) Training Camp Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering University of Nottingham Ningbo China

2 Contents 1. Aims Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Summer (Exchange) Training Camp Schedule (University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China) Training Camp Content Training Company Visit and Talk Report and Presentation Assessment Eligibility and Application Visa Application to Mainland China Certificate, Credit Transfer & Exemption Campus and Facilities Accommodation Facilities Computer Facilities Sport Facilities Library facilities Personal Safety and Emergency Travelling to University From Ningbo airport to UNNC From Shanghai to UNNC... 8 Attachment 1: FAQS before Departure Attachment 2: Campus Map, University of Nottingham Ningbo China

3 1. Aims For Year 2 or 3 undergraduate students who aim to work in integrated circuit industry, the summer training camp provides unique opportunity to broaden their outlook in professional knowledge, career development and cultural understanding. Besides academic session, this 4-week programme also includes practical training session taught by experienced senior engineers. Sessions including technical experiments, industrial talks, company visits, real-life projects and group work, will strengthen students professional skills and manners before entering the industry. As well, students are able to experience fast-changing and comprehensive culture in Yangtze River Delta, understanding potential opportunities and challenges in the most economically prosperous area of China. 2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) ILO1: ILO2: ILO3: Understanding technology development in local business operations; acknowledging the way applying academic knowledge in real business environment. Understanding professional skills required in career development, typically team-working, leadership, presentation skills and problem solving in practical context. Understanding different cultures and societies; developing effective communication skills with people from different backgrounds. Training topic 1: Digital System Design ILO4: ILO5: ILO6: Provide a modern approach to learning the increasingly important topic of digital systems design. A better appreciation of computers and today s ubiquitous digital devices. A better understanding of careers involving digital design and embedded system design. Training Topic 2: Verilog HDL & FPGA Design ILO7: ILO8: ILO9: Gain hands-on experiences for Verilog HDL and FPGA design. Understand how a circuit can be converted into a bit-stream in an FPGA. Understand the programming skill for Verilog HDL. 2

4 Training Topic 3: Microprocessor: ARM 7 Architecture ILO10: ILO11: Understand the need for ARM 7 Architecture. Describe the principles and structures of ARM 7 Architecture. ILO12: Gain practical lab experiences to design digital systems using ARM 7 Architecture. 3

5 3. Summer (Exchange) Training Camp Schedule (University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China) Morning Session: 09:00-12:00 Lunch Break: 12:00-14:00 Afternoon Session: 14:00-17:00 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Week 1 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Technical Airport Pick-up Opening Training topic 1: Digital System Design Topic 1 Camp Registration Ceremony Ice-breaking trip Seminar/Training Campus Tour in Ningbo Week 2 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Technical Free Time Free Time Training Topic 2: Verilog HDL & FPGA Design Topic 2 Free Time Free Time Seminar/Training Week 3 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Technical Free Time Free Time Training Topic 3: Microprocessor: ARM 7 Architecture Topic 3 Free Time Free Time Seminar/Training/Lab Week 4 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Slack Week Free Time Company Visit in Shanghai Leaving Ningbo 4 Preparation for Report and Presentation *The itinerary is tentative. Details may be adapted according to practical situation. Seminar/training/lab Session Field trip Preparation for Report and Presentation Project Presentation plus Closing Ceremony

6 4. Training Camp Content 4.1 Training The 4-week training camp is planned to start in mid-june. Topics are planned as below: Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Digital system design Verilog HDL Microprocessor: ARM 7 Architecture 4.2 Company Visit and Talk Chinese IC industry, the fast-increasing market all over the world range, is rising by 52.5% annually. As the most economically prosperous city in mainland China, Shanghai attracts the most significant national and multinational IC companies and talents. Visit in Shanghai and direct talk to world branding companies will be arranged to explore the industrial development as well as potential opportunities in career path. 4.3 Report and Presentation Report and presentation will be required to evaluate student s knowledge and professional skills obtained during the summer camp. As well, cultural and social experience, industrial visit experience will also be required to present student s comprehensive development. 4.4 Assessment The assessment of student s achievement will be allocated as below: Session Weight Training: Exam/Group Task 40% Report 30% Oral Presentation 30% Total 100% 5

7 5. Eligibility and Application The training camp at University of Nottingham Ningbo China is only opened to Year 2 and 3 undergraduate students of partner institutions. Direct application from other institutions will not be accepted. 6. Visa Application to Mainland China After confirming your attendance in the training camp at University of Nottingham Ningbo China, please prepare Exit-Entry Permit for Traveling to and from China s Mainland for Resident of Hong Kong and Macau 港澳居民来往内地通行证 before departure. More information can be found at Exit & Entry Adminstration Department of Public Security of Guangdong Province and China Travel Service (Hongkong) 7. Certificate, Credit Transfer & Exemption You should consult your home institution for the possibility and arrangements of credit transfer or course exemption. Certificate of attendance and performance report will be issued to students who complete the training camp. 6

