[{"ModuleCode":"ACC1002","ModuleTitle":"Financial Accounting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The course provides an introduction to financial accounting. It examines accounting from an external user's perspective: an external user being an investor or a creditor. Such users would need to understand financial accounting in order to make investing or lending decisions. However, to attain a good understanding, it is also necessary to be familiar with how the information is derived. Therefore, students would learn how to prepare the reports or statements resulting from financial accounting and how to use them for decision-making.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA1002 are not allowed to take ACC1002.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC1002X","ModuleTitle":"Financial Accounting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The course provides an introduction to financial accounting. It examines accounting from an external user's perspective: an external user being an investor or a creditor. Such users would need to understand financial accounting in order to make investing or lending decisions. However, to attain a good understanding, it is also necessary to be familiar with how the information are derived. Therefore, students would learn how to prepare the reports or statements resulting from financial accounting and how to use them for decision-making.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have passed CS1304 or EC3212 or BK1003 or BZ1002 or BH1002 or BZ1002E or BH1002E or FNA1002E or FNA1002X are not allowed to take ACC1002X.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC1006","ModuleTitle":"Accounting Information Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to help students understand the role of information systems in accounting and other areas of business. \r\n\r\nIn particular, it examines the innovative applications of information systems to streamline business operations and enhance competitive advantage. \r\n\r\nStudents will understand various accounting/business cycles and learn about how information systems are used in different functional areas such as finance/accounting, marketing, operations and supply chain, and HR/management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"FNA1002 or ACC1002","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA1006 are not allowed to take ACC1006.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC2002","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Accounting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This course covers major concepts, tools and techniques in managerial accounting. It provides students with an appreciation of how managerial accounting evolves with changes in the business environment and why the usefulness of managerial accounting systems depends on the organisational context. The emphasis is on the use of managerial accounting information for decision-making, planning, and controlling activities. Students are introduced to both traditional and contemporary managerial accounting concepts and techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed BK1003 or BZ1002 or BH1002 or FNA1002 or FNA1002X or FNA1002E or ACC1002 or ACC1002X or BH1002E or CS1304 or EC3212 or EG1422 before they are allowed to take ACC2002.","Preclusion":"BH2002 or BZ3102 or BK2001 or FNA2002 or IE4242","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3601","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Accounting and Reporting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This course examines the conceptual and theoretical issues underlying the corporate accounting and reporting requirements under the US, International and Singapore Accounting Standards. This allows the students to understand the economic rationales behind the accounting treatment of major financial statement items. It also equips the students with skills in using financial information for decision-making. Topics to be covered include conceptual framework in financial reporting, accounting for foreign currency translation, leasing, preparation of consolidated financial statements, earnings quality management and off-balance sheet financing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA1002 or ACC1002","Preclusion":"BH3111 or BZ3101 or BK3106 or FNA3111","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3602","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Planning and Control","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The course examines various means by which control can be exercised and the types of accounting information that allow for different means of control. Topics to be covered include the nature of control, responsibility centers, economic value added, transfer pricing, strategic planning, budgeting, performance evaluation systems, executive compensation, control for differentiated strategies, control for multinational organisations. Students learn how control is exercised through case analyses, case presentations and in-class discussions. The case approach makes control "come alive" for the students with descriptions of control at various real organisations. The case presentations make the students think critically and strategically. The in-class discussions allow the students to evaluate the pros and cons of different approaches and solutions to control problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2002 or ACC2002","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3112 are not allowed to take ACC3602.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3603","ModuleTitle":"Assurance and Attestation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the knowledge and understanding of the audit process required by assurance and attestation engagements. It aims to ensure students acquire the necessary attitude, skills, and knowledge for a career in auditing, in the accounting profession or in business management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA1002/ACC1002 and FNA2002 (Students who are not enrolled in the accounting or accounting-specialization program should seek Deans Office permission to read the module)","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3121 are not allowed to take ACC3603.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3604","ModuleTitle":"Corporate and Securities Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"The primary aim of this course is to develop a solid understanding of the legal framework required in the operations of business entities especially companies. It covers the entire life-span of a business entity, namely from the formation of the entity to its liquidation. It also includes the various legal obligations and implications in operating the business entity. A secondary objective is to introduce the pertinent provisions of securities legislation such as the Securities & Futures Act and the Takeover Code.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"BSP1004","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3122 or LL4055 are not allowed to take ACC3604. ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3605","ModuleTitle":"Taxation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic concepts of income taxation in Singapore. Since a large portion of a business organisation's profits goes towards the payment of income tax, it is absolutely crucial for students to have an understanding of how tax works and how to legally minimize it. This module is relevant to those who wish to work in the fields of accounting, consulting or financial management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA1002/ACC1002 and BSP1004","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3127 or LL4056 are not allowed to take ACC3605. ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3606","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Corporate Accounting and Reporting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This course explores in greater depth complex financial reporting topics introduced in \r\n\r\nACC1002 Financial Accounting and ACC3601 Corporate Accounting and Reporting, and it also examines issues relating to fair value accounting. The viewpoint is that of the preparer of financial statements. The discussion centres on the financial reporting issues affecting a firm's profitability and risk. This course is for students who expect to become CPAs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA3111 or ACC3601","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3123 are not allowed to take ACC3606.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3611","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Governance and Ethics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"Corporate governance has been defined to involve "a set of relationships between a company's management, its board, its shareholders and other stakeholders [and that which] provides the structure through which the objectives of the company are set, and the means of attaining those objectives and monitoring performance are determined" (OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, 2004). This module covers corporate governance from a multidisciplinary perspective, including law, finance, accounting and economics, and discusses ethical dilemmas and challenges faced by managers and employees and how these can be addressed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA1002/ACC1002 and BSP1004","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3124 or LL4065 are not allowed to take ACC3611. ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3612","ModuleTitle":"Risk Management and Internal Control","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"To provide students with the ability and competency to exercise judgement and apply techniques in risk management to matters encountered by accounting professionals at the \n\norganisational level and to react to current developments or new practices. This module covers risk management frameworks, risk management techniques and basic components of a business continuity plan. \n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA2004/FIN2004 and BSP1004","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3125 are not allowed to take ACC3612.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3613","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Assurance and Attestation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"To equip students with a good understanding of the theoretical and practical knowledge/techniques for a variety of assurance and attestation work other than the statutory audit. Such work is often more complex and requires advanced methodologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA3121 or ACC3603","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3128 are not allowed to take ACC3613.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3614","ModuleTitle":"Valuation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with an understanding of the various valuation issues and methodologies available to accountants and managers. It specifically discusses valuation issues pertaining to the enterprise, assets for use, and liabilities. After taking this course, the students should be able to value certain classes of assets and liabilities which are of significant interest and importance to the modern business. Coverage includes fair value and value-in-use concepts, earnings multiple analysis, discounted cash flow analysis and real option analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3126 are not allowed to take ACC3614.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC3615","ModuleTitle":"Accounting Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"Accounting theory is a body of rules and theories which governs the practice of financial accounting. Many of the rules and theories are well reasoned economic rationales and tested over time. On the other hand, the state of accounting theory also changes as new accounting and financial transactions are created in the new economy. This module seeks to examine some of the core theories that underpin financial accounting. This is essential to a proper theoretical understanding of the discipline of financial accounting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"FNA3111/ACC3601\r\nCo-requisite: FNA3123/ACC3606","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3129 are not allowed to take ACC3615.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC4611","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Taxation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a foundation in tax planning. Part 1 discusses tax planning opportunities for the business entity in a local (Singapore) context, by making use of available tax incentives, different business structures, etc. Part 2 covers tax planning in an international business context, and will deal with double tax agreements, choice of foreign investment vehicles, repatriation of income and capital, tax havens, tax arbitrage, etc. Part 3 deals with tax planning for the individual operating across international boundaries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA4114 are not allowed to take ACC4611.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC4612A","ModuleTitle":"Seminars in Accounting: Internal Auditing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"Internal auditing helps the Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Management of an organisation to add value and improve on the organisation’s results and operations. It does this by reviewing and recommending processes for better governance and accountability. This includes giving assurance that polices and procedures are in place to ensure the organisation’s objectives are achieved, risks are managed, controls are complied with, and resources are used efficiently and economically. This module provides students with the knowledge, both theory and practice, of how internal audits are done to achieve these objectives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"ACC3613 Advanced Assurance and Attestation","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC4612E","ModuleTitle":"Seminars in Accounting: Risk Management Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"Depending on the expertise available in particular semesters, this module can take on different areas. For example, one stream may be ACC4612(A) Seminars in Accounting: Advanced Issues in Financial Accounting, which will cover topics such as advanced consolidation, pension accounting, extractive industries, agriculture and emerging issues. Another stream may be ACC4612(B) and deal with insolvency and liquidation accounting, plus forensic accounting. Yet a third stream may focus on accounting for non-corporate entities such as partnerships, trusts, estates and charities. A fourth possible stream is\r\nmethodology and research in accounting. The particular stream offered in a specific semester will be advertised in advance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Depends on the particular stream offered. It is envisaged that completion of one or more ACC3xxx modules will be a pre-requisite in most cases.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC4619","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Independent Study in Accounting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an \r\ninstructor on a well-defined project in the accounting area. (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for admission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.) Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling an accounting related issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ACC4629","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Independent Study in Accounting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the accounting area. (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for admission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.) Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling an accounting related issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR1102","ModuleTitle":"Design 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will build upon the module AR1101 by focusing on the development of basic design skills as an interface for activities between people, furniture, fittings and the use of space within the built environment. Topics - The module will focus on issues related to the measure of man to serve as essential design generators. The module will also deal with the use of materials and methods for making and constructing. The module will also deal with context. Graphic communication and the use of technical drawings to illustrate design will form part of this module. The module will expand on the development of media in graphic communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-3-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"All non-architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR1326","ModuleTitle":"Architectural Construction","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"To heighten students' awareness of the concepts and components of building structure and technology. Major topics include the roles of architect in the construction industry, basic principles of structural mechanics, primary and secondary building systems including building foundation, floor and roof framing systems, building components such as walls, stairs, doors and windows, and the fundamentals of timber and masonry constructions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"All non-architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR1721","ModuleTitle":"Climate Responsive Architecture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the principles of environmental responsive architecture, focusing on passive mode and other low energy design strategies for architecture in the various climates. Topics included address the impact of sun, daylight, wind, rain on architectural design. The module enables students to formulate holistic approaches in generating design solutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR1724","ModuleTitle":"Introduction To Landscape Architecture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces basic concepts in landscape design through a series of lectures and site visits. Urban landscape architecture and tropical climatic considerations are emphasised.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-7-0-2-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR2102","ModuleTitle":"Design 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will emphasize the integrative nature of architectural design. Students are to focus on the integration of architectural design with materials, structure and construction. Topics ? The module will deal with appropriate materials, structure and construction for the architectural design intent through the design of a small-scale building. Responses to program, climate and site context of urban fringe sites are also to be considered in the design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-3-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"AR1101 Design 1 Grade 'C'; AR1102 Design 2 Grade 'C'","Preclusion":"All non-architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR2151","ModuleTitle":"Technology Integration I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve the study of technology integration with design project/s under AR2102 at year two level.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR2225","ModuleTitle":"Reading Visual Images","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces students to ways of looking at and discussing works of art. The focus is chiefly on painting and sculpture; the emphasis is on analyzing the composition or design of art works and in constructing meanings for them. The study of this module enables students to acquire critical skills for interpreting and connecting with works of art. The module encourages students to read art works in relation to a range of interests, intentions and issues; the aim here is to suggest or propose contexts or environments in which art works are made and received. \r\nThere are three sections. In the first, three (3) topics from Asian art traditions are discussed. The are :\r\n1. Indian sculpture\r\n2. Chinese landscape painting \r\n3. Islamic calligraphy\r\nIn the second section, ideas and movements from the Renaissance in Italy to the end of the 20th century in Europe, are surveyed.","CrossModule":"GEK2044","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR2327","ModuleTitle":"Architecture, Structure and Construction","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Architectural form is a result of its construction, structure and materiality. In a symbiosis of historical understanding of structural theory, construction and engineering architecture emerges.\r\nThe Module focuses on materials and construction techniques within different environmental and climatic conditions. The rules of structural engineering are used to explain Architectural Forms. The principles of construction in Architecture are explained and the possibilities for sustainable solutions in Design will be explored.\r\nLectures are accompanied with hands-on assignments to explore and explain Structural and Design Logics. It covers in greater depth, important aspects of Architectural Construction and Buildings Structures, whereby it provides basic knowledge on construction and structural systems applicable and necessary for Architectural Design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR2723","ModuleTitle":"Strategies for Sustainable Architecture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with topics in ecological and sustainable architecture, focusing on environmental issues as they apply to design. Basic technical knowledge on energy, water, materials, etc are covered in the context of how buildings operate. The module enables students to operationalize the principles when generating design solutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR3102","ModuleTitle":"Design 6","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the program is to develop a level of competence in design skills and thinking. It involves the integration of technology with the natural environment, and urban context. Students address a generic brief by building upon it with emphasis in Urban, Environment, and/or Technological issues in a given site to demonstrate the acquisition of a level of competence in research, design thinking, operational skills and communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-3-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"AR2101 Design 3 Grade 'C'; AR2102 Design 4 Grade 'C'","Preclusion":"All non-architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR3102A","ModuleTitle":"Design 6 (Landscape Architecture Emphasis)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This studio-based module develops basic skills in landscape design and marks the ‘second-time experience’ of architecture students in the field of landscape architectural studio work. It leads the students into central urban contexts, where architecture ‘meets’ landscape architecture and built city ‘defines’ public open space.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"1-7-0-10-12","Prerequisite":"AR2101 Design 3 Grade 'C'; AR2102 Design 4 Grade 'C'","Preclusion":"All non-architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR3152","ModuleTitle":"Technology Integration II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve the study of technology integration with design project/s under AR3102 at year three level.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR3721","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Systems and Construction","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces fundamental building physics (thermal, lighting, acoustics), building materials, and systems to achieve environmental performance-targets and sustainability. Technology integration is emphasized via understanding how materials and systems are related, detailed, and assembled.\r\nStudents will learn quantitative means to evaluate environmental requirements, and develop familiarity with system strategies and construction details to integrate the various building systems (such as structure, mechanical and electric services, architecture exteriors and interiors). Additionally, codes of practice (such as fire safety) and considerations on sustainable environment will be addressed. The goal is to integrate those technologies in a symbiotic manner to achieve human well-being.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"AR1326, AR1731, AR2326, AR2723","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR4002","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Architectural Study 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The course is intended to evaluate the students’ ability to carry out independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will identify subject in the area of Architecture Theory/History, Architecture & Urban Heritage, Urban Studies and Design Computing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-4-0-2-14","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR4102","ModuleTitle":"Design 8","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will study the issues and methods involved with the urban community and high-density housing. It will enable students to explore the forms and typologies of housing in high-dense cities and the methods that may be pursued in the design of these building types. Topics - The module examines the design issues connected with the urban context of Asian cities and the development of housing in Singapore, including public housing. It will include site investigation and analysis, urban design considerations and the design of appropriate housing types in response to the urban and social context. New concepts of dwelling in the city will be explored, and students have to demonstrate their ability to integrate urban, social and environmental factors into their housing proposals. Emphasis is also placed on the ability to resolve the relationship of public, community and private spaces in these developments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-3-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"AR3101 Design 5 Grade 'C'; AR3102 Design 6 Grade 'C' \r\n","Preclusion":"All non-architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR4104","ModuleTitle":"Architectural & Technology Design 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module allows the students to employ digital design processes eg. Revit, CFD to simulate building performance impact on building form and configuration as an interactive design process in the development and study of optimal solutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-3-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"AR3101 Design 5 Grade 'C'; AR3102 Design 6 Grade 'C'","Preclusion":"All non architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR4111","ModuleTitle":"Design Futures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Design Futures are intense special design studio workshops that examine some of (but not limited to) the following topics in line with the four Design sections in the Department’s design curriculum:\r\n\r\na) Future of Learning Spaces\r\nb) Future of Work Spaces\r\nc) Future of Public Spaces\r\nd) Future of Residential Environments\r\n\r\nThe primary aim of the module is to provide opportunity for the students to explore in detail, under the careful guidance of a staff's issues, concepts and preliminary proposals connected to one of the themes above.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-0-4-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR4142","ModuleTitle":"Research Report","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The B.A. Arch Research Report is a culminating academic exercise in the final year of B.A. Arch study. It is intended to evaluate the students’ ability to carry out independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will identify subject in the area of architecture theory/ history or Urban Design/ study.\n\n\n\nThe report will be forged and realized under the History, Theory and Criticism or Urban Studies Research Teaching Groups. \n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-4-0-2-14","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR4223","ModuleTitle":"Architecture and Urban Heritage","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR4322","ModuleTitle":"Design Simulation & Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR4323","ModuleTitle":"Assessment of Sustainable Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of\r\nperformance assessment applied to sustainable design, which encompasses design intentions and performance targets. Quantitative and qualitative assessment methods and surrogate indicators are introduced and the module aims to enhance student’s ability to adapt quantification to inform early design decisions for more sustainable design outcomes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5011","ModuleTitle":"Research Methodology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines parameters that are set and/or claimed for undertaking research leading to the writing and presentation of a dissertation for a degree in a university. It begins by sketching a brief history of research and then proceeds to highlight changing definitions, premises and approaches. The principal interest and task of the instructor is to lead & develop discussions of definitions, premises and approaches. In dealing with them, aspects of methods, structure and language will gain focus.\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-8","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5103","ModuleTitle":"ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN THESIS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Students are assigned a Thesis supervisor who will assist the student in identifying and developing the Thesis topic. Students spend the early part of the thesis researching the topic and identifying key issues and design agenda. Students will then proceed to formulate an architectural project to explore the Thesis. In the later stages of the studio, each student will develop a comprehensive architectural design solution in response to the issues and brief identified earlier. In this later stage of the Thesis project students are required to develop technological and material responses to the thesis issue(s) developed earlier. The thesis submission comprises of a report, drawings, and models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"24","Workload":"4-4-0-22-40","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"non architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5104","ModuleTitle":"FINAL DESIGN PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The final Design Project for the M (Arch) with a specialization in Design Technology and Management is the culmination of the technical and design learning predicated on the instrumental value of technical design as a means of to a wider agenda of sustainable building, resource conservation and creating positive environmental impacts. Students are expected to demonstrate research in design technology as a basis for addressing emergent and perceived need in the aesthetic, cultural and social field. The use of design as a form of research applied to building infrastructure or the environment relevant to practical design issues in industry. Students are required to produce drawings and models illustrating technical exploration and resolution with digitally aided or lab based experimentation. Projects will be supervised by tutors of students choice assisted by a panel of technical specialists.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"20","Workload":"4-4-0-22-40","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Non Architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5121","ModuleTitle":"SPECIAL TOPICS IN TECHNOLOGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce relevant topics in total building performance, fire management, specification writing and buildability and their application to design management and development. \r\n\r\nThis module is conducted through two intensive one-week workshops. The first workshop starts right after submission of the Dissertation and deals with Total Building Performance and Fire Management relevant to the early design phase of the Final Design Project. The second workshop is conducted in the first week of S2 and deals with Specification Writing and Buildability, issues more relevant for the advanced stage of the Final Design Project.\r\n\r\nThrough this module, students will become aware of the individual requirements of the above topics and codes. Selected examples will be introduced and students learn how these topics can be applied and that their successful consideration does not compromise on the design. \r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Non architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5141","ModuleTitle":"DISSERTATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The dissertation offers the opportunity to conduct independent research and to demonstrate analytical and communication skills by investigating a topic of interest and of relevance to the discipline of architecture. A topic may be chosen from one of the following subject areas: Design Technologies; History Theory & Criticism; Urban Studies. The length of the dissertation shall be no more than 10,000 words.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-4-0-4-12","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Non Architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5142","ModuleTitle":"TECHNICAL DISSERTATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The Dissertation is intended to evaluate the students ability to carry out independent research in technical design issues and systems relevant to building and architectural design. The student is expected to identify a significant problem in any of the following areas: detailing for weathering performance, reduction in assembly and construction time and cost, detailing for energy efficiency, material limits and potentials in built application. The study will be based on precedent studies before proposing original solutions to identified problems related to constructional/ engineering performance issues. The dissertation is to include analytical and assembly drawings not exceeding 8000 words. Alternatively, the dissertation may involve technical experimentation (digitally or laboratory) based or involving fieldwork, to verify technical findings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-4-0-4-12","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Non Architecture students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5221","ModuleTitle":"CONTEMPORARY THEORIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5312","ModuleTitle":"Typo-Morphology In Architecture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5321","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Architectural Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce building technology in the context of design strategies and as the enabler of architectural design concepts and function. Lectures are organized sequentially to relate in one building. \r\n\r\n a. operator/user requirements to building requirements\r\n b. design strategies to meet building requirements\r\n c. the technical resolution of those design strategies\r\n\r\nDesign strategies include:\r\nSite planning considerations for major provisions such as substation, basement car parks;\r\nConstruction processes due to site constraints;\r\nStructural strategy and concept in relation to architectural form, space and layout considerations;\r\nMechanical & electrical strategy and concept in relation to architecture and layout.\r\n\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5422","ModuleTitle":"ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide students with the knowledge and understanding to enter into architectural practice. It will enable students to understand the legal roles and responsibilities of the architect, the branches of laws applicable to the construction industry, the Singapore Institute of Architects and Public Sector contracts. Major topics covered are the law of contracts, tort, property land law and copyright, duties of architects, the Singapore Institute of Architects and Public Sector form of contracts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5467","ModuleTitle":"Domesticity in Architecture, Art & Film","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Despite Modern Architecture’s emphasis on housing, the domestic realm (its interiority, experience and occupancy) is often a neglected area of study since attention is focused on housing as a large-scale urban form. Yet, domestic spaces embed important issues of gender, class, taste, ethnicity, family filial ties ('filiality') and identity. This interdisciplinary module explores the concept of domesticity – how and where we live – by examining its portrayals in architecture, art and film. It gives a broad and critical overview by working through a series of key\r\ncontemporary architectural, art and film projects drawn from Asia, Europe and the United States.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students in their senior years of study (4th years and above), or those conducting postgraduate research on a related topic, should only apply. This module is open to cross-faculty applicants. Students from Architecture, Geography, Literature, English, dia, Cultural Studies, for example, will find this module applicable. Potential students should be interested in visual culture and architecture, and are keen on reading, watching films and understanding contemporary art. The seminars require students to contribute to reading response assignments. Students should come to class\r\nhaving read the assigned readings/ watch the films/ be familiar with the exhibitions listed.","Preclusion":"For Years 4, 5 and postgraduate students only. This is a humanities-based module with high visual and textual components.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5951A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in History and Theory of Architecture 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve critical analyses and thorough discussions of specific topics in History, Theory and Criticism in Architecture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5951B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in History & Theory of Architecture 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve critical analyses and thorough discussions of specific topics in History, Theory and Criticism in Architecture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5951C","ModuleTitle":"Topics in History and Theory of Architecture 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve critical analyses and thorough discussions of specific topics in History, Theory and Criticism in Architecture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5951J","ModuleTitle":"Designing Drawing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This seminar-based module is a general survey of the history, theory and techniques of architectural drawing, focusing on the manually created drawing. This module will present drawing as the primary instrument for intellectual and critical discourse in architecture. It will present a historical and theoretical overview of drawing along with practical reviews of the varying drawing techniques. Based on their understandings of the history, theory, and techniques of drawing, students will explore and propose alternative manifestations of architectural drawing. The coursework will entail weekly textual and graphic assignments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-1-7","Prerequisite":"AR 1121 – Spatial Visual Communication","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5951K","ModuleTitle":"VAST AND CONTINUOUS INTERIORS: THE ASIAN EXPERIENCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The module is a multi-disciplinary and multi-scalar study on vast and continuous interior environments, which form a large part of our everyday experience of the city. Through lectures, assignments and case studies centred on Singapore and Hong Kong, students will acquire a heightened awareness and theoretical foundation on the history, evolution, impact and the possible futures of these vast and interconnected interior spaces.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5951Z","ModuleTitle":"Topics in History and Theory of Architecture Elective","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve critical analyses and thorough discussions of specific topics in History, Theory and Criticism in Architecture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5952A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Urban Studies 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Urban Studies, including Urban Design and Planning. Examples of topics that may be studied are: Tropical Urban Design, Sustainable Urban Design, Ecourbanism, Urban Design methodologies and practice","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5952B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Urban Studies 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Urban Studies, including Urban Design and Planning. Examples of topics that may be studied are: Tropical Urban Design, Sustainable Urban Design, Ecourbanism, Urban Design methodologies and practice","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5952C","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Urban Studies 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Urban Studies, including Urban Design and Planning. Examples of topics that may be studied are: Tropical Urban Design, Sustainable Urban Design, Ecourbanism, Urban Design methodologies and practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5952J","ModuleTitle":"HUMAN ECOLOGY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT - SPACE AND HEALTH","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The main aim of this module is to widen the capacity for understanding the relationship of men and built environment. Topics like THE - Total Healing Environment, accessibility and inclusive spaces, semantics of space, senses, wayfinding, etc. will be discussed from social, psychological, technical, cultural and environmental perspective. Upon completion, students will be able to understand how space influences users and improve this relation through creative and integrative universal design. Students will engage in creative exercises asking for critical enquiry and innovativeness.Particular attention will be paid to design for ageing population and Universal Design principles and practices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-5-1","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5952O","ModuleTitle":"Topics In Urban Studies - Shaping Liveable Places 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This course on “SHAPING BLUE/GREEN/SOCIAL FOR LIVEABLE PLACES - Case study on Pulau Ubin, Part 2” is imbedded and focusing on a research project on multifunctional liveable places in urban areas. With the megatrends of density and increasing urbanisation, the Blue/Green Places are affected dramatically and are losing space and quality. The loss of biodiversity and the impact of climate change not only have direct impact on the quality of life in cities across the world, recreational activities and mental health are adversely affected as well. There is an ever-increasing need for new and innovative solutions to combine blue, green and social functions on dense spaces. It will focus on the improvement of greenery and urban water infrastructure and all its benefits on urban liveability.\r\n\r\nIn particular, this study will focus on a ongoing international research project called: “Enhancing Blue-Green and Social performance in high density urban environments” This research is an international teamwork together with the National University of Singapore, the Zeppelin University, the Harvard Graduate School of Design and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Students will engage with a research team and learn about framing and analysing the research relevant questions. \r\n\r\nThe study will explore the current situation through field studies, interviews and analysis of different proposals. Based on this, students will formulate proposals.\r\n\r\nThe module aims to raise the students’ knowledge in strategic thinking on programming, urban landscapes as well in designing and constructing open spaces, greenery and water related projects for their professional practice. \r\nAccording to the multidisciplinary character, it will focus on good governance, participation as well as the practice of Art, Engineering and Architecture. Live hands-on experiments and work with relevant examples in a wide range of situations within the professional practice will be crucial.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5952Z","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Urban Studies 2 Elective","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Urban Studies, including Urban Design and Planning. Examples of topics that may be studied are: Tropical Urban Design, Sustainable Urban Design, Ecourbanism, Urban Design methodologies and practice","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5953A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Design Technology 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Design Technology. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: the evolving role of tools, techniques and constructs of thinking, new typologies, systems and processes, relationships of form, fabric and materials, visualisation and validation of performance. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5953B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Design Technology 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Design Technology. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: the evolving role of tools, techniques and constructs of thinking, new typologies, systems and processes, relationships of form, fabric and materials, visualisation and validation of performance. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5953C","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Design Technology 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Design Technology. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: the evolving role of tools, techniques and constructs of thinking, new typologies, systems and processes, relationships of form, fabric and materials, visualisation and validation of performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5953L","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Design Technology - Design Space Exploration","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Computational design has grown in importance and is fundamentally changing the nature of the design process in architectural practice. This module focuses on the ability to explore alternative design solutions as a means to inform the design and decision-making process. Without computational means, it is generally infeasible to consider more than a few design alternatives, even if the design solution space is uncountably large. Using techniques such as parametric/associative modelling, rule-based generation and more general algorithmic design generation allows \r\ndefining and investigating a family or language of designs. Besides investigating one or more such techniques, we will also investigate the main characteristics of the design space and its structure.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5953N","ModuleTitle":"Topics In Design Technology - Rapid Prototyping","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Rapid Prototyping is commonly used as part of design process to allow architects and engineers the ability to explore design alternatives, test theories, and confirm performance prior to starting construction of a new building. The module provides an opportunity to understand tools and techniques of Rapid Prototyping process in architectural designs with Digital Fabrication technologies. It commences with case studies of how prototypes can advance aesthetical, structural and environmental aspects of architectural design, which are followed by workshop based hands-on exercises on actual prototype making at the Design Fabrication Workshop.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR5954A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Landscape Architecture 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Urban Landscape Architecture. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: Tropical Urban Landscape Design, Urban Landscape Architecture in Megacities, Sustainable Urban Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture in the Informal City, Landscape Visualisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5954B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Landscape Architecture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Urban Landscape Architecture. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: Tropical Urban Landscape Design, Urban Landscape Architecturein Megacities, Sustainable Urban Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture in the Informal City, Landscape Visualisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5954C","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Landscape Architecture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in Urban Landscape Architecture. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: Tropical Urban Landscape Design, Urban Landscape Architecture in Megacities, Sustainable Urban Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture in the Informal City, Landscape Visualisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5954J","ModuleTitle":"Topics In Landscape Architecture: Water In Art, Engineering And Architecture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This Seminar on “WATER IN ART, ENGINEERING and ARCHITECTURE” is focusing on raising students’ knowledge in designing and construction of water related projects for their professional practice. According to the multidisciplinary character of water the focus will be on the practice of Art, Engineering and Architecture. Live experiments with hands-on character and the work with\r\nrelevant examples in a wide range of situations within the professional practice will be crucial. The module provides an understanding of the possibilities\r\nand challenges in the design and planning profession at the water sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5955G","ModuleTitle":"Designing the Brief and Developing the Product","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This elective is intended to enable students to understand the mind of a property developer when he evaluates a parcel of land.\r\n\r\nMany residential developments today are seen as generic and are based on a model particular to the developer who is keen to maximise the saleable area. Some developments are more iconic but may not be efficient as far as the saleable area and use of space is concerned.\r\n\r\nIn whichever case, architects are usually required to come up with a design proposal based on a general brief given by the developer. Some developers do not even provide the brief and require the architect to do it instead. Many of them ask for design competitions and select the winning architect based on aesthetics and how well they follow the brief.\r\n\r\nBut how does an architect begin to create a product when he may not have the full understanding of the developer’s needs? Does he take the general brief at face value, or does he go deeper and try to look into the mind of the developer and create value for the developer?\r\n\r\nThe module will bring the student through the entire development life cycle and look into the mind of the developer as he looks at the development from the financial, product and sales perspectives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AR6770","ModuleTitle":"PHD SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AS3231","ModuleTitle":"American Literature I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines selected texts of 19th century American writing through Reconstruction; it examines typical aspects of American character/imagination, and it trains students to read literary texts closely and to express their understanding of texts both in class discussion and in writing. The module is aimed at undergraduate English majors, but cross-faculty students who enjoy literature are welcome.","CrossModule":"EN3231","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EN1101E or EN2101E or GEK1000","Preclusion":"EN3231","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ASP1201","ModuleTitle":"H3 Humanities & Soc Sci Research Prog","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"The H3 Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme is offered to Junior College students who have exceptional ability and aptitude in Economics, Geography, History, Literature in English, Chinese Language and Literature, and Malay Language and Literature. The student will embark on an independent study and research under the supervision of a NUS academic and will be assessed via an extended essay.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"approximately 120 hours of independent study and research and consultation with a NUS lecturer.","Prerequisite":"Reading the relevant H2 subject.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"AUD5221","ModuleTitle":"Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B (Part 2)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the foundation knowledge acquired in Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A. In particular, this subject will cover:\r\n- advanced issues in the selection of hearing aid features;\r\n- advanced verification techniques;\r\n- issues in the use of prescriptive and non-prescriptive setting of amplification of hearing aids;\r\n- paediatric hearing aid fitting considerations and issues;\r\n- use of vibrotactile devices;\r\n- use of devices within tinnitus management program; advanced outcome assessment","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"12-0-70-0-38","Prerequisite":"AUD5101: Acoustics\r\nAUD5104: Perception of Sound and Speech\r\nAUD5105 & AUD5111: Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A – Part 1 & Part 2\r\nAUD5106 & AUD5112: Clinical Audiology A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"AUD5222: Clinical Audiology B (Part 1)"},{"ModuleCode":"AUD5222","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Audiology B (Part 2)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Clinical Audiology B (Part 1). Students will participate in problem based learning case discussions encompassing the evaluation and management of patients in the areas of advanced diagnostic assessment of hearing and balance disorders and hearing aid fitting and evaluation. This module comprises the following topics: professionalism, ethics and clinical communication, industrial audiology, acoustic shock and the prevention of hearing loss in the music industry; and a review of audiological integration and management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"12-6-70-3-29","Prerequisite":"AUD5105 - AUD5218","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"AUD5221: Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B (Part 2); AUD5223: Paediatric Audiology B (Part 2)"},{"ModuleCode":"AUD5223","ModuleTitle":"Paediatric Audiology B - Part 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of AUD5219 Paediatric Audiology B. Students will have the opportunity to learn the principles and practice of audiological assessment of children of all ages. In particular, they will refine and expand their understanding of advanced paediatric testing techniques; educational and communication issues for hearing impaired children; assessment and management of children with special needs; assessment and management of hearing impaired neonates & infants.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"22-0-70-0-28","Prerequisite":"AUD5105 - AUD5218","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"AUD5221: Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B (Part 2); AUD5222: Clinical Audiology B (Part 2)"},{"ModuleCode":"AUD5224","ModuleTitle":"Independent Studies in Audiology (Research project - part 2)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to help students prepare a final draft of the main applied research project that should be submitted in semester 4. Through regular meetings with supervisors and feedback from peer group, students will make appropriate modifications to the planned study, complete data collection and analyses, and submit a dissertation (< 20,000 words) in APA style prior to a presentation and oral examination on the content.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"20-0-0-120-100","Prerequisite":"AUD5220 Independent studies in Audiology Part 1","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BBP6782A","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in Corporate Strategy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This doctoral seminar is designed to introduce students to the theoretical and empirical research related to technology and innovation. We will focus on understanding and evaluating the literature that addresses the creation of innovations and appropriating value from them including the incentives and processes of resource allocation, the invention process within firms, the knowledge and resource sourcing strategies, and factors affecting the firm’s ability to appropriate value from its innovations. We will cover seminal articles as well as current research in this area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BBP6794","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in Innovation and Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This seminar surveys the core conceptual issues in innovation and entrepreneurship research, examines the key theoretical approaches for addressing these issues, and reviews the major past and current\r\nresearch work that have made significant contribution to our understanding of these issues. The seminar will draw on the core disciplines of economics,\r\nsociology, strategy and organizational behaviour and apply them to identify and answer key questions in innovation and entrepreneurship","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"BBP6781 Seminar In Strategic Management I","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BBP6795C","ModuleTitle":"Dynamics of Network Evolution","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Social networks serve as an important mechanism to govern exchange relations as well as a conduit of knowledge and resources. The structure of a social network has a profound impact on the economic success both at the individual and the societal level. While the consequences of social networks\r\nhave been examined to considerable depth, why social networks come to look the way that they do is still an open question. The evolution of social networks is increasingly becoming the central question in social network research. This course is designed to introduce students to the theoretical and empirical research related the dynamics of network evolution. It will focus on understanding and evaluating the literature that addresses the patterns of\r\nnetwork formation and factors that influence those patterns. We will cover seminal articles as well as current research in this area from a wide ranging set of approaches and also train the students in basic measures and methods used in social network research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-1-2-0-0","Prerequisite":"BBP6792 – Econometrics for Management Research (4MC)\r\nBMO6002 – Organization Theory (4MC)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BDC6113","ModuleTitle":"Foundations of Inventory Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide an in-depth study of a variety of production and inventory control planning problems, the development of mathematical models corresponding to these problems, approaches to characterize solutions, and algorithm designs for finding solutions. We will cover deterministic as well as stochastic inventory models. Although many of the topics we will cover are of great interest to managers, our focus will not be on practice but on theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BDC6114","ModuleTitle":"Logistics and Supply Chain","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to expose students to the issues that need to be considered in designing and operating logistics and supply chains. We will start with an introduction including definition of logistics and supply chain management, key supply chain costs and metrics, and fundamental issues and trade-offs in supply chain management. \r\nWe will then discuss the interactions between stages in a supply chain, double marginalization and contracts for supply chain coordination, strategic alliances and incentive alignment, channels of distribution, coordinating distribution strategies, pricing/promotions. We will also discuss supply chain planning, facility location models, and vehicle routing models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BFA6003","ModuleTitle":"COPORATE FINANCE THEORY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BFA6005","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics: Empirical Corporate Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BFS1001","ModuleTitle":"Personal Development & Career Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module is the School’s flagship program that looks into the personal and professional development of students, and prepares them to be work-world ready.\r\nOver 6 weeks, students will understand their own strengths and motivations, explore activities to enrich their student life, and acquire essential career skills including resume writing, interviewing and networking techniques. Upon completion, students will be more equipped to put into practice what they have learnt in their internship and subsequently job application. Completion of an internship is not a requirement for this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BFS2001","ModuleTitle":"Personal Development and Career Management II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"BFS2001 is the advanced version of the basic career skills module “BFS1001 Personal Development and Career Management”. This module aims to provide more practical career skills and knowledge to prepare second year students in making a successful transition from the university to the workplace.\r\n\r\nThese sessions will involve more interactions with industry practitioners, practical relevance to market needs, real-life examples and interactive elements (for example, role-plays and group discussions).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-2.5-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BHD4001","ModuleTitle":"Honours Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of the Honours Dissertation is to provide the student with an opportunity to select and study a research problem of importance and present his findings logically and systematically in clear and concise prose. The research topic can be either the study of a business problem involving the use of analytic or predictive models, or a research study using field research techniques or data analysis leading to sound generalisations and deductions, or a scientific analysis of a theoretical problem. The student is expected to demonstrate (a) a good understanding of relevant methodology and literature (b) the significance and relevance of the problem (c) a logical and sound analysis and (d) a clear and effective presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"Varies depending on individual student with their supervisor","Prerequisite":"Varies depending on topics of research","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5198","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR MODULE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The main purpose of this module is to help graduate students to improve their presentation skills and to participate in scientific seminars/exchanges in a professional manner. The module will be spread over one semester and will be graded ?Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory? on the basis of student presentation and participation. In recent years research in life sciences is gaining importance. It is essential for the graduate students to have a `bigger? picture of this multi-disciplinary research field. This module, is designed as one in which students are select specific research papers published within the last two years in the leading journals in life sciences and present a seminar on this paper including suitable literature search and critical analysis. The research paper will be further discussed with their fellow graduate students and lecturers. This seminar style approach is very conducive to spreading new information and getting graduate students aware of and interested in other associated disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"Basic knowledge in life sciences","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5202A","ModuleTitle":"BIOPHYSICAL METHODS IN LIFE SCIENCES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module is concerned with biological macromolecules and complexes or arrays of macromolecules. The contents deal with conveying the major principles and concepts that are at the heart of the field. These principles and concepts are derived from physics, chemistry, and biology. The various topics to be discussed will cover some of the techniques used in studying structure and function of biological macromolecules, excitable cell membranes and ion channel activities. The emphasis is on a detailed discussion of a few techniques rather than an attempt to describe every known technique.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"For those students who have taken undergraduate courses of organic chemistry, physics and biochemistry","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5203","ModuleTitle":"MOLECULAR RECOGNITION AND INTERACTIONS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Molecular recognition forms the basis of cell signaling networks that are used in various organisms to regulate responses to extracellular and intracellular stimuli. This module focuses on recent progress in our understanding of how various signals are integrated and regulated at the molecular level to ensure cell homeostasis. The mechanisms underlying such regulation including the host cell defense will be examined while pathologies related to signaling defect as possible targets of intervention will also be demonstrated using molecular modeling. Students with background in biology and chemistry and interested in protein-ligand interaction and drug designs are recommended to read this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-1-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Students should have read Biology and Chemistry at undergraduate level","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5210","ModuleTitle":"DIRECTED STUDIES IN BIODIVERSITY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module presents selected topics of recent advancements, both in theory and application, in biodiversity study. It aims to provide a review of the latest concepts and principles developed and published in all aspects of biodiversity. Topics selected will depend on the expertise and specialization of the faculty in charge and vary from year to year. Examples of topics selected for discussion include advances in plate tectonics and biogeography, cladistics and molecular phylogenies, clonal reproduction and biological species concept, species extinction and conservation, and sustainable development/utilization of biodiversity. This module is targeted at life science students who intend to pursue an advanced study of biodiversity of life from molecule to ecosystem.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5212","ModuleTitle":"Critical Thinking in Biological Sciences","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to lead the students through the basics of (1) scientific writing, (2) writing, presentation and defence of research grant proposal, (3) critical reading and discussion of research papers, and (4) analysis and presentation of arguments (debate) on contentious issues raised by recent developments in biological sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5216","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED GENETICS AND GENOME SCIENCES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The module is directed toward graduates with basic molecular biology and genetic backgrounds who are interested in conducting genomics-based research. The module will also introduce the unique aspects of different model organisms and approaches to understand their gene function.The module aims to equip the students with the latest knowledge on characterizing and understanding genomes in the broadest sense.Upon completion of the module, the students will be able to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of large scale genomic studies. They will also be able to apply the modern genetic techniques across different model organisms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Students must have read advanced undergraduate courses in molecular biology and genetics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5220","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"In recent years, research in life sciences and biomedical research in particular is gaining importance. Hence, it is essential for graduate students to have a good understanding of animal development. This module is designed to provide students with a series of lectures on invertebrate as well as vertebrate development. It also encompasses recent and relevant advances in the field of animal development and differentiation. In addition to the lectures, the students have time for critical discussion sessions with the lecturers, many of whom are pioneers in the topics being covered in the course.\r\n\r\nIntended for both new and advanced graduate students familiar with basic animal development\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-3-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"A strong foundation in life sciences and molecular biology","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5221","ModuleTitle":"PLANT AND MICROBIAL DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The lectures and subsequent tutorials and/or discussions will introduce the students to key concepts in plant and microbial development. It will then go on to provide in-depth insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying cell fate determination during major developmental events in various systems such as plants, fungi and microbes. The module encompasses special topics such as fungal dimorphism, microbial dormancy, quorum sensing, transfer and intracellular transport of pathogens, pathogenesis, gametogenesis, endosperm development, apomixis and RNA interference. \r\n\r\nIntended for fresh graduate students familiar with basic knowledge about cell biology and development\r\nObjectives:\r\nTo provide background knowledge as well as cover recent and significant advances in the field of Plant and microbial development\r\n\r\nTo inculcate the importance of Developmental biology in general and stimulate research interest in life sciences\r\n\r\nTo allow first year graduate students to interact with experts in the field of plant, fungal and microbial development\r\n\r\nTo provide a platform for interaction between graduate students interested in the study of developmental biology\r\n\r\nTo complement the module on Advanced animal development","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-3-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"Basic knowledge in cell biology and development","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5227B","ModuleTitle":"Advances in Environmental Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Environmental Biology is one of the three major focus areas in our department. For our graduate students to be exposed to new developments that characterize the current state of research on Environmental Biology, this module will identify and invite individual researchers at the forefront of Environmental Biology to highlight some of the most important research and technical advances in their laboratories, especially those that are influencing the development direction of the field. The module will involve up to 5 guest lecturers and concentrate on one particular topic each term. Unlike seminars, the module will allow each of the lecturers to elaborate details of their research in multiple hours of lecture. The module will then use postlecture discussion and mini-review writing for students to integrate these advances into the large picture of Environmental Biology research. As the topic will usually be different from students’ thesis topic, the module provides an opportunity for them to develop knowledge and thinking beyond the major topic of their research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-1-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"Students should have attended advanced undergraduate courses in biology.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5229","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals in Biophysical Sciences","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The module is directed towards graduates who have\r\nacquired background knowledge of Biology but are interested in more advance mathematical and physical concepts that are fundamental to Biophysical Sciences. \r\n\r\nThe module will introduce topics like algebra, fourier transformation, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, microscopy and computational programming and simulation, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-1-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"Students should have attended advanced undergraduate courses in Biology and with basic concepts in Mathematics and Physics.","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BL5233","ModuleTitle":"Modeling in Environmental Biology with R","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Analysis and modeling of environmental biology data are essential skills in environmental biology in general and ecological research in particular. The range of statistical and modeling techniques necessary to analyze real data and the complexities inherent to natural systems will be covered. The module will provide graduate students with the expertise to perform modeling and statistical inference\r\non environmental biology datasets at a publishable standard. Topics covered include: generalized linear models, generalized additive models, generalized linear\r\nmixed-effects models, analysis of communities structure, time series and spatial statistics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-4-0-4","Prerequisite":"An undergraduate course in statistics for biologists covering statistical tests, correlation, ANOVA and regression. An undergraduate course in ecology. For students from NUS: ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences LSM2251 Ecology and Environment","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BL5235","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Optics for Microscopy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The aim of the course is to describe the physical principles at stake in a microscope. The principles of light emission, the notion of coherence, of diffraction, of adsorption, of interferences and of spatial filtering will be\r\npresented in the context of imaging of biological samples. The course aims at providing a deeper understanding and physical grounds to the various practical approaches implemented in a microscope. The idea is to follow the imaging path of a light microscope and to introduce physical principles and mathematical simplest formalism to understand the underlying mechanism in the acquisition of biological relevant images.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"BL5232 Introduction to Bioimaging","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BLD3001","ModuleTitle":"Business Leadership Case Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"15-0-0-30-20","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management & Organization","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BLD3002","ModuleTitle":"CEOs as Leaders","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-2.5-2.5","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management & Organization","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BLD3003","ModuleTitle":"Personal Leadership Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-2.5-2.5-5","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management & Organization","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BLD3004","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Leadership","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This is an independent study module meant to cover any topics that are not covered by any other modules on leadership. The supervisor will provide the details according to the needs of the students and the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-5-5","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management & Organization\r\nMNO2007 Leadership and Ethics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5001","ModuleTitle":"MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide a rigorous foundation in economic theory for analyzing the key managerial decision problems of firms and other economic organisations. The course develops the analytic tools of microeconomic theory for modeling the economic behaviour of economic agents (consumers, firms, asset owners etc.) and the functioning of markets, and shows how these tools can be applied to deal with problems of practical relevance to managers. The course takes a \"modernist\" approach, incorporating recent theoretical developments such as transaction costs theory, markets with asymmetric information, principal-agent models to enhance the student's appreciation of the analytic power and practical applicability of economic theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5003","ModuleTitle":"FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the course is to introduce the basic concepts and principles of both financial and managerial accounting, without being excessively technical and procedural in emphasis. The coverage of topics aims to equip non-accounting managers with a basic understanding of accounting concepts and systems, the limitations of accounting data and financial statements, and the uses of accounting information for decision-making and performance evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5004A","ModuleTitle":"MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5005","ModuleTitle":"Management Accounting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The module covers accounting for management decisionmaking as well as cost accounting in manufacturing firms. Major topics include—job order, process and standard costing; budgeting and variance analysis; break-even analysis and relevant cost analysis; and management accounting in new manufacturing environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"BMA5003","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5008","ModuleTitle":"FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course is to provide students with the knowledge of financial resource management and the role of financial manager in maximizing the value of the firm. The main topics covered include: basic concepts and principles of financial management; standard techniques of financial analysis and control; financial markets and business environments; valuation and capital budgeting; capital structure and cost of capital; sources of financing and management of current assets and liabilities of the firm.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5009","ModuleTitle":"MARKETING MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course is designed to provide the students an understanding of basic marketing concepts, tools and techniques and their application in the analysis of marketing problems. The focus is on creativity and appreciation of the role of marketing in an enterprise and its relationship with other functions of business. The course deploys a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, cases, exercises, and projects and covers topics such as the marketing concept, analysis of the marketing environment, buyer behavior, segmentation and targeting, development of marketing programmess and the specific elements of the marketing mix of product, pricing, promotion and distribution. Issues in integrating the marketing mix and implementing, evaluating and controlling the market programme are also addressed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5010A","ModuleTitle":"MANAGING OPERATIONS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5011","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomics in the Global Economy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the tools and techniques of macro- and international economic thinking as applied to business. It provides a foundation for international management, particularly country risk analysis, finance, and other business disciplines. Specific learning outcomes are understanding of \r\n(i) Tracking the macro-economy; \r\n(ii) Sources of growth; \r\n(iii) Short-term fluctuations -- business cycle; (iv) Government policy; and (v) International trade and finance.”","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"BMA 5001 “Managerial Economics”"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5013","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE STRATEGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the work of top management in business organisations. The primary perspective adopted is that of the general manager at the head of a business entitya?\"the corporation, business, division or planta?\"whose main responsibility is the overall success of his or her organisation. The course concentrates on the skills and actions required of the general manager for the development, communication and implementation of strategic organisational choices in the context of complex business situations. Two related areas comprise the core of the course. The first, strategy formulation, address the goals and objectives of the course, and the means by which these goals and objectives are to be achieved. The second area, strategy implementation, concentrates on how the general manager deploys the organisationa??s resources to implement, control and improve the formulated strategy. In order to capture the pragmatic, action oriented nature of the general managera??s task and the complexity of the environment in which he or she operates, part of the course is taught through the case method. In addition, students will be exposed to a range of practitioner or theoretical readings on the subject.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"BMA5003 and BMA5009","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5016A","ModuleTitle":"LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5104","ModuleTitle":"GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to provide participants with the basic theoretical knowledge, skills, and sensitivities that will help them deal effectively with key management issues and challenges in today's global business environment. We intend to explore the major issues and challenges facing companies with worldwide operations as seen by the managers themselves. The questions addressed include:\r\n1) Why do firm globlize?\r\n2) What are the various demands of operating in a global environment?\r\n3) What are the operating tasks involved in implementing multidimensional global strategies? and\r\n4) What is the nature of the general management challenge involved in managing a complex organization in a rapidly evolving global environment?\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5104A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Global Strategic Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to provide participants with the basic\r\ntheoretical knowledge, skills, and sensitivities that will help\r\nthem deal effectively with key management issues and\r\nchallenges in today’s global business environment. We\r\nintend to explore the major issues and challenges facing\r\ncompanies with worldwide operations as seen by the\r\nmanagers themselves.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5112","ModuleTitle":"Asian Business Environments","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The class goal is to build understanding of strategies that respond to Asia’s business environments—a set of business environments as diverse as there is in the entire world. The first part of the coursefocuses on major components of the business environment. Key components include government policies and institutions, macroeconomic factors such as foreign exchange rates and resource endowments, and the influence of local communities and culture. The second part of the course then explores business responses to contextual features, which themselves form part of the environment for doing business in Asia. Specific business responses examined may vary year to year in keeping with shifting realities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5112A","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Asia Pacific Business","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5232","ModuleTitle":"STRATEGIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5232A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Strategic Information Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the strategic roles of information systems and technology (including Internet) in business organizations. Frameworks for analyzing the strategic impact of information technology on organizational and industry structures are introduced. Information systems that support or shape an organization's competitive strategy, as well as information systems that are used to re-engineer business processes in organizations are discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5271","ModuleTitle":"SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Supply Chain Management has been identified in today's corporations as the new competitive edge. What is a Supply Chain? Why is it important to the success of corporations? How do cross functional organizations operate effectively in a supply chain? What are the supply chain successes and challenges in various worldwide corporations and why? These are some of the examples of discussions this course will address to help participants make effective management decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5271A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Supply Chain Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to today’s business as the new competitive edge.\r\nThe topics covered under this course include:\r\n- What is a Supply Chain?\r\n- Why is it important to the success of corporations?\r\n- How do cross-functional organizations operate effectively in a supply chain\r\n- What are the supply chain successes and challenges in various worldwide corporations and why?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"There is no prerequisite, however students should have basic knowledge of quality management.\r\n\r\nStudents are expected to be prepared with pre-class case readings and be prepared in class discussions.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5302","ModuleTitle":"INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course is an introduction to portfolio management theory and practice covering aspects of investments and analysis relevant to asset management companies. Most of the core areas covered are in line with the CFA core body of knowledge for investment analysts and portfolio managers. We will focus on the main asset classes ? stocks and bonds and will also be covering derivatives and swaps. Starting from security analysis, sector and market strategies, the course will extend into portfolio management. \r\n\r\nThough valuation techniques and theories are foundations to any investment analysis, the over-riding factor hinges on market knowledge and experience and the process of translating this knowledge into investment strategies. This course will not only introduce the basic concepts and the nuts and bolts of investments but will also focus on real-time market analysis. Besides covering investment theory, the class will be required to apply the methodology into real life applications and translate these applications into actual portfolio strategies. These assignments will subsequently be channeled into an investment portfolio that the candidate will manage in a team environment. Participants will have to enroll into a stock market stimulation game with emphasis on the implementation of course study materials into market actions.\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"BMA5008","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5302A","ModuleTitle":"Investment Analysis & Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5309","ModuleTitle":"FUND MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"BMA5008","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5309A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Fund Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This objective of this module is to gain insight into the operations and concepts of investment management beyond the theory and fundamentals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"BMA5008 Financial Management","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5313","ModuleTitle":"PRIVATE EQUITY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Come 2007, banks in many countries will have to start embracing a new approach to risk management. Commonly termed Basel II, it requires banks to move away from unvalidated human judgements to testable and verifiable empirical methods in assessing risk, especially credit risk. Countries that cannot meet with the deadline may have a few years of grace period but would eventually have to adopt this new approach. Basel II prescibes specific definitions and parameters that banks have to use for risk measurement. The module will cover these plus the immense challenges that they pose to banks","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"BMA5008","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5313A","ModuleTitle":"Valuation and Mergers & Acquisitions","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"BMA5008","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5313C","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Valuation and Mergers & Acquisitions","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to survey the financial methods used in\r\nmergers and acquisitions, buyouts and corporate\r\nrestructuring. Related legal, strategic, organizational and\r\nmanagement issues will also be considered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5313E","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Private Equity","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course covers major private equity investment types including venture capital, growth capital, buyouts and corporate venturing.\r\n\r\nThe Course format include Lectures interactive discussions, Case Studies and Hands-on Simulation.\r\n\r\nTopics will cover the entire private equity investment cycle from fund raising, structuring to deal screening, valuation, investment negotiations to post-investment value add and exits.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"BMA5008 Financial Management","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5404","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurship & Innovation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course objectives are:\r\n1. To teach and enhance negotiation and conflict resolution skills;\r\n2. To get a good mix of participants from different backgrounds and allow participants to interact and share different perspectives to conflict resolution;\r\n3. To adopt an open and experiential to allow participants to reflect, contribute, and relate their life experiences to participation;\r\n4. To provide a good classroom environment in which participant creativity and spontaneity can be encouraged and fostered.\r\n\r\nThe course draws from the experiential workshops on Negotiation conducted at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School and Mediation programs by LEADR in Australia, and also the work on ?difficult conversations? by the Harvard Negotiations Project. The theory of negotiation and conflict resolution will be introduced through short lectures, discussions, and papers. Participants are then expected to apply and demonstrate the acquired knowledge through practice negotiations, mediations, and one-on-one difficult conversations.\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5419","ModuleTitle":"Global Management of Asian Multinationals","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to expose students to the challenging paths undertaken by selected Asian multinationals in their journey of globalization. The course will analyse the contextual and corporate factors that drive an overseas venturing of some pioneer Asian multinationals, which include leading corporations from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Critical factors that shape their business success or failure in the global scene will be discussed. Next, the module will study the rapid rise of some emerging markets MNCs, especially those from China, India and selected S.E. Asian countries. Students will learn how isionary leadership and drastic changes in the domestic and global business\r\ncontexts have shaped the internationalization strategies of the emerging Asian MNCs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5419A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Global Management of Asian Multinationals","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to expose students to the challenging paths undertaken by selected Asian multinationals in their journey of globalization. The module will analyze the contextual and corporate factors that drive an overseas venturing of some pioneer Asian multinationals, which include leading corporations from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Critical factors that shape their business success or failure in the global scene will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5420","ModuleTitle":"Leadership in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Asia occupies a special place in the world economy. Some of the biggest economies are found in Asia. For instance, Japan, China, India and South Korea.\r\n\r\nCulturally, Asia is very different from Europe or the USA or Middle East. The famous GLOBE studies have clearly shown this to be true and how those differences impact leadership effectiveness not just between Asia and the rest of the world, but also within countries in Asia.\r\n\r\nGiven the fact that many of our MBA graduates may end up working in Asia, it will be very useful for them to understand difference between Asia and the rest of the world, and differences between countries in Asia.\r\n\r\nThis module aims to look at core concepts of leadership from a cross cultural perspective, with a heavy emphasis on leadership in Asia. We will examine the difference between leadership and management, the cultural context of leadership, personal attributes of the leader using the Big Five Personality Profiling, the many ways that leaders can exercise influence over his/her subordinates.\r\n\r\nWe then examine the several major leadership models such as transformational leadership, servant leadership, authentic leadership, change leadership and see how a leadership practicitioner needs to adapt these approaches in order to be effective in different parts of Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5503","ModuleTitle":"PROMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"In today's modern marketplace, advertising and promotions is a fast moving business that is constantly changing. Developing an integrated marketing communications program is usually a complex and exciting process that involves various players and participants. The course will introduce the students to the organizations that create the end products that we experience on a day-to-day basis. Students will learn about the various types of promotional concepts, activities and the processes that go on in the evolution of a promotional campaign. A range of topics, including the advertising management process, the role and tasks of an agency, setting ad objectives, managing creativity, media planning, direct marketing and sales promotions will be covered. Students will also get a chance to develop promotional strategies for real-life businesses and to understand better the importance of creativity and the intricacies of executing promotional plans through hands-on projects. While the module will cover theories in integrated marketing communications, it is generally approached with a practical and applied orientation. Lectures and readings will be supplemented with cases, ad critiques, video clips and talks. Students will acquaint themselves with current and future A & P environments and developments in Singapore and other countries as well as the processes that go on behind the scenes in the management of promotions. \r\n\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"BMA5009","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5511","ModuleTitle":"CHANNELS AND PRICING STRATEGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This is a course that is meant for two important marketing mix variables, channel management and pricing. \r\n\r\nIn Channel Management, not much attention is usually paid to understanding marketing channels in detail. In fact people used to call channels the `dark continent? of marketing, that is best left to `truckers?. But, is this true? One can make at least four observations: long term commitment of channel related decisions, existence of channel `power play,? market dynamics caused by channel changes, and the impact of internet on channel intermediaries. All these issues are very difficult to comprehend and solve if we do not understand `what channels are for?? Channel management is not just managing the retailers and the trucks and delivery personnel, but it is much larger than that. \r\n\r\nIn Pricing, the one element of marketing strategy that is least understood and hence constantly feared by many managers is pricing. This is because pricing is a very complex issue. On one hand, it is supposed to reflect all the strategic steps the company has taken to bring the product to the consumer and convince him/her to buy it as well. On the other hand, it is supposed to reflect what the consumer would get out of the product by paying that price to acquire it. Will there be a match between the two? Perhaps and perhaps not. This dilemma makes it imperative for a manager needs to understand and analyze various factors in arriving at an appropriate pricing strategy. And, pricing does not operate in vacuum. It has to be married with other elements of the marketing strategy, including the channel management we discuss in this course. Thus, understanding the broader picture of the various elements of pricing, and building a scientific framework on pricing will always be reliable and better in the long run. \r\n\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"BMA5009","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5525","ModuleTitle":"COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES FOR SMES AND STARTUPS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"BMA5009","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5801","ModuleTitle":"Management Communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"designed to prepare students for effective communication\r\nat the workplace. It enables students to develop and\r\ndemonstrate effective, business oriented communication\r\nskills in three important areas: (a) reading; (b) writing; and\r\n(c) speaking.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5901","ModuleTitle":"MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5002A","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Strategy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the work of a leader for a business entity, the corporation, business, division or plant. The module concentrates on the skills and actions required of the general manager for the development, communication and implementation of strategic organizational choices in\r\nthe context of complex business situations. Typical topics include: perspectives on the role of firms in society; setting of mission and objectives; the concept of strategy; industry analysis, generic strategies; firm competencies; corporate\r\nstrategy and diversification; environmental analysis; strategy and structure; culture and other implementation processes; strategic leadership; organizational learning; stakeholder analysis and corporate ethics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5002B","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Issues in Strategy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module uses the strategic frameworks to explore specific contemporary issues faced by the general managers in different industries in the different regions of the world. The module will adopt a comparative perspective by first examining the evolution of strategic management practice in the West and in Asia, and then reconciling differences in practices from the viewpoint of an Asian manager.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5003A","ModuleTitle":"Decision Making","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides for an appreciation of the business decision-making process from the perspective of senior executives. It focuses on the process involving problemformulation and model building. Possible biases and pitfalls in the decision making process are discussed. Hands-on experiences are induced for the students to appreciate and understand the biases and pitfalls, and to formulate strategy and methods to overcome their own biases and pitfalls.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5003B","ModuleTitle":"Information Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides for an appreciation of the quantitative aspects of business decision-making from the perspective of senior executives as requesters and users of such analyses. The module will familiarize students with tools for arriving at solutions to problems and as means for communicating analyses and decisions within and outside the organization. This is not a course in number-crunching. Focus is on understanding the concepts and how these can be gainfully applied.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5005A","ModuleTitle":"International Business","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides for an understanding of cross-border economic activities, especially international trade and foreign direct investment. It examines how culture and politics influence the processes and outcomes of international business, especially the contemporary sociopolitical economy of trade and investment. Other topics include international monetary system, regional economic integration and the strategy and structure of multinational enterprises. The aim is to sensitize the student to a wide array of concepts that, taken together, explain the phenomenon of globalization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5005B","ModuleTitle":"International Business Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to impart an understanding of the law by introducing the fundamental principles of contract, company law and commercial law. Topics covered include: principles relating to the formation of contract; how enforceable contract may be discharged; remedies for breach of enforceable contractual obligations; limited liability and the separate legal personality of corporate entities; duties and liabilities of directors; the law relating to insider trading and judicial management; passing of property and risk; implied conditions pertaining to a contract for the sale of goods; remedies against default in performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5006","ModuleTitle":"THE ASIAN CONSUMER AND MARKETING MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to provide executives with an understanding of marketing concepts, tools and techniques and their application in the analysis of marketing problems. The module covers topics such as the marketing concept; analysis of the marketing environment; buyer behavior; segmentation and targeting; development of marketing programmes and elements of the marketing mix: product, pricing, promotion and distribution. Issues in integrating the marketing mix and implementing, evaluating and controlling the marketing programme in the Asian context constitute a common theme of this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"60-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5009","ModuleTitle":"SYSTEM OPERATION AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Operations management is the management of all activities directly related to the creation of goods and/or services through the transformation of inputs into outputs. This transformation process involves designing, planning, controlling, and executing activities. The objects dealt with involve manpower, materials, machines, facilities, and customers. The interaction and interrelationship of all the activities and objects makes the management of operations a challenging task. To be competitive in today?s global marketplace, a company must have effective and efficient operations management across and along its supply and demand network. Managing these activities with a systems perspective is critical to the success of a company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"60-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5009A","ModuleTitle":"Systems & Operations Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Systems and operations management is the management of all internal activities directly related to the creation of goods and/or services through the transformation of inputs into outputs. This transformation process involves designing, planning, controlling, and executing activities. The objects dealt with involve manpower, materials, machines, facilities, and customers. The interaction and interrelationship of all the activities and objects makes the management of operations a challenging task. Managing these activities with a systems perspective is critical to the success of a company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5009B","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Supply chain management is the management of all external activities related to the creation of goods and/or services. The business competition is no longer competition among firms, it is about competition among supply chains. The interaction and interrelationship of all entities in the supply chain makes the management of supply chain a challenging task. To be competitive in today’s global marketplace, a company must have effective and efficient operations management across and along its supply and demand network.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5010A","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with the frameworks and approaches to diagnose the financial status and health of a company by analyzing its financial statements. Based on the diagnostic, various potential remedies to improve the\r\nfinancial health of a company are discussed. The module will pay particular attentions on the similarities and differences among Singapore, Chinese and other foreign companies, focusing on publicly listed companies. The module will also explore specific issues such as merger and acquisition, and various forms of corporate financing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5011","ModuleTitle":"SPECIAL TOPIC","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Modules offered under this heading will address one or more of a range of important topics and issues in the management of Asian organizations. Examples of modules or topics include: contemporary issues in Asian business, East Asian (Japanese, Korean & Chinese) business and management systems, business-government relations in Asia, managing the China venture, managing in South Asia and managing the Asian multinational corporation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"60-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5011A","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Issues in Business 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This is the first part of special topics module. The modules offered under this heading will address one or more of a range of important topics and issues in the management of Asian organizations. Examples of modules or topics include: contemporary issues in Asian business, East Asian (Japanese, Korean & Chinese) business and management systems, business-government relations in Asia, managing the China venture, managing in South Asia and managing the Asian multinational corporation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5011B","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Issues in Business 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This is the second part of special topics module. The modules offered under this heading will address one or more of a range of important topics and issues in the management of Asian organizations. Examples of modules or topics include: contemporary issues in Asian business, East Asian (Japanese, Korean & Chinese) business and management systems, business-government relations in Asia, managing the China venture, managing in South Asia and managing the Asian multinational corporation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"24","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMC5012","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED STUDY PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Student under the APEX EMBA program are required to complete an Advanced Study Project as a reflection and final concluding note to the course. The project is required to meet International Professional standards, and is able to contribute significantly and benefit the enterprises, industries, countries and regional economies. The main objective of this project is to enable students to apply knowledge acquired in their course of study to practical situations and problems they faced in their individual company, whereby they are able to conduct thorough research and analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5002","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Strategy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the work of the general manager at the head of a business entity - the corporation, business, division or plant. The module concentrates on the skills and actions required of the general manager for the development, communication and implementation of strategic organisational choices in the context of complex environmental conditions. The module will adopt a comparative perspective by first examining the evolution of strategic management practice in the West and in Asia, and then reconciling differences in practices from the viewpoint of an Asian manager. Typical topics include: perspectives on the role of firms in society; setting of mission and objectives; the concept of strategy; industry analysis, generic strategies; firm competencies; corporate strategy and diversification; environment analysis; strategy and structure; culture and other implementation processes; strategic leadership; organisational learning; stakeholder analysis and corporate ethics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"50-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BME5007","ModuleTitle":"Accounting And Management Of Financial Resources","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module presents an overview of the principles of both accounting and financial management, with a view to providing executives, who may not possess prior accounting or financial training, with an understanding of accounting and financial management concepts. Topics include: the uses and limitations of accounting information for decision making and performance evaluation; knowledge of financial resource management; the role of managers in maximizing the financial value of the firm; the standard techniques of financial analysis and control; financial markets and the environment in which businesses operate; valuation and capital budgeting; capital structure and the cost of capital; the choice of sources of financing; and the management of current assets and liabilities of the firm.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"60-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5008","ModuleTitle":"MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the responsibilities of senior executives for the effective management and utilization of human resources. The module will also deal with critical HR issues arising from new business challenges in the 21st century, such as anticipated demographic and value changes in the labour force, business diversification and globalization, organisational reorienting and restructuring and working relationships and corporate cultures in the process of transition. The central perspective is the cross-cultural management of people within Asian businesses. Topics include: the design and management of personnel systems; planning, employee development and retention, staff appraisal and the design of reward systems, employee relations and collective bargaining; the implications of an ageing population for human resources planning and management; comparative perspectives on HRM; and managing professional employees, whose competencies and specialised knowledge increasingly determine and sustain competitive advantage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"60-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5014","ModuleTitle":"Legal Issues in Business","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to impart an understanding of how legal considerations and implications affect the conduct of business across national boundaries. It gives essential exposure to commercial contracts and international sales as the agreed basis of doing business and the vehicle for business planning and dispute resolution, the applicable law and forum for cross-border disputes and the most expedient and cost-effective ways of resolving them. Also included are topical issues in intellectual property and international trade; competition law and market regulations. Throughout the sessions, case studies will be extensively used to highlight real world business problems, their resolution and the commercial lessons that may be learnt.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BME5015","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomics and International Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the analytical tools of macroeconomics and international finance and applies them extensively to real life case studies, with emphasis on Asia. The course begins with the analysis of business cycle dynamics (how output, employment, interest rate and price are determined) and the role of stabilization policy. It then moves on to the open economy with trade and capital flows. Key issues covered here include the determination of exchange rate in the short- and long-run, how currency risk can be hedged, how economic “shocks” are transmitted internationally and what policy can achieve in response. Additional topics covered include: determinants of economic growth in the long-run with lessons from Asia, rising economic integration in Asia and implications on currency regime, global imbalance and policy adjustments, and perspectives on financial crises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMK5002","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Analytics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The digital age has fundamentally altered the manner we collect, process, analyse and disseminate market intelligence. Driven by advances in hardware, software and communications, the very nature of market research is rapidly changing. New techniques are emerging. The increased velocity of information flow enables marketers to respond with much greater speed to changes in the marketplace. Market research is timelier, less expensive, more actionable and more precise ... all of which makes it of far greater importance to marketers.\r\n\r\nApplied Market Research is primarily designed for marketing professionals to train them to use market knowledge for day-to-day marketing decisions. It will provide good understanding of many prevalent research techniques and their application.\r\n\r\nThe course will be taught in an application-oriented fashion through lectures, class discussions and case studies. Students will acquire critical analysis and decision making abilities to prepare them to tackle the marketing and business issues they are likely to confront in a career in marketing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Any introductory course on Marketing","Preclusion":"MKT4415C Applied Market Research","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMK5003","ModuleTitle":"Behavioral Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Behavioral economics is an interdisciplinary field which applies psychological theory and research to economics. Important behavioral economics findings which demonstrate persistent and systematic deviations from the “rationality” assumption in economic decision making will be surveyed. Alternative theoretical accounts departing from the standard rational, self-interested maximization models will be introduced. The implications to business practices will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"An introductory course in microeconomics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMK5005","ModuleTitle":"Competitive Marketing Strategy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced course in marketing strategy that focuses on competitive strategy analysis and formulation. Students are introduced to both the Art and the Science of “Strategic Thinking” in devising competitive strategies. \r\n\r\nThis course aims to: \r\n- Enhance student’s ability to think and to act strategically in marketing and in business. \r\n\r\n- Introduce students to Principles of Strategy from Sun Zi’s “Art of War” to assist them in making business strategy decisions. \r\n\r\n- Introduce students to fundamental Game Theoretic tools and models for analysing and understanding problems involving strategic interactions. \r\n\r\n- Provide students with some advanced strategy concepts and theories to gain a deeper understanding of competitive strategy formulation. \r\n\r\nStudents are expected to apply both the Art and Science of strategy discussed in class to solve marketing and business problems, through case analyses, critiques, and presentations. There will be a case research project requirement, which requires students to identify and analyse an actual problem or case faced by a firm, and to make recommendations as to how the problem can be resolved, based on concepts taught in class.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"Principles of Marketing or Marketing Management, or their equivalents.","Preclusion":"BMA5501 Competitive Marketing Strategy \r\nMKT4411 Marketing Strategy","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMK6101","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Seminar: Perspectives in Consumer Behavior","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will introduce students to the fundamentals of modeling in marketing. Among the topics we will cover include marketing models and implementation, market segmentation, pricing, market structure, market share, market entry/timing, and distribution channels. We will rely heavily on journal articles in discussing these topics. Students are expected to be fully prepared for all readings. A research proposal on a topic (to be approved by instructor) based on those covered in this seminar is due at the end of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMK6103","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Seminar: Consumer Judgment and Decision Making","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMK6107","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Seminar: Choice Models & Marketing Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMK6111H","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Marketing - Crafting a paper","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module is to provide marketing doctoral students with an orientation to current research in the field of marketing. The primary objectives are to provide students with exposure to representative samples of significant research streams, current issues, and research priorities in the marketing field, and to introduce doctoral students to the research interests of the NUS marketing faculty and visiting professors.\r\n\r\nBMK6111 will be taught over 6½ weeks and not 13 weeks and the total workload will equal to 65 hours (half of a 4MC PhD module).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"BMK6111I","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Strategy and Industrial Organization","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module is to provide marketing doctoral students with an orientation to current research in the field of marketing. The primary objectives are to provide students with exposure to representative samples of significant research streams, current issues, and research priorities in the marketing field, and to introduce doctoral students to the research interests of the NUS marketing faculty and visiting professors.\r\n\r\nBMK6111 will be taught over 6½ weeks and not 13 weeks and the total workload will equal to 65 hours (half of a 4MC PhD module).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"BMK6112","ModuleTitle":"Dynamic Structural Models in Marketing and Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"In the recent decade, dynamic structural models start to receive growing attentions in Marketing and Economics. In this module, we extensively discuss the classic examples and the recent advancements of these models. The\r\nmodule comprise two parts: (I) single-agent dynamic models and (II) dynamic games, with empirical applications in economics and marketing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMM5003","ModuleTitle":"Business Finance & Growth Economics for Policy Makers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on business finance and economic performance. It first examines the characteristics and determinants of cyclical macroeconomic behaviour and its relationship with fiscal and monetary policies. It then examines the determinants of long term economic growth, including the determinants for capital accumulation and productivity growth. Next, it will focus on corporate strategic financing and capital markets development in China and other economies. The course explores interplay between business finance, public olices and sustainable long term economic performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMO5001","ModuleTitle":"Managing Across Cultures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"Professionals/managers and other business people are increasingly faced with the challenge of operating in a globalizing economy. Thus, the ability to understand cultural differences and manage effectively across cultures has become an imperative for every global manager.\r\nThis module aims to:\r\n1) provide students with the necessary frameworks for understanding the issues, challenges and dynamics inherent in cross-cultural management.\r\n2) promote cultural self-awareness in students, and\r\n3) develop students’ competence in intercultural relations.\r\nMajor topics will be clustered in the core themes of\r\n1)\r\nculture, management and organisations;\r\n2)\r\nculture and communication, and\r\n3)\r\ndeveloping cultural competencies","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMO5002","ModuleTitle":"Business Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"Business projects reinforce CEMS partnership with universities and companies in a unique way of concrete content oriented cooperation. While Academic Advisors and company representatives exchange ideas on the project topic, both sides\r\nbenefit from the intellectual input - for their research or their business processes, respectively.\r\n\r\nWithin the CEMS Curriculum, Business Projects are designed as real life learning experience for students. International student teams solve a company’s real business problem in a consultancylike project, while training for process management, result orientation and team building.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-0-0-15-10","Prerequisite":"N.A.","Preclusion":"N.A.","Corequisite":"N.A."},{"ModuleCode":"BMO5003","ModuleTitle":"Workplace and Corporate Deviance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"The NUS MSc (Mgt) and CEMS MIM (Master’s in International Management) Double Masters Program follows the curriculum drawn up by CEMS Head Office. (CEMS is a global consortium of top business schools across 4 continents and stands for Global Alliance in Management Education. Its flagship MIM degree has been placed #1 in the world in the most recent 3-year ranking by Financial Times.) This module will be offered as an elective and is in line with one of the vision of CEMS – to provide a learning platform for issues pertaining to employees, work and organizations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO 1001: Management & Organization (preferably but not necessary)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMO6006T","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study: Emotion Experiences and Emotion Regulations at Work","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMO6006X","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study: Job Demands and Well-being","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMO6008","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in OB & Mgt: Entrepreneurship and Innovation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"The field of OB (Organizational Behavior) needs to know how organizations get started and developed – this is the field of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship needs to know how new ideas get developed – this is the field of innovation. The module presents the current scientific knowledge on entrepreneurs, how they behave and what are effective and ineffective behaviors – all of this from the\r\nOB perspective. It further asks the question, how innovations are developed. Entrepreneurship and innovations exist in small and large organizations, in for\r\nprofit and in non-for-profit organizations (e.g., as organizational culture). Thus, this is basic knowledge for OB PhDs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMO6011A","ModuleTitle":"Organizational Behavior Seminar: Work, employee and organizational well-being","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on current issues related to work, employee and organizational well-being. We will discuss the employee-organization relations and examine issues and trends (e.g., advancements in information technology, population changes) that affect work-life linkages, employees’ stress, work performance, antisocial behaviors and organizational functioning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMO6015A","ModuleTitle":"Organizational Behavior Seminar: Entrepreneurship and Innovation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"The field of OB (Organizational Behavior) needs to know how organizations get started and developed – this is the field of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship needs to know how new ideas get developed – this is the field of innovation. The module presents the current scientific knowledge on entrepreneurs, how they behave and what are effective and ineffective behaviors – all of this from the\r\nOB perspective. It further asks the question, how innovations are developed. Entrepreneurship and innovations exist in small and large organizations, in for\r\nprofit and in non-for-profit organizations (e.g., as organizational culture). Thus, this is basic knowledge for OB PhDs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMP5001","ModuleTitle":"Venture Capital","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The focus of this module is on the principles and practice of managing a venture capital (VC) firm. This module seeks to help students develop a deep understanding of venture capitalism. It will help students understand how\r\nventure capital funds are raised and structured. It will also help students understand the interactions between venture capital firms and the entrepreneurs they finance. Lastly, students will also learn about managing the venture capital\r\nfirm.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMP5002","ModuleTitle":"Asian Business Environment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The “Asian Business Environment” course aims to provide students with an understanding of the business/economic environments in Asia. Overview\r\non globalization, economic development and growth, as well as, business strategies on doing business in Asia will be covered. Topics include macroeconomic\r\nfundamentals, international trade and investment, public and industrial policies, economic integration and global institutions. The course will also examine\r\nhow the political, cultural and ethical differences shape the Asian business environment. In depth discussions on region or country specific issues will\r\nbe conducted through case studies and/or team project. Guest speakers may be arranged for selected topics to provide insights on business strategies in the Asian business environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"BMS5403","ModuleTitle":"Global Management Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to human behavior in organizational contexts across the globe. The study of organizations involves examining processes at the individual, group and organizational levels. This course will focus on the individual and group level of analysis. As this is a class that focuses on Global Management, it will also emphasize cross-national and cultural differences when appropriate.\r\n\r\nBoth theoretical and applied approaches will be developed. Theory development will be based on class lectures, discussion, and class activities and assigned readings. While the instructor will take a large share of the responsibility for theory development, extensive class participation for the applications part by the students is expected. Hence, the course will feature a substantial amount of class discussion and experiential exercises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5002","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomics & International Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the analytical tools of macroeconomics and international finance and applies them extensively to real life case studies, with emphasis on Asia. The course begins with the analysis of business cycle dynamics (how output, employment, interest rate and price are determined) and the role of stabilization policy. It then moves on to the open economy with trade and capital flows. Key issues covered here include the determination of\r\nexchange rate in the short- and long-run, how currency risk can be hedged, how economic “shocks” are transmitted internationally and what policy can achieve in response. Additional topics covered include: the interplay between financial markets, macroeconomics and policy, determinants of economic growth in the long-run with lessons from Asia, rising economic integration in Asia and implications on currency regime, global imbalance and policy adjustments, and perspectives on financial crises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"32-0-0-40-60","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5003","ModuleTitle":"ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR MANAGERS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5004","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomics and International Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The course begins with the analysis of business cycle dynamics (how output, employment, interest rate and price are determined) and the role of stabilization policy. It then moves on to the open economy with trade and capital flows. Key issues covered here include the determination of exchange rate in the short- and long-run, how currency risk can be hedged, how economic “shocks” are transmitted internationally and what policy can achieve in response. Additional topics covered include: the interplay between financial markets, macroeconomics and policy, determinants of economic growth in the long-run with lessons from Asia, rising economic integration in Asia and implications on currency regime, global imbalance and policy adjustments, and perspectives on financial crises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-10-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5006","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Strategy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This intensive marketing module will be taught over 5 days including 1 day for company visits. It is designed for experienced senior executives who not only wish to learn about the conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to better understand customers and markets, but who also value experiential learning opportunities from visits to companies with regional and global operations, dialogue sessions with senior executives from various industries, and networking with key alumni and influential thought leaders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"40-0-0-10-10","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5008","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Corporate Governance gives an overview of the importance of corporate governance and the mechanisms that help control managerial behavior. Different models and systems of corporate governance internationally are compared and contrasted, and policy responses of different countries to corporate governance concerns are examined. The course will then examine specific corporate governance mechanisms and issues. The Ethics sub-module will enable students to think critically about contemporary ethical issues and dilemmas faced by businesses and their stakeholders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"32-0-0-40-60","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5013","ModuleTitle":"INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the study of economic and business decisions in an international context, with emphasis on formulation and implementation of management strategies in multinational enterprises. Participants will learn to apply the key tools and concepts of international economic analysis and develop their own perspective for formulating international corporate strategies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"32-0-0-40-60","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5014","ModuleTitle":"CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN BUSINESS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Modules offered under this heading will address one or more of a range of important topics and issues in the management of organizations. For AY2004/2005, the module covers Services Marketing and Customer Asset Management. Services Marketing focuses on the marketing and managing of services, and complements module BMU5010 Marketing Strategy & Policy. Customer Asset Management focuses on acquiring, serving and retaining customers through managing customer lifetime value, customer segmentation, data mining, and the application of CRM instruments such as loyalty programs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"32-0-0-40-60","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5015","ModuleTitle":"COMPETITIVE STRATEGY & BUSINESS POLICY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The focus of this course is on how general managers enhance and sustain business performance. It covers analytical and conceptual tools that are aids to the development of judgment. The fundamental focus, however, is not on tools, but on sharpening skills at developing robust judgments in the face of uncertainty and complexity. \r\n\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"32-0-0-40-60","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BMU5017","ModuleTitle":"Management Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This 2-part module is designed to allow students to employ and enhance concepts learned in the classroom. It will deal with global strategic issues. The practicum may be an individual project or a group project consisting of three to five students. Both an Anderson faculty member and an NUS faculty member will supervise the project to ensure that the students? work meets the academic requirements of the program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"32-0-0-40-60","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN2001","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module encourages students to become independent and self-motivated learners, and promote students interest in research-based work. It consists of a series of laboratory-based projects or other academic prescriptions for the students independent study. The academic scope is worked out between the student and the supervising faculty members.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-6-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN2103","ModuleTitle":"Bioengineering Design Workshop","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course is a practical introduction to workshop practice and prototype creation in bioengineering design. Students will be introduced to workshop safety, risk assessment and standard operating procedures. They will get hands on experience with rapid prototyping equipment and techniques, and will learn how to use 3D CAD modeling to convert their design ideas into a realizable form.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-1-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Stage 1 & 2 Bioengineering Students","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN2201","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Physiology for Bioengineers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students interested in bioengineering with a basic foundation in the physiology of the human body. In contrast to traditional physiology, engineering concepts will be used as a basis to explain and quantify physiological function. The goal of this module is to give students an overview of how the body functions from an engineering perspective in preparation for more advanced bioengineering modules. The major topics that will be covered are biotransport systems, bioenergy systems and biocontrol systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"BIE Stage 2 standing","Preclusion":"DY103 Physiology, LSM3212 Human Physiology, PY1105 Physiology I, PY1106 Physiology II","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN2203","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Bioengineering Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the students to the basic elements for design of medical devices through a hands-on design project performed in teams. Examples of engineering analysis and design are applied to representative topics in bioengineering, such as biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, biotechnology, and related areas. Topics include: identification of the technological needs, design methodology, evaluation of costs and benefits, quality of life and ethical considerations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1-0-4.5-3","Prerequisite":"BIE Stage 2 standing","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BN2401","ModuleTitle":"Biosignals Processing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce signals and systems in both continuous and discrete time domains with examples from biomedical signals processing. The theory is motivated by examples from biomedical signals and systems, such as\r\nEEG and ECG. Numerous MATLAB commands for solving a wide range of problems arising in processing physiological signals will be illustrated. Topics will include the introduction to biosignal examples, continuous and discrete signals, linear time invariant discrete and continuous systems, convolution, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, filtering, Laplace transforms. Hands-on experiments on biosignal sampling, frequency analysis, and filtering will be performed using MATLAB.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-3-3.5","Prerequisite":"MA1506 Mathematics II","Preclusion":"EE2023 Signals and Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN3401","ModuleTitle":"Biomedical Electronics & Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module emphasizes the importance of real-time signal processing in medical instrumentation. The main topics covered are: physical principles governing the design and operation of instrumentation systems used in medicine and physiological research, application of modern signal processing techniques in medicine to improve the accuracy and the validity of medical diagnosis, and theory and application of advanced non-invasive imaging techniques used in modern medical diagnostics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE2009","Preclusion":"Students from the Dept of Electrical and Computer Engineering","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN3501","ModuleTitle":"Equilibrium and Kinetic Bioprocesses","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to impart fundamental concepts of equilibrium thermodynamics and reaction kinetics that may be applied to the study of biological systems. The student is expected to acquire an understanding of the role of thermodynamic reasoning and kinetic analysis in providing a deeper insight into many biochemical and biophysical problems. The topics covered will include thermodynamic functions, chemical potential, chemical reaction and phase equilibria, multicomponent systems, electrochemical potential, solubility, ligand binding equilibria, calorimetry, enzyme kinetics, microbial fermentation, ligand binding kinetics. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"MA1506, PC1432, CN2122, ME2134 or BN2202","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN4101R","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module consists mainly of a research-based project carried out under the supervision of one or more faculty members. It introduces students to the basic methodology of research in the context of a problem of current research interest. The module is normally taken over two consecutive semesters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 standing","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN4201","ModuleTitle":"Musculoskeletal Biomechanics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to provide an understanding of the relationship between structure and function in the musculoskeletal system; introduce quantitative and qualitative assessment of musculoskeletal tissues as in normal and pathological states; inculcate critical and constructive thinking to research current literature and explore the potential application in clinical environment. The major topics include mechanics properties of bone and musculoskeletal connective tissues; osteoporosis, aging and fracture risk prediction of whole bones; bone remodeling; forces and moments on human joints and bones for various activities; gait analysis and dynamics effects; orthopaedic implants; design of artificial hip and knee joints.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"BN3201","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN4203","ModuleTitle":"Rehabilitation Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to introduce students to different medical conditions, which demands rehabilitation engineer?s attention. Conditions include neuromuscular disorders, congenital orthopaedic disorders, traumatic injuries, amputation, osteopathy and anthropathy. The students will learn engineering approaches to managing these conditions. Applying methods and materials to design and manufacture devices suited to individuals, in order to achieve functional recovery. The subject focuses on the latest technologies that we have impacted the field of rehabilitation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"BN3201","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN4402","ModuleTitle":"Electrophysiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide a basic foundation into the electrical biophysics of nerve and muscle; electrical conduction in excitable tissue, with an emphasis on neuroscience; quantitative models for nerve and muscle including the Hodgkin Huxley equations; biopotential mapping, cardiac electrophysiology, and functional electrical stimulation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"EG1108 or PC1432","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN4404","ModuleTitle":"Bioelectromechanical Systems - Biomems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Students are advised to have fundamental knowledge in biochemistry and/or organic chemistry. This module is designed as an elective module to the bioengineering undergraduates. It will provide students with background and basic knowledge of bioMEMs and introduce some useful techniques as well. Students will have a basic understanding of the principles, current state and prospects of bioMEMs using what they have learned. The module will focus on major topics such as microfabrication technologies, micropatterning of biocompatible materials, microengineering of biomolecules, cells and tissues, biochips, biosensors, and the frontiers in bioMEMs","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Stage 3 & 4 Engineering students","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5102","ModuleTitle":"ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES IN MEDICINE II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to enable students to apply the fundamental principles of engineering to bioengineering applications. It aims to provide a good foundation for signal measurements and processing. This is necessary since bioengineers are constantly required to handle electronic instruments, transducers and medical images for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. 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Format will utilise case studies, special invited lectures, discussion, literature research and problem solving.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Basic materials science and engineering.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5203","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED TISSUE ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"We will investigate various tissue engineering approaches for repair and regeneration of tissue structures and functions. In vivo approaches such as drugs, genes, and cell delivery to stimulate and regulate the biological repair and regeneration mechanisms, and in vitro approaches such as the construction of biodegradable scaffolds to build tissues outside bodies before implantation into patients, will be analyzed. A few model systems such as liver, heart, nerves, blood vessels, skin, cartilage and bones will be studied. Original literatures will be critically reviewed, presented, and mini-proposals constructed by students in place of CA.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5209","ModuleTitle":"NEUROSENSORS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches students the electrical and magnetic field of the human brain in relation to the brain activities and methods for sensing the electrical and magnetic field of human brain in relation to brain activities. Major topics include: the electric and magnetic field of the brain in relation to brain activities, sensors for measuring the electric field and magnetic field of the brain in relation to brain activities, digitization of brain activities - neural waves, characterization of neural waves ? neural power map and neural matrix brain activity pattern recognition using neural power map and neural matrix, and applications of brain activity monitoring. The module is designed for students at Master and PhD levels in Engineering, Science and Medicine.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5210","ModuleTitle":"BIOSENSORS AND BIOCHIPS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN6209","ModuleTitle":"Neurotechnology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces advanced topics in neurotechnology ranging from introductory neuroscience, to advanced neuroengineering principles, and towards innovative solutions for related clinical problems. Major topics include frontiers in neurophysiology, neural recording, neural circuits, telemetry, neural stimulation, analysis of brain activities and neural signals, brain machine interfaces, and neurosurgical systems. These frontiers will enable to graduate students to look in depth at neurotechnology, learn through publications and research, and equip them with the knowledge for further creations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Graduate student standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN6402","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Electrophysiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Electrophysiological disturbances have been linked to a variety of common diseases including neural, cardiac and gastrointestinal disorders. Computational models of electrophysiology have proven to be a valuable tool in gaining an insight into the pathophysiology of many diseases. In this module we will look in depth at the underlying basis for electrophysiology across a range of spatial scales and how these phenomena can be modelled computationally.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Graduate student standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BN6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5000","ModuleTitle":"Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5102","ModuleTitle":"Climate Change and the Built Environment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"The construction industry and activities occurring within the urban environment are a significant contributor of greenhouse gases. Furthermore, the interactions between the urban and rural environments affect the way we can adapt to climate change. This module examines how climate change can affect the future of built environment and how the built environment can be improved in order to mitigate, and adapt itself to, the effects of climate change.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5103","ModuleTitle":"Green Building Integration and Evaluation Studio","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This is a studio-based module that synthesizes the theoretical and practical aspects of building performance and detailed design development, bringing sustainable design concepts and elements to the forefront. The needs\r\nfor sustainable design and its integration into a holistic performing building will be a key principle of studio learning. Design decision support using simulation tools\r\nwill be brought to life in studio environment in the realization of holistic sustainable building. Simulation tools will be used for thermal, ventilation, IAQ, lighting\r\nand acoustics. Current sustainable building assessment techniques will be applied. Studio will be jointly conducted by academics and leading industry practitioners, particular focus will be given to sustainable building\r\ndesign covering both new build and retrofit of existing building.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"4-8-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5204","ModuleTitle":"Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Buildings","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with Energy Efficient (EE) Technologies and Renewable Energy (RE) Systems for Green Buildings. The focus is on HVAC design optimization and the EE domain includes cogeneration and tri-generation systems,\r\ndistrict cooling/heating systems, cleaning technologies and ventilation systems. The RE domain includes photovoltaics, solar-thermal, geothermal, wind and fuel cells.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5205","ModuleTitle":"Sustainable Construction and Maintainability","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the issues of sustainable construction through its treatment of durability of building materials and components and utilises the risk\r\nmanagement approach to predict future maintainability. It aims to improve the standard and quality of design, construction and maintenance practices to produce\r\nefficient facilities that require minimum maintenance. Major topics covered include technical issues related to maintainability of major components of a facility for wet\r\narea, façade, basement, roof and Mechanical & Electrical services. Other topics covered are the implications and selection of materials for high maintainability, diagnostic techniques and maintainability grading system.