8 8. Campus and Facilities University of Nottingham Ningbo Campus is about 3 hours drive or train journey south of Shanghai and is in one of the busiest ports in China. Based in the Ningbo Higher Education Park, this spacious, modern site offers first-class amenities including: on-site residential facilities for all students and staff restaurants and shops indoor and outdoor sport complex state-of-the-art teaching, research and student services buildings catering facilities 8.1 Accommodation Facilities On-campus accommodation will be provided for all camp students during the 4-week period. All accommodation rooms are fully furnished and equipped with air condition, computer point, cold/hot water, shower room and etc. 8.2 Computer Facilities Camp students will be able to use computer, projector facilities in classroom. Students are also able to access WIFI on most parts of the campus. 8.3 Sport Facilities The campus has both indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including basketball courts, tennis courts, gymnasium, badminton courts, volleyball courts, grass football pitch, taekwondo room, indoor golf facilities and one 400-metre track. In addition, Olympic-sized swimming pool, located in the University Park can also be used by camp students. 8.4 Library facilities The UNNC library provides convenient access to quality information and services which are customisable to individual needs and which recognise disciplinary perspectives and their information requirements. The UNNC Library has one of the largest English medium collections amongst academic libraries in China. 8.5 Personal Safety and Emergency Ningbo and UNNC s vicinity are generally safe with low petty crime rates. However, the University urges awareness of the dangers inherent in any comparably sized community. Please remember to keep the belongings with you all the time or keep them in safe place. Mainland China is right-hand traffic in driving. Please remember to check the traffic on your left hand side and then the right before crossing the road. If emergency occurs, please contact the below number(s) for help: 110 (Police) 120 (Ambulance) 119 (Fire) 7

9 9. Travelling to University There will be UNNC minibuses available to pick students up from Ningbo Lishe Airport ( 甯波栎社機 場 ) on the first day of training camp. Further information of airport pick-up plan will be provided in early June. Otherwise: 9.1 From Ningbo airport to UNNC Take taxi. Please show address on separate sheet to taxi driver. Time: minutes. Cost: around 40RMB. 9.2 From Shanghai to UNNC Flights between Hongkong and Shanghai can arrive/depart at Shanghai Pudong Airport ( 上海浦東國 際機場 ) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport ( 上海虹橋機場 ). BY COACH Coach to Ningbo departs from Shanghai Nanzhan Long-Distance Passenger Transportation Station ( 上海長途客運南站 ). It will take 2.5 hours to Ningbo in good traffic condition. Bilingual online ticket and coach information can be found at After arriving at airport, students can go to South Station by: Taxi From Shanghai Pudong International Airport: around 150 RMB, 45 minutes in good traffic condition; From Shanghai Hongqiao Airport: around 60 RMB, 30 minutes in good traffic condition. Airport bus Airport bus line 7. Bilingual information can be found at Metro It is the most convenient and economical way to travel in Shanghai. The nearest metro stop at each location is: Shanghai Pudong International Airport: Pudong International Airport Stop at Metro Line 2; Hongqiao Airport: Hongqiao Airport Terminal 1 Stop at Metro Line 2; Shanghai Nanzhan Long-Distance Passenger Transportation Station: Shanghai South Railway Station Stop at Metro Line 1 & 3. Bilingual information including travel planning, ticket price and metro schedule can be found at BY TRAIN Train from Shanghai to Ningbo departs from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station ( 上海虹橋火車站 ). Bilingual information can be found at If arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport, students should transfer to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station by: Taxi (around 200 RMB, hours depending on traffic conditions). 8

10 Airport bus Line 1. Bilingual information can be found at Metro Line No. 2 (around 90 minutes). Bilingual information can be found at If arrive at Hongqiao Airport, students can arrive at Hongqiao Railway Station: By foot. Aound 600m. By metro Line 10 (2 stops). ON ARRIVING IN NINGBO It is recommended that students take taxi from Ningbo airport/train/bus station to the University. It takes about 30 minutes and cost 30RMB - 50RMB. Please show the address below: Hello, please take me to The University of Nottingham Ningbo Address: 199 Taikang East Road, University Park, Ningbo 您好, 请带我去宁波诺丁汉大学, 谢谢! 宁波市鄞州区高教园区泰康东路 199 号 ( 钱湖南路往南到底 ) 9

11 Attachment 1: FAQS before Departure 1. What will the weather be like? The temperature generally ranges from 32⁰C to 38⁰C during the day and 28⁰C to 32⁰ during the night in June and July. Up to date Ningbo weather forecasts can be found at 2. What if I run out of money? Most of banks in mainland China provide currency exchange service. The nearest branches (Bank of China, China Construction Bank) are located on Qianhu South Road, three minutes walking from the campus. In addition, debit card and credit card of Unionpay, Mastercard, Visa types can be accepted in most shops in mainland China. 3. Can Hongkong plugs be used in mainland China? The standard electrical voltage in mainland is same with Hongkong. However, transformer/adaptor for Hongkong electrical and electronic devices will be required. It can be purchased in most supermarkets/shops including supermarket on UNNC campus. 4. Can I use my own mobile which I bring from my home? Mobile phone card from your home with international roaming services can be used in mainland China. More economical way is to purchase a local SIM card on arrival. There are several key mobile operator stores on campus. You can also consider buying one on the first day when you have city tour. 5. Is there a pharmacy nearby? There is a campus medical clinic on the High street which will be open 24 hours of the day. 6. About Ningbo and nearby Ningbo is one of China's oldest cities, with a history dating back to the Hemudu culture in 4800 BC. It literally means tranquil waves and is a seaport with a population of more than 7 million. It lies south of the Hangzhou Bay, facing the East China Sea to the east. Ningbo borders Shaoxing to the west and Taizhou to the south, and is separated from Zhoushan by a narrow body of water. Ningbo is closely connected with famous and historical cities such as Hangzhou (1 hour highspeed train), Suzhou (2.5 hours), Nanjing (2.5 hours) and Shanghai (2 hours). Tourism cities such as Shaoxing, Wuzhen can also be arrived in at most two hours by bus or train. Please refer to useful links for more information:

12 Attachment 2: Campus Map, University of Nottingham Ningbo China 11