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5207","ModuleTitle":"Fire Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the ignition, combustion and spread of fire in buildings and their modeling. The combustibility of building materials, fire hazards, passive\r\nand active fire protection systems, codes and standards as well as fire fighting and rescue operations will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BPS5300","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Building Performance and Sustainability","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the opportunity for timely introduction of novel and state-of-the-art ideas and developments in the domain of building performance and sustainability. It is typically designed to allow students to conduct independent studies on special topics in Building Performance and Sustainability under the\r\nguidance of a staff member. Students are normally required to submit a 6,000-word report, and the module may include other modes of assessment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-5-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"BRP6551","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BRP6552","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BS5770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BS6770","ModuleTitle":"PHD SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP1004","ModuleTitle":"Legal Environment Of Business","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course will equip business students with basic legal knowledge relating to commercial transactions so that they will be more aware of potential legal problems which may arise in the course of business and having become aware, to have recourse to such professional legal advice as is necessary in the circumstances. Subjects that meet these requirements include the Singapore Legal System, mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes, the types of various business organisations for businesses to conduct effectively within the law, directors' duties & liabilities, the making of valid business contracts and the rights & obligations of traders in the market place and negligence in the business environment through misstatements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSB2212 or BH1004 or BZ1004 or BK1006 or GEK1009 or GEM1009k or SSD1203 or BSP1004A or BSP1004B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP1004FC","ModuleTitle":"Legal Environment of Business","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The Law pervades everyday commercial life. This module introduces you to the legal environment and the common legal issues confronting businesses. In conducting business, disputes invariably arise and it is essential to know the avenues for dispute resolution in the most expedient and cost-effective manner. It is also essential to understand the impact of certain areas of the law on business; these include commercial contracts, business organisations, corporate management and e-commerce. Case studies will be used to simulate real world experience and for extracting legal and commercial lessons.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"No prior legal knowledge is necessary but a good command of language is essential to a proper understanding of this module.","Preclusion":"BSP1004 & BSP1004X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP1005","ModuleTitle":"Managerial Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the basic working knowledge of contemporary economic thinking, and thus lays the foundation to many areas of their business studies in coming years. We adhere closely to mainstream economics thinking, but pay particular attention to business applications. We take our students through market equilibrium, competition, monopoly, price and non-price business strategies. Our teaching methodology takes a fundamentally problem-solving approach. Models and analytical skills are introduced in order to solve business problems systematically.Information technology and the Internet have made many changes in the way businesses are run, and Managerial Economics has changed significantly with it. We now devote a new portion of this course to discussing how network effects propel the information age, resulting in significant monopoly powers such as Microsoft. Related anti-trust and other cases are also discussed and analysed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"BH1005 or BZ1006 or BK1008 or All Econs major students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP2001","ModuleTitle":"Macro And International Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this course is to introduce business students to the basic principles of macro-economics and international economics. In contrast to micro-economics, macro-economics looks at the behaviour of the economy as a whole; in particular the behavior of aggregate measures such as output, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and the balance of trade. It also deals with the determination of exchange rates, the operation of monetary and fiscal policy under different exchange rate regimes, and, more broadly, international trends that may influence the overall direction of the world in the next few years.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"BSP1005 or BH1005 or BZ1006 or BK1008","Preclusion":"(BH2001 or BZ2001 or EC1101 or EC1101E or EC1310 or EC1301 or EC3341 or EC4102 or All Econs major students) and All BBA(Acc) students. EC2102.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP2005","ModuleTitle":"Asian Business Environments","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module builds an understanding of business environments in Asia. The first part of the course focuses on macroeconomic fundamentals, politics, culture, and institutions in Asian countries and regions. The second part of the course explores relationships between national and regional characteristics and business operations. The aspects of business covered in this segment vary from year to year, but typically include business groups, innovation, trade, and foreign direct investment. Topics: \r\nPART I Macroeconomic Fundamentals, Institutions, Politics, Corruption, Culture \r\nPART II Business Groups, Innovation, Trade, Foreign Direct Investment, Lecturer Discretion","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"BSP2001","Preclusion":"BH2005 or BZ2005","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP3001A","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course is targeted for all final year business students. It is an integrative capstone course designed to give students an overview of different concepts on business policy and strategy. During the course, students will examine the dynamic nature of todays organizations and the rewards and challenges for individuals who are members of those organizations. The course has three specific objectives: (1) Understand strategy theories in practice (using the VRIO - Value-Rarity-Imitatibility-Organization framework), (2) Develop practical skills for the workplace, and (3) Immerse in team culture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"All foundation modules","Preclusion":"BSP3001 or BSP3001B or BSP3001C or BSP3001D or BSP3001E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP3001B","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"An introduction to the field of strategic management designed to provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts, critical issues and common practices involved in the management of business organizations. This course will help you understand some of the issues involved in both managing and being managed and equip you to become more effective contributors to organizations that you join. Major topics include industry analysis, strategy formulation at the corporate, business and functional levels, firm diversification, strategic alliances, firm resources, core competencies, and the role of structure, culture, rewards, and control in strategy implementation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"All foundation modules","Preclusion":"BSP3001 or BSP3001A or BSP3001C or BSP3001D or BSP3001E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP3001C","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"As a capstone module in business education, this course presents critical concepts, frameworks and methods for effective managerial decision making. It blends theories and applications in enabling students to formulate and implement strategies at various hierarchical levels, integrating different functions as well as contexts of the corporation. The thrust of the course is both analytical and experiential, and is rooted in modern strategic thought and state-of-the-art in business practice. Case studies, role playing exercises and issues discussions will be incorporated throughout the course. The ultimate aim is to develop a deep, and more importantly, practical, understanding of the determinants of firm performance and drivers of organizational success in the real business world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"All level 1000 and 2000 foundation modules","Preclusion":"BSP3001 or BSP3001A or BSP3001B or BSP3001D or BSP3001E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP3001D","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP4512","ModuleTitle":"Global Strategic Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to provide participants with the basic theoretical knowledge, skills, and sensitivities that will help them deal effectively with key management issues and challenges in today's global business environment. We intend to explore the major issues and challenges facing companies with worldwide operations as seen by the managers themselves. The topics addressed include the following: challenges of operating in a global environment, formulation of global strategies and organisational policies (implementation) to achieve the goals set out under the formulation process. Case studies, group projects and presentations will be extensively used to illustrate the concepts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"BSP2001","Preclusion":"BH4512 or BZ4812A or BK4009.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSP4513","ModuleTitle":"Econometrics: Theory And Practical Business Application","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course is tailored to introduce students to the science and art of building and using econometric models. It is particularly useful for students doing quantitatively oriented projects. It hopes to prepare future officers, executives and managers for responsibilities in monitoring, analysing and forecasting trends and business development in their respective industries. Students will be refreshed and equipped with some fundamental economic concepts of statistical tools right from the beginning so as to follow the course comfortably. Models such as CAPM, returns to schooling, term structure of interest rates are used to convey the theoretical and practical aspects of this course. Moreover, the course emphasises hands-on learning involving students in tutorial sessions and exercises to formulate models, estimate them with the Window-based econometric software (EVIEWS), and practice analytical interpretation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"BSP1005","Preclusion":"EC3304","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BSS4003A","ModuleTitle":"Special Sem in Business: Innovation and Productivity","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the management and economics of innovation and productivity. Each session begins from two or three recent research papers, and then expands to a discussion of the implications for management and public policy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"(1) Either BSP1005 or EC1301\r\n\r\nAND\r\n\r\n(2) Either DSC2008 or EC2303","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BX5101","ModuleTitle":"BUSINESS AND THE ENVIRONMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Objective - The module is premised on a vision of \"sustainable business\", taking the starting point that the relationship between business and the environment will move beyond the legal one of assuring compliance to a fuller integration with business practice. The course explores the interface of environment and business by examining existing and future-oriented programs, structures, and tools of environmental management, drawing from knowledge of environmental management systems and industrial ecology; by applying tools from financial analysis and accounting to environmental decision-making. by investigating ways in which environmental management can create competitive advantage and by analyzing under what circumstances different competitive approaches are likely to be successful. Targeted Students - For students on the M.Sc. (Environmental Management) program. Research students and students from other graduate program in NUS may apply subject to suitability of candidate and availability of places.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BZD6001","ModuleTitle":"Model Building Workshop I: Static Models","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the development and use of models to study interactive decision-making by individuals and firms. The basic building blocks of model building, including backward induction, mixed and dominant strategies, and strategic equilibria are developed. The roles of asymmetric information, moral hazard, mechanism design, signaling and incentives are also introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Applied Economics or ECA 5001 or BMA 5001 or EC6101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BZD6004","ModuleTitle":"Applied Econometrics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course applies econometric theory to connect statistics to business research. The emphasis venters on implementing existing econometric techniques and the ability to understand new empirical procedures. This intermediate course centers on identifying the ideal test procedure for the question of interest including experiments, observational data and simulations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"BZD6003 Applied Econometrics I","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BZD6006","ModuleTitle":"Organization Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The seminar in Organizational Theory provides the students with a broad overview of the field as well as an in-depth look at the current debates and the emerging picture in the field. We will read and discuss classical organizational sociology and the emergent fields such as organizational economics, institutional theory, network theory and organizational ecology. The students will be expected to engage in independent reading, interpretation and debate. During the semester, the students will submit two short papers on topics of their choice, and a final term paper with an integrative theme. This paper should demonstrate a deep understanding of the material, an ability to integrate literature, and independent conceptual development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BZD6009","ModuleTitle":"Motivation and Interpersonal Processes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce graduate students to psychological foundations of organizational behaviour and consumer behaviour with a focus on motivation and interpersonal processes. Topics to be covered include goals, motivation, self-regulation, action regulation, construals, heuristics and biases, decision making under uncertainty, self and identity, ethics, fairness, trust, diversity, culture, norms, groups and teams, social exchange, power, status, and hierarchy. The course will introduce students to basic research in social, personality, and cognitive psychology on these topics. Class discussions will focus on applying the ideas from basic research to applied research in organizational behaviour and consumer behaviour.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BZD6011","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"BZD6012","ModuleTitle":"Experimental Methods for Behavioral Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"This course is aimed at doctoral students who intend to conduct experimental and quasi-experimental research for the study of individuals’ behavior in business (e.g., marketing, organizational behavior) and related disciplines (e.g., psychology). Topics include factorial designs, repeated (within-subject) and mixed designs, analysis of covariance, and mediation analysis. Importantly, the course examines these designs and analyses from the perspective of an applied behavioral researcher, not from that of a statistician. That is, the course emphasizes the actual use of proper data collection procedures and analyses techniques for rigorous theory testing instead of focusing on statistical theory per se.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CAS5880A","ModuleTitle":"Intersections and Comparison: Asia Observed","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"This module explores historical and contemporary interconnections in Asia through scholarship’s use of comparative methods. Spanning across Asia, case studies are examined to understand the nature of regional interaction and how comparative approaches have been applied by scholars towards that project. Anchored by a range of seminal works, the module opens up broader discussions about the ways in which we compare our subjects including polities, religious traditions and cultural practices. As a result, this module seeks to re-evaluate comparison and intellectual interconnections across ‘Asia’ on a theoretical and methodological level.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CAS6101","ModuleTitle":"Asian Studies in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"Doing Asian Studies in Asia speaks directly to a call for inter-Asia referencing as a means to decentre Euro-American knowledge foundations in the human\r\nsciences. This module examines how interreferencing within Asia can be used as a method to rethink and generate regionally relevant epistemologies which can lay grounds for alternative thinking from and about Asia. The potential of inter-Asia referencing as a method to decentre knowledge production will be explored in the light of interconnections as well as distinctions in the history\r\nand politics of disciplinary, theoretical, and methodological practices of doing Asian Studies in both Euro-American and Asian academic settings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CAS6770","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Seminar","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all Comparative Asian Studies Ph.D. students. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CDM5101","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Cancer Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a comprehensive overview of the aberrant cell growth control mechanisms that lead to neoplasia. Following an introduction and a brief history of the major advances in cancer research, the major topics that will be covered include oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, epigenetics, transcription factors, angiogenesis, metastasis, tumor immunology, cancer stem\r\ncells, animal models of cancer, DNA repair mechanisms and regulation of the cell cycle, cell death and cell signaling.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CE1109FC","ModuleTitle":"Statics and Mechanics of Materials","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of statics and mechanics of materials and their applications to engineering problems. At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to draw a free body diagram and identify the unknown reaction forces/moments; solve statically determinate problems involving rigid bodies, pin-jointed frames and cables; solve statically indeterminate axial force member problems using stress-strain law and compatibility equations; determine the shear stress and angle of twist of torsional members; draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams for a loaded beam; and determine the stresses and deflections in beams.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-2.5-3","Prerequisite":"A Level Math / H2 Math or equivalent","Preclusion":"EG1109, EG1109FC, EG1109M & CE1109","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE2112","ModuleTitle":"Soil Mechanics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. The course teaches students the fundamental engineering geological knowledge and basic soil mechanics, and their impact on geotechnical and foundation engineering design and construction. \r\n\r\nStudents will learn to understand the basic characteristics of soils, fundamental effective stress principle, and mechanical behaviour of soil including the strength, and compressibility & consolidation properties of soil through lectures, tutorial discussions, case studies, and case studies, the course covers the basic soil properties, soil testing, shear strength parameters in drained and undrained conditions, compressibility of granular soil, and the consolidation characteristic of cohesive soils. \r\n\r\nThe course also enables students to acquire the knowledge and practical skills of functioning as an engineer and consultants through the laboratory soil tests and submission of a consultant report arising form the analysis of a given mini-project, conducting appropriate soil tests and the engineering evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1-5","Prerequisite":"EG1109","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE2134","ModuleTitle":"Hydraulics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the student to basic concepts of fluid mechanics and hydraulics. Starting with fluid properties and fluid statics, the student would understand how these concepts are used for the calculation of hydrostatic forces and the stability of floating bodies. The student is introduced to the concepts of fluid flow, ideal and real fluids and their limitations, laminar and turbulent flows, the concept of the boundary layer and flow resistance, the concept of flow separation and the wake, frictional and form drag and lift on immersed bodies. Dimensional analysis and the concept of similitude will help reinforce the fundamental considerations essential for experiments with fluid phenomena. By the end of the course, the student should understand the concepts of conservation of mass, momentum and energy and how these can be applied to flow measuring devices, to the estimation of frictional losses for flows in pipelines, to pumping systems and other engineering applications. 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The module is compulsory for civil engineering undergraduate students without which he will not be qualified to practise as a professional civil engineer.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-0.5-5","Prerequisite":"EG1109FC/EG1109","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE2183","ModuleTitle":"Construction Project Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"A project has to be managed effectively so that it can be delivered on time, within budget, safely and meeting quality specifications. This course is a first course on project management. It introduces the student to construction planning, contract administration and managing the site. Through a project and employing a project planning software commonly used in the industry, the students will also learn how to plan and schedule a project for construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-1-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE3102","ModuleTitle":"Engineering of Socio-Technical Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE3116","ModuleTitle":"Foundation Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module in foundation engineering. The topics covered include site investigation and interpretation of soil reports, shallow foundations and deep foundations. Students will learn how to use simple foundations to distribute vertical loads from the superstructure to the underlying soil formation without overstressing the soil (more complex loading modes to be discussed in advanced modules). Students are taught the interpretation of site investigation report, derivation of relevant design soil properties, selection of sensible foundation type, and verification of capacity and settlement requirements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"CE2112","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE3132","ModuleTitle":"Water Resources Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the basic principles of hydrology and water resources, including flow through pressurised pipe systems and free surface flow. In particular the course covers fundamental concepts of hydrological cycle, such as: response of catchment system, river network and reservoir to rainfall; frequency analysis of rainfall or flood, design of ponds, reservoirs, river flow and catchment management, are covered as well. Other topics include flow routing such as kinematic wave, diffusive wave and dynamic wave. \r\nWater Resources portion of the module covers pressurised pipe flow calculation principles, hydraulic design of pipelines, use of pumps and turbines, urban hydraulics and water distribution systems. In addition to this, free surface open channel flows are covered. In particular topics of uniform flow, critical depth, gradually varied flow, calculation of surface profiles","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-2-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"CE2134","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE3165","ModuleTitle":"Structural Concrete Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with knowledge and skills in the design of structural concrete members and systems. The topics cover basic design for action effects as well as the serviceability and ultimate limit state design of real-life structures. The module is compulsory for civil engineering undergraduate students without which he will not be qualified to practise as a professional civil engineer.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0.5-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"CE2155 Structural Mechanics and Materials","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE3166","ModuleTitle":"Structural Steel Design and System","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to equip undergraduate civil engineering students with sufficient design knowledge and skills on steel structures both for their further education and for their future engineering career. This module provides students with fundamental approaches (based on BS 5950-1:2000) in designing structural steel components and steel buildings. The scope of this module aligns with the fundamental requirement outlined by the Board of Singapore Professional Engineers on the design of steel structures. The students will acquire fundamental knowledge and approaches to perform structural design for steel beams, axially loaded members, connections, portal/industrial buildings, multi-storey frames, and plated structures. This enables the students to conceive a safe and economical structural steel system. The module is targeted at third year civil engineering students and those with a keen interest on steel structural design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"CE2155 Structural Mechanics and Materials","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE4103","ModuleTitle":"Design Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The students are assigned an integrated design project involving various disciplines of civil engineering. The module provides the opportunity for students to work as a team on a civil engineering project integrating the knowledge they have gained from modules they have taken in earlier years. The module will also enhance their interpersonal, communication and leadership skills through group projects, report writing and a few oral presentations","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"CE4 standing [Successful completion of relevant CE 2 and CE 3 modules which will be specified in the each project]","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE4104","ModuleTitle":"B. Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The B. Eng Dissertation is carried out by individual students and offers the opportunity for the student to develop research capabilities. It actively promotes creative thinking and allows independent work on a prescribed research project. Level 4 students undertake the project over two semesters. Each student is expected to spend not less than 9 hours per week on the project chosen from a wide range, covering various civil engineering disciplines. Topics include elements of design and construction, and research and development. Assessment is based on the student’s working attitude, project execution and achievement, an interim report and presentation, dissertation and final oral presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-8-12","Prerequisite":"CE4 Standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE4247","ModuleTitle":"Treatment Plant Hydraulics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the student to the application of the basic concepts in pipe and open channel flows that were covered earlier to the design of the pumping system and associated facilities in a water or sewage treatment plant. Topics covered include selection of pumps for optimal efficiency,hydraulic design of the pump sump and the sewage/treated water delivery system and surge mitigation. Students will be involved in a project on the design of such a system.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"CE2134 Hydraulics or equivalent, with minimum a B grade","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CE4258","ModuleTitle":"Structural Stability & Dynamics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with basic knowledge of structural stability and dynamics for the analysis of civil engineering structures. The topics covered include general principles of stability and dynamics; buckling of beam, columns and frames; design against local and overall stability. Dynamics analysis will cover single-degree-of-freedom systems, multi-degree-of-freedom systems and continuous systems. Students are taught to deal with general stability and vibration problems of frames including computer applications and numerical formulation. 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This course provides a comprehensive coverage with \r\nessential details in several key aspects of project development, such as design, building performance, sustainability, engineering, construction, project delivery, \r\nand facilities management. It helps the students start their first integrated BIM project through the hands-on of a project assignment employing industry leading BIM software.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5001","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent project work over two semesters, on a topic in Civil Engineering approved by the Programme Management Committee. The work may relate to a comprehensive literature survey, and critical evaluation and analysis, design feasibility study, case study, minor research project or a combination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CE5105","ModuleTitle":"Analytical & Numerical Methods In Foundation Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module on analytical and numerical methods in foundation engineering. Topics covered include, soil models, analysis of beams and rafts on elastic foundations, analysis of piles subject to torsion, axial and lateral loads, and analysis of piles subject to dynamic loads. Student will learn how to assess the behaviour of shallow and deep foundations under more complex loading modes. Students gain an understanding of Winkler, Pasternak, and continuum soil models, conversant with analytical methods and numerical methods such as finite difference, Galerkin, energy, and finite element methods, and applications to shallow and deep foundations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CE2112 or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5106","ModuleTitle":"Ground Improvement","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module on ground improvement techniques as well as its design, construction and monitoring in geotechnical engineering. Topics covered include ground improvement principles and design considerations, techniques of improving granular soils, techniques of improving cohesive soils and peaty soils, field controls and monitoring, field evaluation ? specification, performance evaluation and acceptance criteria, and case study. Student are taught the basic principles of various ground improvement techniques, and how to select the most appropriate ground improvement techniques to be used in specific circumstances. Specific learning objectives include understanding the principles and design of vibro-flotation method, dynamic compaction, dynamic replacement with mixing, vertical drains with preloading, chemical stabilization and grouting, etc. Field construction control and instrumentation as well as monitoring techniques will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"CE2112 or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5107","ModuleTitle":"Pile Foundations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module in deep foundation engineering. Topics covered include bearing capacity and settlement, laterally loaded piles, piles subject to ground movement, piles in difficult ground, foundations for marine structures, construction related problems, pile driving analysis and dynamic testing, and static pile tests. Students will learn how to deal with design and construction issues pertaining to deep foundations under more general and realistic practical situations. Specific learning objectives include performing design calculations for piles and pile groups under more complex loading modes and ground conditions and pile installation and testing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Undergraduate: CE2112 & CE3116\r\nGraduate students: Background in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering\r\n\r\n","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5111","ModuleTitle":"UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to integrate the various concepts and components of temporary earth retaining structure, underground construction and major geotechnical works design which have been covered in the other modules into a properly executed geotechnical analysis and design project. As such, the student will be advised to take it only either in the last 2 semester. The requirements of the project will include interpretation of site investigation data, derivation of design parameters, use of computer or finite element software for the wall and ground movement as well as drawdown and implications for adjacent structures, design of wall, strutting and waling systems, and proposal of an appropriate ground instrumentation programme. Student will be given a maximum of 2 semesters to complete their projects. At the end of the projects, students will be required to submit a report of their findings and give an oral presentation, which will be graded.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5112","ModuleTitle":"Structural Support Systems for Excavation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Students will learn the various methods of excavation construction and apply the fundamental knowledge of structural mechanics to design a wide range of earth retaining walls and their support systems. The key focus is to develop the capability to design various types of retaining walls, ground anchorage, walers, struts, kingposts, bracing and connection details. It will also cover the design of working platforms which are often required in deep excavations, as well as methods of jointing and splicing to allow incorporation of instrumentation. The course will cover both steel and reinforced concrete retaining walls, such as sheetpile, soldier piles, timber lagging, contiguous bored piles, diaphragm walls and etc. The course enables students to acquire further knowledge on soil-structure interaction and gain practical skills through the lectures, case studies and design projects. 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The principles of pavement rehabilitation in respect of nondestructive condition evaluation, pavement performance modelling and remaining life prediction will be addressed. The module requires each student to do a term project that involves identification of an aspect of pavement design or rehabilitation that warrants further study and description of the approach and technique of the proposed study. The module enables the students to acquire the knowledge of designing, maintaining and rehabilitating road and airfield pavements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5207","ModuleTitle":"Pavement Network Management Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The course introduces the basic principles and concepts of management systems for road and airfield pavement network. The major issues addressed include the conflicting objectives and requirements of pavement operations, challenges to developing sound pavement management system, and analytical tools and techniques involved in the development of the system. Students will be introduced to the concept of pavement management, techniques of evaluating different financing and management strategies of pavement operations, methods of pavement conditions and performance data collection, optimal programming of pavement management activities, budget planning and life-cycle cost analysis, and examples of pavement management systems (PMS). The module requires each student to do a term project to analyse a case study of PMS development, identify deficiencies of the system and propose schemes to improve the operational efficiencies of the system.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"CE3121","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5308","ModuleTitle":"Coastal Processes & Sediment Transport","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of this module are to provide the basic knowledge on the coastal engineering and to apply the concepts and principles to solve coastal engineering problems such as beach processes and coastal structure protection. Topics include review of wave theory, coastal wave dynamics (wave transformation and propagation, radiation stress theory, wave set-up and set-down, edge waves, and rip currents), oscillatory boundary layers (wave boundary layer, and wave-current interaction), discrete sediment transport (sediment characterization and settling velocity, initiation of motion and entrainment, suspended load, bedload, total load and sediment discharge rating), continuous sediment transport (turbidity, debris flows, and suspension dynamics) and coastal structures (seawall, breakwater, groynes, headlands). This module is strongly recommended to students opting for the offshore engineering specialization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"CE5307 Wave Hydrodynamics and Physical Oceanography","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CE5314","ModuleTitle":"HEWRM Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5513","ModuleTitle":"Plastic Analysis Of Structures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with basic knowledge on the theory of plasticity and their application for analysis and design of civil engineering structures. The topics covered include basic concepts of plasticity; the plastic hinge; tools used in plastic analysis and design; plastic design of beams, portal frames and multi-storey buildings, and computer methods for analysing large scale framework. Students are taught to deal with general inelastic problems of frames including computer applications and numerical formulation. The module of specialized context targets at undergraduate and graduate students in research or engineering practices relating to structural analysis and design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"CE2155 or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"CE5885A Topics in Structural Engineering: Advanced Analysis","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5603","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Economics & Project Evaluation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with the analytical methods and techniques to evaluate projects from an economic perspective. The purpose of the evaluation is to enable rational project selection and capital allocation taking into consideration factors like risk, uncertainty, inflation, and foreign exchange.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5604","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Concrete Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with in-depth knowledge on the role of constituent materials of concrete such as cements, mineral admixtures, and chemical admixtures and their interactions that affect properties of fresh and hardened concrete. It also provides students with in-depth knowledge on concrete response to stresses, time-dependent deformations, and durability of concrete exposed to severe environments. The module discusses the basic considerations and design philosophy for performance-based design of concrete mixtures and production of concrete. It also discusses the progress in concrete technology and the latest development on high-strength, high-performance, lightweight, and self compacting concrete. Sustainable development in construction industry and use of recycled aggregates and other recycled materials will be discussed as well. The module is targeted at post-graduate and final year undergraduate students who will gain knowledge from the module to complement their skill in structural design and to prepare them for their career as professional engineers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CE2155, or CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5805","ModuleTitle":"CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & METHODS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5881","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING: SOIL DYNAMICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of this course is to introduce fundamental principles of soil dynamics and applications to construction vibrations. Construction activities inevitably introduce vibrations in the ambient environment and the sub-surface geological formations. These are usually experienced as noise and vibrations, and may also take the form of stress waves in soils and rocks which could damage foundation structures. Case studies will used to illustrate construction vibrations issues and applicable mitigation techniques. Students will also be required to undertake and complete a Group Project. Students are free to discuss and agree with the Lecturers on their choice of topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5883B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Hydraulic & Water Resources – Modelling Climate Change","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the basic mathematical, statistical, physical, and chemical knowledge required to model the Earth’s climate system. Given the complexity of the system, theory of how to approximate equations and make them relevant over temporal and spatial scales is introduced. Through experimentation and hands on learning, students will learn to understand and build models of varying complexity describing the Earth and its Climate System. Finally, students will use and modify these models to perform their own studies on relevant questions.\r\nTopics include: Conservation equations; Dynamics; Thermodynamics, physics, chemistry; Radiative Forcing, Response, and Feedbacks; Coupling Across Scales; Non-linearities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"UG: MA1505 and MA1506, or equivalents \r\nPG: Knowledge in Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, or Instructor Permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE6002","ModuleTitle":"ANALYSIS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate research students in the Department of Civil Engineering. It introduces students the nature of civil engineering experiments and characteristics of data gathered. Fundamental methods to conduct in-laboratory and field experiments to verify civil engineering models will be covered. Included in this module is also the procedure to construct empirical, deterministic and stochastic civil engineering models based on experimental measurements. Examples are drawn from the various fields in civil engineering discipline, including structure, geotechnical, hydraulics, environmental and transportation engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE6006","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module extends further the fundamentals and applications of finite element method to solve complex engineering problems. Topics covered include weak formulation and finite element concepts, degenerated beam and plate elements, time-dependent finite element procedure, nonlinear finite element procedures and meshless finite element method. Student should be able to analyse advanced problems in structural and geotechnical disciplines using finite element methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE6102","ModuleTitle":"GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CE6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CFG1000","ModuleTitle":"StepUp Module (A Career Development Programme)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"CENTRE FOR FUTURE-READY GRADUATES","ModuleDescription":"With rising competition in the graduate recruitment market, there is an increasing need to help senior and graduating students differentiate themselves when faced with global competition for highly sought-after jobs. \r\n\r\nThe StepUp module gives students the knowledge and skills to step up their career planning and job search strategies. This four-week tutorial module guides them in identifying the careers and jobs that best align with their profiles and interests, and equips them with the essential career skills to market and transit themselves successfully into their first internship or job.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NCC1000 and CFG1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CFG1001","ModuleTitle":"HeadStart Module (A Career Development Programme)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"CENTRE FOR FUTURE-READY GRADUATES","ModuleDescription":"The HeadStart Module is a five-week blended learning module that seeks to increase students' awareness of their strengths and interests and guides them in charting and maximizing their student life in pursuits of various academic programmes and co-curricular activities. Furthermore, it equips students with the knowledge and skills to differentiate and market themselves successfully for scholarships, overseas exchange programmes and internships. \r\n\r\nTo enhance the learning experience for students, there are 2 online tutorials on Coursera and 3 face-to-face classroom sessions of 1.5 hours each. Students are to access the online tutorials and participate actively in the classes to fully reap the benefits of HeadStart.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NCC1001 and CFG1000","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CG1108","ModuleTitle":"Electrical Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course prepares students for computer engineering. It is intended to teach basic circuit principles in electrical engineering. The course covers DC and AC circuit analysis techniques and applications. The circuit principles are enhanced through a series of miniprojects which shall be carried out by students in groups of 2 or 3. In this course, students also learn about the importance of resourcefulness, teamwork, integrity and communications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"H1 Physics or H2 Physics or ‘A’ Level Physics or PC1222 Fundamentals of Physics II","Preclusion":"EG1108/EE1002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CG2023","ModuleTitle":"Signals and Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a fundamental course in signals and systems, specially developed for computer engineering students. Signals play an important role in carrying information. In particular the idea of frequency domain analysis of signals \r\nand systems are important concepts for all computer engineers. The concepts which will be covered include time and frequency domain representations, Fourier \r\ntransform, spectrum and bandwidth of a signal, frequency response of systems (Bode diagrams), sampling theorem, aliasing, signal reconstruction, and filtering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"MA1506 Mathematics II","Preclusion":"EE2009 Signals, \r\nEE2010 Systems and Control and \r\nEE2023 Signals and Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CG2271","ModuleTitle":"Real-Time Operating Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Real-time systems must respond quickly to inputs from the environment in order to work effectively and safely, and realtime operating systems (RTOS) are a critical part of such systems. In this course the student is exposed to basic RTOS concepts like tasks, scheduling algorithms, RTOS customisation and concurrent real-time programming. By the end of this course a student will not only understand how an RTOS is built, but will also gain practical hands-on experience in customising RTOSs and in writing real-time programs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-2-3-2","Prerequisite":"CG1102","Preclusion":"CS2271","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CG3204L","ModuleTitle":"Computer Networks Laboratory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of this module is to equip students with upper layer networking concepts and hands-on network programming skills. It provides an in-depth treatment of the following topics: VLAN, Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n), Fundamentals of\r\nCryptography and Network Security Protocols (SSL, PGP, etc), DNS, VoIP with SIP and H.323 Protocol Suites, Multicast Routing and Network Protocols and Application\r\n(Client/Server, P2P) development using Socket Programming.\r\nStudents perform hands-on experiments through interconnecting local area networks in the laboratory using switches and routers, and conduct experiments relating to\r\nthe various topics learnt above.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0.5-2-3.5-3","Prerequisite":"EE3204 Computer Communication Networks I","Preclusion":"CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks,\r\nCS3103 Computer Networks & Protocols and\r\nCS3103L Computer Networks Laboratory","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CG4001","ModuleTitle":"B. Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"JOINT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES","Department":"COMPUTING & ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will embark on a project that involves a mix of research, design and development components on a topic of current interest in Computer\r\nEngineering. Students learn how to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to develop innovative ways of solving problems. In the process, students acquire skills for independent and lifelong learning. The module is normally carried out over two semesters, but may also be structured as a further 6-month extension of an existing 6-month industrial attachment, where the student works on real life projects jointly supervised by NUS faculties and industry experts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-14-1","Prerequisite":"Level 4 standing","Preclusion":"EE4001 B.Eng. Dissertation\r\nCP4101 B.Comp. Dissertation","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Chinese Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"An introductory course on some of the central concerns and issues in Chinese literature, history and culture. Students will be familiarized with a variety of literary genres, historical themes, and cultural theories through representative readings from primary and secondary sources. This is an essential module for students majoring in Chinese Studies and is also offered to students across the University with an interest in Chinese studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH2141","ModuleTitle":"General History of China","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"An essential module for students majoring in Chinese Studies, this is a general survey of the socio-political and intellectual developments in China from ancient times to the Opium War (1842). The characteristics of each Chinese imperial dynasty and the relationship between China and other Asian countries will also be examined. The course is also offered to students across the University with an interest in the history of traditional China.","CrossModule":"CL2241","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain: \r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language\r\nat GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); \r\nOR 2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; \r\nOR 3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level;\r\nOR 4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level. \r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"CL2241 and CL2141","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH2273","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Media in Singapore: Theory and Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module takes a critical approach to the study of various Chinese media - newspaper, television, radio and internet, and their roles in contemporary Singapore society. Apart from examining the production and consumption of Chinese media from an academic perspective, a significant portion of the course is devoted to cultivating students' skill in producing news articles for the Chinese media. This module is designed for students who are interested in Chinese media as a social phenomenon and those who intend to pursue a career in related industries upon graduation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n\r\n1) at least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' level (at GCE'A' level examination); OR\r\n\r\n2) at least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' level; OR\r\n\r\n3) at least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' level; OR\r\n\r\n4) at least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' level.\r\n\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CH2291","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Tradition (taught in English)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a general survey of the cultural tradition of China. It is aimed at giving students a deeper understanding of how the Chinese lived and worked in the traditional era, their institutions and their thinking. The "Great tradition" and the "Small tradition" of Chinese society and their relevance to the present will be examined. Topics of discussion will include early Chinese worldview, Chinese religiosity, Chinese symbolism, Chinese names, Chinese festivals and folk customs, etc. Having read this module, students would have a better appreciation of the linkage between Chinese traditions in the past and modern society. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH2295","ModuleTitle":"Commerce and Culture in China's Past (in English)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"China has a long history of commercial activities ranging from domestic to international trade. The complex relation between state, culture and society in the last millennium of imperial Chinese history provided the space for a vibrant and yet different (as compared to that of the modern world) commercial culture to flourish. This course aims to understand how the Chinese people conducted business activities in the peculiar setting of late imperial China and its impact on intellectual, literary, religious and material culture, as well as gender politics of that period. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH2297","ModuleTitle":"Exploring Chinese Cinema: Shanghai-Hong Kong-Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This course offers an introduction to the genres and aesthetics of Chinese movies, studying the cinematic interaction between Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The main body of the course discusses the major types of Chinese movies, including opera, musical, action, and horror films. The course addresses several issues, for example, inter-Asian connections in film production; entertainment industry bridges between the three cities; thematic and aesthetic differences of the films produced in the three places when dealing with similar subjects and figures, e.g., female ghost, the national hero, and nostalgia. The course will be taught in English.","CrossModule":"GEK2047","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK2047","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH3223","ModuleTitle":"Selected Authors/Texts II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students reading this module are expected to conduct an in-depth study of two or more writers or texts in pre-modern Chinese history, literature or philosophy, with an emphasis on analytical discussion of selected authors or texts. Students who have taken CH2226 and want to develop their knowledge in this field are encouraged to take this module. This module is taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH3226","ModuleTitle":"Modern Chinese Literature","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"As a comprehensive introduction to modern Chinese literature of the period between 1917 and 1949, this module studies the 1917 Literary Revolution and May-Fourth Movement, the modern literary genres that flourished in the hands of literary giants like Lu Xun, Hu Shi, Yu Dafu, Zhu Ziqing and Zhang Ailing, the important literary organizations and theories, and the debates between the various schools of writers who supported different literary ideas and concepts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH3228","ModuleTitle":"Classical Poetry: Writing and Criticism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"One of the best ways to understand the essence of poetry is to write one’s own composition. This method is particularly important in the study of classical Chinese poetry, for it can practically help one acquire the knowledge of tones, prosody, forms, structures and aesthetics of this traditional literary genre. Through critical analysis of Tang-Song masterpieces and traditional poetry discourses, this module will introduce the skill of poetry writing to students, deepen their understanding of the art of classical shi poetry as well as the historical, social and cultural backgrounds related to the genre’s stylistic development, and nourish their aesthetic criticism on poetry as a whole.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n\r\n1) at least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' level (at GCE 'A' level examination); OR\r\n\r\n2) at least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' level; OR\r\n\r\n3) at least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' level; OR\r\n\r\n4) at least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' level.\r\n\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CH3229","ModuleTitle":"Modern Literature in Taiwan and Hong Kong","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module studies the modern literature in Taiwan and Hong Kong. It surveys the fictions of Modern and Contemporary Chinese and analyses the characteristic of narratology. The module will focus on the dialogues between national, regional imaginaries and literary cultures in the Sinophone world. Close reading is a required skill for this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Students must have obtained:\r\n1. at least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘O’ level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE ‘AO’ level\r\n(at GCE ‘A’ level examination); OR \r\n2. at least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE ‘A’ level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘A’ level; OR \r\n3. at least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE ‘A’ level; OR \r\n4. at least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE ‘A’ level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE ‘A’ level.\r\n5. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH3246","ModuleTitle":"Socio-Political History of Modern China","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a comprehensive study of changes and problems in modern China, with particular attention to the major historical events and influential personalities from the Opium War (1839-1842) to the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Topics and issues for discussion and analysis include the impact of the West on China and the Chinese intellectuals' responses to the challenge, rebellions and wars, reforms and revolutions, political and social developments in modern China, the new cultural movement in the early 20th century and its impact on contemporary China. This course is offered to students across the University with an interest in modern China.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH3882A","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Temples Across Southeast Asia (taught in English)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Chinese Temples are important religious and social sites in overseas Chinese communities. The networks that many of these temples forged are also major channels of flow for resources, ideas, and information in Southeast Asia. By studying these temples, students will gain a deeper appreciation of Chinese religious activities, as well as new perspectives in understanding overseas Chinese communities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CH4206","ModuleTitle":"Theoretical Issues in Chinese Grammar","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a theoretical study of Chinese grammar. Topics will include: traditional and modern systems of Chinese grammar, the relationship between Chinese characters and morphemes, 'wordship' in Chinese, the distinction between words and morphemes/phrases, classification of Chinese words and sentences, grammatical units, logical relations and grammatical forms, sentence analysis, grammar-morphology-phonology interface. There will also be a brief introduction of the history of Chinese grammatical studies, and the influence of western linguistic theories in the history. Selected original books and articles important in the development of Chinese grammatical theories will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: \r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL; and CL2103, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. \r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: \r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL; and CL2103, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH4243","ModuleTitle":"Selected Periods of Chinese History II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a detailed study of the Song, Yuan, Ming or Qing dynasty in China. It includes critical analysis of the political, social, cultural, and economic aspects of the periods concerned. Selected historical figures will also be appraised. The course is designed for students in the Department. Students with a good understanding of the general history of China are encouraged to take the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL or 28 MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. \r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: \r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL or 28 MCs in HY or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH4244","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics on The Overseas Chinese","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at providing students with essential information on the changing characteristics of Chinese communities in various parts of the globe and their evolving ties with China in the contemporary era. It covers topics and issues such as theory and methodology, patterns of migration, multiple identities, the emergence of new migrants, the formation of transnational business networks and the impact of political and economic developments in China on the Chinese overseas and vice versa. These thematic issues will be discussed in conjunction with specific cases drawn from selected countries (e.g. Japan, Australia and Singapore) or regions (e.g. North America and Europe).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH4251","ModuleTitle":"Modern-Contemporary Chinese Thought","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to explore the significance of modern and contemporary Chinese thought and the intellectual transition occurring in China from the late nineteenth century to the present. It covers topics such as modern Chinese thought (1898-1949), modern Confucianism. The course is intended for students who interested in how Chinese thought had developed in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH4281","ModuleTitle":"Translation Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students are exposed to more issues in translation studies by means of comprehensive translation practice on the basis of a comparative study of model translations of primary genres in Chinese and English. This is to cultivate their stylistic sensitivity and discourse awareness, preparing them for further studies in relevant fields or a possible career as a translator. The course is offered to students in the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCL3281 and completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCL3281 and completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in CH or CL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is an optional module designed for students of the Department. It presents the methodology of writing an academic thesis of a stipulated length. Students are expected to work independently and meet their supervisors on an agreed schedule, during the semester, to discuss their progress. Upon completion of the thesis, it is submitted for evaluation by the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of CH/CL major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"CH4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in CH or CL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in CH or CL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"CH4401, CH4401S","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH5224","ModuleTitle":"PRESCRIBED TEXTS IN LITERATURE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a comprehensive study of one or two texts in classical and/or modern Chinese literature not covered under CH5223 such as Shjing (Book of Songs), Chuci (The Songs of the South), Zuozhuan, Shiji (The Historical Records), the Book of Zhuang Zi, the Book of Xun Zi, Wenxin diaolong (The Literary Mind and The Carving of Dragons), the poetry of Du Fu and major works of the Chinese novel. Significant chapters of the texts are selected for intensive reading and close analysis. The course is provided for graduate students with an interest in studying Chinese literature at an advanced level. This module will be taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH5224R","ModuleTitle":"Prescribed Texts in Literature","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a comprehensive study of one or two texts in classical and/or modern Chinese literature not covered under CH5223 such as Shjing (Book of Songs), Chuci (The Songs of the South), Zuozhuan, Shiji (The Historical Records), the Book of Zhuang Zi, the Book of Xun Zi, Wenxin diaolong (The Literary Mind and The Carving of Dragons), the poetry of Du Fu and major works of the Chinese novel. Significant chapters of the texts are selected for intensive reading and close analysis. The course is provided for graduate students with an interest in studying Chinese literature at an advanced level. This module will be taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH5225","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN SE ASIAN CHINESE LITERATURE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to underscore the uniqueness of Chinese literature in Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. It explores a wide range of topics including the identity problem and its expression, the status of Chinese literature, the strength and weakness of the works of major writers etc, all under the magnifying glass of comparative study. This module will be taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Graduate students in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH5225R","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN SE ASIAN CHINESE LITERATURE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to underscore the uniqueness of Chinese literature in Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. It explores a wide range of topics including the identity problem and its expression, the status of Chinese literature, the strength and weakness of the works of major writers etc, all under the magnifying glass of comparative study. This module will be taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Graduate students in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH5242","ModuleTitle":"Selected Texts in Chinese Historiography","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines one or two important historiographical works from traditional or contemporary China. Significant chapters of the texts will be selected for intensive reading and close analysis. Contemporary scholarship and sinological writings on the works will also be examined. This course is offered to graduate students with adequate knowledge of the history of China. This module is taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Admission to a graduate programme in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of the Department.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CH5242R","ModuleTitle":"Selected Texts in Chinese Hist","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines one or two important historiographical works from traditional or contemporary China. Significant chapters of the texts will be selected for intensive reading and close analysis. Contemporary scholarship and sinological writings on the works will also be examined. This course is offered to graduate students with adequate knowledge of the history of China. This module is taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Admission to a graduate programme in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of the Department.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CH5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Subject to the approval from HOD","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CH5880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Applied Chinese Linguistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module applies the knowledge of Chinese language and linguistics to interdisciplinary areas such as language in society, language in communication, language in education, language and psychology, second language acquisition etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CH5880R","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Applied Chinese Linguistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module applies the knowledge of Chinese language and linguistics to interdisciplinary areas such as language in society, language in communication, language in education, language and psychology, second language acquisition etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CH6201","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN CHINESE LINGUISTICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide students with knowledge of the marked properties of the Chinese language. It is an intensive study of selected topics in Chinese linguistics, such as phonology, grammar, semantics, rhetoric, lexicology, dialectology, etc. Textual criticism, the Chinese script as well as the relationship between literature and linguistics will also be covered. This course will enhance students' ability to analyze Chinese language at various levels, and their general proficiency of the language. Target students may be those graduate students in the Department who have an interest in Chinese linguistics. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"\"Graduate Students in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of Department\"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH6227","ModuleTitle":"CULTURE AND SOCIETY THROUGH LITERATURE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Interdisciplinary in nature, this module is designed to examine, through case studies, the intricate and multifaceted relationships among writers, literary works, and a mesh of cultural variables including printing, textual transmission, performance, entertainment, education, politics and popular religion. The focus of the module is thematic and is not restricted to any particular period or region. This module is offered to graduate students with adequate knowledge of Chinese literature. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH6243","ModuleTitle":"SEMINAR IN SE ASIAN CHINESE STUDIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a seminar in Southeast Asian Chinese Studies with particular reference to the Chinese in Colonial Malaya and Singapore. Topics and issues for discussion and analysis include Chinese immigration, Chinese associations and leadership, Chinese education and culture, women's history, nationalism and popular movements, ethnic Chinese and nation-building, triangle relationship among the Colonial government, Chinese consuls and Chinese communities, and theory and methodology in Southeast Asian Chinese studies. This seminar targets at graduate students with general knowledge in Southeast Asian history and/or modern Chinese history. This module will be taught in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"\"Graduate Students in Chinese Studies, or 120 MCs (or equivalent) and permission of Department\"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CH6262","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHINESE STUDIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This independent-study module requires students to work on a research project related to their field and present their findings in a seminar toward the end of the course. It aims at providing students with critical analytical and writing abilities for topics closely related to the field of dissertations. Choice of topics and plan of study are to be finalized with their supervisors' approval. Regular consultation with supervisors throughout the course is required. Permission by the Department to read this module is necessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Subject to the approval from HOD","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CL1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Chinese Language","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"As an essential module for students majoring in Chinese Language, this module is designed to provide students with a general knowledge of the characteristics of the Chinese language, including its phonological system, morphological and syntactical structures, lexical features as well as its writing system. It also examines the international status of this language, which has been widely used or learned in all parts of the world. The course is designed for students across the University with an interest in the Chinese language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL2103","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Grammar","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide students with a systematic knowledge of Chinese grammar. The course covers various grammatical constructions and markers as well as their functions. This course will enhance the students' ability in analyzing the Chinese language, written and spoken, besides their general proficiency of the language. Students will do 3-4 exercises and an essay of about 2500 characters. The course is designed for students across the University with an interest in the Chinese language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"CL2203","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL2204","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Semantics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to familiarise students with the nature of meaning in languages, the change in the meaning of a word in different contexts as well as through time, and the theory of Chinese semantics. Major topics to be covered include the meanings of Chinese words, changes in meaning, logical relations and semantic relations in the Chinese language. The course is designed for students with some theoretical background in the structure of the Chinese language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL2206","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Chinese Linguistics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to acquaint students with selected topics in Chinese linguistics such as sentence structures, meaning and structure of Chinese words, cognitive grammar, semantics, dialectal variations at various levels, the similarities and differences between Chinese and English at various structural levels. Fieldwork will be involved. The course is designed for students who have already taken CL1101E Introduction to Chinese Language and are interested in learning more about the theoretical aspects of the language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL2241","ModuleTitle":"General History of China","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"An essential module for students majoring in Chinese Studies, this is a general survey of the socio-political and intellectual developments in China from ancient times to the Opium War (1842). The characteristics of each Chinese imperial dynasty and the relationship between China and other Asian countries will also be examined. The course is also offered to students across the University with an interest in the history of traditional China.","CrossModule":"CH2141","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n(i) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘O’ Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE ‘AO’ Level (at GCE ‘A’ Level examination); OR\r\n(ii) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE ‘A’ Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘A’ Level; OR\r\n(iii) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE ‘A’ Level; OR\r\n(iv) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE ‘A’ Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE ‘A’ Level.\r\n(v) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"CH2141 and CL2141","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL2260","ModuleTitle":"Selected Readings","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Representative writings of Chinese literature of various periods are selected for intensive reading and close analysis. The objective of this course is to cultivate the students' ability in interpreting and appreciating Chinese literature. Materials are chosen from works in the Pre-Qin period to the present. This course is suitable for students who have basic reading ability of Chinese and who are interested in both modern and classical Chinese literature. It is offered to students across the University.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL2281","ModuleTitle":"Translation and Interpretation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This class aims to continue to give students practice in translation and interpretation. The course will focus on two areas: linguistic issues (grammar, semantic meaning) which must be dealt with in both oral and written translation, and cultural issues where there is a need for creative approaches to various non-standard forms of language which are found in poetry, cartoons, advertisements, and certain types of interpretation scenarios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"1) Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS Qualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules; AND\r\n2) Grade 'B4' and above in Higher Chinese (HCL) at GCE 'O' Level or Chinese (CL) at GCE 'AO' Level; OR Grade 'C' and above in Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL3209","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Language Acquisition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the various mechanisms behind how the\r\nChinese language is acquired. Differences as well as similarities in the acquisition process by learners of Chinese as a first and second language are examined. Students will gain an insightful glimpse at learning Chinese as a first language or (to a lesser extent) second language, along with their\r\nassociated linguistic, developmental and socio-cultural issues. There is a significant practical orientation to this module which include collecting real-life linguistic data (through recordings etc.), transcribing the data and analysing them.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must obtain:\r\n1) At least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE 'AO' Level (at GCE 'A' Level examination); OR\r\n2) At least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n3) At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level; OR\r\n4) At least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE 'A' Level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE 'A' Level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.","Preclusion":"CL2206 & CL2209","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL3211","ModuleTitle":"The Standardization of the Chinese Language","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a systematic knowledge of the standardization of modern Mandarin. The topics discussed include the Chinese\r\nRomanization system ('The Scheme of Chinese Pinyin System' «¿¿¿¿¿¿», 'The Orthography of Chinese Pinyin System' «¿¿¿¿¿¿¿», the\r\nstandardization of Chinese words with more than one pronounciation (¿¿¿), the standardization of Chinese lexicon (the Chinese neologism and loanwords), and the standardization of Chinese grammar. The course is designed for students with an interest in the Chinese language and linguistics in general.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"\"Students must have obtained:\r\n1) at least a B4 for (a) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘O’ level, or (b) Chinese Language at GCE ‘AO’ level (at GCE ‘A’ level examination); OR\r\n2) at least a pass for (a) Chinese at GCE ‘A’ level, or (b) Higher Chinese at GCE ‘A’ level; OR\r\n3) at least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE ‘A’ level; OR\r\n4) at least a pass for (a) Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE ‘A’ level, or (b) Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE ‘A’ level.\r\n5) Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.\"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL3281","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Translation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module, designed for Level 2nd-4th year students (not necessarily majoring in Chinese Studies), deals with some problems not specified for attention under CL2280 or CL2281, requiring students to translate some literary works into Chinese and English respectively. Topics will include the relationship between contemporary translation theory and practice, the use of more specific semantic and cultural understanding of the text, as well as more complex formation of textual structures in the process of translation. Special attention will be paid to online resources for translators.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CL2280 or CL2281","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CL3283","ModuleTitle":"Film and Television Subtitling Translation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The course, which aims to train students in film and television translation, is structured on a complete audiovisual basis with lectures, multimedia laboratories, seminars and group presentations.\r\n\r\nAudio-visual material including interviews, documentaries, soap operas and movies will be adapted and translated, with or without the support of a written script.\r\n\r\nStudents are exposed to different genres of film and television programmes, as well as the varieties of English and Chinese used in the field.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CL2280 or CL2281","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM1121","ModuleTitle":"Organic Chemistry 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the characteristic properties, methods of preparation, and reactions of alkanes/cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, benzene and other aromatic compounds, alkyl halides; alcohols; ethers; epoxides, phenols, aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and their derivatives; amines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"'A' level or H2 pass in Chemistry or equivalent or CM1417","Preclusion":"CM1501 or CM1503","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM1191","ModuleTitle":"Experiments in Chemistry 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is a module designed for chemistry majors and deals with laboratory experiments on selected topics of basic chemistry principles and theoretical contents primarily selected from the modules CM1111, CM1121 and CM1131.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-5-0-4","Prerequisite":"H2/A-level Chemistry or its equivalent or by permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CM1402","ModuleTitle":"General Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is a chemistry module designed for non-chemistry majors and deals primarily with basic principles of structure and bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, basic analytical techniques, properties and reactions of organic functional groups and chemistry of main group elements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ level or H2 pass in chemistry or equivalent or CM1417","Preclusion":"CM1401 – Chemistry for Life Sciences","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM1502","ModuleTitle":"General and Physical Chemistry for Engineers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces some basic principles of general and physical chemistry to engineering students. Topics covered include atomic and molecular structures, spectroscopies and their applications, bonding and interactions in interfaces and materials, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, common molecules and their transformations especially in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The purpose is to provide engineering students the foundations in important concepts and principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on practical applications in engineering and technology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-2-2-3","Prerequisite":"'A' level or H2 pass in Chemistry or equivalent or CM1417","Preclusion":"Chemistry majors, CM1502FC","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM1502FC","ModuleTitle":"General and Physical Chemistry for Engineers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces some basic principles of general and physical chemistry to engineering students. Topics covered include atomic and molecular structures, spectroscopies and their applications, bonding and interactions in interfaces and materials, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, common molecules and their transformations especially in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The purpose is to provide engineering students the foundations in important concepts and principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on practical applications in engineering and technology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-3-0-3","Prerequisite":"'A' level or H2 pass in Chemistry or equivalent or CM1417","Preclusion":"CM1502, Chemistry majors","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM2101","ModuleTitle":"Physical Chemistry 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"In this course, the basic ideas and applications of various types of spectroscopy will be taught in a concerted manner, with discussions on some basic applications of these techniques. Topics discussed include microwave spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, electron and nuclear spin resonance spectroscopy. The fundamental principles such as energy quantization, rigid rotors and harmonic oscillators are discussed, the techniques and instrumentation are studied, and the practical applications are emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"CM1131 or CM1401 or by department approval.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM2111","ModuleTitle":"Inorganic Chemistry 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Structure and properties of solids; coordination chemistry: nomenclature, stability constants and isomerism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"CM1111","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CM2121","ModuleTitle":"Organic Chemistry 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Functional group transformation; disconnection approach to synthesis; synthesis of polyfunctional organic molecules, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"CM1121 or by department approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM2142","ModuleTitle":"Analytical Chemistry 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Introduction to data treatment and analysis; discussion on sample treatment and extraction, and sample preparation techniques, separation science, electrochemistry. Topics covered will be selected from: liquid extraction and solid phase extraction, some novel extraction technologies; comparison of traditional and modern extraction procedures; introduction to chromatography, with special emphasis on planar chromatography; introduction to electroanalytical methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"CM1131 or FST1101 or CM1401 by department approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CM2191","ModuleTitle":"Experiments in Chemistry 2.","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-5-0-4","Prerequisite":"CM1191 or by department approval.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CM2192","ModuleTitle":"Experiments in Chemistry 3.","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-5-0-4","Prerequisite":"CM1191 or by department approval.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CM2192A","ModuleTitle":"Experiments in Chemistry 3A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is a module that focuses on practical aspects in fundamental analytical chemistry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-5-0-4","Prerequisite":"CM1191 or FST1101 or by department approval","Preclusion":"CM2192","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CM2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Chemistry I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"CM1111 or CM1121or CM1131; AND Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS In Chemistry II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"CM2288 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3201","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Chemical Processes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introduction to the Chemical Industry and related process industries like the Food Processing and Pharmaceutical Industries, or Petroleum Refining. Process analysis and mass and energy balances of simple and complex systems are covered, including recycle and purge streams. Systems without and with chemical transformations will be treated for batch and steady state flow processes. The concept of unit operations is\r\nintroduced. Thermal processes (e.g., heat transfer and separation by distillation) will be treated in greater depth. The design of new products and processes is emphasised as an important aspect of the work of an industrial chemist.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"CM1131, CM2101 and MA1421/MA1102R","Preclusion":"CN1111, CM1161, CM2161","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3211","ModuleTitle":"Organometallic Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module features the principles of synthesis, structures and reactivity of organometallic compounds. Significance of synergic d-p back bonding and different modes of p bonding will be illustrated. The course covers the applications of physical and spectroscopic methods in order to provide the scientific bases for the elucidation of p bonding, metal-metal and metal-hydrogen bonds, isomerism, fluxionality, and molecular structures. The different modes of reactions of organometallic compounds and their applications will be explored. The catalytic cycles and the mechanisms of the different homogeneous catalytic processes will be illustrated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM2111","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3222","ModuleTitle":"Organic Reaction Mechanisms","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the study of a selected series of organic reactions involving reactive intermediates and/or molecular rearrangements. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of their reaction mechanisms. These will include rearrangement reactions involving carbocations and carbenes as intermediates. Stereoelectronic\r\nproperties leading to fragmentation reactions will be introduced. Reactions initiated by radicals will be covered. Comprehensive discussions on rules and stereochemical consequences in pericyclic reactions will be given. The synthetic applications of all the above reactions will be illustrated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM2121","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3225","ModuleTitle":"Biomolecules","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"An introduction on the four major classes of biomolecules in life: nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates and fatty acids will be given. The bioorganic aspects of these molecules, e.g. how proteins behaves, how DNAs are damaged and repaired, how enzymes catalyze chemical transformations, and how drugs are\r\ndeveloped, will be discussed. Fundamentals in biochemistry and physical methods for bioorganic chemistry will be introduced. Basic concepts in how to synthesize biologically active compounds in drug discovery through combinatorial\r\nchemistry will be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM2121","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3232","ModuleTitle":"Phy Chem of the Solid State & Interfaces","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Solid state chemistry-crystal structures, defects. Elements of interface chemistry;interfaces of liquid-gas, liquid-liquid, solid-gas, and solid-liquid.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3251","ModuleTitle":"Nanochemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This multidisciplinary module provides an in-depth view of the synthesis, characterisation and application of nanostructures using chemical routes. Necessarily, it will incorporate various concepts from colloidal chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, polymer chemistry and electrochemistry, etc. The application of these concepts in nanoscale synthesis will be emphasized and presented in a cohesive manner. The module also highlights the applications of nanostructures such as quantum dots, nanoparticles, nanorods, nanowires, etc. in the areas of biosensors, bioimaging, LEDs and photonic crystals, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"SP2251","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3253","ModuleTitle":"Materials Chemistry 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Fundamentals of solid state chemistry will first cover the primary and secondary types of bonding in solids followed by lattice energy in ionic solids. Crystalline solids and their crystal structure will be studied. Metals, insulators and semiconductors will be distinguished using the band theory of solids. Defects occur in crystals – point, line and surface – and their effects on properties of solid materials will be explained. Factors affecting crystallization and glass formation, and different components of glasses and their uses will be discussed. Formation of different types of glasses and their applications will be highlighted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"CM1131 and CM2111","Preclusion":"CM2263 and CM3262","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Chemistry I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Chemistry II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3291","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Experiments In Organic & Inorganic Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Laboratory work in Inorganic and Organic chemistry. This module is a major requirement for Chemistry students.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-6-2-2","Prerequisite":"CM2111, CM2121 and CM2191","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3292","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Experiments In Analytical & Physical Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Laboratory work in Analytical and Physical Chemistry. This module is a major requirement for Chemistry students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-6-2-2","Prerequisite":"CM2101, CM2142 and CM2192","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3295","ModuleTitle":"Selected Experiments in Analytical Chem.","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Laboratory work in Analytical Restriction: This module is offered only to students taking Minor in Analytical Chemistry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-6-2-2","Prerequisite":"CM2142","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3296","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Modelling: Theory & Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Fundamental concepts of molecular modelling; survey of computational methods; molecular mechanics and force fields; empirical and semi-empirical methods; Ab initio theory; basis sets; electron correlation methods; density functional theory; chemical visualization and graphics models; qualitative molecular orbital theory; potential energy surfaces and minimization' molecular dynamics and Monte-Carlo simulations; calculation of molecular properties (IR, UV, NMR and electron density distribution); use of molecular modelling software (Spartan and Gaussian); applications of modelling to chemical problems, modelling biomolecules: conformational analysis, QSAR, docking, ligand design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"CM2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3301","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Forensic Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers forensic identification, criminalistics, DNA profiling, narcotics and toxicology. Topics on forensic identification and criminalistics includes crime scene investigation, nature of physical evidence, characteristics of evidence, an in-depth study of glass and fibre as sources of evidence in criminalistics investigations. For DNA profiling, this module would focus on screening methods for biological materials, the various instrumentation platforms and the application of forensic DNA in Singapore crime cases. In narcotics, the topics covered include forensic drug analysis and legislation, clandestine drug manufacturing, drug metabolism and analysis of urine for drug abuse. For toxicology, an in-depth study of toxicological analysis will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"GEK1542","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM3312","ModuleTitle":"Extended Undergraduate Professional Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having a good academic record and technical\r\nfoundation, students with good soft skills and some\r\nindustrial attachment or internship experiences often stand\r\na better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives\r\nnon-Applied Science students the opportunity to embark\r\non internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and\r\nperform a structured internship in a company/institution for\r\n16-20 weeks during regular semester. Through regular\r\nmeetings with the Academic Advisor and internship\r\nSupervisor, students explore how knowledge learnt in the\r\ncurriculum can be transferred to perform technical\r\nassignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"SP1001 Career Planning & Preparation or NCC1001 Headstart Module (A Career Development Programme) or NCC1000 Stepup Module (A Career Development Programme) or CFG1001 Headstart Module or CFG1000 StepUp Module; students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Chemistry as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Chemistry major at time of application.","Preclusion":"Applied Science degree of which Professional Placement is already within the curriculum; any other XX3311 or XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CM4199A","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to introduce students to the components of independent research e.g. literature review, experimental techniques, data collection and treatment, etc. After completion of this module a student should be able to analyse a specific problem and to design and perform suitable experiments which will lead to its solution.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"At least an overall CAP of 3.50, on fulfillment of 100MC or more; and major requirements under the B.Sc. programme. ( Only for students entering NUS in or after 2002 )","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4199B","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Applied Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The module will immerse students in research methodology. Students will be trained on elaborating a research idea into a sound proposal, and are required to plan and execute the research vigorously. Skills training are emphasized. In scientific/technical writing, developed by writing a formal research proposal, mid-project report and final report. In communications, public speaking at a seminar, group discussion and poster presentation are the focus","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"At least an overall CAP of 3.50, on fulfillment of 100MC or more; and major requirements under the B.Sc. programme. (Only for students entering NUS in or after 2002 )","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4201","ModuleTitle":"DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MODERN CHEMISTRY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The student pursuing this module are expected to work under the direction of one of the faculty members of the Department of Chemistry.\r\n \r\nThe students will conduct independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of the faculty member. The course grade is usually based on a written report and two seminars covering the research.\r\n \r\nThe teaching objective of the module is for faculty members with expertise in relevant fields of chemical research to impart knowledge on, provide guidance to and stimulate creative thinking of students with interest in modern chemistry. The students are expected to gain in-depth understanding of the chosen topic through discussions/meetings with the faculty members, his/her own research work, and preparation and presentation of written/oral reports. Each student is assigned at least one adviser from the faculty. The student should meet with his/her adviser at the beginning of the semester. The adviser and student will select a topic for investigation within the advisers area of expertise. For example, the assignment might require the students to read some recent journal articles or chapters in selected books. During subsequent meetings, the student and adviser will discuss the material and related issues. The student will then prepare a brief written report summarizing the background and significance of the problem under consideration, the approaches used to solve the problem, and the results of the investigations reported in the articles or books. The written report is due at the end of the semester. The student will also be required to make two oral presentations (one around the middle of the semester, and another one at the end of the semester) to show his or her understanding of the problem, and what he or she has read.\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4214","ModuleTitle":"Structural Methods in Inorganic Chem","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the commonly used methods to determine the structure of inorganic and organometallic compounds including symmetry operators, point groups and irreducible representations; Raman or IR active vibrational modes; the\r\nprinciples and theories of single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction techniques; assessment of quality of published crystal structures; NMR as a powerful diagnostic tool to determine structures and fluxional mechanisms. High resolution mass spectrometry, electron paramagnetic resonance and Mossbauer spectroscopy may be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM3211 or CM3212","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4228","ModuleTitle":"Catalysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the principles and characteristics of heterogeneous, homogeneous and enzymatic catalysis. Reaction cycles are analysed at the molecular level, and a microkinetic approach is used to describe the processes. Selected industrial processes and commercial devices are discussed to illustrate practical applications of the studied topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"CM2121","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4237","ModuleTitle":"Interfaces and the Liquid State","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The module is intended for those students interested in a deeper understanding of the liquid state and solutions. The content unifies all the material covered in levels one to three in physical chemistry concerning the liquid state. Particular attention is paid to the material taught in CM3232 regarding interfaces and extends it into the liquid state. Topics covered include: Intermolecular interactions, Laplaces, Poissons and Poisson, Boltzmann's equations and their application to Debye-Hckle theory, the Goy Chapman and Stern models, zeta-potential, and the electrostatic potential around proteins. Colloids involving sols, emulsions and foams are considered as well as reactions in solution, computer models of the liquid state and experimental techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"CM3232 or by permission","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CM4241","ModuleTitle":"Trace Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"At the end of this module, you should be able to identify the major sources of errors in trace analysis, understand the advantages and limitations of sample preparation and detection techniques, and be able to design a suitable method for the analysis of a given sample by taking into account the sample matrix, properties and concentration. Topics discussed include analysis at trace levels: general considerations and principles, sampling, sample preparation and sample pretreatment; selected advanced techniques of extraction and detection, applications in environmental, biomedical, etc. analyses; chemosensors and biosensors. The module is directed towards students majoring in chemistry and related disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM3242 or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4252","ModuleTitle":"Polymer Chemistry 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module prepares the students for the polymer related industry. It covers the chemistry of polymer degradation under the influence of heat, oxygen and UV light and ways of retardation. The science and technology of elastomers or rubber like polymeric materials will be discussed and compared to solid plastics. The synthesis, properties and applications of contemporary engineering and specialty polymers and the role of additives in plastics will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"CM3252","Preclusion":"CM4264, CM4265, CM4266, CM4268","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4253","ModuleTitle":"Materials Chemistry 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to discuss important contemporary topics in the field of materials chemistry, e.g. nanostructured materials, hybrid composites, and polymeric materials as active components in electronic applications. Self-assembly of monolayers on metal surfaces and semiconductors, and other nanostructures (carbon nanotubes, nanoparticles, grapheme) will be covered. Material synthesis, processability in device matrix and stability will be emphasized, together with structure performance relationship. Formal teaching may be accompanied by presentations and case studies delivered by selected Industry researchers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"CM3253","Preclusion":"CM4266","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4268","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Polymer Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module will be focused on some advanced topics which are not covered in basic polymer science. The topics include:\n\n(1) new polymerization methods (e.g. controlled radical polymerization, metallocene polymerization and olefin metathesis polymerization);\n\n(2) block copolymers and their applications;\n\n(3) dendritic macromolecules;\n\n(4) naturally occurring polymers and biopolymers;\n\n(5) inorganic and organometallic polymers;\n\n(6) supramolecular polymers and smart polymers;\n\n(7) conducting polymers and their applications\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"For Applied Chemistry Students: Polymer Chemistry II (CM3265). For Chemistry students: Organic Reaction Mechanisms (CM3221).","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4269","ModuleTitle":"Sustainable & Green Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The module covers:\r\n(i) introduction: origin, current status and future of green chemistry;\r\n(ii) concept of sustainability;\r\n(iii) environmental fate of chemicals;\r\n(iv) metrics for environmental risk evaluation of chemicals;\r\n(v) elements of green chemistry;\r\n(vi) energy balance in chemical reactions and separation processes;\r\n(vii) selectivity and yield improvements in chemical processes via statistical methods;\r\n(viii)fundamentals of industrial waste treatment;\r\n(ix) environmental consequences of burning fossil fuels for generation of energy;\r\n(x) renewable sources of fuels and chemical feedstocks;\r\n(xi) energy future beyond carbon; and\r\n(xii) advanced green chemistry techniques and process intensification","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"(CM2132 or CM2167) and (CM3221 or CM3264)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4271","ModuleTitle":"MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the module Biomolecules (CM3225) as well as Organic Chemistry (CM 2121). A major focus will be directed towards the identification and chemical optimization of drug molecules. It will be accompanied by presentations and case studies delivered by selected researchers from Pharmaceutical Industry. \r\nThe following aspects will be covered:\r\n1)\tThe role of the chemist in the drug discovery process\r\n2)\tTarget Selection\r\n3)\tSelection of chemical starting points via virtual screening techniques\r\n4)\tDesign of compound libraries\r\n5)\tTranslation of ADME-Tox data into new chemical entities\r\n6)\t Intellectual property for medicinal chemists\r\nThe module is suited for advanced students majoring in chemistry or applied chemistry.\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"CM2121 and CM3225","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM4282","ModuleTitle":"Energy Resources","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module comprises of a physico-chemical study of the energy resources and the environmental and economic implications of their exploitation. Following the history of \r\nenergy consumption, the current situation is summarized, and the implications of the continuation of the status quo identified. Concepts of fitness for purpose, and \r\nenvironmental and economic sustainability are explored. Key technologies areas cover generation, use efficiency, and storage and transmission. These are illustrated with quantitative case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CM1131 and CM1111","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5100","ModuleTitle":"M.SC. PROJECT (FOR M.SC. COURSEWORK STUDENTS ONLY)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Students will have a chance to work with the department staff on a project proposed by the staff on a particular area. Part-time student will be allowed more time to complete the project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"For M.Sc. 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The topics may be classified under:\r\n(i) Physical inorganic chemistry,\r\n(ii) Synthetic methodologies, and\r\n(iii) Characterisation techniques","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"CM4211 and CM4212 or by permission.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5121","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Major topics to be covered: Asymmetric oxidation e.g. asymmetric oxidation, epoxidation of olefins (Sharpless, Jacobsen, Yang-shi, etc), asymmetric osmylation. Asymmetric reductions e.g. asymmetric reduction of carbonyl compounds, asymmetric hydrogenation, etc. Asymmetric C-C bond formation reactions. Metal-mediated organic transformations Protecting groups in organic synthesis. Selected mechanisms in organic synthesis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"By permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5198","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Seminar Module in Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted fromAY2004/2005. The main purpose of this module is to help graduate students to improve their scientific presentation skills and to participate in scientific seminars/exchanges in a professional manner. The module will be spread over 2 Semesters and be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" grade on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Registration as Graduate Student in the Department of Chemistry","Preclusion":"Graduate seminar modules by other departments","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5212","ModuleTitle":"Crystal Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the basic understanding of intermolecular interactions in the context of crystal packing and how to utilize these weak supramolecular interations in the design of new solids with desired physical and chemical\r\nproperties. Hence this is an interdisciplinary subject which encompasses physics, chemistry, materials and pharmaceuticals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CM4214 or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5225","ModuleTitle":"Asymmetric Catalysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the principles and concepts introduced in CM4228. It addresses the major concepts in asymmetric catalysis. To module will introduce students to enantiomeric purity, absolute stereochemistry and resolution. In addition, it will concentrate on chiral pool and chiral auxilaries, chiral reagents and chiral catalysis, substrate control and asymmetric synthesis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"CM4228 Catalysis or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5237","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Optical Spectroscopy and Imaging","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide essential knowledge of fundamental photon-molecule interactions and novel laser based techniques that are important for frontier research. Topics include organic photophysics and photochemistry, laser fundamentals, linear and nonlinear optical spectroscopy, time resolved spectroscopy, single molecule spectroscopy, fulorescence and Raman microscopy, femtochemistry, laser reaction control and optical manipulation, laser applications in biochemistry and medicine, optical properties of novel materials and some optoelectronic applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5244","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Environmental Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is an elective analytical chemistry module which aims to give students a working knowledge of environmental chemistry in the industrial and regulatory environment, including specific knowledge of modern topics concerning air, water and land pollutions. After reading this module, students will have an understanding of analytical methods employed for analyses of different types of environmental samples, knowledge on proper environmental sampling methodologies and adapt existing procedures and regulations in environmental problem-solving.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5245","ModuleTitle":"BIOANALYTICALCHEMISTRY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This is an elective analytical module which addresses the basics in the latest bioanalytical techniques and thise which are just emerging. It is aimed at students who are interested in the applications of modern analytical techniques for bioanalytical research and development. The module will acquaint students with background knowledge of advanced and specialized bioanalytical techniques, with elaboration on the materials aspects employed in these techniques. Coverage is aimed more at breadth rather than depth but without sacrificing the fundamental rigors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CM5262","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Materials Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to discuss important contemporary topics in the field of Materials Chemistry, e.g. nanostructured materials, hybrid composites, macromolecular materials, biocomposites, biocompatible materials, fibrous materials, etc. These are materials that we encounter in day-to-day life. The chemistry of their formation, stability as well as the relationship between their structures and properties will be emphasized. After taking this module, students should have a good fundamental knowledge and understanding of how to design and to fabricate useful devices such as LEDs, optical switches, modulators, and dispersion compensators.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"By permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN1111","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Principles","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a basic concept of chemical engineering processes and related problem-solving methods. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of chemical engineering process analysis. The module begins with an overview of the chemical process industry and a discussion of several significant examples. Details of steady state material and energy balance, including recycles, phase change and reaction, form the core substance of the course. Other topics include simultaneous mass and energy balances and unsteady state balances. All concepts and principles are amply illustrated with relevant process examples. This module is targeted at level one engineering or science students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"H2 Mathematics, H2 Chemistry and H2 Physics (or PC1221 Fundamentals of Physics I) or equivalent","Preclusion":"CM1161, CN1111FC","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN1111E","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Principles","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TC1101","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN1111FC","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Principles","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a basic concept of chemical engineering processes and related problem-solving methods. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of chemical engineering process analysis. The module begins with an overview of the chemical process industry and a discussion of several significant examples. Details of steady state material and energy balance, including recycles, phase change and reaction, form the core substance of the course. Other topics include simultaneous mass and energy balances and unsteady state balances. All concepts and principles are amply illustrated with relevant process examples. This module is targeted at level one engineering or science students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"H2 Mathematics, H2 Chemistry and H2 Physics (or PC1221 Fundamentals of Physics I) or equivalent","Preclusion":"CN1111","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN2108","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Process Laboratory I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Students learn practical experience with laboratory-scale experiments as well as team work and technical communication through report writing and oral examination. The experiments are related to chemical engineering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat & mass transfer, particle technology and bioanalytics. Also, students learn the use of safety equipment, safe procedures for handling biological and hazardous waste, assembly and disassembly of equipment, fault diagnosis, understanding and operation of thermocouples and flow meters, instrumental analysis, data logging and processing, operation of process plant items, error analysis and data validation. This module is targeted at level 2 chemical engineering students, who will do experiments in six sessions of five hours each, during the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-2.5-0-2.5","Prerequisite":"CN2121, CN2122, LSM1401","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN2116","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Kinetics & Reactor Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module begins with a revision of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics emphasizing on the different definitions of reaction rates, rate expressions, and simple and complex reactions. The design equations for ideal reactors are then introduced followed by the general methods of analysis of rate data. Reactor sequencing, yield versus productivity considerations in multiple reactions, and nonisothermal operations round up the first half of the course. More advanced topics such as residence time distributions in reactors, kinetics of catalytic reactions and catalyst deactivation, coupling of chemical reactions with transport processes, form the bulk of the second half of the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-5.5-3","Prerequisite":"CN111FC/CN1111","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"CN2125"},{"ModuleCode":"CN2116E","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Kinetics And Reactor Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"TC1101/ CN1111E","Preclusion":"TC2106","Corequisite":"TC2115/ CN2125E"},{"ModuleCode":"CN2121","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an understanding of the basic laws and concepts of thermodynamics for applying to analyze chemical engineering problems. The basic definition, applications and limitations of chemical engineering thermodynamics are first introduced followed by a review of basic laws, properties and concepts of thermodynamics. The application of basic concepts of energy conversion is extended to refrigeration and liquefaction processes. The development and discussion of thermodynamic property relations for systems of constant and variable compositions are covered in detail. The developed property relationships together with the basic laws are then applied to the analysis of the various equilibrium problems in chemical engineering such as vapour-liquid, vapour-liquid-liquid, liquid-liquid, solid-liquid and chemical reaction equilibria. This module is targeted at level 2 chemical engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0.5-6.5","Prerequisite":"CN1111FC/CN1111, CM1502","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN2122","ModuleTitle":"Fluid Mechanics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module considers the classification of fluids and their properties, followed by the analysis of static fluid. The integral and differential forms of the fundamental equations ? Continuity, Momentum and Energy equations are then studied. The concept of momentum transfer by the shear stress is introduced in this course. Dimensional analysis and model theory are studied. The concept about boundary layer theory, flow with pressure gradient, viscous flow and turbulence are also described. Practical aspect involves the consideration of flows in closed conduits. At the end of the course, basic concepts regarding fluid machinery are also covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA1505, MA1506","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN2125","ModuleTitle":"Heat & Mass Transfer","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course considers three modes of heat transfer, namely, conduction, convection, and radiation. For heat conduction, both steady and unsteady states are examined. These are followed by analyses for convective heat transfer and heat transfer with phase change, and subsequently radiative heat transfer. Heat exchangers and their design are discussed. Steady and unsteady-state molecular diffusion is studied, while convective mass transfer is analyzed using exact and approximate integral analysis. Finally, analogies between mass, heat and momentum transfer are discussed leading to the concept of transport phenomena.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2.5-6","Prerequisite":"CN2122","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN2125E","ModuleTitle":"Heat And Mass Transfer","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"TC2112/ CN2122E","Preclusion":"TC2115","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN3108","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Process Laboratory II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the second laboratory experience to students, in chemical engineering processes and biologics manufacturing. Teamwork, technical communication skills, oral presentation and problem solving skills are further emphasised. The experiments covered are related to chemical kinetics and reactors, heat and mass transfer, particle technology, and biologics manufacturing. The importance of safety continues to be emphasised through rigorous implementation of proper operational and waste disposal procedures. The practical experience in fault diagnosis, instrumental analysis, data logging and processing, error analysis and data validation, and operation of process units gained in CN2108 are reinforced and extended further.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-0-6","Prerequisite":"CN2108, CN2116, CN2125, CN3124","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN3109","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Process Laboratory III","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides practical experience to students in process dynamics and control, mass transfer and separation processes. It also strengthens teamwork, technical writing and oral presentation skills, and problem solving skills of students. The importance of safety continues to be emphasised through rigorous implementation of proper operational and waste disposal procedures. The practical experience in fault diagnosis, instrumental analysis, data logging and processing, error analysis and data validation, and operation of process units gained in CN2108 and CN3108 are reinforced and extended further. Students do four experiments (each in two 4-hour sessions) during the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-2.5-0-2.5","Prerequisite":"CN3121, CN3132","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN3124","ModuleTitle":"Fluid-Solid Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with the basic concepts for physical processes: filtration, sedimentation, centrifugation, fluidisation and crystallisation. Particulate solids are characterised in terms of size, size distribution, measurement and analysis and processing. The concepts of fluid flowand particle settling, as well as particle size are used for design and operation of some important fluid-particle separation methods. The principle of fluidisation and its applications to reactors and pneumatic transport of solids are also included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-1-0-1-3.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"CN2122"},{"ModuleCode":"CN3124E","ModuleTitle":"Particle Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"TC2112/ CN2122E","Preclusion":"TC3114","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN3132","ModuleTitle":"Separation Processes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, equilibrium stage and rate-based design concepts in separation processes are introduced. Starting from simple single stage, binary separation, the theoretical treatment is extended to multi-component, multi-stage processes. After brief introduction to inter-phase mass transfer, basic concepts in rate-based design for the more important separation processes such as absorption and distillation are illustrated. The rate-based design concept is then extended to operations involving simultaneous heat and mass transfer such as in cooling tower and dryer. The process design principles are illustrated with distillation, absorption, extraction, adsorption, cooling tower and drying processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-7.5","Prerequisite":"CN1111FC/CN1111, CN2125","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN3135","ModuleTitle":"Process Safety, Health and Environment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide fundamental concepts and methods for the design and operation of safe plants. The students will gain a thorough understanding of chemical process hazards, their identification, their potential effects on safety, health, and the environment, and methods of assessment and control. Emphasis is placed on the integrated management of safety, health, and environmental sustainability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-1-0-2-2.5","Prerequisite":"CN2121 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics\r\nCN2122 Fluid Mechanics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN3421","ModuleTitle":"Process Modeling And Numerical Simulation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces model formulation for various chemical and environmental processes and numerical techniques in solving the associated algebraic and differential equations. Students also learn data sampling and analysis, hypothesis testing and experimental design essential for today?s chemical and environmental engineers. This course covers the formulation of process models and necessary numerical techniques for solving the model equations arising in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, transport phenomena, and process systems engineering. The numerical techniques include methods for solving systems of linear and non-linear algebraic equations and systems of linear and non-linear ordinary and partial differential equations. Direct and iterative techniques, numerical differentiation and integration, error propagation, convergence and stability analysis are taught, followed by basic concepts of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expected values, joint probability distributions, and independence. Hypothesis testing, least square regression, experimental design and sensitivity analysis are also introduced. This module is targeted at level 3 chemical and environmental engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"MA1505 and MA1506 and (CN1111/CN1111FC)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"CN2116"},{"ModuleCode":"CN4118E","ModuleTitle":"B.Tech. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"TC1401 & TC1422 & CN1111E & TC1402/ TC2401 & TC2421 & CN2121E & CN2122E & CN2116E & CN2125E & CN3124E & CN3421E & CN3121E & CN3132E & CN4111E/CN3135E","Preclusion":"TC4118","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN4118R","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. 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This module is targeted at all level 4 chemical engineering students.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-1-14-0-9","Prerequisite":"CN3108 and at least 4 of the 5 core modules: CN3121, CN3124, CN3132, CN3135 and CN3421, or approved by the Head of the Department","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4122","ModuleTitle":"Process Synthesis and Simulation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide fundamentals and methods of of process synthesis and simulation, which are required for design of chemical processes/plants. Students learn a heuristic method for process development, simulation strategies, main steps in process design and rigorous process simulation using a commercial simulator through both lectures and many hands-on exercises. They will also learn detailed mechanical design of process equipment, cost estimation and profitability analysis of chemical\r\nprocesses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-2-0-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"CN2116 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design\r\nCN2121 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics\r\nCN3124 Particle Technology\r\nCN3132 Separation Processes","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4123","ModuleTitle":"Design Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this capstone design project, students execute a group project to design a chemical production facility. They solve a practical design problem in the same way as might be expected in an industrial situation. Students develop and\r\nevaluate process flowsheet alternatives via rigorous simulation, perform preliminary sizing, analyze safety and hazards, and estimate costs and profitability. Further, they learn how to solve open-ended problems by making critical design decisions with sound scientific justification and giving due consideration to cost and safety. Project coordinators act as facilitators, and students work almost independently on the project and exercise their creativity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"7","Workload":"1-1-0-10.5-5","Prerequisite":"CN3135 Process Safety, Health and Environment\r\nCN3421 Process Modelling & Numerical Simulation\r\nCN4122 Process Synthesis and Simulation\r\nEG2401 Engineering Professionalism","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4123E","ModuleTitle":"Design Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"In this capstone design project, students execute a group project to design a chemical production facility. They solve a practical design problem in the same way as might be expected in an industrial situation. Students develop and\r\nevaluate process flowsheet alternatives via rigorous simulation, perform preliminary sizing, analyze safety and hazards, and estimate costs and profitability. Further, they learn how to solve open-ended problems by making critical\r\ndesign decisions with sound scientific justification and giving due consideration to cost and safety. Project coordinators act as facilitators, and students work almost independently on the project and exercise their creativity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"7","Workload":"1-1-0-10.5-5","Prerequisite":"CN3135E Process Safety, Health and Environment\r\nCN3421E Process Modelling & Numerical Simulation\r\nCN4122E Process Synthesis and Simulation\r\nTG2415 Ethics in Engineering","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4208E","ModuleTitle":"Biochemical Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"TC2106 / CN2116E & TC2112 / CN2122E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN4215R","ModuleTitle":"Food Technology and Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with the necessary background for food processing in the context of chemical engineering operations. The module combines food science and engineering operations as an integrated food-engineering course. It starts with food science topics such as food chemistry, microbiology and nutrition. It then focuses on the applications of various chemical engineering operations (refrigeration, freezing, evaporation, drying, thermal sterilisation) to food processing. The course also covers other relevant topics such as food rheology and packaging of food products. This module is targeted at level 4 chemical engineering students.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"CN2125, CN3132","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4223R","ModuleTitle":"Microelectronic Thin Films","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a working knowledge of thin film technology as this is applicable in the microelectronics industry. The emphasis is on the role of chemical and engineering science in materials processing. The module commences with an introduction to basic concepts in the kinetic theory of gases, thin film formation, vacuum technology and surface preparation. The next section covers a variety of thin film deposition techniques – physical as well as chemical. Thin film processing and patterning is the next subject of discussion. In particular, process operations relevant to semi-conductor device manufacture are covered. Diagnostics and characterisation of thin films is also presented with a view to familiarise students in state-of-the-art methodologies. The last part is devoted to an intensive study of thin film phenomena from a materials perspective. This module is targeted at level 4 chemical engineering students. \n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MLE1101 or EE2004 or EE3431C (MICROELECTRONICS MATERIALS AND DEVICES)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4227E","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Process Control","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"TC3111/ CN3121E","Preclusion":"TC4227","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN4227R","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Process Control","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The first topic discusses the effect of model/plant mismatch on the closed-loop system, followed by the robust controller design method with the aim to maintain stability or/and achieve performance in the presence of the modelling error. As most chemical processes are multivariable in nature, the design issues related to multi-loop (or decentralised) and decoupling controllers are discussed in the next topic. For digital computer control topic, in many ways, the materials taught parallel those covered in CN3121. The last topic focuses on a powerful and modern control technique called as model predictive control that has received wide-spread use in the refining and chemical process industries.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"CN3121\r\n","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4241R","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Principles for Drug Delivery","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches students how to apply engineering principles to solve problems in drug delivery and applying them to the design of advanced drug delivery devices. Students are taught the application of engineering principles in the design of drug delivery devices for human health care. Basic concepts and principles in system physiology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are introduced. Mechanisms and mathematical models of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion are discussed. Various drug delivery devices are analysed. Lipid based and polymer based drug delivery systems are used for a sample case study. \n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"MA1505, LSM1401","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4247R","ModuleTitle":"Enzyme Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module will start with general introduction about enzyme, enzymatic transformation, and enzymatic process. It will be followed by various components in the development of an enzymatic process: enzyme classes and enzymatic reactions; enzyme discovery and high-throughput screening and detection methods; enzyme purification, characterisation, structure, function, and selectivity; protein engineering; cell engineering; biotransformation with isolated enzymes and microbial cells; reaction engineering; enzyme in organic solvent, two-liquid phase system, and enzyme stabilisation; cofactor regeneration; and product recovery. Finally, the students will learn process economics and industrial examples on the enzymatic production of fine chemicals.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"CN2116, LSM1401","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN4248","ModuleTitle":"Sustainable Process Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development and their engineering and social relevance in the development of chemical processes and products are introduced. The principles of green chemistry are presented. Clean energy and energy sustainability issues are objectively analyzed. This is followed by a detailed discussion on the developments in scientific methodologies for sustainable engineering design of processes. Concepts of product stewardship and product design are also introduced. The methodologies and concepts are enumerated with relevant case studies. The students demonstrate their understanding through continual assessment tests, and written reports and oral presentations on open-ended projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CN2116 and CN3132","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN4249","ModuleTitle":"Engg. Design in Molecular Biotechnology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, basic principles of molecular biotechnology will be introduced. Design process based on engineering principles will also be introduced. Subsequently the module will apply the concepts and tools of molecular biotechnology to design useful methods and processes in biotechnology. Representative examples of molecular biotechnology applications such as molecular diagnostics, therapeutics, and their impact on human health will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"LSM1401, CN2108 and CN3108","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN5040","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED TRANSPORT PHENOMENA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Its objective is to introduce to the students the concept and theory of fluid mechanics, and heat and mass transfer at advanced level. This module starts with derivation of three conservation equations for momentum, energy and mass, and introduction of constitutive equations that relate fluxes to material properties and driving forces. Application and simplification of these basic equations for various cases is then followed. Various classical methods are learned to solve different problems. It is targeted at students who have interested in the three transports. Some background in engineering mathematics, fluid mechanics, and heat and mass transfer is beneficial.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5050","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED SEPARATION PROCESSES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective is to introduce the concept and theory of diffusion, and their application in the design and analysis of industrially important advanced separation processes. The module starts with a review of basic diffusion concepts and calculations followed by the impact of flow dynamics on diffusional mass transfer. These concepts are then applied to the understanding and design of absorption with chemical reaction, adsorption, and membrane separation processes. This is a postgraduate module targeted at students who are interested in design and/or operation of diffusional separation processes. Some background in equilibrium thermodynamics and principles of diffusion will be beneficial.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5131","ModuleTitle":"COLLOIDS & SURFACES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the course is to introduce fundamental concepts of describing and interpreting interfacial phenomena and to discuss important applications in selected technological areas. The course commences with key theories such as surface tension, contact angle, Young-Laplace equation, and Kelvin equation, followed by the thermodynamics of surfaces, forces that govern interfacial interactions, adsorption at various interfaces, colloidal systems, self assembly system, and surfactants. Investigative techniques for analyses of interfacial and colloidal systems are presented to demonstrate the application of the concepts. Students who are interested in physicochemical events at interface and in colloidal systems are strongly encouraged to study this module. Background in physical chemistry, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, engineering mathematics, and materials science and engineering will be beneficial.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5161","ModuleTitle":"POLYMER PROCESSING ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Polymer Production, polymerization kinetics, methods of bulk, solution, dispersion, suspension and emulsion polymerization; design of polymerization reactors; analysis of polymer processing operations, extrusion, film blowing, wire-coating, injection molding, blow moulding, thermoforming, calendering and mixing; polymer rheology, the kinematics of deformation and flow, viscometry and rheometry, constitutive equations based on continuum/rational mechanics and on molecular theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CN4203","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5172","ModuleTitle":"BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to familiarize students with the upstream section of a bioprocess for the manufacture of a biological product. The module starts with the drug discovery process and natural products research. Growth and product kinetics are reviewed through a cursory treatment. This is followed by introduction to rDNA and hybridoma technology for biopharmaceuticals production. Detailed treatment of fermenter design including operating strategies, and transport phenomena with respect to agitation and aeration follows. Considerations for mammalian cell cultivation are discussed as well as media sterilization and process monitoring of a bioprocess. These concepts are finally applied to a lab project. This module is targeted at graduate students who are interested in biopharmaceuticals production.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CN4208","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5191","ModuleTitle":"Project Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide a step-by-step description and illustration of a project’s lifecycle in the chemical industry. Beginning with an overview of the chemical process industry (CPI) and project terminology, the module will discuss in detail the organization of projects, team composition and roles of various personnel, planning and scheduling of activities, project management tools, and plant operations. It will involve guest speakers from various industries and real-life cases studies. This module is targeted at students with a potential career interest in engineering and construction field.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CN4225","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5193","ModuleTitle":"INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5222","ModuleTitle":"PHARMACEUTICALS & FINE CHEMICALS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide an overview of the chemical reaction engineering aspects of pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. Special focus is on controlling the chemo-, regio-, and stereo-selectivity. As preliminaries, a number of relevant chemical aspects and analytical methods are introduced. Homogeneous, heterogeneous, and enzyme catalysis are emphasised for the syntheses of many important pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This naturally leads to a host of important environmental issues and green chemical technologies. Important unit operations in pharmaceutical and fine chemical productions are also included in this module. This module is for both PG and UG students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CN4232","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5251","ModuleTitle":"Membrane Science & Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide students with a broad spectrum of knowledge in fundamentals of membrane science and engineering, as well as in membrane applications for chemical, environmental and biomedical engineering. The module starts with the introduction of various membranes and their applications. We then teach the general theory of membrane transport for pressure, concentration and electric field driven separation and purification processes. The basic principles of membrane fabrication for symmetric, asymmetric and composite membranes will be studied. Other focuses will be given to membrane fouling, liquid membranes, and facilitated transport in order to broaden students' knowledge in membrane usage and functional membranes. In order to inspire student interests in membrane applications for life science, the module will also include membranes for controlled release devices, biomimetic and biological membranes for life science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN5555","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Engineering Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves supervised project over two semesters, on a topic approved by the Department. The project work should relate to one of the sub-areas of chemical engineering: chemical engineering sciences, chemical and biological systems engineering, environmentally benign processing and sustainability, biomolecular and biomedical sciences, and nanostructured\r\nand functionalized materials/devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-7-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CN5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN6163","ModuleTitle":"Inorganic Nanomaterials for Sustainability","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module begins with an introduction of how chemical engineering principles contribute to nanomaterials-driven sustainability. Following that is in-depth discourses on the\r\nfundamental concepts in the chemistry and physics of inorganic nanomaterials. Then, design of functional inorganic nanomaterials is introduced followed by the systematic discussion on synthesis, characterization, functionalization, properties and applications. Applications of these concepts would be realized in diverse, current and important sustainability topics such as inorganic nanomaterials for renewable energy generation and storage, green catalysis for fine chemicals, applications in environment and human health, and public concerns of inorganic nanomaterials exposure.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CN5020 Advanced Reaction Engineering, or CN5030 Advanced Chem Eng Thermodynamics, or equivalent, or Lecturers' Permission. This module is designed for Ph.D. and M.Eng. students.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN6251","ModuleTitle":"MEMBRANE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide students with a broad spectrum of knowledge in fundamentals of membrane science and engineering, as well as in membrane applications for chemical, environmental and biomedical engineering. The module starts with the introduction of various membranes and their applications. We then teach the general theory of membrane transport for pressure, concentration and electric field driven separation and purification processes. The basic principles of membrane fabrication for symmetric, asymmetric and composite membranes will be studied. Other focuses will be given to membrane fouling, liquid membranes, and facilitated transport in order to broaden students? knowledge in membrane usage and functional membranes. In order to inspire student interests in membrane applications for life science, the module will also include membranes for controlled release devices, biomimetic and biological membranes for life science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CN5251","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CN6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5201","ModuleTitle":"CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on communicable diseases of public health concern in Singapore and internationally. This course will help students understand prevention, surveillance and control of communicable diseases in industrialised and developing countries. Vector-borne diseases (in particular dengue and malaria), food and water borne diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, airborne diseases and zoonosis will be covered. A special emphasis will be placed on the control of HIV/AIDS (and other STIs), Tuberculosis, dengue and malaria. Tropical diseases targeted for elimination, tropical diseases currently lacking adequate control measures and infectious diseases of poverty and poor hygiene will be discussed. Vector control will be illustrated, including a visit to the Environmental Health Institute. Vaccine preventable diseases both in routine programmes as well as in outbreak situations will be discussed. Outbreak investigations will be simulated and pandemic preparedness outlined. Students will read, critically appraise and discuss the application of current control strategies. They will identify a relevant infectious disease of public health concern and prepare a proposal for a public health intervention. This course will help students prepare for work in communicable diseases in local and international governmental and non-governmental organisations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5204","ModuleTitle":"HEALTH ECONOMICS AND FINANCING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the economic and financing aspects of the production, distribution, and organization of health care services and delivery. This includes the structure of health care delivery and insurance markets, demand for and supply of health services, pricing of services, cost of care, financing mechanisms, and their impact on the relevant markets. A special emphasis will be given to market failures and the role of government in the market for health services. Through text book readings and discussions of seminal articles and more recent empirical applications in health economics, students will learn the economic way of thinking. They will be given the opportunity to showcase these skills through a series of research papers written throughout the semester that will culminate with a final manuscript that provides an in-depth analysis of a critical health issue.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5205","ModuleTitle":"MANAGEMENT OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This practitioner-led module which is targeted at participants with basic background in management (either through academic study or practice) equips participants with management skills needed for managing healthcare organisations. Teaching will be through lectures, group activities and panel discussions and there will be significant emphasis on the case study method. Participants will be expected to actively share their experiences and learn collectively. Topics covered will include leadership in the healthcare setting, strategy and planning for healthcare, human resource management and development, communications, marketing and branding, finance, operations, information and quality management (including accreditation, use of score cards and benchmarking).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5206","ModuleTitle":"MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module provides training in the minimum internationally accepted and recognized standards for disaster responses and other humanitarian crises. Its design and content enable the participants to better prepare and manage critical life-saving issues in a national, regional, or broader international context and from a public health standpoint. The course equips the participant with the basic knowledge and skills needed to plan and manage the overall crisis, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable populations. Topics include the history and development of Sphere Project standards, international humanitarian law, disaster planning, response and recovery, health services issues, which include the control of communicable and non-communicable diseases, information and surveillance standards, nutrition, water and sanitation needs, psychosocial needs, security issues, and shelter. The participant will be exposed to the broad spectrum of crises issues and cross trained to understand how all life-saving sectors are interrelated and bear upon the success or failure of each sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5208","ModuleTitle":"MEASURING AND MANAGING QUALITY OF CARE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used to measure and improve the quality of healthcare. It will address current concerns with patient safety and medical errors, and explore systemic approaches to harm reduction. Participants will understand the methodologies and instruments for the measurement of quality in healthcare, including clinical outcome indicators, healthcare professionals’ performance measurement and patient satisfaction surveys. Strategies for managing quality, including the tools for continuous quality improvement in healthcare organizations, will be presented.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5209","ModuleTitle":"CONTROL OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"In this module, the public health approach to non-communicable disease control will be illustrated using a matrix, which integrates epidemiological parameters (i.e. risk factors, prevention, surveillance) with the main non-communicable diseases (i.e. cardiovascular disease, cancer, mental illness, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer’s disease and congenital and childhood diseases). In addition, current issues, such as genetics and ethics, will be highlighted in relation to control of non-communicable diseases. The students will read, critically appraise and discuss the application of some relevant epidemiological studies. Finally, they will perform a literature search to identify an important and relevant public health concern and prepare a proposal for a public health intervention.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5210","ModuleTitle":"PRACTICUM","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"CO5102 and CO5103","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5214","ModuleTitle":"INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module will enable public health and clinical researchers to critically evaluate the health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of interventions and healthcare programmes. It will provide a foundation for collecting, analyzing and interpreting data that influences decision-making and resource allocation at both institutional and national level. The course will integrate elements of epidemiology, statistics, health economics, and incorporate a diverse range of important subjects including survey methods, decision analysis, and cost effectiveness analysis. Students will also be taught to design their own studies in health services research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CO5102 Principles of Epidemiology and CO5103 Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5215","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Epidemiology I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module covers advanced methods for the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic studies. The main focus is on analytical studies that aim to identify risk factors for diseases particularly case-control and cohort studies. Topics include causal inference, study design, methods of handling confounding and identifying effect modification, measurement error and information bias, selection bias, lifestyle and molecular epidemiology, and meta-analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CO5102 and CO5103","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5218","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Quantitative Methods I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"In this module, the principles of statistical modelling will be introduced, and statistical models such as multiple linear regression, logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards model will be applied to a variety of practical medical problems. Methods for analyzing repeated measures data, assessment of model fit, statistical handling of confounding and statistical evaluation of effect modification will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"A minimum grade of ‘B-‘ obtained in CO5103 Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods and working knowledge of STATA.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5219","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGIC METHODS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the basic concepts learnt in core epidemiology and biostatistics modules, with specific applications to study designs used in patient-care settings. The main objective of the course is to provide skills and tools that can be applied to a variety of research designs. Individual sessions will focus on evaluating validity and bias in clinical observational studies, selecting and evaluating instruments to measure patient outcomes, and methods used for risk adjustment. Prognostic studies and diagnostic testing will also be discussed. Students will critique journal articles and use practical exercises to explore threats to validity and the use of conceptual and analytic models in clinical studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CO5102 Principles of Epidemiology\nCO5103 Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5220","ModuleTitle":"DESIGN, CONDUCT AND ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL TRIALS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"In this module, issues in clinical trials, including blinding randomisation, sample size, power, ethical, regulatory, and quality-of-life issues will be addressed. Interim and sequential analyses, analysis of multiple treatments and endpoints, stratification and subgroup analyses, as well as meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials will also be discussed. Although particular emphasis is given to the evaluation of treatment in Phase III clinical trials, early phase trials studies will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"CO5102 Principles of Epidemiology\nCO5103 Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5223A","ModuleTitle":"EPIDEMIOLOGY AND DISEASE CONTROL","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5223B","ModuleTitle":"QUANTITATIVE METHODS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5223C","ModuleTitle":"ENVIRONMENTAL / OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5223D","ModuleTitle":"Health Policy and Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5223E","ModuleTitle":"Health Services Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5223F","ModuleTitle":"Health Promotion","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5223G","ModuleTitle":"GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS: PLANNING AND EVALUATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5226","ModuleTitle":"Public Health Communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of communication programmes designed to change or reinforce health behaviour. Emphasis will be on the step-by-step process of \r\n(1) formative research and analysis (including use of conceptual frameworks, audience research, and assessment of the media, policy and service\r\nenvironment),\r\n(2) theory-based and evidence-based strategic design, \r\n(3) message development, pretesting, and materials production,\r\n(4) implementation and monitoring, and\r\n(5) theory-based evaluation and dissemination of\r\nfindings.\r\nUpon completion of this module, students will be able to\r\ndevelop a work plan for a health communication project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-2-0-5","Prerequisite":"Students must pass the MPH core module CO5203-“ Lifestyle and Behaviour in Health and Disease”","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5229","ModuleTitle":"Nutrition and Health","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"Nutrition is linked to many health outcomes ranging from food intolerance to coronary heart disease. This module provides a basic knowledge of human nutrition, how it relates to health, and how it is affected by nutrition policies. This course will provide an overview of the three macronutrients (carbohydrates; lipids; proteins) and selected micronutrients and explain their digestion, function in the body, and examples of effects on health. Concepts of energy metabolism, energy balance and obesity will be presented. Consequences of nutrition policies related to dietary recommendations, dietary supplements, food fortification, and food labeling will also be discussed. As part of the course, students will assess and evaluate their energy and nutrient intakes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5231","ModuleTitle":"Field Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module allows student to apply theories and concepts taught in various modules to a project within a public health organization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-7-3","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed at least 20 MCs of modules within the MPH programme.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5233","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Methods in Public Health","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"Qualitative methods in Public Health will familiarize students with the range of related data collection and analytic methods, as well as ethical considerations and ways to best communicate this approach.\r\n\r\nStudents will learn practical techniques to improve the quality of data collection, including: In depth interviews, focus groups and observational methods. We will also explore lesser-known approaches such as using photo voice or how to ‘walk through spaces’. \r\n\r\nEmphasis will be given to data management and transparency in analyses, the best ways of doing these, using practical policy relevant methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5234","ModuleTitle":"Developing Health Proposals Using DME Skills & Tools","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"Two of the most important skills that public health practitioners need to develop are program design and proposal writing. These two skills are inseparably linked: they are two sides of the same coin. A poorly designed project or program will have very little chance of successfully competing for funds, while an innovative, wellconceived project will never get funded unless it gets written into a good proposal. A good program design in a good proposal can lead to better implementation and management, and sets the stage for good monitoring and evaluation. In turn, a project executed well has better chances for re-funding and expansion by donors.\r\n\r\nThis skills building design, monitoring and evaluation (DME) course is designed to introduce the potential proposal writer to the working environment that he will eventually confront repeatedly. It requires living through the process of applying good principles of program/project design in developing a proposal.\r\n\r\nRemarks:\r\nIt is recommended that students have completed CO5102 Principles of Epidemiology and CO5103 Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods prior to reading this module","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5305","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Hygiene","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an overview and scope of industrial hygiene, in particular the practical aspects of recognition, identification and control of chemical, physical and biological agents at the workplace. The health effects of exposure to these agents and their biological monitoring would also be discussed and the process of risk assessment would also be covered. Workplace evaluations will also be conducted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5306","ModuleTitle":"PUBLIC HEALTH TOXICOLOGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental principles of toxicology and demonstrates its relationship to public health practice. Emphasis will be on environmental and occupational hazards and the underlying molecular mechanisms. Examples and case studies will be presented to illustrate the basic concepts and health effects of exposure to toxins and toxicants commonly encountered. Detailed discussions will be conducted on the toxicity of some important heavy metals, industrial solvents, pesticides and carcinogenic compounds.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CO5307","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5312","ModuleTitle":"OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CO5317","ModuleTitle":"WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP3101A","ModuleTitle":"Global Open Source Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"This module is a part of an experimental global software engineering education initiative spearheaded by Stanford/Facebook. It is offered as part of the CP3101\r\nTopics in Computing series.\r\n\r\nStudent teams will be associated with a select group of open source software projects. These projects are characterized by being active in both development and utilization as well as being open to new and relatively inexperienced committers. They are also projects that are deemed to be relevant in today's software ecosystem. We also believe there is value in seeding awareness of how to contribute to open source projects like these among future technology leaders. Ideally there will also be some value from the development work student teams contribute back to the project as well.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"CS2103 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP3101B","ModuleTitle":"Web Programming and Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is offered as part of the CP3101 Topics in Computing series. It introduces software development on the web. Topics include networking, clients and servers, HTTP protocol and cookies, HTML5 forms, CSS, dynamically served pages using PHP, DOM, Object Oriented Javascript and Jquery, and combining Javascript and PHP to build an Ajax web application. We will also investigate the use of Javascript, HTML5 canvas, sensor API and mobile platform to build responsive mobile applications. Some advanced topics may be discussed such as web security and investigation of an MVC web framework such as Django or Codeigniter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP3106","ModuleTitle":"Independent Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"--","Prerequisite":"[(CS2102 or CS2102S) and CS2105 and read (CS3214 or CS3215)] or IS3102 or IS4102 or CS3201 or CS3281 or CS4201 or CS4203","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CP3108A","ModuleTitle":"Independent Work","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-5-0","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"CS3108A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP3108B","ModuleTitle":"Independent Work","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"CS3108B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP3200","ModuleTitle":"Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The IT industry and related businesses are developing rapidly for which students need to have an opportunity to expose themselves to the latest industry developments. This internship module requires students to work in a\r\ncompany for a period of three months. Their progress on projects will be monitored during attachment, and their performance will be graded as “Completed\r\nSatisfactory/Completed Unsatisfactory (CS/CU)” at the end of the attachment, based on the final project report. During the attachment, students are not expected to take other modules offered by the university.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"Students can only take this module after completing 70\r\nMCs. Student Selection process will be enforced","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Students can only take this module after completing 70"},{"ModuleCode":"CP3202","ModuleTitle":"Internship II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The IT industry and related businesses are developing\r\nrapidly for which students need to have an opportunity to\r\nexpose themselves to the latest industry developments.\r\nThis internship module requires students to work in a company for a period of three months. Their progress on projects will be monitored during attachment, and their performance will be graded as “Completed Satisfactory/Completed Unsatisfactory (CS/CU)” at the end of the attachment, based on the final project report.\r\n\r\nThis is the second three month internship for the School of Computing students. With two internships, the student will be able to experience work in two distinct types of organizations, such as a start-up and a MNC, or in two different industries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"CP3200 Internship","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP3208","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Research in Computing I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The module (together with CP3209) is part of the UROP (Computing) project. The objective of this module and the UROP (Computing) project in general, is to provide an opportunity for talented students to undertake a substantial research project under the supervision of faculty members of the School of Computing. Through this research collaboration, the student will get to experience at first hand the challenges and exhilaration of research, discovery and invention. This module should be followed by CS3209 to complete the UROP (Computing) project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"--","Prerequisite":"SoC students who have passed at least 60 MCs and with approval from respective department.","Preclusion":"CS3208","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CP3209","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Research in Computing II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"--","Prerequisite":"CS2309","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CP3880","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Technology Attachment Programme","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"--","Prerequisite":"([IS2101 or CG1413] and [CS2103 or IS2103 or IS2150 ]) and preferably completed [IS3102 or (CS3201 and CS3202 ) or (CS3281 and CS3282) or IS4102 or (CS4201 and CS4202) or (CS4203 and CS4204 ) or CG2001].","Preclusion":"CS3880","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CP4101","ModuleTitle":"B.Comp. 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The paper should be self-contained and provide a good overview of the research problems, initial exploration of the research area, and insight to the research problems, with preliminary study and proposals on the outstanding research issues. It should contain more findings than a survery paper.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP5101","ModuleTitle":"MComp Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The dissertation option gives individual students the opportunity for independent study and research in the area of their selected specialization. This will be carried out under the supervision of an academic staff, and the selection of the topic/area will be done in consultation with the supervisor in the area of expertise.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CP6010","ModuleTitle":"Doctoral Seminar","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"A PhD candidate will be required to give a Doctoral Seminar within 12 months after passing his/her PhD Thesis Proposal. The seminar, which should include any research findings or work from published papers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS1010","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental concepts of problem solving by computing and programming using an imperative programming language. It is the first and foremost introductory course to computing. It is also the first part of a three-part series on introductory programming and problem solving by computing, which also includes CS1020 and CS2010. Topics covered include problem solving by computing, writing pseudo-codes, basic problem formulation and problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental programming constructs \r\n(variables, types, expressions, assignments, functions, control structures, etc.), fundamental data structures: arrays, strings and structures, simple file processing, and basic recursion. This module is appropriate for SoC students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"CG1101, CS1010E, CS1010FC, CS1010S, CS1101, CS1101C, CS1101S. Engineering and Science students who require this module for their majors/minors are not allowed to read it as ULR-Breadth.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS1010E","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental concepts of problem solving by computing and programming using an imperative programming language. It is the first and foremost introductory course to computing and the first part of a three-part series on programming and problem solving by computing, which includes CS1020 and CS2010. Topics include problem solving by computing,\r\nwriting pseudo-codes, problem formulation and problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental programming constructs (variables, types, expressions, assignments, functions, control structures, etc.), fundamental data structures: arrays, strings and\r\nstructures, simple file processing, and basic recursion. This module is appropriate for FoE students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"nil","Preclusion":"CG1101, CS1010, CS1010FC, CS1010S, CS1101, CS1101C, CS1101S","Corequisite":"nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS1010FC","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental concepts of problem solving by computing and programming using an imperative programming language. It is the first and foremost introductory course to computing and is equivalent to CS1010, CS1010S and CS1010E Programming Methodology. The module will be taught using the Python programming language and topics covered include problem solving by computing, writing pseudo-codes, basic problem formulation and problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental programming constructs (variables, types, expressions, assignments, functions, control structures, etc.), fundamental data structures: arrays, strings and structures, simple file processing, and basic recursion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CS1010 or its equivalent","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS1010R","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This 1-MC module adds a research component to the host module, enabling students to acquire more in-depth understanding of the research issues pertaining to the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read with host module in current semester or pass host module in previous semester. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"CG1101, CS1010, CS1010E, CS1101, CS1101C, CZ1102, IT1002, Engineering students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS1010S","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental concepts of problem solving by computing and programming using an imperative programming language. It is the first and \r\nforemost introductory course to computing and is equivalent to CS1010 and CS1010E Programming Methodology. Topics covered include problem solving by computing, writing pseudo-codes, basic problem formulation and problem solving, program development, coding, testing and debugging, fundamental programming constructs (variables, types, expressions, assignments, functions, control structures, etc.), fundamental data structures: arrays, strings and structures, simple file processing, and basic recursion. This module is appropriate for FoS students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CG1101, CS1010, CS1010E, CS1010FC, CS1101, CS1101C, CS1101S","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS1020","ModuleTitle":"Data Structures and Algorithms I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is the second part of a three-part series on introductory programming and problem solving by computing. It continues the introduction that begins in CS1010, and emphasises objectoriented programming with application to simple data structures. Topics include object-oriented problem modeling with objects, classes and methods, object-oriented problem formulation and solving, data structure implementation strageties, abstraction and encapsulation of data structures, object-oriented programming constructs, APIs and class libraries, exception handling, lists, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables and their algorithmic design, sorting and searching methods, recursive algorithms, and Big-O notation. This module is appropriate for SoC and FoS students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1010 Programming Methodology","Preclusion":"CG1102, CG1103, CS1020E, CS1102, CS1102C, CS1102S, CS2020","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS1020E","ModuleTitle":"Data Structures and Algorithms I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is the second part of a three-part series on introductory programming and problem solving by computing. It continues the introduction that begins in CS1010, and emphasises objectoriented programming with application to simple data structures. Topics include object-oriented problem modeling with objects, classes and methods, object-oriented problem formulation and solving, data structure implementation strageties, abstraction and encapsulation of data structures, object-oriented programming constructs, APIs and class libraries, exception handling, lists, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables and their algorithmic design, sorting and searching methods, recursive algorithms, and Big-O notation. This module is appropriate for FoE students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1010E or its equivalent","Preclusion":"CG1102, CG1103, CS1020, CS1102, CS1102C, CS1102S, CS2020","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS1231","ModuleTitle":"Discrete Structures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces mathematical tools required in the study of computer science. Topics include: (1) Logic and proof techniques: propositions, conditionals, quantifications. (2) Relations and Functions: Equivalence relations and partitions. Partially ordered sets. Well-Ordering Principle. Function equality. Boolean/identity/inverse functions. Bijection. (3) Mathematical formulation of data models (linear model, trees, graphs). (4) Counting and Combinatoric: Pigeonhole Principle. Inclusion-Exclusion Principle. Number of relations on a set, number of injections from one finite set to another, Diagonalisation proof: An infinite countable set has an uncountable power set; Algorithmic proof: An infinite set has a countably infinite subset. Subsets of countable sets are countable.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"A-level Mathematics or H2 Mathematics or MA1301 or MA1301FC","Preclusion":"MA1100","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS1231R","ModuleTitle":"Discrete Structures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This 1-MC module adds a research component to the host module, enabling students to acquire more in-depth understanding of the research issues pertaining to the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read with host module in current semester or pass host module in previous semester. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"MA1100","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2010","ModuleTitle":"Data Structures and Algorithms II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is the third part of a three-part series on introductory programming and problem solving by computing. It continues the introduction in CS1010 and\r\nCS1020, and emphasises object-oriented programming with application to complex data structures. Topics covered include trees, binary search trees, order property, prefix/infix/postfix expressions, heaps, priority queues, graphs and their algorithmic design, recursive algorithms, problem formulation and problem solving with applications of complex data structures, data structure design principles and implementation strategies, and algorithm analysis. Advanced data structures such as B-trees and AVL trees are also covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or CS1020E or CG1103 Data Structures and Algorithms I","Preclusion":"CG1102, CS1102, CS1102C, CS1102S, CS2020","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS2020","ModuleTitle":"Data Structures and Algorithms Accelerated","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is an accelerated version that combines CS1020 and CS2010. It continues the introduction in CS1010, and emphasises object-oriented programming with application to data structures. Topics covered include object-oriented problem modeling with concepts of objects, classes and methods, object-oriented problem formulation and problem solving, data structure design principles and implementation strageties, abstraction and encapsulation of data structures, object-oriented programming constructs, use of APIs and class libraries, exception handling, lists, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, trees, graphs, and their algorithmic design, various forms of sorting and searching methods, recursive algorithms, and algorithm analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"4-2-2-4-3","Prerequisite":"Obtain a grade of at least A- in either CS1010 or CS1101S or CS1010S or CS1010FC or their equivalents","Preclusion":"CG1102, CG1103, CS1020, CS1020E, CS2010, CS1102,\r\nCS1102C, CS1102S","Corequisite":"Obtain a grade of at least A- in either CS1010 or CS1101S Programming Methodology"},{"ModuleCode":"CS2100","ModuleTitle":"Computer Organisation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to familiarise students with the fundamentals of computing devices. Through this module students will understand the basics of data representation, and how the various parts of a computer work, separately and with each other. This allows students to understand the issues in computing devices, and how these issues affect the implementation of solutions. Topics covered include data representation systems, combinational and sequential circuit design techniques, assembly language, processor execution cycles, pipelining, memory hierarchy and input/output systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-3-2","Prerequisite":"CS1010 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"CS1104 or Students from Department of ECE","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2100R","ModuleTitle":"Computer Organisation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This 1-MC module adds a research component to the host module, enabling students to acquire more in-depth understanding of the research issues pertaining to the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read with host module in current semester or pass host module in previous semester. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"CS1104 or Students from Department of ECE","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2101","ModuleTitle":"Effective Communication for Computing Professionals","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with the skills needed to communicate technical information to technical and nontechnical audiences, and to create comprehensible software documentation. A student-centric approach will\r\nbe adopted to encourage independent and collaborative learning while engaging students in team-based projects. Students will learn interpersonal and intercultural\r\ncommunication skills as well as hone their oral and written communication skills. Assessment modes include a variety of oral and written communication tasks such as reports, software guides, oral presentations, software demonstrations and project blogs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"Students have to complete ES1000 and/or ES1102 (if required to take the module/s) before reading this module.","Preclusion":"CS2103 Software Engineering, IS2101 Business Technical Communication or its equivalent, ES2002, ES2007S, ES2007D, CG1413, EG1413 and ES1601.","Corequisite":"Students have to read CS2103T Software Engineering at the same time as this module."},{"ModuleCode":"CS2102","ModuleTitle":"Database Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to introduce the fundamental concepts and techniques necessary for the understanding and practice of design and implementation of database applications and of the management of data with relational database management systems. The module covers practical and theoretical aspects of design with entity-relationship model, theory of functional dependencies and normalisation by decomposition in second, third and Boyce-Codd normal forms. The module covers practical and theoretical aspects of programming with SQL data definition and manipulation sublanguages, relational tuple calculus, relational domain calculus and relational algebra.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1.5-0.5-3-3","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or its equivalent) and (CS1231 or MA1100)","Preclusion":"CS2102S, IT2002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2102R","ModuleTitle":"Database Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to introduce the fundamental concepts and techniques necessary for the understanding and practice of design and implementation of database applications and of the management of data with relational database management systems. The module covers practical and theoretical aspects of design with entity-relationship model, theory of functional dependencies and normalisation by decomposition in second, third and Boyce-Codd normal forms. The module covers practical and theoretical aspects of programming with SQL data definition and manipulation sublanguages, relational tuple calculus, relational domain calculus and relational algebra.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"1-0-0-1-0.5","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or its equivalent) and (CS1231 or MA1100)","Preclusion":"CS2102S, IT2002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2103","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the necessary conceptual and analytical tools for systematic and rigorous development of software systems. It covers four main areas of software development, namely objectoriented system analysis, object-oriented system modelling and design, implementation, and testing, with emphasis on system modelling and design and implementation of software modules that work cooperatively to fulfill the requirements of the system. Tools and techniques for software development, such as Universal Modelling Language (UML), program specification, and testing methods, will be taught. Major software engineering issues such as modularisation criteria, program correctness, and software quality will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or its equivalent)","Preclusion":"Science students majoring in Computational Finance, are not allowed to read it as CFM/Breadth. EEE and CPE students can only take this module as a technical elective to satisfy the program requirements or UEM but not CFM/ULR-Breadth.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2103R","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This 1-MC module adds a research component to the host module, enabling students to acquire more in-depth understanding of the research issues pertaining to the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read with host module in current semester or pass host module in previous semester. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2103T","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the necessary conceptual and analytical tools for systematic and rigorous development of software systems. It covers four main areas of software development, namely object-oriented system analysis,\r\nobject-oriented system modelling and design, implementation, and testing, with emphasis on system modelling, design and implementation of software modules\r\nthat work cooperatively to fulfill the system’s requirements. Tools for software development, such as Universal Modelling Language, program specification, and testing methods will be taught. Software engineering issues such as modularisation criteria, program correctness, and software quality will be covered. This module must be taken together with CS2101 Effective Communication for\r\nTechnologists.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"For SoC students only. CS1020 or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"CS2103 Software Engineering, IS2101 Business Technical Communication or its equivalent.","Corequisite":"Students have to read CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals at the same time as this module"},{"ModuleCode":"CS2105","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Computer Networks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide a broad introduction to computer networks and network application programming. It covers the main concepts, the fundamental principles, and the high-level workings of important protocols in each of the Internet protocol layer. Topics include the Web and Web applications, DNS services, socket programming, reliable protocols, transport and network layer protocols, secure communication, LAN, and data communication. Practical assignments and handson exercises expose students to network application programming and various networking tools and utilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or equivalent","Preclusion":"IT2001, EE3204/E, EE4210. CEG, CPE and EEE students are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2106","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Operating Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the basic concepts in operating systems and links it with contemporary operating systems (eg. Unix/Linux and Windows). It focuses on OS structuring and architecture, processes, memory management, concurrency and file systems. Topics include kernel architecture, system calls, interrupts, models of processes, process abstraction and services, scheduling, review of physical memory and memory management hardware, kernel memory management, virtual memory and paging, caches, working set, deadlock, mutual exclusion, synchronisation mechanisms, data and metadata in file systems, directories and structure, file system abstraction and operations, OS protection mechanisms, and user authentication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-0-6","Prerequisite":"CS2100 or EE2007 or EE2024","Preclusion":"CG2271 or EE4214. CEG students are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS2107","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Information Security","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as an introductory module on information security. It illustrates the fundamentals of how systems fail due to malicious activities and how they can be protected. The module also places emphasis on the practices of secure programming and implementation. Topics covered include classical/historical ciphers, introduction to modern ciphers and cryptosystems, ethical, legal and organisational aspects, classic examples of direct attacks on computer systems such as input validation vulnerability, examples of other forms of attack such as social engineering/phishing attacks, and the practice of secure programming.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1010 or its equivalence","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3201","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering Project I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is the first part of a two-part series on the practice of software engineering in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). These two modules together provide the students with hands-on experience in working in project groups through a complete SDLC to develop a well-designed, welltested, large-scaled software system. This first part focuses on applying best software engineering practices on the analysis and design of software system. The students will practice analysis of user’s\r\nneeds, formulation of computing requirements to meet the user’s needs, modeling and design of the computer systems according to the requirements, and evaluation of the design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"CS2103 and (CS2301 or IS2101)","Preclusion":"CS3215","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3202","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering Project II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is the second part of a two-part series on the practice of software engineering in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). These two modules together provide the students with hands-on experience in working in project groups through a complete SDLC to develop a well-tested, large-scaled software system. This second part focuses on applying best software engineering practices on the implementation and testing of the software system. The students will practice efficient implementation of software components, system integration, software version control, and rigorous testing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"CS3201","Preclusion":"CS3215 Software Engineering Project","Corequisite":"CS3201 Software Engineering Project I"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3211","ModuleTitle":"Parallel and Concurrent Programming","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"A concurrent system consists of a set of processes that executes simultaneously and that may collaborate by communicating and synchronising with one another. Examples of concurrent systems are parallel programs that describe sets of collaborating processes. This module introduces the design, development and debugging of parallel programs. It will build on the concurrency concepts gained from the Operating Systems module. It covers concepts and modelling tools for specifying and reasoning (about the properties of) concurrent systems and parallel programs. It also covers principles of performance analysis, asynchronous and asynchronous parallel programming, and engineering concurrent systems and parallel programs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS2106 or CG2271","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3217","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering on Modern Application Platforms","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the practice of software engineering on modern application platforms such as mobile devices, the Web and cloud systems. Students will work in small project teams to develop well-tested,\r\nproduction-quality software. This module focuses on building core software engineering skills and competencies in programming modern application platforms. It also trains students to work well in project teams. Students will be\r\nassessed on both their individual programming competencies and their software enginnering skills in final team project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-1-0-9-2","Prerequisite":"CS2103 or with special approval from instructor. Students will submit personal statements to apply for a place in the course instead of bidding through the CORS system.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3218","ModuleTitle":"Multimodal Processing in Mobile Platforms","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Modern mobile platforms such as smart phones and tablets are equipped with an increasing number of sensing modalities. In addition to traditional components such as keyboards and touch screens, they are also equipped with cameras, microphones, inertial sensor, and GPS receivers. With these modalities all packed into a single platform, it is important to empower application developers with basic knowledge and practical skills in dealing with these modalities. This module introduces the students to basic theories, concept and practical skills needed in input, processing and output of multimodal data on mobile platforms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"(MA1521 Calculus for Computing and\r\nMA1101R Linear Algebra I and\r\nCS1020 Data Structures and Algorithms I)\r\nor their equivalents.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3223","ModuleTitle":"Database Systems Implementation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth study of the concepts and implementation issues related to database management systems. It first covers the physical implementation of relational data model, which includes storage management, access methods, query processing, and optimisation. Then it covers issues and techniques dealing with multi-user application environments, namely, transactions, concurrency control and recovery. The third part covers object-database systems that are useful extension of relational databases to deal with complex data types. The last part covers database technologies required for modern decision support systems, including data warehousing, data mining and knowledge discovery and on-line analytical processing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(CS2010 or its equivalent) and (CS2102 or CS2102S)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3225","ModuleTitle":"Combinatorial Methods in Bioinformatics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"After the complete sequencing of a number of genomes, we are in the stage to understand the mystery of our body, that is, we need to understand the information encoded in the genome and its relationship with RNA and protein. This aim of this module is to cover algorithms related to this stage. In the module, we will cover the algorithms related to genome annotation, motif identification, proteomics, population genetics, microarray, etc.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"(CS2010 or its equivalent) and (CS2220 or LSM2104)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3230","ModuleTitle":"Design and Analysis of Algorithms","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces different techniques of designing and analysing algorithms. Students will learn about the framework for algorithm analysis, for example, lower bound arguments, average case analysis, and the theory of NP-completeness. In addition, students are exposed to various algorithm design paradigms. The module serves two purposes: to improve the students' ability to design algorithms in different areas, and to prepare students for the study of more advanced algorithms. The module covers lower and upper bounds, recurrences, basic algorithm paradigms (such as prune-and-search, dynamic programming, branch-and-bound, graph traversal, and randomised approaches), amortized analysis, NP-completeness, and some selected advanced topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(CS2010 or its equivalent) and (CS1231 or MA1100)","Preclusion":"EEE and CPE students can only take this module as a technical elective to satisfy the program requirements or UEM but not CFM/ULR-Breadth.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3230R","ModuleTitle":"Design and Analysis of Algorithms","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This 1-MC module adds a research component to the host module, enabling students to acquire more in-depth understanding of the research issues pertaining to the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read host module. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3233","ModuleTitle":"Competitive Programming","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to prepare students in competitive problem solving. It covers techniques for attacking and solving challenging computational problems. Fundamental algorithmic solving techniques covered include divide and conquer, greedy, dynamic programming, backtracking and branch and bound. Domain specific techniques like number theory, computational geometry, string processing and graph theoretic will also be covered. Advanced AI search techniques like iterative deepening, A* and heuristic search will be included. The module also covers algorithmic and programming language toolkits used in problem solving supported by the solution of representative or well-known problems in the various algorithmic paradigms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"At least grade 'A-' in (CS2010 or its equivalent) or special permission.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3233R","ModuleTitle":"Competitive Programming","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to prepare students in competitive problem solving. It covers techniques for attacking and solving challenging computational problems. Fundamental algorithmic solving techniques covered include divide and conquer, greedy, dynamic programming, backtracking and branch and bound. Domain specific techniques like number theory, computational geometry, string processing and graph theoretic will also be covered. Advanced AI search techniques like iterative deepening, A* and heuristic search will be included. The module also covers algorithmic and programming language toolkits used in problem solving supported by the solution of representative or well-known problems in the various algorithmic paradigms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read with host module in current semester or pass host module in previous semester. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3234","ModuleTitle":"Logic and Formal Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the deductive and algorithmic aspects of both classical and non-classical logics. It introduces logic as a means for specifying, verifying and reasoning about computer programs. It emphasises, in contrast to other similar logic courses, on how logic can be used to represent computational problems, how these representations can be proven correct and how they can be executed on a computer. Topics covered include classical logic theories, logic programming, modal logic, and an introduction to non-standard logics. Treatments of predicate calculus and temporal logic are fully covered with emphasis on their specification, verification, deductive and algorithmic aspects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1231 or MA1100; Programming experience is preferred.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3240","ModuleTitle":"Interaction Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course is intended for students in computing and related disciplines whose work focuses on human-computer interaction issues in the design of computer systems. The course stresses the importance of user-centred design and usability in the development of computer applications and systems. Students will be taken through the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of human-computer interaction methods for computer systems. They will acquire hands-on design skills through laboratory exercises and assignments. The course also covers HCI design principles and emphasizes the importance of contextual, organisational, and social factors in system design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"SOC students: CS1020 or its equivalent; Other students:NM2217 or NM3209 or the prerequisites for SoC students","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3241","ModuleTitle":"Computer Graphics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches some graphics hardware devices, reviews the mathematics related to the understanding, and discusses the fundamental areas of computer graphics. After completing the course, students are expected to understand the basic computer graphics terminology and concepts, and to be able to design and implement simple 2D and 3D interactive computer graphics related programs. As an enrichment part of the course, students are introduced the state-of-the-art development in computer graphics by viewing interesting video clips and experimenting with demo program made available in the course web.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or its equivalent","Preclusion":"EEE and CPE students can only take this module as a technical elective to satisfy the program requirements or UEM but not CFM/ULR-Breadth.\r\n\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3241R","ModuleTitle":"Computer Graphics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches some graphics hardware devices, reviews the mathematics related to the understanding, and discusses the fundamental areas of computer graphics. After completing the course, students are expected to understand the basic computer graphics terminology and concepts, and to be able to design and implement simple 2D and 3D interactive computer graphics related programs. As an enrichment part of the course, students are introduced the state-of-the-art development in computer graphics by viewing interesting video clips and experimenting with demo program made available in the course web.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read with host module in current semester or pass host module in previous semester. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3242","ModuleTitle":"3D Modeling and Animation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide fundamental concepts in 3D modeling and animation. It also serves as a bridge to advanced media modules. After taking this module, students should be able to use these concepts to easily build or work with digital models, manipulate the models by means of computer deformation and animation, and use lighting and rendering techniques to create appealing scenes. Topics include coordinate spaces, transforms, 3D model representations, hierarchical structures, deformation, procedural modelling, particle systems, character animation, shading networks, lighting, and scripting concepts. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS3241, PC1221, MA1521and MA1101R","Preclusion":"CS4342","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3243","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Artificial Intelligence","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces the basic concepts in search and knowledge representation as well as to a number of sub-areas of artificial intelligence. It focuses on covering the essential concepts in AI. The module covers Turing test, blind search, iterative deepening, production systems, heuristic search, A* algorithm, minimax and alpha-beta procedures, predicate and first-order logic, resolution refutation, non-monotonic reasoning, assumption-based truth maintenance systems, inheritance hierarchies, the frame problem, certainly factors, Bayes' rule, frames and semantic nets, planning, learning, natural language, vision, and expert systems and LISP.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(CS2010 or its equivalent) and (CS1231 or MA1100).","Preclusion":"EEE and CPE students can only take this module as a technical elective to satisfy the program requirements or UEM but not CFM/ULR-Breadth.\r\n\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3243R","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Artificial Intelligence","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This 1-MC module adds a research component to the host module, enabling students to acquire more in-depth understanding of the research issues pertaining to the subject matter.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"0-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"Co-read with host module in current semester or pass host module in previous semester. Student selection process is enforced.","Preclusion":"EEE and CPE students can only take this module as a technical elective to satisfy the program requirements or UEM but not CFM/ULR-Breadth.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3245","ModuleTitle":"Information Retrieval","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module discusses the basic concepts and methods of information retrieval including capturing, representing, storing, organizing, and retrieving unstructured or loosely structured information. The most well-known aspect of information retrieval is document retrieval: the process of indexing and retrieving text documents. However, the field of information retrieval includes almost any type of\r\nunstructured or semi-structured data, including newswire stories, transcribed speech, email, blogs, images, or video. Therefore, information retrieval is a critical aspect of Web search engines. This module also serves as the foundation for subsequent modules on the understanding, processing and retrieval of particular web media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"CS2010 Data Structures and Algorithms II or its equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3247","ModuleTitle":"Game Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to introduce techniques for electronic game design and programming. This module covers a range of important topics including 3D maths, game physics, game AI, sound, as well as user interface for computer games. Furthermore, it will give an overview of computer game design to the students. Through laboratory programming exercises, the students will have hands-on programming experience with popular game engines and will develop basic games using those engines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS3241 and PC1221","Preclusion":"CS4213","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS3249","ModuleTitle":"User Interface Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at providing students with technical skills and hands-on experience of user interface development. It focuses on the design and implementation of user interfaces in general, including graphical user interface. It covers essential topics including user interface models, psychology of humans and computers, user interface style, layout guidelines, GUI programming with widget toolkits, interaction models, event handling, multithreading, interacting with multimedia hardware, usability testing. Selected advanced topics such as geometric transformation, and 3D user interfaces, multiple-user interaction and real-time interaction are also covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"CS2103 or CS2103T Software Engineering","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3284","ModuleTitle":"Media Technology Project II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module is the second part of a two-part series on the development of media technology systems such as interactive systems, games, retrieval systems, multimedia computing applications, etc. Students will form project teams to work on media technology projects. This second part focuses on the development of algorithms required for the systems, implementation and testing of the algorithms and the systems, and evaluation of the systems according to the users’ requirements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"CS3283 Media Technology Project I","Preclusion":"CS4201, CS4202, CS4203, CS4204.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3343","ModuleTitle":"Digital Media Production","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Development of digital media products such as videos, games, animations and digital special effects require both technical skills and artistic creativity.\r\n\r\nCommon to these different media is the process of digital media production. This module aims at introducing the process of digital media production,\r\n\r\nin particular, video production. It covers pre-production, production and post-production processes, focusing on main activities such as storyboarding,\r\n\r\ncamera, lighting, audio/sound, directing, recording and digital editing. The students will learn both artistic expression and the technical skills of using\r\n\r\ndigital equipment and software tools. They will also engage in hands-on practice of digital video production.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"SoC students: CS1020 or its equivalent; Other students: NM2208 or NM2217 or NM3209 or the prerequisites for SoC students","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS3882","ModuleTitle":"Breakthrough Ideas for Digital Markets","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students the opportunity to explore and conceptualize new digital products or services that will impact people and enterprises. Students will cultivate the importance of thinking “design” for the purpose of developing valuable, captivating and usable digital products or services. The module will provide students with insights into the innovation process and case studies of\r\nsuccessful innovation. Exposure to ideas from leading companies and serial entreprenurs will motivate ideation. Students will be required to benchmark their ideas for competitive positioning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-7-1","Prerequisite":"Read and passed 80 MCs of modules. Students from Engineering, Science, and FASS with sufficient computing background and have read and passed 80 MCs of module may also apply to read. Student selection process will be enforced.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS4215","ModuleTitle":"Programming Language Implementation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the students with theoretical knowledge and practical skill in the implementation of programming languages. It discusses implementation aspects of fundamental programming paradigms (imperative, functional and object-oriented), and of basic programming language concepts such as binding, scope, parameter-passing mechanisms and types. It introduces the language processing techniques of interpretation and compilation and virtual machines. The lectures are accompanied by lab sessions which will focus on language processing tools, and take the student through a sequence of programming language implementations. This modules\r\nalso covers automatic memory management, dynamic linking and just-in-time compilation, as features of modern execution systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"(CS2010 Data Structures and Algorithms II or its equivalent) and CS2104 Programming Language Concepts","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS4218","ModuleTitle":"Software Testing and Debugging","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the concepts and practice of software testing and debugging including unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing. Various testing coverage criteria will be discussed. Debugging methods for finding the root-cause of errors in failing test cases will also be investigated. The use of testing and analysis for performance prediction, performance clustering and performance debugging will be studied. Students will acquire crucial skills on testing and debugging through hands-on assignments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-2-5","Prerequisite":"CS2103 or CS2103T Software Engineering","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS4220","ModuleTitle":"Knowledge Discovery Methods in Bioinformatics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The advent of high throughput technologies (e.g, DNA chips, microarray, etc), biologists are being overloaded with lots of information (e.g., gene expression data). To be able to make sense out of these data, there is a need to have a systematic way to analyse them. This course is introduced to provide students with knowledge of techniques that can be used to analyse biological data to enable them to discover new knowledge. At the end of the course, students will be able to identify the relevant techniques for different biological data to uncover new information. Topics include: Clustering analysis, classification, association rule mining; support vector machines; Hidden Markov Models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"CS2220 or LSM2104","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4221","ModuleTitle":"Database Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the design of relational databases and object oriented databases. Topics covered include: normalisation theory: functional, multi-valued and join dependency, normal forms, relational database schema design using decomposition method and synthesizing method; entity-relationship approach: normal form entity-relationship diagram, its derivation, and its translation to relational, network, and hierarchical database schemas; schema integration: view integration and database integration, schema conflict resolution; nested relations: normal form nested relations, nested relations design using decomposition method and entity-relationship approach; object-oriented databases: basic concepts, inadequacies in object-oriented data models, inheritance conflict resolution, translate relational database schemas and entity-relationship diagrams to object-oriented database schemas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS2102 or CS2102S","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4222","ModuleTitle":"Wireless Computing and Sensor Networks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This primary goal of this module is to introduce students to two major types of wireless networks. First, concepts in cellular networking, including the various generations of cellular networks are introduced. Important concepts related to the design of air interfaces, MAC protocol, QoS, spectrum allocation, mobility management are presented. Second, the students are introduced to the emerging area of sensor networks. Here, the major topic covered are MAC, routing and transport protocols. In this module, there is a strong emphasis on exposing students to practical network system issues by encouraging them to build software prototypes as part of their assessments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"CS3103 or CG3204L","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4225","ModuleTitle":"Massive Data Processing Techniques in Data Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Data science incorporates varying elements and builds on techniques and theories from many fields, including statistics, data engineering, data mining, visualization, data warehousing, and high performance computing with the goal of extracting meaning from data and creating data products. Data science seeks to use all available and relevant data to effectively tell a story that can be easily understood by non-practitioners. In this module, students will learn various massive data processing techniques that are used in data science with emphasis on the algorithmic and mathematical properties of these techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3223 Database Systems Implementation","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4231","ModuleTitle":"Parallel and Distributed Algorithms","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine some fundamental issues in parallel programming and distributed computing, and the relationships between the two. Parallel programming: mutual exclusion, semaphores, consistency, wait-free synchronization. Distributed computing: time, global state, snapshots, message ordering. Relationships: consensus, fault-tolerance, transactions, self-stabilization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithms or CS3210 Parallel Computing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4238","ModuleTitle":"Computer Security Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This is a practice security module with emphasis on hands-on experiences of computer security. The objective of this module is to connect computer security knowledge to practical skills, including common attacks and protection mechanisms, system administration, and development of secured software. Topics covered include network security, operating system security, and application security, such as DNS attacks, memory-error exploits, and web application attacks. Students will learn through lab-based exercises and assignments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3235 Computer Security","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS4242","ModuleTitle":"Social Media Computing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The emergence of WWW, smart mobile devices and social networks has revolutionised the way we communicate, create, disseminate, and consume information. This has ushered in a new era of communications that involves complex information exchanges and user relationships. This module aims to provide students with a good understanding of the social network phenomena and computational skills for analysing the complex social relation networks between users, the contents they shared, and the ways contents and events are perceived and propagated through the social networks. The analysis will provide better understanding of the concerns and interests of users, and uncover live and emerging events that will affect the community.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3245 Information Retrieval or CS3246 Hypermedia and WWW","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS4244","ModuleTitle":"Knowledge-Based Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This is a module that contains both the theory and practice of building knowledge-based systems. The aim of this module is to prepare students so that they can design and build knowledge-based systems to solve real-world problems. The module starts with motivations, background and history of knowledge-based system development. The main content has five parts: rule-based programming language, uncertainty management, knowledge-based systems design, development and life cycle, efficiency in rule-based language and knowledge-based systems design examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3243","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4247","ModuleTitle":"Graphics Rendering Techniques","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a general treatment of real-time and offline rendering techniques in 3D computer graphics. Specific topics include the raster graphics pipeline, viewing and transformation, real-time mapping techniques, real-time shadow algorithms, local reflection models, global illumination, distributed ray tracing, photon mapping, radiosity, volume rendering, image-based rendering and modelling, and strategies for anti-aliasing and photo-realism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3241","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4344","ModuleTitle":"Networked and Mobile Gaming","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at providing students a deep understanding of various technical issues pertaining to the development of networked games and mobile games. Students will be exposed to concepts from distributed systems, operating systems, security and cryptography, networking and embedded systems. In particular, issues such as game server architectures (mirrored, centralized, peer-to-peer etc.), consistency management (bucket synchronization, dead reckoning etc.), interest management, scalability to large number of clients (C10K problem), cheat prevention and detection, power management, will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-2-0-5","Prerequisite":"(CS2106 or CG2271) and (CS3103 or CG3204L)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS4347","ModuleTitle":"Sound and Music Computing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamental technologies employed in sound and music computing which are grouped into three major areas: Sound, Music, and Interaction. It begins with an introduction to sound production, propagation and perception, followed by digital sound recording, editing, post-processing and compression. Its core components consists of the analytic and synthetic approaches of sound and music. The analytic approach pertains to analysis and understanding, whereas the synthetic approach pertains to generation and processing. Interaction aspects include multimodal mobile music interface and sound interaction design. Finally, music information retrieval will be introduced as an application of analytic techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-4-3","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 Data Structures and Algorithms I or its equivalent), (MA1505 Mathematics I or MA1521 Calculus for Computing or MA1102R Calculus) and (MA1101R Linear Algebra I or MA1506 Mathematics II).","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS4880","ModuleTitle":"Digital Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The course will cover trends in the digital marketplace and emerging high-growth opportunities for digital businesses. The course will highlight issues facing companies with new products and services in an ever-changing digital marketplace. While the course will provide an overview on structuring of new ventures, the primary focus will be on opportunity identification and sources of competitive differentiation, particularly as they relate to digital innovation. To hone these skills the students will communicate by crafting a business plan.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students in their 3rd year of study in science, technology or\r\nbusiness","Preclusion":"TR3002 New Venture Creation","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5201","ModuleTitle":"Foundation in Theoretical CS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this module is to test the students on basic concepts in theoretical computer science. In particular, the students will be tested on the following areas.\r\n\r\nA.\tDesign and Analysis of Algorithms\r\nB.\tTheory of Computation\r\nC.\tProgramming Languages\r\nD.\tLogic and Formal Systems\r\n\r\nThe respective undergraduate modules: CS3230, CS3231, CS3212, CS3234 \r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5202","ModuleTitle":"Foundation in Computer Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this module is to test the students on basic concepts in computer systems. In particular, the students will be tested on the following topics.\r\n\r\nA. Advanced Operating Systems\r\nB. Computer Networks II\r\nC. Database Management Systems\r\nD. Computer Architecture\r\n\r\nThe respective undergraduate modules: CS3221, CS3103, CS3223, CS3220\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5215","ModuleTitle":"Constraint Programming","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Constraint programming is an alternative approach to computing in which the programming process is limited to a generation of requirements (constraints) and to solving of them by general methods and domain dependent methods. The aim of this course is to discuss the basic aspects of constraint programming. Students will learn problem modeling by means of constraints and the main techniques used to solve such systems of constraints. The course will focus on the fundamental notions of constraint satisfaction problems, local consistency, constraint propagation, complete and incomplete constraint solvers, and various search methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS2104 or CS3212","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5218","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Program Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Program analysis are static (compile-time) techniques for computing approximate and yet reliable information about the dynamic behaviour of programs. This module lays the foundation for study of program analysis. It covers the essential mathematics upon which program analyses are built, and provides an overview of different approaches to program analysis. Topics include: Partially ordered sets, induction and co-induction, data flow analysis, constraint based analysis, abstract interpretation, and type and effect systems. Students with interest in programming-language design and compiler design will find this module beneficial.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-6-2","Prerequisite":"CS3212 or CS4212.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5219","ModuleTitle":"Automated Software Validation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"CS3212 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5222","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Computer Architecture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to introduce the state-of-the-art architectural advances underlying the current generation of computing systems. A review of pipelined processor design and hierarchical memory design is followed by advanced topics including exploitation of instruction-level parallelism through dynamic instruction scheduling and speculation, exploiting thread-level parallelism through\r\nmultiprocessors, and optimizations for memory and storage subsystems. Throughout the module, particular emphasis will be placed on cost-performance-power-reliability trade-offs in designing the different architectural components.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"CS2106 and (CS3220 or CS4223)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS5224","ModuleTitle":"Cloud Computing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide an overview of the design, management and application of cloud computing. The topics include managing virtualization, cloud computing environments, cloud design patterns and use cases, data centre architectures and technologies, cloud services fulfillment and assurance, orchestration and automation of cloud resources, cloud capacity management, cloud economics, case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS5230","ModuleTitle":"Computational Complexity","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to study the various measures of difficulty of problem solving in computing, and to introduce some techniques in theoretical computer science such as non-determinism, digitalisation, simulation, padding, reduction, randomisation and interaction. Topics covered include: space and time complexity - the classes P, NP, co-NP, PSPACE, EXP, etc.; tape compression; linear speedup; polynomial reduction; Cook's theorem; Savitch's theorem; translation lemma; Gap theorem; NP-completeness and NP-hard problems; probabilistic complexity classes; approximation algorithms; and interactive protocols.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3231","Preclusion":"CS4230","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5232","ModuleTitle":"Formal Specification and Design Techniques","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The primary role of the formal specification is to provide a precise and unambiguous description of a computer system. A formal specification allows the system designer to verify important properties and detect design error before system development begins. The objective of this course is to study various formal specification and design techniques for modelling (1) object-oriented systems, (2) real-time distributed systems, and (3) concurrent reactive systems. The course will focus on the state-based notations Z/Object-Z, event-based notation CSP/Timed-CSP. Graphical modelling notations, such as StateChart and UML (Unified Modelling Language) will also be addressed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1231 or CS3234","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5233","ModuleTitle":"Simulation and Modelling Techniques","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with a working knowledge of applying\r\nsimulation techniques to model, simulate and study complex systems. It covers techniques in simulation model design, model execution, and model analysis. Students will have hands-on experience using a simulation package. The module will also introduce concepts of parallel and distributed simulation, and high level architecture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences or ST2131 Probability or ST2334 Probability and Statistics) and CS4231 Parallel and Distributed Algorithms.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5241","ModuleTitle":"Speech Processing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module exposes the graduate students to the fundamental theory of speech processing, focusing primarily on automatic speech recognition. Upon completion of this module, students should be able to perform research on speech recognition topics and commercial speech technology development. Topics covered by this module include: speech signal processing, automatic speech recognition (ASR), continuous speech recognition, acoustic modelling using the Hidden Markov Model (HMM), language modelling for ASR and advanced speech recognition techniques for state-of-the-art large vocabulary continuous speech recognition (adaptation and robustness, discriminative training and decoding strategies).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-3-5 (10hr)","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or its equivalent) and CS1231 and (MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1521) and (MA1101R or MA1506)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5272","ModuleTitle":"Embedded Software Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the design and implementation of software for programmable embedded systems. Embedded computing systems hidden inside everyday electronic devices such as hand-phones, digital cameras etc. are becoming more and more prevalent. However, the heterogeneous nature of the underlying hardware as well as tight constraints on size, cost, power, and timing pose significant challenges to embedded software development. This course presents techniques that address these distinctive characteristics of embedded software implementation. Topics include embedded software development for programmable processors and reconfigurable hardware, component-based design, optimizations for performance, power, code size, operating system issues, and case studies of available systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"(CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems or CG2271 Real-Time Operating Systems) and (CS2103 Software Engineering). Students should have strong background and appreciation of computer systems in general including computer organization, operating system, and bare-metal software development.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5321","ModuleTitle":"Network Security","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to introduce students to the various issues that arise in securing the networks, and study the state-of-the-art techniques for addressing these challenges. A number of most damaging attacks on computer systems involve the exploitation of network infrastructure. This module provides an in-depth study of network attack techniques and methods to defend against them. Topics include basic concepts in network security; firewalls and virtual private networks; network intrusion detection; denial of service (DoS); traffic analysis; secure routing protocols; protocol scrubbing; and advanced topics such as wireless network security.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-6-2","Prerequisite":"CS3235 Computer Security","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"CS5331","ModuleTitle":"Web Security","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to prepare graduate students for understanding the security of the latest web platform and its interplay with operating systems and the cloud infrastructure. The topics covered include the design of web browsers and web \r\napplications, vulnerabilities in web applications and web browsers, design of web scanners, authentication in web-based platforms, security policies and enforcement mechanisms. This module also covers security topics on the interface between the \r\nweb platform and the backend systems, such as the underlying database systems and cloud infrastructure.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"CS3235 Computer Security","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5342","ModuleTitle":"Multimedia Computing and Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-6-2","Prerequisite":"CS4341 or CS3246","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS5343","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Computer Animation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"From the covert digital water in Titanic to the mixed real and virtual actors in Avatar, from the arm-controllable Wii games to the completely full-body-play Xbox Kinect\r\ngames, computer animation technologies have advanced significantly during the past decades, both in the movie and the game industries. This module reveals all the exciting behind-the-scene techniques that make these movies and games possible, including but not limited to motion capture, fluid animation, facial animation, and fullbody character animation. This is a project-based course\r\nthat aims to provide strong foundation on advanced computer animation methods and prepare students for research in animation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-5.5-1.5","Prerequisite":"(CS2010 or CS2020) and MA1101R and MA1521 and CS3241. Good-to-have background: CS4342; CS5240; PC1141; MA1104; CS3244. Good-to have skills: strong in programming; comfortable with math, reading, and public presentation.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS5344","ModuleTitle":"Big-Data Analytics Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module analysis of data which can not fit in main memory and application of such analysis to web applications. The topics covered include: map-reduce as a tool for creating parallel algorithms that operate on very large amount of data, similarity search, data-streaming processing, search engine techonology, clustering of very large, high-dimensional datasets.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"BT5110 (Data Management and Warehousing) or database related modules; programming experience (with data structures and algorithms) is required","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS5345","ModuleTitle":"Social and Digital Media Analytics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"There is a proliferation of social and digital media content data today generated by both consumers and firms. This module aims to introduce concepts, methods and tools for social and digital media analytics, and in the application and management of such analytics efforts in industry sectors such as telecommunications and consumer retail. Topics covered include network data in social and digital media, formal methods for social network analysis, analytics and visualization tools, population and structural models for network dynamics, and various industry case studies on social and digital media analytics. Instructional methods will include lectures, case analyses, assignments and projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CS6101","ModuleTitle":"Exploration of Computer Science Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces CS graduate students to various research areas in Computer Science. Study groups are organised for major research areas. Each study group provides a forum for students to read, present and discuss\r\nresearch papers, and acquire the basic research skills for literature review and critical comparison of existing work. Students will also gain a first experience in technical presentation and writing. This module will be graded as “Completed Satisfactory” or “Completed Unsatisfactory” (CS/CU).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-1-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6206","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Human-Computer Interaction","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module covers advanced topics in human computer interaction that are of current research or application interests. Its aim is to examine both the theoretical bases that underlie the design of interfaces and advanced technologies for human computer interactions. A wide range of topics may be covered including psychological theories, organisational behaviour, virtual reality, augmented reality, and computer-supported cooperative work. The module illustrates where and when the theories are applicable, demonstrates the solutions using a combination of scientific theory understanding and engineering modelling. It also illustrates advanced technologies that form part of the solutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3240","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6220","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Data Mining","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"With the rapid advances of computer and internet technologies, a large amount of data accumulates. Discovering knowledge from the data will give us a competitive advantage. The process of knowledge discovery involves pre-processing the data, mining or discovering patterns from the data, and post-processing the discovered patterns. In this course, we will review and examine the present techniques and the theories behind them and explore new and improved techniques for real world knowledge discovery applications. The course is designed to encourage active discussion, creative thinking, and hands-on project development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS5228","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6240","ModuleTitle":"Multimedia Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of the main approaches in multimedia (document, image, video, graphics) analysis. Three main themes are covered: (1) representation and modelling of multimedia entities using various modelling approaches, (2) matching of a model with an input entity, and (3) derivation of a model from sample entities. It focuses on the non-vector-space approach, which complements the vector-space approach to multimedia analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"CS4243 or CS5240","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CS6270","ModuleTitle":"Virtual Machines","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Virtual machines (VMs) have lately generated a lot of interest, both in the academia as well as in the industry. VMs are being seen as a convenient vehicle for managing heterogeneous resources (e.g. server consolidation), and also for solving problems related to running mobile code and security. Commercial VMs from VMware and Microsoft are being successfully used in commodity platforms. High-level language VMs such as the Java Virtual Machine and Microsofts .NET framework have also become highly popular.\r\n\r\nThe aim of this module is to give an overview of the state-of-the-art in virtualization technology. The topics to be covered will include techniques for designing and implementing modern VMs, hardware-level, operating system-level and language-level VMs, CPU virtualization concepts and problems, paravirtualization and binary translation techniques, techniques for memory and input/output virtualization, and applications of VMs in solving problems related to security and software distribution. This will be a half lecture-style and the other half seminar-style course and will be suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students interested in computer architecture, compilers and operating systems. \r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"CS2106 and (CS3220 or CS4223)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CSA6102","ModuleTitle":"CULTURAL STUDIES IN ASIA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"The module is a multidisciplinary academic study of the bible and Christianity, open to all interested in these themes. Major topics will include (i) interpretative approaches to biblical texts, (ii) history of the collection of the bible, (iii) biblical authority, (iv) Christianity’s basic moral code and beliefs, and (v) popular issues (Gnostic Christianity). The course assumes no prior knowledge of Christianity and will count toward the Religious Studies minor. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"CSA6770","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Seminar","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all PhD candidates in Cultural Studies in Asia programme. It is a forum for candidates to engage each other in critical discussion of their dissertation and other research projects. Each candidate is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation from each is expected. The module will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory' on the basis of a candidate's presentation and participation in discussions throughout the semester.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"CZ5226","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Bioinformatics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module is meant for entering graduate students who want to do bioinformatics but without the undergraduate background. The syllabus is similar to CZ4226 but the workload is higher. Overview of bioinformatics and its role in biology. Protein sequence analysis algorithms. Sequence comparison and scoring functions: PAM, BLOSUM, Motifs. Prediction of Protein function and Protein-Protein Binding. Protein Structural prediction methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-1.5-1-5","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DE5107","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Planning","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Objective - The module will introduce students to the multi-disciplinary nature of environmental planning, by exploring the basic principles of sustainable development and the physical planning instruments that can be employed to achieve it. The course will include an introduction to urban and regional planning theory as the framework for the discussion of environmental planning procedures. The decision environment involving the policy framework and resources, the use of strategic, sectoral, master and local plans, regulatory instruments, economic measures, participatory processes and public investment projects will be covered. Processes of identifying desired developments and intensities, site selection, planning, design and construction management, mitigation and augmentation of environmental impacts would be discussed. The course will include a master planning project, that will demonstrate the technical, decision-making and plan formulation, site planning and design procedures involved. Targeted Students - For students on the M.Sc. (Environmental Management) program. Research students and students from graduate programs in architecture and urban design may apply subject to suitability of candidate and availability of places.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DE5108","ModuleTitle":"STUDY REPORT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Objective - Candidates are required to investigate a relevant topic of their choice in the field of environmental management. Targeted Students- For students on the M.Sc. (Environmental Management) program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-5-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DE5109","ModuleTitle":"DISSERTATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Objective - Candidates are required to investigate a relevant topic of their choice in the field of environmental management. The study should include a literature review, application of appropriate research methodology and is expected to produce relevant findings for advancement of the understanding and management of the environment. Targeted Students - For students on the M.Sc. (Environmental Management) program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-0-0-10-15","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5102","ModuleTitle":"Urban Planning History & Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a thorough understanding of the urban planning modes and their historical and socioeconomical contexts. It covers zoning, planning modules and plan-making processes. Zoning as the most fundamental tool managing city development and urban life will be elaborated. Topics of the nature and characteristics of urban planning models such as the Utopian City, the Garden City, the City Beautiful, Neighbourhood Unit, and New Town movement, will be covered. The processes of plan-making will be discussed in the context of Singapore and other Asian countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5103","ModuleTitle":"Urban Planning Studio","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-4-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"UP5101 Urban Analysis Workshop OR UD5622 Methods of Urban Design & Urban Analysis","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5103A","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Methods for Urban Planning","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"Working with quantitative data is common in the planning profession. This module provides planning students with an introduction to the quantitative methods and techniques used in planning practice and urban research. It will prepare students to conduct basic statistical analysis of data themselves as well as to critically review analyses prepared by others. The emphasis is on how to develop sound arguments and research design, such that students appreciate both the power and limitation of quantitative analysis in planning discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"Must be taken together with DEP5103 Urban Planning Studio","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5104","ModuleTitle":"Urban and Regional Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5106","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Urban Planning Studio","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-8-0-2-8","Prerequisite":"UP5101 Urban Analysis Workshop OR UD5622 Methods of Urban Design & Urban Analysis","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DEP5107","ModuleTitle":"Professional Planning Report","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-4-0-8-8","Prerequisite":"Any 5000 Research Methods module","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DI5100","ModuleTitle":"Dental Implantology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DENTISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology is aimed at provided a sound scientific grounding and clinical training in implant dentistry. This course is designed mainly for practising general dental practitioners who are interested in the field of dental Implantology.\r\n\r\nThis course will be a part-time course to cater to the needs of dental practitioners who will usually only be able to emabark in part-time programmes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"2-0.4-12-5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC1007","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics - Models & Decisions","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Globalization is forcing firms to make smarter and timelier decisions to stay competitive. Increased accountability also requires Managers to rely less on their intuition and more on “System 2 thinking” i.e. facts and scientifically-tested methods to gain insights in complex business problems and thereby\r\nsubstantiate the decision-making process. Many managerial decisions, regardless of the functional orientation, are increasingly being based on\r\nanalysis using quantitative models and tools such as Decision Analysis, Simulation Modelling and Mathematical Optimization. The use of these business analytics for modelling and decisions represents the future of best practices for tomorrow’s success companies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC1007X","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics - Models & Decisions","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Globalization is forcing firms to make smarter and timelier decisions to stay competitive. Increased accountability also requires Managers to rely less on their intuition and more on “System 2 thinking” i.e. facts and scientifically-tested methods to gain insights in complex business problems and thereby\r\nsubstantiate the decision-making process. Many managerial decisions, regardless of the functional orientation, are increasingly being based on\r\nanalysis using quantitative models and tools such as Decision Analysis, Simulation Modelling and Mathematical Optimization. The use of these business analytics for modelling and decisions represents the future of best practices for tomorrow’s success companies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC2006","ModuleTitle":"Operations Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"All manufacturing and service organisations have an operations function that is primarily responsible for the production and delivery of their products and services. The operations function therefore not only affects final product quality but also impacts customer service and the overall competitiveness of the organisation. The objective of this course is to introduce and highlight the strategic importance of operations, and the fundamental principles and concepts of effective operations management. Students will examine how operations decisions in areas such as quality, process design, capacity and inventory can be managed, controlled and improved. Operations in both manufacturing and service organisations will be addressed.(Although no prerequisite is stated, this module assumes prior knowledge of basic probability concepts like expected value, variance, normal distribution, and Poisson distribution. Students should ensure that they are adequately prepared for this module.)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"BH2006 or BZ2003 or BK2006 or IE3120. All Industrial & Systems (ISE) students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC2008","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics - Data & Decisions","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Business decisions are often made under uncertainty. In the modern business environment, technological advances facilitate the collection of huge amounts of data which can potentially improve the decision making process. Successful businesses make use of Business Analytics and Business Intelligence, which are fundamentally based on quantitative statistical methods, to identify patterns and\r\ntrends in their data which eventually lead to insightful projections and realistic predictions. This module introduces students to the fundamental\r\nconcepts of statistical inference such as confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, as well as to statistical tools useful in business analysis, such as regression analysis and time series analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"ST1131/ST1131A Introduction to Statistics, ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences and ST2334 Probability and Statistics.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3201","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This course considers the operation of a supply chain from a managerial perspective, serving two main objectives: to provide tools for design, analysis, management and performance improvement of supply chains, and to introduce and discuss recent influential innovations in supply chain management such as B2B portals. Students will be taught to appreciate the need to balance between responsiveness and efficiency in the four major components of the chain: Inventory, Transportation, Facilities, and Information. These four components will be introduced to the students through suitable mathematical and behavioural models. It is recommended that students have some understanding of the Internet and e-business.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DSC2006 or BH2006 or BZ2003 or BK2006","Preclusion":"BH3201 or BZ3402 or BK3505 or IE4220 or CS5262.\r\nAll Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) students\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3202","ModuleTitle":"Purchasing And Materials Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The primary aim of this course is to get students interested in and acquainted with the fundamental concepts, models and instruments in purchasing and materials management. Key areas like buying supplies, logistics, contracts, stock and inventory control, distribution and warehouse management will be covered. Some insights into the current developments and biggest problem areas in this field are provided. A combination of informative and interactive lectures and application-oriented case assignments will be used for the pedagogy and considerable attention is devoted to the discussion of practical / managerial issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DSC2006 or BH2006 or BZ2003 or BK2006","Preclusion":"BH3202 or BZ3414 or BK3206","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3203","ModuleTitle":"Service Operations Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive and systematic coverage of managing operations in service or service-oriented organisations such as banks, hospitals, airlines, retail outlets, restaurants and consultant agencies. Specifically, students will focus on the problems and analysis relating to the design, planning, control and improvements of service operations. Topics covered include service strategy, system design, location and layout of service systems, resource allocation, workshift scheduling, vehicular scheduling and routing, and service quality. This course is essential for students wishing to work in service or service-oriented environments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DSC2006 or BH2006 or BZ2003 or BK2006","Preclusion":"BH3203 or BZ3404 or BK3501","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3213","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Information Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides business students with an understanding of the strategic role of information systems and technology in business organisations. Frameworks (e.g., strategic grid, strategic thrusts, customer resource life cycle) for analysing the strategic impact of information technology and the Internet on organisational and industry structures are introduced. Information systems that support or shape an organisation's competitive strategy are discussed. The module also examines the sustainability of information technology-based competitive advantage, strategic information risks, business-technology alignment, assessment of IT investments as well as various management issues and challenges in identifying, developing and implementing strategic systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CS4244","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3216","ModuleTitle":"Forecasting For Managerial Decisions","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Managerial success rests strategically on the ability to forecast the demand for the goods and services that a firm provides. Demand forecasting drives the effective planning of the supply chain: personnel requirements, capital investment, production schedules, logistics etc.This module surveys forecasting techniques and their applications. These encompass traditional qualitative (e.g. front line intelligence, Delphi method) and quantitative techniques (e.g. regression, time series) as well as emerging techniques based on neural networks. Concepts such as trends, seasonality and business cycles will be discussed. Their value in improving forecasts will be illustrated. The module makes extensive use of software including MS Excel and dedicated forecasting packages.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"ST1131A/ST1131/ST1232/MA2216/ST2131/ST2334/EE2003/ME2491\r\n","Preclusion":"BH3216 or BZ3405 or BK3509 or BK3519.\r\nAll Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) students\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3222M","ModuleTitle":"TIOSCM: Business Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Student should have completed all levels 1000 and 2000 foundation modules.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3224","ModuleTitle":"Dynamic Pricing & Revenue Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Management is the state-of-art tool to improve the operational management of the demand for goods or services to more effectively align it with the supply and extract the maximum value. The course is designed to provide you: (1) a bundle of multidisciplinary knowledge and tactical tools that are readily applicable to real life business applications to deliver price recommendations; (2) conceptual frameworks that synthesize strategic principles, underlying logics, and high-level managerial insights needed by general managers and management consultants.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DSC1007","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3226","ModuleTitle":"Sustainable Operations Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to study how a company can\r\nuse its operations to improve environmental performance\r\nand contribute to business success at the same time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"DSC2006 Operations Management\r\nDSC3201 Supply Chain Management\r\nDSC3202 Purchasing and Materials Management","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC3229","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study in Ops & Supply Chain Mgt","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for students with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. Students will be exposed to individual-based\r\nresearch and report-writing while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC4211C","ModuleTitle":"SIOSCM: OPERATIONS STRATEGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The course will present a strategic perspective of the operations function in any business. As a part of the course, the student will develop an appreciation of the fact that operations management is closely linked to competitive success of a firm. After taking the course the student should be in position to analyze the key role of operations in the entire corporate strategy framework and formulate a consistent operations strategy. The focus will be on the analysis of business operations and the design of appropriate processes that ensure the most effective and efficient utilization of resources. During the sessions we will constantly juxtaposition operations concepts with the elements\\basic inputs from finance, economics and strategy so as to appreciate the impact of operations on the overall business strategy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC4211G","ModuleTitle":"SIOSCM: Service Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Service design is a process that seeks to understand ways to develop the environments and programs that lead to a high level of service quality. Often times, the success of a business is dependent on the quality of service that is\r\nprovided to its customers. This is most evident in businesses where there is a blurry line between product and service. When the ultimate product is service, the\r\nquality of this service is the main element that can predict the success and profitability of the company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"DSC2006 Operations Management","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC4215","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Visualization & Actionable Intelligence","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Successful supply chain analytics projects require: A business problem, validated data, visualization for initial insights, and statistical analysis for predictive insights.\r\n\r\nStudents will glean insights from real world data, answer strategic business questions, create an Information Strategy for Supply Chain, Visualize and monetize Big Data.\r\n\r\nReal data sets from supply chain, retail, and social media will be placed in cloud technology like Google or Amazon.\r\n\r\nThe students will use state-of-the-art tools to create amazing visualizations including SAP Lumira, Qlikview,Tableau, SVG, NetNode, and others.\r\n\r\nPractically, students will also learn about types of data available in a typical corporation, how this data maybe collected, shortcomings, bureaucratic / company's cultural issues.\r\n\r\nIn this era of entrepreneurship we will also look at how startups/NGOs can visualize supply chain opportunities to attract and serve customers.\r\n\r\nTo round out the course we will review the ethical and legal considerations of acquiring and using certain types of data.\r\n\r\nAt the end they will develop the next generation of business analytics using cross-industry data mashups.\r\n\r\nThe skills learned will be usable in other industries and the core concepts are technology agnostic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-1-4-2","Prerequisite":"DSC2006 Operations Management","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DSC4219","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Independent Study in Ops & Supply Chain Mgt","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA and BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for\r\nadmission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.) Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC5102","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics Capstone Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an opportunity for teams of students to work with organizations throughout the world to identify important organizational issues, engage in data collection and analysis, and recommend insightful solutions. Through action-based learning that spans over one year, it aims to develop personal capabilities, professional competencies, and academic knowledge in a real business setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"1-0-0-7-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC5121","ModuleTitle":"Hands-on with Business Analytics (Supply Chain & Finance)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This course bridges the divide between technical skills and business know-how. Students will engage in a series of business case study discussions, guided group projects, and a final semester project. Applications will cover areas such as real time analytics in supply chain, cross dock selection, inventory flow design, credit scoring, portfolio selection, risk management, asset pricing and implementation of banking regulation. Students practice using real-world tools.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC5211A","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Coordination and Risk Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to expose students to the techniques for the design, control and operation of a robust and efficient supply chain. We will focus on two of the important topics in supply chain management: supply chain coordination and supply chain risk management. Our objective is to provide our students further understanding on these two selected topics by discussing a variety of related issues and modeling/analysis tools. We will not only introduce the students a variety of recent developments and business insights in these two topics but also teach the students how to conduct analysis to gain these insights.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"Knowledge in Operations Management and Supply Chain Management\r\nKnowledge of Calculus and Probability","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DSC5211C","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Risk Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DECISION SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the probability and statistical methods used by financial institutions and supply chain managers to model market,\r\ncredit and operational risk. Topics addressed include loss distributions, multivariate models, dependence and copulas, extreme value theory, risk measures, risk aggregation, risk allocation and supply chain risk management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"DSC5211A","Preclusion":"N.A.","Corequisite":"N.A."},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5702","ModuleTitle":"C3 SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"C3 SYSTEMS","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-4-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5703","ModuleTitle":"OPERATIONS RESEARCH","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"Operations Research (OR) originated from World War II as a response to the need for effective, efficient, and optimal operation of weapon systems and the deployment of military forces at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Since then, OR has evolved into a full-scale scientific discipline that is\r\npracticed widely by analysts and decision makers in industry, government, and the military. The purpose of this module is to educate the participants, including military personnel, in the fundamental theory and practice of operations research for the understanding, structuring, and improvement of decision making, leading to improved performance of complex defense and non-defense operations and systems. Topics covered include linear & non-linear programming, queuing theory, simulation, decision analysis and multiple attribute decision making, with emphasis on the development and manipulation of mathematical and computer models of complex organizational and operational systems. Examples will be drawn from the areas of resource allocation, logistics, force composition, human resources, operational planning & scheduling, weapon systems selection, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-4-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5709","ModuleTitle":"SENSOR TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"SENSOR TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-4-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DTS5726","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Systems Engineering and Architecting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMASEK DEFENCE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introductory module providing an overview of the topic and a flavour of the details which should be more fully explored in depth through other modules. It explains systems architecting, engineering, lifecycles, associated activities, products, applications, processes, models, methods and strategies. The module is intensive and challenges the students to think creatively.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IE5402 Systems Engineering and Architecture\r\nSyE5001 Systems Engineering and Architecture\r\nSDM5001 Systems architecture\r\nSDM 5002 Systems Engineering\r\nDTS5716 Systems Approach to Engineering Management","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DY5190","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Seminar module","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DENTISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to promote a strong research culture among the research students of the Faculty of Dentistry as well as improving their communication skills through presentations and conference attendance. It is spread over the candidature of the students and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"NIL","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"DY5310","ModuleTitle":"Endodontics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The Endodontic Residency Training Programme comprises of didactic, clinical and research components. Clinical training incorporating state-of-the-art technologies is corroborated with advanced didactic instruction in the principles of Endodontics and the basis for biomedical sciences. An array of features includes laboratory practical, seminars, lectures,literature reviews, multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning sessions as well as undergraduate teaching. There may also be an opportunity for a 3-4 weeks attachment at Baylor College of Dentistry in USA for increased educational exposures.\r\n\r\nResearch is an integral part of the program and the resident is required to engage in a clinical or basic science research project. The resident is encouraged to attend conferences (both local and international) and present their research findings, conduct table-clinics, etc. at such meetings.\r\n\r\nThe main research interest of the Endodontic Residency Training Program is in the understan","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"Lectures: 450 hours, Clinics: 3150 hours, Seminars/Tutorial: 450 hours,Technique/Practical: 450 hou","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DY5320","ModuleTitle":"Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery programme is a three-year programme, incorporating an applied basic science component to be taken in the first year. Students with a Primary MDS or its equivalent are exempted from the Basic Science course and Examination.\r\n\r\nThe Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency programme will enable the resident to:\r\n? Acquire the widest theoretical knowledge to be competent in the foundation for the practice\r\nof Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery;\r\n? Acquire the foundation and practical experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to be competent to enter into higher specialty training;\r\n? Effectively interface with other specialties and disciplines in patients requiring interdisciplinary management, especially in head and neck conditions, orthognathic surgery, cleft lip and palate management;\r\n? Acquire the experience to carry out research projects, to critically evaluate scientific publications and to communicate clinical and research papers in journals and conference","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"Lectures: 450 hours, Clinics: 3150 hours, Seminars/Tutorial: 450 hours,Technique/Practical: 450 hou","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DY5330","ModuleTitle":"Orthodontics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The Orthodontic Residency Training Programme is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh to enable candidates who successfully complete the course to sit for the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrthRCS Edinburgh). This enables the acquisition, by assessment, of the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons (FDSRCS Edinburgh) after 5 further years of clinical practice as a specialist.\r\n\r\nThe curriculum follows the recommended content by the Erasmus Committee which has been accepted by the European Commissioners in Brussels as satisfying the requirements for specialist practice in Europe.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"Lectures: 450 hours, Clinics: 3150 hours, Seminars/Tutorial: 450 hours,Technique/Practical: 450 hou","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DY5340","ModuleTitle":"Periodontology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"DY5350","ModuleTitle":"Prosthodontics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DENTISTRY","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE DENTAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EB5101","ModuleTitle":"Foundations of Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The focus of this course is to introduce the student to different Statistical Analysis and Business Analytic techniques. Students will learn basic descriptive statistics and modelling techniques. Further, they will learn when to use each and how to interpret the results. Students will also learn how to predict future business trends using simple statistical methods like moving averages, exponential smoothing and linear regression. Some key statistical analyses include hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, control groups versus test groups. Students will appreciate the value of Business Analytics through being introduced to segmentation analytics, decision trees, logistic regression and neural networks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-10-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5102","ModuleTitle":"Data Analytics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces key data analytic algorithms and techniques used in data–rich business analytics projects. It covers comprehensive analytic techniques including basic statistical and quantitative analysis, querying and reporting techniques, and extensive data mining techniques. It is designed with a practical focus of applying these techniques to answer business questions. \r\nParticipants will learn the skills to successfully implement analytic solutions using various data analytic techniques, and develop a critical awareness of a wide range of commercial and open source business intelligence/analytics tools through the lectures and workshops.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-10-5","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5103","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Analytics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to develop understanding of how the results of data driven modelling can assist businesses to reduce their marketing costs and increase their return on investments. Predictive Modelling techniques such as Churn Models, Response Models, Uplift Response Models, Churn Uplift Models, and Risk Models will be covered in this course.\r\nBased on business objectives, students will learn when to use specific modelling techniques and how to interpret the results. Case studies are used to illustrate how the advanced modelling techniques can reduce marketing costs and thereby increase the return on investment for the business.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-10-5","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics\r\nEB5002 Data Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5104","ModuleTitle":"Decision Making and Optimization","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to optimize business problems with large number of constraints and variables. Techniques, including linear programming, the transportation model, network models, goal programming, non-linear programming, and inventory models will enable students to address a wide range of applications in healthcare, logistics, defence, transportation, logistics, and economics. Students will learn how to formulate a model for the business problem, by identifying the decision variables, objective function and constraints. They will then learn how to validate their model, determine the optimal solution perform sensitivity analysis, and interpret the results, and make recommendations for decision making.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-10-5","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5105","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Business Analytics Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The Enterprise Business Analytics project is designed to be a building block for students to consolidate and put into practice the skills, tools and techniques they have acquired during the Masters programme. This hands-on experience will give students the opportunity to analyze the business needs of a functional area in their organization and suggest and apply Business Analytics techniques to provide business insights and identifiable benefits.\r\nThe project may take the form of a typical consulting engagement or alternatively, it may involve the experimental application and validation of a Business Analytics technology such as text mining, neural networks etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics\r\nEB5002 Data Analytics\r\nEB5003 Advanced Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5106","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Business Analytics Overseas Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The Enterprise Business Analytics Overseas Practicum is designed to allow students to experience entrepreneurial enterprises, such as high technology start-up companies, in rapidly developing economies, such as Israel and China, and contribute to those companies by playing a significant role in using data for competitive advantage and in solving complex business problems.\r\n\r\nThe practicum allows students to apply their knowledge in a real world context, demonstrating their mastery of a range of Enterprise Business Analytics skills, such as problem formulation, problem modeling, data cleansing and preparation, model construction, verification and validation.\r\n\r\nThis module is conducted in collaboration with the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0.0-0.0-0.0-30.0-0.0","Prerequisite":"Before commencing the Enterprise Business Analytics Overseas Practicum, the students must successfully complete the four MTech EBAC core courses:\r\n\r\nEB5101 Foundations of Business Analytics\r\nEB5102 Data Analytics\r\nEB5103 Advanced Analytics\r\nEB5104 Decision Making and Optimization\r\n\r\nIn addition, they must demonstrate in the electives they have taken and/or in their work experience that they have the technical background for the project being offered by NOC.","Preclusion":"Students that select EB5105 Enterprise Business Analytics Project cannot also select the Enterprise Business Analytics Overseas Practicum and vice versa.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EB5201","ModuleTitle":"Campaign Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to teach students how to build a successful, repeatable campaign development process. Using helpful practical techniques students will learn how to put marketing activities and offers together to ensure a truly relevant integrated marketing communications plan that works. Students will also learn how to measure campaign results and automatically feed that intelligence back into the system to fine tune future campaigns.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5203","ModuleTitle":"Customer Relationship Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is a business strategy to reduce cost and increase profitability through a better understanding of customers gained from insights into customer data. This course introduces Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and data mining techniques to derive insights into the behaviour and value of your customers. Participants will learn how to make quicker and better business decisions using customer profiling and targeting, profitability analysis, customer-personalization, event-monitoring, what-if scenarios, and predictive modelling. This course will incorporate industry best practices and latest trends and feature workshops using CRM software to enhance learning and practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5205","ModuleTitle":"Analytics for Pharmaceutical Professionals","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to teach students how to make better use of data in analyzing physicians, patients and treatments and thereby improving the decision making of the organization. A wide variety of analytical techniques and methods will covered, such as Recall Testing, Awareness, Trial and Usage (ATU), Patient Diary Studies (PDS), Key Opinion Leader (KOL), Perceptual Mapping, Segmentation, Profiling, Conjoint Analysis, Omnibus Studies and Quality of Life. Based on specific organization objectives, students will learn when to use specific methods, how to conduct the study and interpret the results.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EB5207","ModuleTitle":"Analytics for Tourism and Hospitality","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to gain insights into how analytic tools are transforming the conventions and practices of the tourism and hospitality industries to increase product and service differentiation. Using predictive analytics, participants will learn how to identify new selling opportunities, enhance product and service offerings, create better pricing models, and improving overall customer satisfaction and loyalty. Some key analyses include customer behaviour, campaign effectiveness, customer profitability, basket analysis, demand forecasting and churn models. Students will be lead through the various stages of analysis starting from preparation of raw data, exploratory data analysis, analytical modelling to results interpretation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"EB5001 Foundations of Business Analytics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC1301","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to teach the basic principles of economics to undergraduates from non-economic majors. It introduces students to elementary microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts and provides them with an economic framework to understand the workings of individual markets, the aggregate economy, as well as international trade and finance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EC1101E, BH1005/BSP1005, USE2301. All BBA, BAC, BBA(Hons) and BAC(Hons) students are not allowed to take EC1301.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC2101","ModuleTitle":"Microeconomic Analysis I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is for students who have studied the principles of economics and will take them through to the next level in their study of microeconomics. Our approach stresses the relevance and application of microeconomic theory in both managerial and public policy decision making. A combination of tables, figures, and simple mathematics will be used to provide the grounding in the key principles of microeconomics for further study in the economics programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EC1101E or EC1301 or USE2301 or BSP1005/BH1005","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC2102","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomic Analysis I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course develops the analytical tools to understand basic questions on short-run macroeconomic fluctuations, and shows how these tools can be applied to real world situations. In the process of developing these tools, we will discuss the determinants of consumption and investment. Next we turn to different business cycle theories. Specifically, we study the Keynesian, New Keynesian, Neo Classical and Real Business Cycle models, and examine their different assumptions and policy prescriptions for macroeconomic stabilization. IS-LM and AD-AS frameworks are employed in studying some or all of these paradigms. Finally, we evaluate the predictions of these models against business cycle facts. We will also briefly review national income accounting and discuss some measurement issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC1101E or EC1301 or USE2301 or BSP1005 or BH2001","Preclusion":"BSP2001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC2104","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Methods for Economic Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to enable students to integrate relevant basic mathematical knowhow with economic analysis. The main objective is to develop in the\r\nstudents the process skills for formulating and solving economic problems mathematically. Topics include equilibrium analysis, understanding and use of matrix algebra and differential and integral calculus in formulating and solving economic problems, comparative-static analysis, and selected optimization problems in economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EC3311, any MA module that is not MA1301 or MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EC2303","ModuleTitle":"Foundations for Econometrics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory statistics course for economists. No prior background in statistics is needed as the course is intended to provide a rigorous statistical foundation for students who intend to study econometrics. The module begins with ways of summarizing economic data, including the use of frequency distributions and measures of central tendency and dispersion. This is followed by an initiation into the concepts of classical probability, paving the way for the important topics of random variables and probability distributions. Next, the core ideas of classical statistical inference are introduced - including sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing and analysis of variance. Finally, correlation and regression analyses will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"All ST and SA modules, DSC1007 or DSC1007X, MA2216","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC2373","ModuleTitle":"Global Economic Dimensions of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the dynamics of the world economy and the impact on Singapore in the last two centuries. It will demonstrate how Singapore grew through continual dependence on the rest of the world in different ways by focusing on major labour, capital and technological factors, in which threats are also seen as\r\nopportunities.","CrossModule":"SSA2220","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EC2373 and PP5215","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC3101","ModuleTitle":"Microeconomic Analysis II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of the foundation module on microeconomics. It is designed to equip students with the standard tools and techniques to analyze microeconomic issues and to prepare them to access higher level modules that utilize microeconomic analysis. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe module begins with a review of several foundation topics on consumer and producer theory covered in the prerequisite course, i.e. EC2101. It then moves on to discuss the general equilibrium model, whereby consumers and producers are put together in a general equilibrium framework. After that, it covers choice over time, i.e. inter-temporal choice and choices over different states of the world, i.e. choices under uncertainty. It then continues with game theory. This topic will be discussed extensively. Coverage will include various solution concepts for one-shot games and sequential move games. Applications of the theory on the issues of oligopolistic competition, entry and entry prevention, and network economics will receive a great deal of attention. Finally, the module ends with the asymmetric information, i.e. moral hazard and adverse selection and its application on the internal organisation of the firm. Throughout the course, empirical observations and real-life cases pertaining to the issues discussed in this module are presented.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3102","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomic Analysis II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course follows up on Macroeconomics I (EC2102). We review consumption and investment theories, and study the determinants of money demand and supply. Aggregate Supply functions under differing assumptions regarding labour-market clearing and price expectations (rational or adaptive) are derived next, and combined with the Aggregate Demand function to study policy and other effects. We next examine the expectations-augmented Phillips Curve, and simple inflation-unemployment dynamics. We also study further policy issues (time inconsistency, Ricardian Equivalence, profit-sharing), open-economy macroeconomics (the Mundell-Fleming model), and simple growth theory (the Solow model and the AK endogenous growth model).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2102, EC2101, and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3303","ModuleTitle":"Econometrics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a basic econometrics module that requires a background in statistical analysis similar to EC2303 Foundations for Econometrics. This module is aimed at providing a user-friendly introduction to basic econometric techniques and commercial software packages such as Eviews and Excel to carry out simple regression analyses. The major topics covered include a review of probability distributions and statistical inference, rudiments of matrix algebra, classical linear regression model with two or more variables, estimation and hypothesis testing, and violation of classical assumptions and some remedial measures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"(EC1101E or EC1301 or BSP1005) and (EC2303 or DSC1007 or DSC1007X or any ST or SA module or MA2216)","Preclusion":"ST3131","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC3304","ModuleTitle":"Econometrics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module builds upon the background provided in EC3303 Econometrics I and provides an application oriented coverage to a number of topics. The module begin with a review of the multiple regression model and moves on to topics such as autoregressive distributed lag models, micro-econometrics, panel regressions, and limited dependent variable regressions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"(EC3303 or ST3131) and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3312","ModuleTitle":"Game Theory & Applications to Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students in economics and other social sciences to game theory, a theory of interactive decision making. This module provides students with the basic solution concepts for different types of non-cooperative games, including static and dynamic games under complete and incomplete information. The basic solution concepts that this module covers are Nash equilibrium, subgame perfect equilibrium, Bayesian equilibrium, and perfect Bayesian equilibrium. This module emphasizes the applications of game theory to economics, such as duopolies, auctions, and bargaining.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101, EC3101, (EC2303, MA2216, any SA module, any ST module, or their equivalent), and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Preclusion":"MA4264","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3322","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Organisation I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course considers the behaviour of firms in a market economy. It has two parts. One - the basic theory part - considers how firms behave under different market structures. The other part is policy-oriented. It applies tools from the basic theory part to everyday problems and scenarios and tries to assess market efficiency and effects of possible intervention by the government or regulatory agencies. The two parts proceed simultaneously. Real-life problems or scenarios are introduced and while discussing them the required theory is developed. Students must be able to take derivatives and solve optimization problems and think critically in a logical manner.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3332","ModuleTitle":"Money and Banking I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the economic analysis of the following: (1) the structure and role of financial institutions, (2) tools and conduct of monetary policy, including monetary theory. Topics include the role of money, debt and equity; financial institutions and markets; regulation; financial crises; interest rates; commercial bank operations; the money supply process; theories of money demand; conduct of monetary policy and its role in different macroeconomic frameworks: international role of money; monetary policy in Singapore. As financial activities and events affect our everyday lives, this course should be of interest to a wide variety of students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2102 and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3333","ModuleTitle":"Financial Economics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to certain areas of financial economics. It attempts to develop a theoretical foundation for choice under uncertainty, portfolio analysis and equilibrium asset pricing models. A considerable portion of the course will also be devoted to the fixed-income securities and derivative securities. Since this is an economics course in a liberal arts and sciences setting, we will emphasize economic concepts whenever possible, and spend time on the intellectual and economic development of investment analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and (EC2102 or BSP2001) and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Preclusion":"FNA3102/FIN3102/BH2004/FNA2004/FIN2004/FIN2004X","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3342","ModuleTitle":"International Trade","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"International trade is about how nations interact through trade of goods and services. This module focuses on the real transactions across borders (i.e., those transactions that involve a physical movement of goods or a tangible commitment of economic resources), such as the pattern of trade, gains from trade, and trade volume.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and EC2102","Preclusion":"EC3341","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3343","ModuleTitle":"International Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the theory and practice of international macroeconomics and finance. The objective of this module is to give students a\r\ntheoretical framework to think about a wide variety of current issues in international finance: current account deficit, global imbalances, exchange rate\r\ndetermination, monetary policy in an open economy setting, and global financial crisis in 2008.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and EC2102","Preclusion":"EC3341","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3351","ModuleTitle":"Public Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of the government sector using microeconomic tools. Principles and policies concerning both taxation and expenditure are covered. In particular, the effects of various fiscal arrangements on efficiency in resource allocation and on equity are analysed. The focus is on developing analytical tools to evaluate public policy proposals, particularly as they relate to Singapore's budgetary process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3352","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in Singapore's Economic Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module uses microeconomic and macroeconomic tools to analyze economic policy issues in Singapore. The course is focused broadly on evaluating the rationales for government interventions in the economy and the efficiency and distributional effects of government policies. Seminar topics are grouped into two broad units. The first unit focuses on economic policies which have direct impacts on Singapore’s economic growth and development. Discussion topics include monetary policy, fiscal policy, industrial policy, trade and investment and labor policy. The second unit focuses on socio-economic policies in Singapore. These include population policy, education and human resource management, social security, housing, health care and social protection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Minimum CAP of 4.0, minimum average grade point for EC2101 and EC2102 together of 4.0, and EC3303","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EC3353","ModuleTitle":"Health Economics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Can economic analysis contribute to solving the problem of how to design a national health care system, which efficiently responds to consumers' desire for good health? What are the efficient ways of financing healthcare? This module examines these questions through the use of tools of microeconomic analysis and analyzes the behavior of consumers, producers and insurers in the healthcare market. The issue of how healthcare is financed will be examined from the perspective of economic efficiency and equity. The course will also relate the theories developed to current policy issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3361","ModuleTitle":"Labour Economics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module employs the analytical tools of economics to provide a better understanding of the workings and outcomes of labour markets. It applies economic theory to analyze and predict the behaviour of and relationship between labour market participants; to understand the causes of important labour market trends and developments; and to discuss and evaluate policies affecting labour services. Major topics covered include the theory of individual labour supply, labour demand, economics of education, training and migration, trade unions and collective bargaining, economics of personnel, pay determination and productivity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EC2101, (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421), and EC3303","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3371","ModuleTitle":"Development Economics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to the economics of developing countries. The first three lectures will focus on principles and concepts of development. The second part of the module will provide an overview of theories of development. The third part will examine development strategies and policies designed to address issues of growth and development and will, in this instance, focus on the development experiences of selected Asia-Pacific economies. This segment of the module will provide students with an appreciation of the development problems, possibilities and prospects in these regional economies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101, (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or\r\nMA1312 or MA1421), and EC3303","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3377","ModuleTitle":"Global Economic History","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"In this module, we use economic theory and quantitative methods to understand why some countries grew rich while others did not. Since the operation of an economy cannot be devoid of its institutional context, special attention will be paid to the political economy of development. Besides the economics literature, we will also read selected works by historians, political scientists, and sociologists to gain a more comprehensive understanding of development issues in Asia, Africa, and the West in recent centuries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 Microeconomic Analysis I and\r\nEC2102 Macroeconomic Analysis I.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC3381","ModuleTitle":"Urban Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The module provides students with a general knowledge on various aspects of urban economics. It uses microeconomic analysis to explain why cities exits, where they develop, how they grow, and how different activities are arranged within cities. Models of firm, industrial and household location decisions will form the basis in analysing urban land use patterns and trends. Other topics covered include housing markets, the role of the government in the urban economy, and urban transportation. The module is for students with strong microeconomic background and with interest in urban economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3394","ModuleTitle":"Economics and Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module discusses how findings and insights from psychology can be incorporated formally and rigorously into economics to improve its descriptive and predictive powers. It will also discuss the implications for policymakers. The module does not require any background in psychology but it does assume that the students have had rigorous training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"EC2101 Microeconomic AnalysisI\r\nEC2102 Macroeconomic AnalysisI and\r\nEC3303 Econometrics I","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC3395","ModuleTitle":"Economics and Ethics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"In this module, we examine the interaction between economics and ethics along several dimensions. We uncover the ethical underpinnings of economics as commonly taught and practiced in its selection of topics, measurements and principles. We examine how incorporating ethical motivations in individual\r\ndecision-making enriches economic models and explains important features in modern economies. We also look at how economics influences the value\r\nsystems of participants in the economic system. Current issues in which economic considerations appear to be in conflict with ethics will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EC2101, EC2102, EC3101, EC3102","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3396","ModuleTitle":"Economic Analysis of Law I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"In this module and its sequel, economic concepts are applied to explain and clarify legal issues. The first of a sequence of two modules, this module focuses on areas in private law as well as the economics of crime and punishment.\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to use economics to analyse the effects of legal rules, to explain why some legal rules are adopted and not others, and to evaluate the efficiency of legal rules.\r\n\r\nMajor topics to be covered are an introduction to the economic framework that underlies much of the substance and procedures of the law, and the core areas of the common law, such as property, contract, tort and crime.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EC2102/BSP2001, EC3101 and [(EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301 or MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421) or EC3311]","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must: have declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MC in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.5.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC3880B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Economics: Economics of Ageing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The course begins by introducing the concepts of population ageing and examines the current trends across countries. The economic effects of ageing will be discussed based on recent research findings. These effects include labour supply, savings and consumption, capital accumulation and investment,\r\nproductivity improvements, economic growth, fiscal pressures and sustainability, retirement adequacy, etc.\r\n\r\nWith reference to Singapore’s context, this course will examine policy options available to mitigate the effects of ageing, including their trade-offs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and EC2102","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4101","ModuleTitle":"Microeconomic Analysis III","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this course is to provide students with a sound understanding of modern microeconomic theory. The first half of the course introduces the fundamental tools of microeconomic analysis. It covers consumer theory, firm theory, and general equilibrium. The second half consists of introduction to a number of topics which signify the recent development in microeconomics. These topics include decisions under uncertainty and asymmetric information, and non-cooperative game theory and its applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track . Min avg grade point for EC3101 and EC3102 together of 4.00.\r\nNote: If student do not have the current pre-requisites for EC4101 and EC4102 but have:\r\n1. passed at least 14 EC modules (or 56MCs) (inclusive of EC3101 and EC3102, and;\r\n2. obtained an SJAP (avg grade of all EC modules) of at least 3.50, then student may submit an appeal for the prerequisite waiver using CORS.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. Min avg grade point for EC3101 and EC3102 together of 4.00.\r\n\r\nNote: If student do not have the current pre-requisites for EC4101 and EC4102 but have:\r\n1. passed at least 14 EC modules (or 56MCs) (inclusive of EC3101 and EC3102, and;\r\n2. obtained an SJAP (avg grade of all EC modules) of at least 3.50, then student may submit an appeal for the prerequisite waiver using CORS.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4102","ModuleTitle":"Macroeconomic Analysis III","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is divided into two main sections, short- and long- run macro-economic analysis. In the first section, we discuss the solution of simple stochastic rational expectations models, and examine the main features of, and the key issues in the controversy between, the new classical, real business cycle, and Keynesian-New- Keynesian schools of thought. Topics covered include the Lucas, Sargent-Wallace and Fischer (overlapping wage contract) models, as well as the Shapiro-Stiglitz efficiency wage model and Romer's menu cost - coordination failure model. In the second section, various inter-temporal optimization models are analysed, and their salient economic lessons discussed. Topics covered include a two-period model, overlapping-generations models with certain and uncertain lifetimes, Hall's life-cycle-permanent-income model, as well as optimal control models of investment behaviour and endogenous growth. A lecture on some principal macroeconomic features of the Singapore Economy concludes the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track . Min avg grade point for EC3101 and EC3102 together of 4.00.\r\n\r\nNote: If student do not have the current pre-requisites for EC4101 and EC4102 but have:\r\n1. passed at least 14 EC modules (or 56MCs) (inclusive of EC3101 and EC3102, and;\r\n2. obtained an SJAP (avg grade of all EC modules) of at least 3.50, then student may submit an appeal for the prerequisite waiver using CORS.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. Min avg grade point for EC3101 and EC3102 together of 4.00.\r\n\r\nNote: If student do not have the current pre-requisites for EC4101 and EC4102 but have:\r\n1. passed at least 14 EC modules (or 56MCs) (inclusive of EC3101 and EC3102, and;\r\n2. obtained an SJAP (avg grade of all EC modules) of at least 3.50, then student may submit an appeal for the prerequisite waiver using CORS.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4324","ModuleTitle":"Economics of Competition Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module studies antitrust and competition policy: the economic analysis of firms acting \"anticompetitively\" and how competition authorities might respond to their actions. It draws on the study of industrial organization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-6-3.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and (EC3312 or EC3322).\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and (EC3312 or EC3322).","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4332","ModuleTitle":"Money and Banking II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Topics include recent developments in monetary theory and policies, rational expectations, demand for money-econometric analysis and empirical studies, the role of money in general equilibrium, a framework for the determination of money supply, issues in monetary policy such as money neutrality, rules versus discretion, policy credibility, exchange rate determination, monetary policy co-ordination, theories of interest rate determination and structure, credit rationing, issues in bank management, financial markets and instruments, bank regulations, internationalization of banking, and monetary policy and foreign exchange management in Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3332.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3332.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4333","ModuleTitle":"Financial Economics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an in-depth analysis of the theories and models that are essential to the understanding of financial decision making. The course covers topics on decision making under certainty and uncertainty, no-arbitrage pricing theory, mean-variance portfolio selection theory, capital asset pricing model, efficient market hypothesis, mathematics of derivative securities, pricing theory and applications of contingent claims such as standard options, mortgage-backed securities and interest-rate instruments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and (EC3333 or FNA3102/FIN3102 or FNA2004/FIN2004/FIN2004X).\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and (EC3333 or FNA3102/FIN3102 or FNA2004/FIN2004/FIN2004X).","Preclusion":"MA3245","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4341","ModuleTitle":"International Economics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course applies some of the 'core' theory from the pure theory of trade and international finance to some topics of interest in the international arena. Topics might include: the gains from trade revisited, endogenous growth and trade policy, the 'new' protectionism, multinational corporations and the transfer of technology, the 'new' regionalism, reforming the international financial architecture, predicting exchange rates movements, coping with international capital flows, the prospects for monetary integration in Asia, international money, the euro, and the internationalisation of the Singapore dollar, the international debt problem.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3341.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and (EC3341 or EC3342 or EC3343).","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4351","ModuleTitle":"Public Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in depth analysis of the latest development in public sector economics. The macroeconomic consequences of the microeconomic impacts of taxation, expenditures and financing schemes are analyzed. It also covers contemporary topics such as fiscal policy and ageing, social security and intergenerational transfers. Students are also exposed to research methodologies and empirical studies involving computable general equilibrium modelling and generational accounting. Students taking this module are expected to have some basic knowledge of public finance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5.","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3351.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3351.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC4361","ModuleTitle":"Labour Economics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides advanced analyses of labour economics and industrial relations topics. Labour economics topics include the study of orthodox and contemporary wage theories, theories of discrimination, economics of migration, manpower policy, and recent developments in labour market theories such as job search theory, implicit contracts, efficiency wage and insider-outside models. On industrial relations, the role of various labour market institutions, important labour laws and current labour and industrial relations issues will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3361.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3361.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EC4371","ModuleTitle":"Development Economics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an in-depth analysis of some important theories and issues concerning economic growth and development in developing countries. Important theories and/or models relating to various issues concerning development will be examined. The course will also discuss policy issues relating to such areas as agricultural development, income distribution, industrialisation, trade, and foreign investment. The course is of interest to students interested in development theories and their application to finding solutions to policy problems in developing countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303 and EC3371.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, and EC3371.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4372","ModuleTitle":"Technology and Innovation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with comprehensive understanding of the nexus between technology, innovation and economy. It deals with major theories of 'technology economics' and attempts to synthesise them with historical and comparative perspective. An emphasis is placed on methodology due to the interdisciplinary characteristics of the subject. Some questions to be explored include: (1) major characteristics of technological change, (2) impacts of technical changes on the economy, (3) competitive strategies of firms and nations in coping with technological changes, (4) globalisation of production and R&D networks, (5) comparison of national innovation systems of East Asian countries, (6) Singapore's future in technological development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and EC3303.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and EC3303.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC4394","ModuleTitle":"Behavioural Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to Behavioural Economics, a relatively new field of economics. It is based on the belief that economists should aspire to making assumptions about humans that are as realistic as possible. Specifically, it tries to incorporate into economics the insights of other social sciences, especially psychology and sociology. In this course, we will be looking at models with precisely formulated assumptions and thinking about the careful empirical testing of both the assumptions and the conclusions. The course will be weighted more towards the empirical parts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and (EC3303 or ST3131).\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, and (EC3303 or ST3131).","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"For this module, students are required to write a scholarly report of not\r\nmore than 40 typed pages (including bibliography and appendices) on current economic issues, or on theory or methodology in economics based on their research.Please register EC4401 manually with the Department. Please refer to\r\nhttp://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/ecs/ for more information on the EC major requirement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: (1) Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, (2) Passed EC4301/EC4101 or EC4302/EC4102.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"EC4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, with 60 MCs in EC that include EC4101 or EC4102, and with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, with 60 MCs in EC that include EC4101 or EC4102, and with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"EC4401 or EC4401S","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC4880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to cover selected topics in economics. The topics covered will be dependent on the interest and specialities of regular or visiting staff in the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. EC3101 and EC3102.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. EC3101 and EC3102.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5314","ModuleTitle":"TIME SERIES ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of this course is to provide a rigorous training in univariate and multivariate time series analysis. Univariate techniques are mainly used for forecasting and multivariate techniques are used for both forecasting and policy analyses. Starting with simple ARMA and GARCH models the course moves on to more advanced topics involving non-stationary multivariate processes. Students will learn to use Monte Carlo techniques as well as a lot of practical applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC5154/EC5103","Preclusion":"EC5214","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC5326","ModuleTitle":"Policy Impact Evaluation Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the main policy impact evaluation methods. The aim is to understand how to evaluate the causal impact of a policy and how to choose the best method depending on the type of policy and on the context. This module is suitable for students interested in policy issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5326R","ModuleTitle":"Policy Impact Evaluation Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the main policy impact evaluation methods. The aim is to understand how to evaluate the causal impact of a policy and how to choose the best method depending on the type of policy and on the context. This module is suitable for students interested in policy issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5332","ModuleTitle":"Money & Banking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"EC5332 is a first year graduate course on money, banking and financial markets. Topics covered include central banking and monetary policy, prudential supervision, financial markets and stochastic processes, the banking industry in South-East Asia, the role of price expectations, and modern theories of money, inflation, interest rates and the exchange rate. An important part of the course is the discussion of selected academic articles, with emphasis placed on the motivation and techniques underlying the theoretical and empirical work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5208","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5332R","ModuleTitle":"Money & Banking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Money & Banking","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5352","ModuleTitle":"Public Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module applies economic principles to analyse budgetary policies and programmes of the public sectors. Topics covered include the following:the economic role of the state; the privatisation phenomenon; theory and practice of tax reform; effects of taxes and expenditure on work effort, saving, investment and risk taking; the role of fiscal incentives in economic management; financing of social security, health care and education and; international aspects of taxation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EC5267,EC5209/EC5351/ECA5351","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Economics in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"N/A-N/A-N/A-N/A-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC6101","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED MICROECONOMIC THEORY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"As an essential module for economics PhD students, this module aims to equip them with the tools of modern microeconomic theory and prepare them to be independent researchers. As a subsequent module following EC5101, this module focuses on general equilibrium and welfare theory, game theory, and information economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC6102","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED MACROECONOMIC THEORY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course builds on EC5102 Macroeconomic Theory, and stresses the use of dynamic programming in the study of macroeconomic problems. The emphasis will be placed on building and analyzing models and analyzing existence, optimality and dynamic properties of equilibria. The theory of dynamic programming will be developed in some detail and be applied to macroeconomic issues such as economic growth (including multi-sector models and endogenous growth), economic fluctuations, recursive competitive equilibrium, search and matching models, design of optimal monetary and fiscal policies, neo-Keynesian models, and advanced topics in consumption, investment and asset pricing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC6103","ModuleTitle":"ECONOMETRIC MODELLING AND APPLICATIONS II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a core module for PhD students. It is aimed at providing a good training in econometric theory and applications. It covers some topics already covered in EC5103 but at a more theoretical level. Asymptotic theory, ML and GMM estimation, extremum estimators, non-linear models, simultaneous equations models are among the topics covered under this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"EC5154/EC5103","Preclusion":"EC6154","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC6104","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers a number of advanced mathematical techniques that are frequently used for solving dynamic optimisation problems in economics. Topics include calculus of variations, dynamic programming and optimal control theory. The emphasis would be placed on both mathematics and applications in economics. This module would carry four modular credits.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EC6210 and EC6311","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC6312","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Game Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a comprehensive introduction of modern game theory at a PhD graduate level. Topics include strategic games, extensive games, incompleteinformation games, repeated games, interactive epistemology, mechanism design, implementation theory, and information economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"EC6313","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN ECONOMETRICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to train students in advanced econometric applications in various areas. This is a reading-intensive course; students are required to read a large volume of journal articles in the relevant areas and analyse them. Students can make requests to cover topics that are of interest to them. This is an ideal setting for Ph.D. students to try out their thesis research topics. Topics such as Bayesian econometrics, panel regression with unit-root time series, and macroeconometric modelling for forecasting and policy analyses are likely to be covered under this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"EC5154/EC5103","Preclusion":"EC6204","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC6342","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL TRADE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an in-depth study of the trade theories and models that are important in the analysis of policy issues relating to international trade. Some contemporary issues in the field of international trade will also be discussed. At the end of the course, the student should be able to master the basic theoretical framework and analytical tools necessary for the study of contemporary trade issues. Other than theory, the course also emphasizes the analysis of recent issues such as the new developments in the WTO, and the controversy of regional trade liberalisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC6265","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC6361","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Labour Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the course is to acquaint students with modern topics, modelling strategies, econometric methods, and empirical work in the field of labour economics. Students are also encouraged to extend the course material to develop their independent research interests that could potentially lead to their Ph.D. thesis topics. This module will provide a solid empirical and theoretical grounding in many areas of labour economics, and prepare students to write a dissertation in the field.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"EC5361 or equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EC6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters or more and will be graded "Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EC6884","ModuleTitle":"Behavioral and Experimental Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Behavioral economics stresses the need to incorporate psychological considerations into economic thinking. Experimental economics, including lab and field experiments, builds on the premise that theoretical implications are subject to testing in controlled laboratory settings. There is a natural synergy between them and neuoroimaging and genetics leading to the development of neuroeconomics. This course covers the growing literature in behavioral and experimental economics, including neuroeconomics, and study individual differences in economic behaviour beyond those explicable by culture and socialization towards a deeper understanding of business and market behavior.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5333","ModuleTitle":"FINANCIAL MARKETS & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is to offer a broad overview of financial assets traded in the money, options, and stock markets. It includes valuation of bonds and securities, analysis of options and futures contracts, asset pricing models and some applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5274/EC5333. In addition, candidates who have passed EC4209/EC4333 or its equivalent may, with the approval of the Head of the Department, be exempted to read module EC5274/ECA5333. For these candidates, the requirements of EC5274/ECA5333 as a prerequisite for other modules will then be waived. ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5334","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE FINANCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a theoretical and practical treatment of corporate financial theory for students who have completed an introductory course in financial economics. Topics covered in this course will include: an overview of financial management; comparisons of financial and real investment; capital budgeting and valuing real assets and real options; risk and return of assets; capital structure and dividend policy, and mergers and acquisitions; applications of portfolio management techniques in corporate finance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC5274/EC5333/ECA5333","Preclusion":"EC5269/EC5334","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5341","ModuleTitle":"INTERNATIONAL TRADE & FINANCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module develops the analytical tools required for understanding various issues that arise in the international economy. It is divided broadly into two sections, the first focusing on the real side of the economy while the second introduces money, covering upon economy macroeconomics. The emphasis in this module is to teach the workhorse models of the discipline, with reference to the empirical data, so that the student will have the ability to apply the tools to conduct research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5211/EC5341","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5351","ModuleTitle":"PUBLIC FINANCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of the module is to gain appreciation of how economic theory can be used to analyse both the individual components of the fiscal system, such as effects of various taxes and expenditures, as well as the size and the behaviour of the government sector itself. The module encompasses the traditional, public choice and supply side approaches. While the main focus is on partial equilibrium analysis, wherever feasible or relevant, e.g. in incidence analysis, a general equilibrium approach is also included. The theory of social choice is also discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5209/EC5351","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5373","ModuleTitle":"THE SINGAPORE ECONOMY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth study of Singapore's economic structure and development strategies in the context of a changing global and regional economic environment. It examines the various policy options available based on economic principles and theories. Thereby the course provides an opportunity for the application of theoretical concepts to the analysis of the Singapore Economy. A basic knowledge of micro and macro economics and applied economics such as development, public finance and monetary economics are very useful.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EC5205, EC5255, EC5373","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5374","ModuleTitle":"THE MODERN CHINESE ECONOMY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the contemporary Chinese economic system and an analytical framework for the study of the modern Chinese economy. Through lecturing and class discussions on the literature, the students will develop the ability to comprehend the major theoretical and policy issues in China's economic development and transformation. They will also attain confidence in applying theoretical-quantitative approaches to the analysis of these issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"ECA5101/EC5101A/EC5151 or EC5101 or EC4101/EC4151 or EC5102 or ECA5103/EC5304/EC5253 or EC4152/EC4102","Preclusion":"EC5271, EC5374","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5376","ModuleTitle":"Auctions and Market Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Modern market design principles are creatively and increasingly improving a range of economic and other systems. This module will cover the principles behind the design of markets and how they are actually applied. The first part introduces the theory of auctions and discusses how auctions for radio spectrum licenses, internet key search words and advertisements, and eBay work. The second part covers other types of systems which include applications that are as diverse as allocation of environmental permits, systems for matching medical interns to hospitals, partner matching (e.g., marriage), and facilitating kidney exchange.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"ECA5101: Microeconomics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Economics in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Heads and/or Graduate Coordinators approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"N.A.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Applied Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this module is designed to help students become comfortable and creative as economic researchers and modelers. The course teaches both the principles of microeconomic theory and the fundamental concepts in the various fields of applied microeconomics, such as health economics, public economics and labour economics. Students will learn how to use various\r\neconomic tools to predict how various parties might respond to changes in public policies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE1001FC","ModuleTitle":"Emerging Technologies in Electrical Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to contemporary issues, emerging technologies and new frontiers in electrical engineering. It serves to demonstrate to students how the EE curriculum is designed to address these aspects via a top-down approach. The module consists of 5 distinct parts of approximately 4 hour lectures and integrated with some self-learning activities. Each part focuses on each of the following areas / topics:\r\n\r\n•\tCommunications and Networking\r\n•\tPower and Energy Systems\r\n•\tMicro / nanoelectronics\r\n•\tControl & Robotics\r\n•\tGrand challenges for engineering – the role of EE \r\n\r\nThe lectures will be conducted by a group of faculty members who are experts in the respective areas. Although the lectures are meant to focus on contemporary issues and emerging technologies, an appropriate level of historical perspective will be used to demonstrate how each subfield has evolved from the traditional areas of EE so that students can see both the connections between different areas and the driving force behind the rapid development and expansion of EE in the last few decades. Prior to this series of lectures focusing on specific areas, a detailed introduction of the EE curriculum will also be given in the first lecture. The philosophy underpinning the curriculum and its strength and constraints will be highlighted. The module will conclude with student presentations on a topic in an area of their interest. Students are assessed through assignments, reports and presentations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"A-level Math, and A-level Physics","Preclusion":"EE1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE1003","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Signals and Communications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the important area of signal processing and communications which are two major areas in electrical engineering. daily lives. It uses an open-ended project approach, and students are guided through the various parts of the project to build the different component modules which can finally be integrated into a complete communication system. It exposes students to the concepts of signals, spectra, sampling, digitization, coding, transmission and reception over physical channels, receiver noise, symbol detection and message reconstruction. Both the systems and the physics aspects of communication are covered. Students will be assessed through assignments, laboratory reports and a final project report with oral presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-3-2-3","Prerequisite":"A-level Math, and A-level Physics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2011","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Electromagnetics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Electromagnetic (EM) and transmission line theory is essential in all disciplines of electrical and computer engineering. EM theory is the fundamental basis for understanding transmission lines and electrical energy transmission. To understand and solve EM and transmission line problems encountered in electrical and computer engineering, rigorous analytical methods are required. At the end of this module, in addition to being able to solve EM and transmission line problems, the student will be able to design transmission line circuits, design electrical elements with lumped behaviour, and mitigate EM interference. To enhance understanding, case studies and computer visualisation tools will be used. Topics covered: Static electric and magnetic fields. Maxwell's equations. Electromagnetic waves: plane-wave propagation, behaviour at interface between media, shielding, electromagnetic compatability. Transmission lines. Impedance matching. Radiation. Case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-1.5-4","Prerequisite":"MA1505 and MA1506","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE2011E","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Electromagnetics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Electromagnetic (EM) and transmission line theory is essential in all disciplines of electrical and computer engineering. EM theory is the fundamental basis for understanding transmission lines and electrical energy transmission. To understand and solve EM and transmission line problems encountered in electrical and computer engineering, rigorous analytical methods are required. At the end of this module, in addition to being able to solve EM and transmission line problems, the student will be able to design transmission line circuits, design electrical elements with lumped behaviour, and mitigate EM interference. To enhance understanding, case studies and computer visualisation tools will be used. Topics covered: Static electric and magnetic fields. Maxwell's equations. Electromagnetic waves: plane-wave propagation, behaviour at interface between media, shielding, electromagnetic compatability. Transmission lines. Impedance matching. Radiation. Case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1.0-0.5-1.5-4","Prerequisite":"TE2002","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"TE2003"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2012","ModuleTitle":"Analytical Methods In ECE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module exposes students to the mathematical foundational concepts that are necessary in the field of electrical engineering such as electrical circuit analysis,\r\nsignal processing, communications, computer networks, information processing, energy and control systems. The topics include the following: probability, applied statistics – parameter estimation, applied statistics – hypothesis testing, and random processes with a strong emphasis on the applicability of these concepts to various electrical and computer engineering systems. It provides the required mathematical foundation for the analyses of applications involving integrated circuits, communication, control systems, signal processing, and new media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"MA1505 and MA1506","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE2020","ModuleTitle":"Digital Fundamentals","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a first course that introduces fundamental digital logic, digital circuits, and programmable devices. The course also provides an overview of computer systems. This course provides students with an understanding of the building blocks of modern digital systems and methods of designing, simulating and realizing such systems. The emphasis of this module is on understanding the fundamentals of digital design across different levels of abstraction using hardware description languages.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-1-2-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE1002 or CG1108 or EG1108","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"CS1010E"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2020E","ModuleTitle":"Digital Fundamentals","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This is a first course that introduces fundamental digital logic, digital circuits, and programmable devices. The course also provides an overview of computer systems. This course provides students with an understanding of the building blocks of modern digital systems and methods of designing, simulating and realizing such systems. The emphasis of this module is on understanding the fundamentals of digital design across different levels of abstraction using hardware description languages.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-1-2-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE1002 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"TE2101"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2021","ModuleTitle":"Devices and Circuits","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the students’ knowledge on electronic devices and their use in the design of circuits. The physical principles behind the operation of these devices, their operation and usage in electronic circuits to achieve important functions will be the back bone of this module. The topics covered include basic semiconductor physics, drift and diffusion of carriers, pn diode, diode circuits, Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT), and Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOSFET), design of single stage amplifiers using BJTs and MOSFETs, CMOS inverter, multistage amplifiers, current source and sink. Students will be assessed through assignments, test and a final examination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"EE1002/EG1108 /CG1108","Preclusion":"EE2004 and EE2005","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2022","ModuleTitle":"Electrical Energy Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"With the increasing concern of the environmental pollution and related global warming problems, there is a renewed interest in understanding of electrical power and energy systems. Thus, there is an apparent need for an introductory course on electrical energy systems for electrical engineering students. In view of this need, this course has been designed to provide an overview of traditional energy sources, electrical energy generation, transmission, distribution and utilization systems. The concepts of renewable energy sources, distributed renewable energy generation and smart-grid structure are introduced. The key issues of energy requirement in portable electronic computing system and wireless energy transfer are covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"EE1002/EG1108/CG1108","Preclusion":"EE3505","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2023","ModuleTitle":"Signals and Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a fundamental course in signals and systems. Signals in electrical engineering play an important role in carrying information. Signals going through a system is an inevitable process. It allows engineers to understand the system. Thus in this course the relationship between signals and systems will be taught. The concepts which are important include time and frequency domain representations, Fourier and Laplace transforms, spectrum of a signal, frequency response of systems (Bode diagrams), sampling theorem, linear time invariant systems, convolution, transfer functions, stability of feedback systems, modulation and filters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"MA1506 Mathematics II","Preclusion":"EE2009 Signals, EE2010 Systems & Control","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2023E","ModuleTitle":"Signals and Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This is a fundamental course in signals and systems. Signals in electrical engineering play an important role in carrying information. Signals going through a system is an inevitable process. It allows engineers to understand the system. Thus in this course the relationship between signals and systems will be taught. The concepts which are important include time and frequency domain representations, Fourier and Laplace transforms, spectrum of a signal, frequency response of systems (Bode diagrams), sampling theorem, linear time invariant systems, convolution, transfer functions, stability of feedback systems, modulation and filters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"TG1401","Preclusion":"EE2009E and EE2010E","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2024","ModuleTitle":"Programming for Computer Interfaces","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with the experience of programming devices and computer interfaces. The course builds upon the C language programming skills the students have learnt in the previous semester and teaches them how to utilize programming to build simple digital systems. The course culminates in an open-ended project in which students will have the opportunity to design and build a digital system of their choice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-1-2-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE2020 and CS1010E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE2031","ModuleTitle":"Circuit and Systems Design Lab","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module emphasizes on the practical aspects related to modules EE2021 Device and Circuits and EE2022 Electrical Energy Systems. It also provides students with an integrated perspective about the two modules. Students will first learn about the device characterizations, such as diode, LED, solar cell, transistor, operational amplifiers, etc. They will then proceed to build interesting circuits blocks involving the devices learnt earlier. With these accumulated knowledge on device and circuit blocks, students will move on to system projects that require the integration of knowledge across different fields, such as devices, circuits and portable electrical energy systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1-0-1.5-1.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"EE2021 Devices and Circuits","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE2031E","ModuleTitle":"Circuit and Systems Design Lab","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module emphasizes on the practical aspects related to modules EE2021E Device and Circuits. It also provides students with an integrated perspective in experiments. Students will first learn about the device characterizations, such as diode, LED, solar cell, transistor, operational amplifiers, etc. They will then proceed to build interesting circuits blocks, involving the devices learnt earlier. With these accumulated knowledge on device and circuit blocks, students will move on to system projects that require the integration of knowledge cross different fields, such as devices and circuits.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1-0-1.5-1.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"EE2021E","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE2032","ModuleTitle":"Signals & Communications Design Lab","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This lab module introduces students to the practical aspects of designing a communication system. This module builds on the concepts learnt in EE2011\r\nEngineering Electromagnetism and EE2023 Signals and Systems. Students will start the experiments with the Frequency Modulation (FM) technique in conjunction with a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). This is followed by experiments with FM demodulation techniques, simplex communication and duplex communication. Then students will learn about the reflection coefficient and plot it in the Smith Chart. Subsequently an antenna is designed and the building blocks of the communication system are characterized. Finally the complete communication system is assembled and measured.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1-0-1.5-1.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"EE2011 Engineering Electromagnetism and EE2023 Signals and Systems.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3030A","ModuleTitle":"Exploring Frugal Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Frugal engineering is a philosophical approach to product design which addresses the needs of customers with very low purchasing power. In essence, it is about designing a product which meets the needs of customers who cannot afford products with “bells and whistles” features. Frugal engineering involves rethinking entire production and maintainance processes. It is not only a challenging mindset to inculcate in young budding engineers, but it is also a rich training ground to foster critical thinking skills which are pertinent to conceptualizing products that\r\nmaximizes the value to customers. The objectives of this module is to expose students to frugal engineering through a field trip to the rural communities in the region to observe first-hand the way of life in such communities and to develop ideas of products which will bring benefit to a large segment of this community. Students will also engage with industries with a frugal engineering focus.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"10-0-0-90-0","Prerequisite":"At least level 2 standing","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE3030B","ModuleTitle":"Living Lab in the Communities","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is about placing students in an active environment or community (Living Lab), providing them with opportunities to conceptualize products or services\r\nwhich will later be designed and developed in the ECE laboratories. The Living Labs (LL) may be rehabilitation centres in hospitals, orphanages, block of HDB flats,\r\nhawker centres, etc where good opportunities abound for technology to play a role in overall improvements of such places. Students in this module will spend 3 weeks\r\nconducting field work, observing and engaging users in the LL, with the objective of conceptualizing products/services which will benefit a large segment of the users. Students will be encouraged to realize their ideas in the other project modules in the curriculum.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-65-0","Prerequisite":"At least level 2 standing","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE3031","ModuleTitle":"Innovation & Enterprise I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an engineering module that focuses on the conceptualization, design and development of technology oriented new products. It integrates innovation, product\r\nplanning, marketing, design and manufacturing functions of a company. This module gives students an opportunity to conceptualize and design a product which they will eventually prototype in another module (Innovation & Enterprise II). Thus it is designed for electrical engineering students to experience an integrated learning of innovation and enterprise pertaining to new product development\r\nwhere technology plays a central role. The major topics include innovation, opportunity management, identification of customers’ needs, product specification, design, planning, testing, manufacturing, and commercialization. Intellectual property and its relationship with all facets of new technology product design are also covered.\r\n\r\nGuest speakers from relevant industries will be invited to present practical aspects of innovation and new product development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"TR3001 New Product Development\r\nEE3001 Project \r\nMT4003 Engineering Product Development","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3031E","ModuleTitle":"Innovation & Enterprise I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This is an engineering module that focuses on the conceptualization, design and development of technology oriented new products. It integrates innovation, product planning, marketing, design and manufacturing functions of a company. This module gives students an opportunity to conceptualize and design a product which they will eventually be able to prototype. Thus it is designed for electrical engineering students to experience an integrated learning of innovation and enterprise pertaining to new product development where technology plays a central role. The major topics include innovation, opportunity management, identification of customers’ needs, product specification, design, planning, testing, manufacturing, and commercialization. Intellectual property and its relationship with all facets of new technology product design are also covered.\r\n\r\nGuest speakers from relevant industries will be invited to present practical aspects of innovation and new product development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Level 3 standing","Preclusion":"TM4209, EE3001E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3032","ModuleTitle":"Innovation & Enterprise II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will work in a team project to design and build an electronic system which includes both digital and analog circuits and therefore requires both\r\nhardware and software design. The functionalities of the electronic system are determined by the students themselves. They will go through the steps of conceptual\r\nsystem design, detailed technical design, bread-board prototyping, printed circuit board implementation, system integration, testing & debugging and demonstration of the final working model. The project work will be continuously documented by each student in an individual project design portfolio.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-3-3-9","Prerequisite":"EE2024 Programming for Computer Interfaces","Preclusion":"EE2001 Project\r\nCG3002 Embedded Systems Design Project","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE3131C","ModuleTitle":"Communication Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Introductory overview of analog and digital communications. Advantages of digital over analog communications in the presence of noise. Analog and digital modulation techniques. Source coding and waveform quantization techniques. Channel noise and channel coding for error protection. Multiplexing and multiple access. Basics of wireless communications. Applications of wireless systems. Radio wave propagation and multipath fading. Transmitter and receiver antennas.\r\nFree-space and fiber optical communication systems. Optical transmitters, optical receivers, and optical channels. Introduction to data communications. Packet switching, line coding, framing, and error detection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"EE2023 Signals & Systems","Preclusion":"EE3103 Communications","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3206E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction To Computer Vision And Image Processing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the basic concepts and techniques in computer vision and digital image processing. The following topics are taught: elements of a vision system, image acquisition, 2-D discrete Fourier transform, image enhancement techniques, error-free and lossy compression, segmentation methods, and representation and description methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-1-5.5","Prerequisite":"EE2009E","Preclusion":"CS4243","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3304","ModuleTitle":"Digital Control Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with system theory, analysis tools and design methods in discrete-time domain. It is the first course in control and automation that systematically introduces the basic concepts and principles in sampling, Z-transform, zero-order-hold, discrete equivalence and the relations to discrete-time control design. It further examines the design issues for digital PID, PID auto-tuning, phase compensator, and the model predictive control, including the performance criteria, pole-placement, as well as numerous illustrative application examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-1.5-5.0","Prerequisite":"EE2010\r\nEE3331C Feedback Control Systems","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3331C","ModuleTitle":"Feedback Control Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Feedback systems are ubiquitous in both the natural and engineered world. They are essential for maintaining our environment, enabling our transportation and communications systems; and are critical elements in our aerospace and industrial systems. For the most part, feedback control systems function accurately and reliably in the background. This course aims at introducing the magic of feedback, and tools for analysing and designing control systems. The fundamental knowledge of feedback and the related area of control systems are useful to students with diverse interests. Topics covered include feedback principles, time and frequency analysis of control systems, and simple controller design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-4-1.5","Prerequisite":"EE2023 Signals and Systems","Preclusion":"EE2010 Systems & Control","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3431C","ModuleTitle":"Microelectronics Materials and Devices","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Electronic devices are the building blocks of electronic systems, and an understanding of device technology is essential for the electrical engineer. This module discusses the physical foundations with emphasis on topics that are\r\nnecessary for the understanding of the operation of electronic devices. Device concepts are then introduced, and the operational principles of key semiconductor devices are explained, showing how their terminal characteristics are obtained. Additional issues such as dielectric materials used in isolation for devices as well as contacts between metal and semiconductor regions are also included. Topics covered include: structure of solids; dielectric materials; physics of semiconductors; metalsemiconductors contacts; PN junction, bipolar transistors, and field-effect transistors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-1-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE3406, EE2004, PC3235","Corequisite":"PC2232 and EE2021"},{"ModuleCode":"EE3431E","ModuleTitle":"Microelectronics Materials and Devices","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Electronic devices are the building blocks of electronic systems, and an understanding of device technology is essential for the electrical engineer. This module discusses the physical foundations with emphasis on topics that are\r\nnecessary for the understanding of the operation of electronic devices. Device concepts are then introduced, and the operational principles of key semiconductor devices are explained, showing how their terminal characteristics are obtained. Additional issues such as dielectric materials used in isolation for devices as well as contacts between metal and semiconductor regions are also included. Topics covered include: structure of solids; dielectric materials; physics of semiconductors; metalsemiconductors contacts; PN junction, bipolar transistors, and field-effect transistors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-1-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EE3406E, EE2004E","Corequisite":"EE2021E"},{"ModuleCode":"EE3501C","ModuleTitle":"Power Electronics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Power electronics forms an integral part of all electronics equipment from household appliances through information technology to transportation systems. This module develops the working knowledge, the foundation theory for generic power electronic circuits and the principles of their design. At the end of this module the student should be able to analyze and evaluate and carry out basic design of power electronics system for a large spectrum of applications. The topics covered are: Power semiconductor switches and characteristics. AC-to-DC converters and their performance. DC-to-DC converters: analysis and performance. DC-to-AC converters; analysis and performance. Switching circuits design and protection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-1.5-4","Prerequisite":"EG1108/CG1108 EE2022 Electrical Energy Systems","Preclusion":"EE3501","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE3501E","ModuleTitle":"Power Electronics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Power electronics forms an integral part of all electronics equipment from household appliances through information technology to transportation systems. This module develops the working knowledge, the foundation theory for generic power electronic circuits and the principles of their design. At the end of this module the student should be able to analyze and evaluate and carry out basic design of power electronics system for a large spectrum of applications. The topics covered are: Power semiconductor switches and characteristics. AC-to-DC converters and their performance. DC-to-DC converters: analysis and performance. DC-to-AC converters; analysis and performance. Switching circuits design and protection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-1.5-4","Prerequisite":"EE2005E or EE2021E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE4001","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will do a research project over two semesters on a topic of current interest in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students learn how to apply skills acquired in the classroom and also think of innovative ways of solving problems. Apart from intrinsic rewards such as the pleasure of problem solving, students are able to acquire skills for independent and lifelong learning. The objective of this module is to teach skills, such as questioning, forming hypotheses and gathering evidence. Students learn to work in a research environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Level 4 Standing","Preclusion":"CG4001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4104","ModuleTitle":"Microwave Circuits & Devices","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Microwave amplifiers, oscillators, mixer and detectors, and electronic switches are basic components of microwave systems. The performance of these components is critical to system performance. This module therefore teaches the design of these components to satisfy performance specifications. Topics covered: Amplifiers: theory, LNA and multistage design; Oscillator theory: nonlinear negative resistance, startup, stability, power generation; Gunn and IMPATT diode oscillators; Design of planar passive components and their application; PIN diode switch and phase shifter analysis and design; Mixers and detectors: theory, mixer and detector diodes, diode detectors and mixers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2.5-4.0","Prerequisite":"EE3104C","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4112E","ModuleTitle":"High Frequency (HF) Techniques","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Radio and microwave systems rely on efficient transmission and distribution of electromagnetic (EM) energy. Radio and microwave systems need to be immune from external EM interference and need to ensure that they do not cause interference of their own. To achieve these requirements, microwave and radio engineers need to be able to specify and design wave-guiding systems, shielding and antennas. Topics covered: Guided waves: guiding elements and cavities. Scattering parameters. Directional couplers and hybrids. Circulators and isolators. Antenna parameters. Wire antennas. Electromagnetic interference and shielding.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1.5-1.5-3","Prerequisite":"EE2011E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE4114","ModuleTitle":"Optical Communications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an introduction to the fundamental principles and components of optical communication systems. The module objective is to provide a basic understanding of present optical communication systems as well as future engineering challenges. To this end, the module covers the basic concepts of fiber optics, data modulation in optical fiber channels, management of fiber degrading effects, and wavelength division multiplexing. It also includes the basic constituent components of optical communication systems, including transmitters, receivers, optical amplifiers, and optical fibers.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"EE3131C","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE4210","ModuleTitle":"Computer Communication Networks II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This advanced networking module aims to equip students with the basics and\r\ntheories of Internet-related technologies, which are necessary for computer/network engineers. The topics that will be covered include Internet architecture, Internet applications and their protocols (HTTP, FTP, DNS, Email, P2P, BitTorrent, etc.), wireless and mobile networks, mobility management, multimedia networking, and network security.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3.0-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE3204 or CS2105","Preclusion":"CS3103","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4210E","ModuleTitle":"Computer Communications Networks II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The course will enable students to know the basics and theories of Internet-related tenchologies which offer the background knowledge & skills required for computer or network engineers. Contents covered include Internet Architecture & client/server applications, Client & Server Computing, Internetworking concepts & Architectural Model, Transport protocols: UDP/TCP, TCP/IP socket programming, Routing protocols, Domain Name System, Mobile IP, and Next Generation IP.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3.0-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE3204E or CS2105","Preclusion":"CS3103","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE4212","ModuleTitle":"Computer Vision","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The goal of this module is to introduce the students to the problems and solutions of modern computer vision, with the main emphasis on recovering properties of the 3D world from image and video sequence. After this module, students are expected to be able to understand and compute the basic geometric and photometric properties of the 3D world (such as point depth and surface orientation), and to apply various methods for video manipulation such as segmentation, matting, and composition. Main topics covered include: Singular value decomposition, projective geometry, Marr's paradigm, calibration problems, correspondence and flow, epipolar geometry, motion estimation, reflectance models, shape from shading, photometric stereo, color processing, texture analysis and synthesis, advanced segmentation, matting and composition techniques.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE3206 or EE3731C","Preclusion":"CS4243","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4214","ModuleTitle":"Real-Time Embedded Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of this module are to present the theoretical foundations of real-time systems and to discuss the practical aspects of their implementation. It describes the characteristics of a real-time computing system and students are taught how to design a real-time embedded system using structured data flow methodology. Concepts of time-critical I/O and real-time deadlines are emphasized, as are the important aspects of real-time operating systems, scheduling and the practical implementation of embedded systems and firmware. Other topics covered include deadlock management and process communications. Various case studies on industrial real-time systems will be exhibited to give students a real-world feel for such systems. Students will undertake a mini project involving a real-time embedded system. Topics covered: Introduction to real-time and embedded systems; Time critical I/O handling; Real-time embedded software design; Concurrent programming; Real-time operating systems; Scheduling and time-critical processing; Deadlock management; Process communications; Case studies of real-time embedded systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-3-3","Prerequisite":"CG2007/EE2024","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4214E","ModuleTitle":"Real-Time Embedded Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of this module are to present the theoretical foundations of real-time systems and to discuss the practical aspects of their implementation. It describes the characteristics of a real-time computing system and students are taught how to design a real-time embedded system using structured data flow methodology. Concepts of time-critical I/O and real-time deadlines are emphasized, as are the important aspects of real-time operating systems, scheduling and the practical implementation of embedded systems and firmware. Other topics covered include deadlock management and process communications. Various case studies on industrial real-time systems will be exhibited to give students a real-world feel for such systems. Students will undertake a mini project involving a real-time embedded system. Topics covered: Introduction to real-time and embedded systems; Time critical I/O handling; Real-time embedded software design; Concurrent programming; Real-time operating systems; Scheduling and time-critical processing; Deadlock management; Process communications; Case studies of real-time embedded systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-3-3","Prerequisite":"TE2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4302","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Control Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the foundation for a more advanced level control systems course. Topics include system description, controllability, observability, selection of pole locations for good design, observer design, full-order and reduced-order observers, combined control law and observer. It is also a first course in nonlinear systems and control. Topics include non-linearities in control systems, use of root-locus in analysis of non-linear systems, describing function and its use in analysis and design of control systems, non-linear ordinary differential equations, singular points, and phase-plane analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.0-1.0-0.5-2.5-4.0","Prerequisite":"EE3331C","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4306","ModuleTitle":"Distributed Autonomous Robotic Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module distributed autonomous robotic systems will cover topics such as multi-agent systems, multiple robotic systems and computational intelligence. The tools presented include genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, soft computing and multi-objective optimisation. Some applications to pattern recognition, function mapping, sensor fusion, obstacle avoidance and learning in robotic systems are also presented.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-0-0-5-3.5","Prerequisite":"EE3331C","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4307","ModuleTitle":"Control Systems Design And Simulation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This 100% CA module introduces students to the various stages in the design cycle of a closed-loop control system, namely modeling, identification, simulation, controller design and implementation. Students will appreciate the concepts of models and model structures, the ways to obtain them and their applications. Two modeling approaches will be covered; physical modeling which includes the principles and phases ofmodeling using basic physical relationships, and identification approaches covering both non-parametric and parametric identification. Practical issues in modeling, including instrument calibration, model structure selection, data collection configuration, selection of test signals and model validation will also be duly covered. Via project work, students will consolidate the topics covered in class with hands-on experience in modeling, simulating and controlling real systems. They will be equipped with useful practical skills at the end of this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-0-0-5-3.5","Prerequisite":"EE3331C","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4401","ModuleTitle":"Optoelectronics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Optoelectronics is the study of the interaction of light/radiation with the electronic properties of matter, which are mainly but not exclusively semiconductor-based. This module is designed with a mix of theory and application, emphasizing both the fundamental principles underlying device operation and the relevant technology in the photonics industry. At the end of the module, the student will be equipped with the basic physics of light production, emission and modulation, in semiconductors, electro-optic crystals and liquid crystal substances, and their application in display components and devices, and optical communications. Experiments on optical heterodyning, liquid crystal modulation and characteristics of semiconductor lasers and LEDs are included for practical hands-on experience. Topics covered include basic photometry and radiometry; bandgap engineering in III-V and II-VI compound semiconductors, exciton, isoelectronic traps; LED, semiconductor laser, photodetectors, optical modulators, liquid crystals, display technologies, and recent advances e.g. nanophotonics, organic LEDs and quantum well detectors. Topics covered: Basic photometry and radiometry. Bandgap engineering in III-V and II-VI compound semiconductors. Exciton, isoelectronic traps. LED, semiconductor laser and photodetector device structure and operational characteristics. Optical modulators. Liquid crystal displays. Nanophotonics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.75-2.0-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE3431C or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4408","ModuleTitle":"Silicon Device Reliability","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of the general failure mechanisms in integrated circuits and three MOS technology specific reliability mechanisms (i.e., CMOS latchup, gate oxide reliability and hot carrier reliability). A brief introduction on the failure analysis methodology will also be covered. At the end of this module, students will gain a basic understanding of the various failure/reliability issues in silicon devices. Topics covered: Introduction to IC Failure Analysis. General failure mechanisms in integrated circuits: Bonding, packaging and metallization failures. Electrical stress failures: electromigration and ESD/EOS. Technology specific reliability mechanisms: CMOS latchup, gate oxide reliability and hot-carrier reliability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"EE2021","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"EE4411 or equivalent"},{"ModuleCode":"EE4408E","ModuleTitle":"Silicon Device Reliability","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of the general failure mechanisms in integrated circuits and three MOS technology specific reliability mechanisms (i.e., CMOS latchup, gate oxide reliability and hot carrier reliability). A brief introduction on the failure analysis methodology will also be covered. At the end of this module, students will gain a basic understanding of the various failure/reliability issues in silicon devices. Topics covered: Introduction to IC Failure Analysis. General failure mechanisms in integrated circuits: Bonding, packaging and metallization failures. Electrical stress failures: electromigration and ESD/EOS. Technology specific reliability mechanisms: CMOS latchup, gate oxide reliability and hot-carrier reliability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-0-6","Prerequisite":"EE2004E, EE4411E (Co)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4415","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Digital Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the students to the design of integrated circuits. It covers basic concepts including integrated circuits fabrication technology, CMOS and nMOS design, inverter design, aspect ratios of pull-up and pull-down transistors, switching characteristics of CMOS and nMOS inverters, latch-up, stick diagram, design rules, mask layout, sub-systems design, ASIC challenges and issues, ASIC design flow, Verilog hardware design language basics, and logic synthesis. Each student will do a design exercise using the EDA tools.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.0-0.5-0.5-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE2020","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4415E","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Digital Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the students to the design of integrated circuits. It covers basic concepts including integrated circuits fabrication technology, CMOS and nMOS design, inverter design, aspect ratios of pull-up and pull-down transistors, switching characteristics of CMOS and nMOS inverters, latch-up, stick diagram, design rules, mask layout, sub-systems design, ASIC challenges and issues, ASIC design flow, Verilog hardware design language basics, and logic synthesis. Each student will do a design exercise using the EDA tools.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE2006E or EE2020E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EE4432","ModuleTitle":"Devices for Electric Energy Generation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the theory, operating principles, and basic function of (i) photovoltaic, thermoelectric, and fuel cell-based electric energy generation devices and (ii) electric energy storage systems. Major topics covered are the photovoltaic (PV) effect, solar cells (silicon wafer cells, thin-film cells, organic cells), PV modules, the thermoelectric effect, thermoelectric devices, fuel cells\r\n(proton exchange membrane cells, high-temperature cells), pumped hydroelectric energy, compressed air energy, flywheels, rechargeable batteries (lead-acid, lithium ion, etc), electrolytic hydrogen, and supercapacitors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-0-7","Prerequisite":"EE2021 Devices and circuits","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE4434","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Circuit Technology, Design and Testing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the industry practice on the technology, design, layout and testing of digital and memory integrated circuits (IC). Students will be introduced to the different types of devices which are manufactured in a foundry. Students will learn about the ideas of design for testability through lectures, hands on exposure to different testing and debugging tools and industrial visits. Specific topics include wafer technology and devices, digital logic and memory design and layout, fundamentals of digital and static random access memory (SRAM) testing, design for testability, fault isolation and electrical characterization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-0.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"EE2020 Digital Fundamentals \r\nEE2021 Devices and Circuits","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4509","ModuleTitle":"Silicon Micro Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an introductory view of the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) in various application areas, and also the knowledge on micromachining technology for making the physical sensors and actuators. Key topics are: MEMS design and process cycles, bulk and surface micromachining technology, structural deposition and etching, inertial, thermal sensors, actuators, micro-motors and micro-pumps, structural consideration and integration issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.25-4.25-3","Prerequisite":"EE2021 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4510","ModuleTitle":"Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Energy sustainability is important both due to the limited global petroleum reserves and due to the global warming effects of greenhouse gases released by the use of fossil fuels. This module focuses on the types of electrical components and schemes used in solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems. Besides the characteristics of solar radiation, stand-alone PV schemes with battery energy storage and grid-connected PV schemes will be covered.\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE3501C","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4511","ModuleTitle":"Sustainable Energy Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the students with a good understanding of analysis and management strategies for promoting the advancement and use of economically and environmentally sustainable electrical energy systems. The module will cover distributed generation and renewable energy sources, and strategies for supply and demand side management for efficient resource utilisation. Issues related to environmental impact of electrical energy generation will be discussed. Models of power distribution systems with embedded generation and microgrids will be introduced. The module will also cover supply-grid interconnection, and reliability and power quality issues.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"EE2022","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4603","ModuleTitle":"Biomedical Imaging Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this course is to present an overview of biomedical imaging systems. The course will examine various imaging modalities including X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear, and MRI. How these images are formed and what types of information they provide will be presented. Image analysis techniques will also be discussed. Specific analysis techniques will include the analysis of cardiac ultrasound, mammography, and MRI functional imagery.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE2023/BN2401","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE4605","ModuleTitle":"Bio-Instrumentation & Signal Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the fundamentals of medical instrumentation systems, and bio-signal processing. The physiology of bio-signals, including how they are generated, recorded/collected and are used clinically, will be presented. The purpose of the signal processing methods ranges from noise and artifact reduction to extraction of clinically significant features. The course gives each participant the opportunity to study the performance of a method on real bio-signals. The major topics covered in this module are: Basic concepts of biomedical instrumentation, Cardiovascular system and measurements, Respiratory system and measurements, Neuro-physiological measurements, Signal conditioning and various analysis (linear and nonlinear) techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"EE3731C","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5001","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5002","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY MODULE II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5003","ModuleTitle":"ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5102","ModuleTitle":"Multivariable Control Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers both classical topics and current techniques in multivariable control system design. It gives students a good understanding of the differences between single loop and multi-loop systems, in terms of both analysis and synthesis. The topics covered include: Principles of single- and multi-loop feedback designs; poles, zeros and stability of multivariable feedback systems; performance and robustness of multivariable feedback systems; control system design using LQR technique, LQG/LTR method, H2 and H-infinity control, and computer aided design software.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EE5101 / EE5101R / ME5401 Linear Systems","Preclusion":"EE6102 Multivariable Control Systems (Advanced)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5106R","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED ROBOTICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The aim of the course is for students to develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of robotics at an advanced level. It is targeted towards graduate students interested in robotics research and development. The focus is on in-depth treatments and wider coverage of advanced topics on (a) kinematics, (b) trajectory planning, (c) dynamics, and (d) control system design. At the end of this module, the student should have a good understanding of all the related topics of advanced robotics, and be able to derive the kinematics and dynamics of a given robot, plan appropriate path, and design advanced control systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MCH5209, ME5402","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5109","ModuleTitle":"Applications Of Mechatronics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a core module targeted to engineering students of any disciplines. It covers wide-range of topics in mechatronics such as mechatronics design principles, instrumentation and interface, actuators & mechanical loading analysis, and control systems. Several case studies of applications of mechatronics in manufacturing systems are discussed in details. Hands-on sessions are conducted respectively on actuators and control systems. Advanced concepts, future trends, and state-of-the-art development in mechatronics are presented. At the end of the module, students are expected to be able to design and implement useful mechatronic systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0.5-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MCH5002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5132","ModuleTitle":"Wireless and Sensor Networks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to expose students to the principles of wireless and sensor networks, as well as to some recent advances in these areas. The first part of the module provides the concepts and operational details of cellular networks, wireless local area networks (WLAN), multi-hop and ad hoc wireless networks, and covers aspects such as medium access control, routing and transport protocols. The second part covers the fast emerging field of wireless sensor networks that enables visibility into physical processes in a convenient manner. Pertinent issues such as energy management and distributed information processing will be covered. The distinguishing feature about this module is the engineering emphasis on the coupled relationship between wireless and sensor network protocols and the underlying physical layer and energy considerations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE3204 Computer Communication Networks I OR\r\nEE4210 Computer Communication Networks II","Preclusion":"EE5406 Wireless Network Protocols\r\nEE5913 Distributed Wireless Sensor Networks","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE5134","ModuleTitle":"Optical Communications and Networks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide a comprehensive treatment of topics on optical communications and optical networking. The first part covers the topics on the physical layer of optical communications. It covers the basic constituents of optical communication systems including optical fibers, optical transmitters/receivers, wavelength multiplexers/demultiplexers, optical switches, optical amplifiers, and wavelength converters; and transmission system engineering such as dispersion management and Q-factor analysis. The second part covers the topics on optical networking. It discusses network switch architectures, design, algorithms, and protocols related to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) circuit switching, optical burst switching, optical packet switching, and optical access networks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5912 and EE6134","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5135","ModuleTitle":"Digital Communications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Probability theory, stochastic processes and vector spaces. Application of statistical decision theory to optimum receiver design for Gaussian channels. Error performance analysis of digital modulation systems. Analysis and design of coded systems. Soft decoding and hard decoding. Communication via fading channels – channel models, receiver design and error performance analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"EE5137R Stochastic Processes OR\r\nEE5306 Random Signal Analysis","Preclusion":"EE5305 Digital Communication\r\nEE6135 Digital Communications (Advanced)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5138R","ModuleTitle":"Optimization for Communication Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module exposes students to a variety of modelling and techniques involving optimization problem formulations in communications signal processing and networks. The topics include linear and nonlinear programming formulations, constrained and unconstrained optimization techniques, network flow models and algorithms, and convex optimization techniques. The module also helps in\r\nthe understanding of the problem formulation approaches for a wide variety of applications using the methods and techniques taught in the earlier part of the course. It is intended for students to gain knowledge and use of optimization techniques pertaining to the applications in communications & signal processing and networks (wired and wireless) domains.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Mathematical background of an undergraduate course in ECE","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5201","ModuleTitle":"MAGNETIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The course gives an overview of magnetic storage systems and trends in magnetic recording technology. The following areas will be covered: background on reading and reproducing process; nature of distortions and different noise mechanisms; techniques used in read/write performance characterization; role of channel components in improving the reliability of readback data; basics of partial response channels and Viterbi detection; basics of error correction and modulation coding; front end signal processing circuitry; elements of synchronization and timing recovery; types of interfaces and overview of the disk controller. Some topics are treated in greater details to familiarize students with the theoretical background as well as implementation issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE5101 / EE5101R / ME5401 Linear Systems\r\nOR\r\nEE5103 / EE5103R / ME5403 Computer Control Systems","Preclusion":"EE5206 Recording Electronics \r\nEE6201 Magnetic Recording Technology (Advanced)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5402","ModuleTitle":"RF CIRCUIT DESIGN I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental topics required for the design and analysis of the RF stages in modern wireless systems, including receiver design and modulation methods. The design of key wireless system components, such as filters, amplifiers, mixers and oscillators, is also included. The module enables students to gain a deep understanding of fundamental concepts as well as practical techniques in designing, fabricating and testing of RF circuits and systems. Students will also learn, through hands-on practice, to use various test and measurement instruments, including a vector network analyser and a powerful circuit design software (HP Advanced Design System).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-0-1.5-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TD5115","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5431R","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the theory and fundamental aspects of nanoscale electronics. The module is designed to equip students with the basic knowledge of the fundamentals and theoretical methods required for understanding quantum electronic behaviour in current and future nanoelectronic applications. The module will cover the basic aspects of quantum theory which are relevant for electronic transport and dynamics, such as quantum operators, time-dependent quantum theory, spin dynamics and carrier statistics. The latter part of the module will\r\ncover the basic topics of solid state theory relevant for nanoelectronics, such as bandstructure, electronic transport in solids, and phonons.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"PC2232 or equivalent, EE3431C or equivalent","Preclusion":"EE5508","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5432R","ModuleTitle":"Microelectronic Processes & Characterization","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a core module for postgraduate research students on basic microelectronic processes and characterization techniques. The fabrication processes discussed are those which the students are likely to encounter in their research work. The characterization techniques covered are essentially the measurement methods related to the particular fabrication process discussed. Topics to be covered include processing and characterization techniques related to dopant introduction, thin film, pattern transfer and selective layer removal. An integration case study on how the processing techniques covered can be used to fabricate one or two contemporary devices, and how such structures are characterized, will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EE4411 or equivalent","Preclusion":"EE5514, EE5515, EE5434 EE5516, EE6503, EE6504","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5433R","ModuleTitle":"Functional Devices","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to expose the students with a wide range of functional devices and to equip the students with capability of analyzing new emerging devices. Various devices making use of electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of different materials will be covered. For each kind of device, a brief history, background knowledge, device structure and characteristics, as well as device applications and outlook will be included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE3431C or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"EE5431R or EE5508"},{"ModuleCode":"EE5434","ModuleTitle":"CMOS Processes and Integration","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to provide the crucial understanding of semiconductor processes and integration technologies that are extensively used to fabricate modern electronic devices.\r\n\r\nThis module covers important aspects of CMOS front-end and back-end processes and integration. The students will develop indepth understanding of integrating the unit process steps to design a device that meets electrical performance specification. The topics covered include Oxidation, Isolation, Gate Module Technology, Diffusion, Ion Implantation, Shallow Junction Technology, Plasma etching process, Thin film deposition, Al/Cu interconnects, Lithography, and CMOS Integration.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"EE3431C or equivalent","Preclusion":"EE5515, EE5516, EE5432R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5507R","ModuleTitle":"Analog Integrated Circuits Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth coverage of the analysis and design of analog integrated circuits. The topics taught in this module include single transistor amplifiers, current sources and mirrors, current and voltage references, operational amplifiers, feedback theory and stability, noise analysis, oscillators, S/H circuits and comparators. This module is targeted at those electrical engineering students who have interests in IC design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE3408 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5508","ModuleTitle":"SEMICONDUCTOR FUNDAMENTALS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides background knowledge of physics of electrical and optical properties of bulk and low dimensional semiconductor materials. The topics covered are as follows: Quantum mechanics: Schrodinger equation, particle in a box, tunneling effect, harmonic oscillator, time- independent perturbation theory. Solid state physics: crystal lattices, band theory, lattice vibration, the Fermi-Dirac distribution function and Fermi level, donor and acceptor states and carrier concentrations. Electrical properties of semiconductors, drift, diffusion, generation, recombination, trapping and tunneling. Optical properties of semiconductors, optical constants, optical absorption, radiative transition and luminescence, exciton effect, etc. Ternary and quaternary compound semiconductors, heterostructures, quantum wells and superlattices, quantum effect devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"(Undergraduate physics and mathematics AND Electronics materials courses) OR\r\nEE2004: Semiconductor Devices OR\r\nEE3406: Microelectronic Materials OR\r\nEE3431C: Microelectronics Materials & Devices","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5711R","ModuleTitle":"Modelling and Control of Power Electronic Converters","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module forms one of the three core modules for the students specializing in Power and Energy area of research. The aim of the module is to introduce the importance of Power Electronics as an enabling technology and their role in efficient electrical energy conversion from one form to another. Power electronics is considered as an integral part of all electronic-equipment starting from\r\nconsumer electronic products to office automation equipment and leading to large transportation systems, utility applications and distributed renewable energy generation. In this module students will be introduced to the basic principles of operation of switched power converters and the concept of efficient control and regulation of electric energy flow will be addressed. The topics that will be\r\ncovered are: Power semiconductor switches and their characteristics; AC-to-DC converters and their applications; DC-to-DC converters: analysis and performance; DC-to-AC converters: analysis and performance. Specific power electronic applications to various large scale systems will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE5711","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5903","ModuleTitle":"REAL-TIME SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The focus in this module is to present the theoretical foundations of real-time system theory. It presents techniques, based on optimization and queuing theory, to schedule a set of tasks such that they meet hard real-time requirements. It also describes the characteristics of a real time computing system. Students are taught how a real-time embedded system can be designed using structured data flow methodology. Concepts of real time operating systems are covered as are the practical implementation of embedded systems and firmware. Deadlock management and process communications are treated at an advanced level. Case studies on real time scheduling and their implementation are presented to give students a better understanding of the subject.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.25-0-1.75-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EE4214 (Applicable to undergraduate students only). MCH5205, TD5103 (Applicable to graduate students only).","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5904R","ModuleTitle":"NEURAL NETWORKS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module students will learn various neural network models and develop all the essential background needed to apply these models to solve practical pattern recognition and regression problems. The main topics that will be covered are: single and multilayer perceptrons, support vector machines, radial basis function networks, Kohonen networks, principal component analysis, and recurrent networks. There is a compulsory computer project for this module. This module is intended for graduate students and engineers interested in learning about neural networks and using them to solve real world problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5907R","ModuleTitle":"Pattern Recognition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Pattern recognition deals with automated classification, identification, and/or characterizations of signals/data from various sources. The main objectives of this graduate module are to equip students with knowledge of common statistical pattern recognition (PR) algorithms and techniques. Course will contain project-based work involving use of PR algorithms. Upon completion of this module, students will be able to analyze a given pattern recognition problem, and determine which standard technique is applicable, or be able to modify existing algorithms to engineer new algorithms to solve the problem. Topics covered include: Decision theory, Parameter estimation, Density estimation, Non-parametric techniques, Supervised learning, Dimensionality reduction, Linear discriminant functions, Clustering, Unsupervised learning, Feature extraction and Applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.75-0-0-2-5.25","Prerequisite":"EE2012 and CS1101C (Applicable to undergraduate students only)","Preclusion":"TD5133","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6004","ModuleTitle":"Selected Advanced Topics In EM Modelling","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module caters for the needs of research students working in the field of Microwave & RF circuit and system analysis and design, and electromagnetics. The student will gain an understanding of the following topics: the foundation theory of dyadic Green's functions, followed by detailed formulation and computer implementation with real-world case studies of any two of the following computational methods - Moment and Boundary Element, Finite Element, Finite Difference, Transmission Line and Fast method for Large Systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2.5-4","Prerequisite":"EE5302 or EE5308. No restriction to MEng and PhD student.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6102","ModuleTitle":"MULTIVARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEMS (ADVANCED)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The aim is to develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts in the analysis and design of multivariable feedback control systems. It is tailored for students who are pursuing research in the field of advanced control systems. The topics covered include: Principles of single- and multi-loop feedback designs; poles, zeros and stability of multivariable feedback systems; performance and robustness of multivariable feedback systems; control system design using LQR technique, LQG/LTR method, H2 and H-infinity control, and computer aided design software. Students taking this module will need to complete a self-study project on an advanced topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EE5101 / EE5101R / ME5401 Linear Systems","Preclusion":"EE5102 Multivariable Control Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6135","ModuleTitle":"Digital Communications (Advanced)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Probability theory, stochastic processes and vector spaces. Application of statistical decision theory to optimum receiver design for Gaussian channels. Error performance analysis of digital modulation systems. Analysis and design of coded systems. Soft decoding and hard decoding. Communication via fading channels – channel models, receiver design and error performance analysis. Communication theory. Efficient signaling for message sequences. R0-parameters and Channel capacity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE5137R Stochastic Processes OR\r\nEE5306 Random Signal Analysis","Preclusion":"EE5305. EE5135","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6201","ModuleTitle":"Magnetic Recording Technology (Advanced)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The course gives an overview of magnetic storage systems and trends in magnetic recording technology. The following areas will be covered: background on reading and reproducing process; nature of distortions and different noise mechanisms; techniques used in read/write performance characterization; role of channel components in improving the reliability of readback data; basics of\r\npartial response channels and Viterbi detection; basics of error correction and modulation coding; front end signal processing circuitry; elements of synchronization and timing recovery; types of interfaces and overview of the disk controller. Some advanced topics and recent trends are treated in greater details to familiarize students with the theoretical background as well as implementation issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"EE5101 / EE5101R Linear Systems (cross-listed ME5401)\r\nOR\r\nEE5103 / EE5103R Computer Control Systems (crosslisted\r\nME5403)","Preclusion":"EE5201 Magnetic Recording Technology","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6436","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Characterization of Materials and Devices","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an elective module for postgraduate research students on advanced characterization techniques applied to advanced and emerging research materials and devices. The emphasis of this course is on advanced measurement and characterization principles, instrumentation, data acquisition, models for data analysis, and data interpretation applied to characterization problems encountered in the research and development of advanced and emerging research materials and devices. The characterization methods covered are advanced application modes or techniques of the basic characterization methods discussed in the EE5432R module and new techniques which are not discussed in the aforementioned core module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EE5432R Microelectronic Processes & Characterization","Preclusion":"EE6503 Characterization of Materials & Devices","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE6531","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Smart Grid Technologies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Basic concepts and structures of micro-grid, smart grid, and vehicular technologies will be taught in this module. Advanced power electronics systems and their control for these emerging technologies will be explored. Major topics to be covered are: power converters for smart grid, electric and fuel cell vehicles, battery management system, Intelligent multi-agent control and cyber security of smart grid, system level issues, and recent development in such emerging technologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EE5711 / EE5711R Modelling and Control of Power Electronic Converters, OR EE5702 / EE5702R Advanced Power System Analysis.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE6831","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Electromagnetic Theory and Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the advanced theorems in electromagnetism and their applications in both microwave- and optics-related problems. Topics include: diffraction of electromagnetic waves; dyadic Green’s functions in (i) Cartesian, (ii) cylindrical, and (iii) spherical configurations; Huygens' principle; kDB analysis for anisotropic and bi-anisotropic materials to design polarization converter; reflection and transmission of negative-index material; advanced scattering theory for radially anisotropic cylindrical and spherical particles; the application of advanced scattering theory in invisibility cloak design; transformation optics method and space deformation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EE5831R Electromagnetic Wave Theory","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EE6990","ModuleTitle":"Research Attachment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Module is for PhD students. Students are required to undertake two research\r\nattachments each with 2 MC on an S/U grading basis. By having two research attachments, a student will not be confined to just one research\r\narea. Students will have the flexibility to be attached to two different supervisors or labs and be exposed to different research areas or topics, before deciding on their research interests. A faculty member can supervise the same student for two research attachments. Research attachments can also be conducted during the holidays. All research attachments have to be completed in the first year. Students are required to write a report including literature survey and make oral presentation to the supervisor. Grading is on S/U by the supervisor. Explanation should be provided by the supervisor if an “Unsatisfactory” grade is awarded.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"ECE PhD student","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EE6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG1108","ModuleTitle":"Electrical Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces basic concepts in electrical and computer engineering in an integrated manner. It motivates the understanding of basic concepts in the context of practical engineering applications. The main part of the course gives the students a very strong foundation in DC and AC circuit analysis. The rest of the course gives the students a good flavor of what electrical engineering is all about. This is done using simple application examples that demonstrate the importance of AC and DC analysis. The topics covered are: Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws, Ohm's Law. Resistive networks. Ideal and real sources. AC Circuits: phasors, impedance, power, power factor, resonance. Energy storage elements: capacitors and inductors. Introduction to circuit concepts including diodes, operational amplifiers, transformers, DC machines and logic gates using applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-0.75-0.5-1.5-3","Prerequisite":"H1 Physics or H2 Physics or A Level Physics or PC1222 Fundamentals of Physics II","Preclusion":"CG1108/EE1002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG1109","ModuleTitle":"Statics And Mechanics Of Materials","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of statics and mechanics of materials and their applications to engineering problems. At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to draw a free body diagram and identify the unknown reaction forces/moments; solve statically determinate problems involving rigid bodies, pin-jointed frames and cables; solve statically indeterminate axial force member problems using stress-strain law and compatibility equations; determine the shear stress and angle of twist of torsional members; draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams for a loaded beam; and determine the stresses and deflections in beams.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"'A Level Math / H2 Math or equivalent\r\n","Preclusion":"EG1109FC","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG1310","ModuleTitle":"Exploratory Satellite Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This design module introduces students to the complexities involved in engineering a system with flight control, power management, signal processing and communications capabilities. It gives students the first exposure on the issues that are typically faced by engineers when they design and build a system which can\r\nbe deployed into space. Issues such as flight dynamics, environmental disturbances, command and control will be explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-3-2-3","Prerequisite":"EG1108 Electrical Engineering or EE1002 Introduction to Circuits and Systems","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":"nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EG1603","ModuleTitle":"TIP - Product & Business Plan Competition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"EG1603 is a hands-on, competitive, experiential learning module that is ideal for students to gain insight, confidence, and basic capabilities about the theoretical and practical aspects of technopreneurship. The course is setup as a competition to emulate the competitive nature of industry and intensify the learning. Student teams will participate in several boot camps at the start of the module and receive advice from mentors throughout. The intention is to develop a (technical) solution for a specified problem and a viable business model to be combined into a business plan that is presented to judges at the end of the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2201A","ModuleTitle":"Design Thinking in Grand Engineering Challenges - Part 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces students to the fundamentals of design thinking. Design thinking is a series of processes which develops abilities to observe and listen, think and question critically, collaborate effectively and prototype to innovate creatively in an interdisciplinary environment. These are important skills for engineering students who are interested and passionate about design. Students will be taught in a studio setting and will be expected to spend much time practicing what is learnt.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1.0-4-3.5-0","Prerequisite":"nil","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":"nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EG2401","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Professionalism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to alert and sensitise students on the kinds of situations that may arise in his professional career and teaches students to improve his/her skills in appreciating and dealing with the moral challenges posed by such situations. Students will acquire skills in dealing with ethical issues, learn about the 'codes of ethics' set by professional bodies and intellectual property rights and protection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-1-0-0-4.5-7.5","Prerequisite":"ES1501A, ES1501B, ES1501C, EG1413/ES1531 and Year 2 status","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2603","ModuleTitle":"TIP - Product & Business Plan Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"EG2603 is a hands-on, competitive, experiential learning program that is ideal for students to gain insight, confidence, and basic capabilities about the theoretical and practical aspects of technopreneurship. The course is setup as a competition to emulate the competitive nature of industry and intensify the learning as a continuation from EG1603. Selected teams from “EG1603 TIP - Product & Business Plan Competition”, supported by mentors, will build prototypes and validate business models in this module. The focus will be on prototyping the solutions and devising commercialization strategies which will be presented to judges at a final event.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2604","ModuleTitle":"Innovation Programme","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2605","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2606A","ModuleTitle":"Independent Work","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG2606B","ModuleTitle":"Independent Work","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG3301","ModuleTitle":"DCC Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the implementation and realization of an engineering design concept. It provides an avenue for students to experience an integrated design process\r\nwhere technology plays a central role. Students will go through thorough design steps from reviewing the conceptual system design, breaking down the system\r\ndesign into component design, prototyping at various stages of design, fabrication, and validating the design intents.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-0-1.5-9-2","Prerequisite":"Year 3","Preclusion":"ESP3902: Major Design Project 1 (4 MC)\r\nESP3903: Major Design Project 2 (4 MC)\r\nBN2203: Introduction to Bioengineering Design (4 MC)\r\nBN3101: Biomedical Engineering Design (6 MC)\r\nCG3002: Embedded Systems Design Project (6 MC)\r\nEE3001: Project (4 MC)\r\nEE3031: Innovation & Enterprise I (4 MC)\r\nEE3032: Innovation & Enterprise II (6 MC)\r\nIE3100R: Systems Design Project (8 MC)\r\nME3101: Mechanical Systems Design I (4 MC)\r\nME3102: Mechanical Systems Design II (4 MC)\r\nESE4501: Design Project (4 MC)\r\nMLE3103: Materials Design and Selection (4 MC)\r\nMLE4102: Design Project (4 MC)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EG3601","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment Programme","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG3602","ModuleTitle":"Vacation Internship Programme","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EG4301","ModuleTitle":"DCC Project for B.Eng. 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Dissertation (12 MC)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EG5911","ModuleTitle":"Research Methodology & Ethics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides engineering research students with the background knowledge on how to conduct research, based on best practices. Issues on good international ethical practices, technical writing skills and skills in scientific\r\npresentations will also be taught to the students. The mode of teaching will be based on integrated classroom lectures combined with interactive small group tutorials. Guest speakers will be invited to share their experiences so as to\r\nmotivate the students. Students will be assessed though group assignment involving technical writing and oral presentation, in addition to taking an online quiz.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-2-2-2-0-1","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EL1101E","ModuleTitle":"The Nature of Language","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This introductory overview of linguistics aims at equipping students with a solid foundation in the object, methods and goals of the science of spoken language, the prime tool of human communication. Through a principled analysis of patterns of sound, form and meaning at the levels of word, sentence and text, students will gain insight into what it means to say that language is a rule-governed system and an organic whole. The results of this exploration will be useful to those interested in the relationship between language and mind, society and culture.","CrossModule":"GEK1011","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS Qualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"GEK1011","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL2201","ModuleTitle":"Structure of Sentences and Meaning","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores language structure, in particular, patterns of sentence structure (syntax) and of meaning (semantics) in English. Concepts to be discussed include: grammatical categories, grammatical functions, semantic relations, and their hierarchical composition in sentences; various other syntactic and semantic notions; and the relationship between grammar and meaning. A key feature of the module is its emphasis on the evidence and argumentation that bears upon the representation of structure and principles of grammar that we postulate. The module provides the foundation for the study of advanced modules in syntax and semantics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"EL2101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL2211","ModuleTitle":"Historical Variation in English","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to introduce how language change can take place orthographically, phonologically, grammatically and lexically. These changes do not take place at random but can be usefully accounted for by considering the socio-cultural contexts of use. The major topics covered include the history of English in Britain, English in North America and the New Englishes including Singaporean English. This module is suitable for students intending to read English Language as a major as well as other interested students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"EL2111","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL3206","ModuleTitle":"Psycholinguistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The ability to use language is a uniquely human one, so effortless that it is easy to forget the very complex psychological processes underlying its use. Psycholinguistics is the study of these processes. More specifically, it investigates the processes that take place in our minds when we use language as well as how these processes develop in children. Our knowledge about these processes in healthy individuals is also informed by studying language impairment, for example in patients who have sustained brain damage, or in children with atypical language development. In this module, we will be covering these three broad areas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL3208","ModuleTitle":"Bilingualism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the cognitive underpinnings and social consequences of bilingualism and multilingualism. Students will become familiar with multiple approaches to the study of bilingualism and investigate major questions such as how children acquire multiple languages, how those languages are stored in the brain, and how bilinguals use language in socially meaningful ways. Topics covered include bilingual acquisition, cognitive consequences of bilingualism, language mixing, and bilingual education.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL3252","ModuleTitle":"Language Planning and Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to introduce to students the area of study concerned with the action and analysis relating to human intervention on language and language uses. The sessions will discuss the sociolinguistic situations within which language planning occurs. Topics such as 'language and nation-building', 'language diversity as problematic' and the whole question of 'linguistic rights' will be central issues for this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL3258","ModuleTitle":"The Sociolinguistics of Humour: Jokes and Comedies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This course is about understanding language through the vehicle of humour. It is often the case that people assume the meanings of jokes, cartoons, and comedies based on their knowledge. This course will introduce students to understanding the various types of humour through sociolinguistics and cognitive science approaches. By looking at different examples, this course highlights the fact that ‘getting’ humour actually takes quite sophisticated yet tacit linguistic\r\nknowledge in speakers’ grammatical and communicative routines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011, and EL2251","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must: have declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MC in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.5.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL3880E","ModuleTitle":"Second Language Learning","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a broad overview of the major issues, theoretical approaches and research methods in second language learning. The course is designed to encourage students to make connections between theory, empirical research and their own experiences. The overall goal is to familiarise students with the field and to develop a solid, grounded understanding of the multiple factors that shape second language learning. Key topics include early childhood language learning, motivation, language and identity, language and community, second language socialization, language learning and technology, language and power, study abroad contexts, and heritage language learning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EL3880F","ModuleTitle":"Foundations in Applied Linguistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to some key topics in the field of applied linguistics (Second Language Learning and Teaching). Topics covered may include description of language and language use, the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), and individual differences in language learning (age, noticing, language learning strategies, language learning styles, motivation, and self-efficacy) and how such differences influence language performance and learning. Students will reflect on\r\nimplications of selected theories and research findings for second language learning and teaching.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or GEK1011","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4201","ModuleTitle":"Syntax","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module has two broad aims. The first is to familiarize students with the core theoretical ideas shared by current syntactic frameworks, and to provide a sense of what it takes to pursue theoretically informed research in syntax that involves a technical framework of representations and principles. The second aim is to develop in students the abilities and thinking habits required for theoretical research in syntax. The acquaintance with linguistic theory and the practice in the linguist's modes of thinking developed in the module will help students engage in meaningful research in syntax.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EL, and EL3201, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EL, and EL3201, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4216","ModuleTitle":"Lexicology and Lexicography","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"With special reference to English in multilingual and multicultural settings, this module introduces students to the study of words from both lexicological (theory) and lexicographical (practice) perspectives. It aims to equip participants with a critical awareness of the notion of the word and its attendant sources of evidence, the organisation of the mental lexicon, and the publication of words in the form of printed, on-line and standalone electronic dictionaries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4221","ModuleTitle":"Narrative Structures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to some essential literary-critical and linguistic concepts in the study of narrative. One of its central themes will be the relationship between system and structure in narrative, and how this can be derived from a similar relationship in linguistics. Students will be analysing the narrative content of written, oral and cinematographic texts during the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including (i) EL1101E and (ii)28 MCs in EL or 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including (i) EL1101E and (ii)28 MCs in EL or 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4255","ModuleTitle":"English as a World Language","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the consequences of the spread of English as a world language. Key topics covered include: the rise of linguistic instrumentalism; the marginalization of other languages and their speakers/cultures; the question of how various Englishes should be ideologically positioned and the relationship between language and modernity. Target students: Those who are willing to critically engage in a debate on what it means to be a 'world language' as well those who are interested in gaining a deeper appreciation of the impact of English on the world and vice versa.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Honours Thesis is usually done in the final semester of a student's pursuing an Honours degree. Students intending to read this module are expected to consult prospective supervisors the semester before they read this module and provide a research proposal. A wide range of topics is acceptable provided it highlights a language issue.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-1-0-12-24.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before:\r\nCompleted 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of EL major requirements\r\nwith a minimum CAP of 3.50. \r\n\r\nCohort 2013 onwards:\r\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EL major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, or with recommendation by the programme committee. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP prerequisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"EL4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"EL4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL5211","ModuleTitle":"CONTACT LANGUAGES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on languages evolving in multilingual settings out of radical contact situations. Commonly referred to as “Pidgins”, “Creoles” and “mixed languages”, these languages are spoken mainly in the Caribbean and Asia-Pacific regions. We concentrate on English-lexified contact varieties and investigate the interaction of typological features and sociolinguistic factors determining language change in contact situations. We also discuss the most salient issues within the field of Language Contact such as: \r\n\r\n(i) Creoles as a synchronically viable structural class; \r\n\r\n(ii) restructuring patterns, creolisation and universal patterns of language change; \r\n\r\n(iii) pidgnisation;\r\n\r\n(iv) ideology and classification.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5211R","ModuleTitle":"CONTACT LANGUAGES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on languages evolving in multilingual settings out of radical contact situations. Commonly referred to as “Pidgins”, “Creoles” and “mixed languages”, these languages are spoken mainly in the Caribbean and Asia-Pacific regions. We concentrate on English-lexified contact varieties and investigate the interaction of typological features and sociolinguistic factors determining language change in contact situations. We also discuss the most salient issues within the field of Language Contact such as: \r\n\r\n(i) Creoles as a synchronically viable structural class; \r\n\r\n(ii) restructuring patterns, creolisation and universal patterns of language change; \r\n\r\n(iii) pidgnisation;\r\n\r\n(iv) ideology and classification.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5250","ModuleTitle":"Sociolinguistic Argumentation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module provides hands-on experience with a range of approaches to the study of language in social life, such as the ethnography of communication, interactional sociolinguistics, the sociology of language, and quantitative sociolinguistics. Critical attention is given to relevant social theory and to theoretical and applied issues arising from multilingualism in SE Asia, such as the institutional management of linguistic diversity, the social and educational implications of multilingualism for individual and society, language and culture, the effects of social factors on variation, and language contact and change in relation to language shift and maintenance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL5250R","ModuleTitle":"Sociolinguistic Argumentation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in English Language in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5880B","ModuleTitle":"Second Language Writing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores current research in second language writing and encompasses the investigation of both processes and products of writing. The module will examine theories in writing (including L1 theories) and the role theories and models plays in second language writing research. The topics addressed will include the cognitive processes in writing, the distribution of processes on writing performance, individual differences in writing (for examples, self-efficacy beliefs, motivation, and strategies), the methodology and tools researchers use to investigate the processes in writing, and the assessment of written texts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5880BR","ModuleTitle":"Second Language Writing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores current research in second language writing and encompasses the investigation of both processes and products of writing. The module will examine theories in writing (including L1 theories) and the role theories and models plays in second language writing research. The topics addressed will include the cognitive processes in writing, the distribution of processes on writing performance, individual differences in writing (for examples, self-efficacy beliefs, motivation, and strategies), the methodology and tools researchers use to investigate the processes in writing, and the assessment of written texts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5881","ModuleTitle":"LINGUISTIC THEORIES AND FRAMEWORKS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Students will study systemic functional linguistics in order to critically analyse spoken and written discourse. The analysis is concerned with understanding how grammatical choices function to realise particular registerial configurations, genres, and ideologies. In addition, meanings arising from the use of other semiotic resources such as visual images are discussed. At the conclusion of the module, students will be in a position to undertake graduate research using a systemic functional theoretical framework.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL5881R","ModuleTitle":"LINGUISTIC THEORIES AND FRAMEWORKS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Students will study systemic functional linguistics in order to critically analyse spoken and written discourse. The analysis is concerned with understanding how grammatical choices function to realise particular registerial configurations, genres, and ideologies. In addition, meanings arising from the use of other semiotic resources such as visual images are discussed. At the conclusion of the module, students will be in a position to undertake graduate research using a systemic functional theoretical framework.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"EL5266","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL6660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Language Study in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instruction","Preclusion":"Nil ","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/05. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EL6880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Grammatical Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This advanced seminar provides graduate students with sustained and critical engagement with recent debates in grammatical theory. Students are expected to identify for themselves key issues in grammatical theory (e.g the architecture of a theory of grammar, the analysis of specific grammatical phenomena, the epiphenomenality of constructions), situate these issues in relation to wider debates about nature of grammar, and propose lines of inquiry that might contribute to the debates. The seminar is especially useful for students who are considering pursuing research in grammatical anaylsis/theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EL6883","ModuleTitle":"ENGLISH IN MULTILINGUAL SOCIETIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The modules focuses on the sociolinguistic aspects of English in multilingual societies as found in Southeast Asia, Europe and America. Issues related to the study of English in these societies will be raised. Chief among these are the spread, impact, distribution, characteristics, and overall dominance of English in the world. Questions to be discussed include the similarities and differences between American, European and Southeast Asian multilingual societies; the opportunities and limitations in multilingual societies using the language, given the globalisation of English; and whether English will function as a lingua franca for the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EM1201","ModuleTitle":"English for Academic Purposes (Music) 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Open only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music Programme from AY2009/10 onwards. Students who score Band C in the YSTCM English Placement Test or students who have passed Foundation English Course 2 are required to read this module.","Preclusion":"AR1000, BE1000, ID1000, ET1000 / NK1001 / EA1101 / EG1471 / ES1301 /ES1101 / ES1102 and EM1101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EM1202","ModuleTitle":"English for Academic Purposes (Music) 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Open only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music programme from AY2009/10 onwards. Students who score Band B in the YSTCM English Placement Test or students who have passed English for Academic Purposes (Music) 1 are required to read this module.","Preclusion":"AR1000, BE1000, ID1000, ET1000 / NK1001 / EA1101 / EG1471 / ES1301 /ES1101 / ES1102 and EM1101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN1101E","ModuleTitle":"An Introduction to Literary Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Human beings are 'tale-telling animals'. We all tell stories, and we all listen to them, read them and watch them. This module looks at the ways in which people tell stories, the kinds of stories they tell, and the meanings those stories generate. It focuses, in particular, upon the telling, and gives special attention to questions concerned with that. Texts include a novel, a play, films, short stories, poems and oral tales.","CrossModule":"GEK1000","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Exempted from or passed the NUS Qualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"GEK1000","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN2201","ModuleTitle":"Backgrounds to Western Literature and Culture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Greek and Roman classics and the Bible are recognized as having exerted profound influence on the development of Western literature, art and culture.\r\nFamiliarity with the classical and Judeo-Christian traditions helps tremendously in enabling appreciation of this literature, art and culture. This module introduces students to important works from these two traditions such as Homer’s Odyssey, Plato’s Republic, Aristotle’s Poetics, Virgil’s Aeneid and the Bible. Through close readings, students become acquainted with the worldview, ideas and key motifs in\r\nthese works. Attention will also be on how these texts have influenced the development of the Western literary tradition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EN1101E or GEK1000","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN2202","ModuleTitle":"Critical Reading","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Critical reading is the essential skill of literary studies. It involves close attention to individual words and phrases, to figures of speech, to the structures of sentences and texts, to literary form and genre, and to historical context. It gives attention to the implicit connotations of language, as well as to its explicit denotations. This module sets out to inculcate in students the skills of critical reading and help them pay attention to and evaluate textual detail. It will be organised as a series of seminars in which students develop and practice skills by reading short texts and\r\nextracts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"(1) EN1101E or GEK1000, and (2) EN majors","Preclusion":"EN3274 Critical Reading","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"EN2203","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Film Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the critical terms and methods required for reading and writing about films, performances, advertising, and other related cultural texts. It seeks to develop skills in the close reading of such texts, and in writing considered critical responses to them.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EN2113","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN2271","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Playwriting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to introduce the techniques and genres of contemporary playwriting in order to equip students with the skills and resources needed to write for the stage. Students' weekly writing exercises will be critiqued by their peers and will culminate in the writing (and rewriting) of their own one-act plays. Students will also analyse one or more contemporary plays each week from a practitioner's perspective. Techniques discussed will include creating characters, dialogue, and theatrical action. Genres examined will include the historical play, the political play, the farce, the play of ideas, and the comedy of manners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"EL1101E or EN1101E or TS1101E or GEK1011 or GEK1000 or GEM1003. This module is selective, and enrolment is by application.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN3221","ModuleTitle":"The English Renaissance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an introductory survey of the period referred to as “the English Renaissance” (in traditional usage) and as “early modern England” (in more recent usage). It considers the distinctive features of this period by looking at the different genres and literary forms in currency at the time: tragedy, comedy, love lyric, devotional lyric, epic, etc. These genres and forms are then read in relation to their significance for Renaissance/early modern England’s original readership and audience. This is a period of intense conflict, and that conflict is far from over, being still reassessed and played out between differing critical positions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000. Cohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or GEK1000, AND (ii) EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3222","ModuleTitle":"The Eighteenth Century","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module looks at the emergence of the novel, at its experiments with form, and at its characteristic modes of representation. It concentrates, in particular, on such matters as the restrictions and opportunities of the genre: on the practicalities of sustaining a long fiction in prose; how different writers meet the various challenges of plot, episode, characterisation and style; and on the emergence of a distinct sense of the individual.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000. Cohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or GEK1000, AND (ii) EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3231","ModuleTitle":"American Literature I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines selected texts of 19th century American writing through Reconstruction; it examines typical aspects of American character/imagination, and it trains students to read literary texts closely and to express their understanding of texts both in class discussion and in writing. The module is aimed at undergraduate English majors, but cross-faculty students who enjoy literature are welcome.","CrossModule":"AS3231","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or EN2101E or GEK1000.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or EN2101E or GEK1000, AND (ii) EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204","Preclusion":"AS3231","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN3241","ModuleTitle":"Literature and Psychoanalysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Since its articulation at the turn of the twentieth century, psychoanalysis has claimed a privileged relation to literature. Many of its foundational concepts sprang from Freud's life-long engagement with literature. The 'application' of psychoanalytic concepts to the interpretation of literary works will therefore be an important part of our approach. In applying theory to texts, we will identify and explore the plural and contradictory desires that make up literary discourse in particular, and the production of meaning, generally, just as our selections of literary works will help to exemplify key concepts in the psychoanalytic tradition.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000. Cohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or GEK1000, AND (ii) EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3249","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Visual Culture: Art, Film and Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an introduction to the study of art, film and media culture. It explores the changing role of visual media across the centuries, from pre-modern societies through to today’s digital, networked cultures. How have technological and economic changes generated new visual media? How have these media in turn shaped social and economic life? A range of case studies will be drawn from art history, film, popular culture and online media. What are the differences between art, film and other visual culture, and are these differences still relevant in the ‘convergent’ world of digital media culture?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000. Cohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or\r\nGEK1000, AND (ii) EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3261","ModuleTitle":"European Literature I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores a selection of generally short, popular, and major European literary works which work with the legacy of Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism in the new context of post-World War Two Europe and the rise of the European Union; several texts are by Nobel Prize winners, and all are acknowledged as “contemporary classics.” Various genres are represented, and the module takes a relatively wide sweep across Europe. In addition, filmed versions of the texts are considered where appropriate and available. The module therefore will explore texts both in their own right and as representative examples of major tendencies and developments of an essentially European tradition.","CrossModule":"EU3217","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000. Cohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or\r\nGEK1000, AND (ii) EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204","Preclusion":"EU3217","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3269","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asian Literatures in English","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces student to the contextual study of texts from Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. Topics discussed include the possibilities and problematics of a regional literary canon, and the manner in which literary texts from the region negotiate with the societies in which they are written and read. We will study these texts representations of and responses to processes such as colonialism, cosmopolitanism, nationalism, diaspora and uneven global modernities, as well as the manner in which they deal with cultural identity, gender, and sexuality within the context of social imaginaries in the region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000. Cohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or\r\nGEK1000, AND (ii) EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3271","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Playwriting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"In this module students will write (and rewrite!) two fulllength plays of no less than 60 minutes in length. These\r\n\r\nwill be critiqued intensively by their classmates and by the\r\n\r\ninstructor. Students are at liberty to pick their own topics\r\n\r\nand genres. Specific historical or critical readings and\r\n\r\ndramatic texts will be assigned based on individual\r\n\r\nstudents interests (e.g. musical theatre, Theatre of the\r\n\r\nOppressed). This is a demanding creative writing module\r\n\r\nrequiring self-direction and artistic independence.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"EN2271 or permission of instructor.","Preclusion":"TS4212","Corequisite":"So long as students have fulfilled EN1101E/GEK1000, they may take this EN level-3000 module in the same semester as they are taking EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204."},{"ModuleCode":"EN3880A","ModuleTitle":"History of Non-Western Film","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an overview of the history of non-Western films. It explores how these films have responded to the social, economic, political, and cultural transformations in non-Western worlds such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa from the postcolonial era up to the present. Students will have opportunities to understand key non-Western film movements and filmmakers, as well as concepts, issues, and approaches relevant to non-Western cinemas. This module will give students a clear sense of the historical significance of non-Western films overlooked by the Anglo-Eurocentric film historiography. All the films will be screened in original languages with English subtitles.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000. Cohort 2012 onwards: EN2203 or\r\nEN2204.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN4223","ModuleTitle":"Topics in the Nineteenth Century","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an in-depth examination of a specific topic related to nineteenth-century British literature and culture. Students will practise critical reading and writing skills by studying nineteenth-century texts in their historical context. This module may focus on one of the following topics: imperialism; labour and industrialisation; gender, sexuality, and desire; race and geopolitics; art and aesthetics; media and print culture; science and religion; or related terms and issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN4226","ModuleTitle":"English Women Novelists 1800-1900","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"In this module, we will read seven lively novels by major nineteenth-century women writers and discuss how women writers contributed to the development of the classic realist novel and the gothic novel. Thematic foci include contemporary views of gender, especially the ideologies of “separate spheres” and “the angel in the house”; colonialism and industrialization; social class; and religious agitation and religious doubt. The class will also read and evaluate a few important critical articles concerning the women’s tradition in the English novel.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN4244","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Cultural Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Cultural Studies seeks out provocative juxtapositions and surprising connections between apparently disparate phenomena, such as entertainment and global economics, personal and private domains, identity formation and desire, military strategy/technology and aesthetics. It conducts a critical inquiry into the formation of daily existence through the examination of discursive practices, ideologies, technology and/or mass media. The module provides a means for exploring in depth the work of one or more Cultural Studies theorists while contextualizing these inquiries in more specific intellectual domains and exploring, critically, the possibilities provided by these critical interventions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN4247","ModuleTitle":"Film Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of film theories as they have been developed from the early days of cinema up to the present. The module aims to enable students to understand key theoretical concepts and approaches, as well as to give students a clear sense of how certain theoretical perspectives are compared to others. Students will also be able to consider how film theories have been elaborated in dialogue with critical theory paradigms such as phenomenology, existentialism, psychoanalysis, semiotics, feminism, postcolonialism, poststructuralism, and postmodernism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN4261","ModuleTitle":"Metafictions and the Novel","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the "nouveau roman," a term applied to a sub-genre of twentieth-century fiction, which consciously and self-consciously interrogates, problematizes and plays with traditional conventions and premises of the novel. These include characterization, plot, chronology, narrative authority, author-reader reciprocity and language as agent of meaning and communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN4262","ModuleTitle":"Writing Global India: (Dis)Possessions of Capitalism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Students will read Indian Anglophone literary texts in the context of global capitalism and transnational movements and flows. It examines the construction of imaginary homelands, the cultural politics of that homeland and its (re)negotiation in the larger world, the politics of gender, sexuality and the body, and religious and other cultural identities. The trope of \"(dis)possessions\" provides theoretical leverage into and focus on material influences, the trope of the hauntings of cultural memory, the perceived \"contaminations\" of culture, disciplines of the body, and related themes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Honours Thesis is usually done in the final semester of a student's pursuing an Honours degree.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-1-0-12-24.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before:\r\nCompleted 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of EN major requirements\r\nwith a minimum CAP of 3.50. \r\n\r\nCohort 2013 onwards:\r\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EN major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, or with recommendation by the programme committee. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP prerequisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"EN4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in EN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"EN4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN5247","ModuleTitle":"Victorian Literature: History, Politics, Culture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module will examine Victorian literature with \r\nan emphasis on its historical, political, and cultural context. Topics addressed may include significant literary genres and movements (e.g. The Industrial Novel, Aestheticism and Decadence), major authors (e.g. George Eliot, Oscar Wilde), or broader thematic explorations of the diverse literary productions of nineteenth-century Britain (e.g. Gender and Sexuality in the Nineteenth Century, Imperialism and Victorian Writing). This module will also familiarize students with contemporary critical approaches to the study of Victorian literature and culture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN5247R","ModuleTitle":"Victorian Literature: History, Politics, Culture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module will examine Victorian literature with an emphasis on its historical, political, and cultural context. Topics addressed may include significant literary genres and movements (e.g. The Industrial Novel, Aestheticism and Decadence), major authors (e.g. George Eliot, Oscar Wilde), or broader thematic explorations of the diverse literary productions of nineteenth-century Britain (e.g. Gender and Sexuality in the Nineteenth Century, Imperialism and Victorian Writing). This module will also familiarise students with contemporary critical approaches to the study of Victorian literature and culture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN5253","ModuleTitle":"Writing in the Aftermath","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module addresses issues of historical trauma and cultural memory; through a focus on how such memory is manifested in aesthetic (primarily literary) representation. The module assumes a dual approach to the study of selected texts, requiring attention to the topic of violence and memory on the one hand; and the ethics and politics of representation on the other. Literary texts will illuminate problems of narrative agency, responsibility and testimony in the aftermath of a violent past. The conceptual framework of discussions derive from Maurice Blanchot and his influence on post-structuralism, and from contemporary uses of psychoanalysis by literary theorists.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN5253R","ModuleTitle":"Writing in the Aftermath","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module addresses issues of historical trauma and cultural memory; through a focus on how such memory is manifested in aesthetic (primarily literary) representation. The module assumes a dual approach to the study of selected texts, requiring attention to the topic of violence and memory on the one hand; and the ethics and politics of representation on the other. Literary texts will illuminate problems of narrative agency, responsibility and testimony in the aftermath of a violent past. The conceptual framework of discussions derive from Maurice Blanchot and his influence on post-structuralism, and from contemporary uses of psychoanalysis by literary theorists.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in English Literature in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. The Head’s and/or Graduate Coordinator’s approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.\r\n\r\nRemark: (1) Word limit: 5,000 – 6,000 words. (2) Workload: Minimum 10 hours per week. The precise breakdown of contact hours, assignment and preparation is to be worked out between the lecturer and the student, subject to Departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN5883","ModuleTitle":"SCREEN CULTURE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This interdisciplinary module will acquaint students with various theoretical approaches to the moving image, and equip them to write critically about contemporary screen cultures of Southeast Asia. Readings will be from media theory, art history and critical theory, as much as film studies. The module encourages students to think beyond the conventions of cinema studies (national cinema, genre, etc), the rationale being that as screen culture spreads beyond industrial cinema, so too should theory and criticism. Films studied will privilege independent and experimental work, video/media art, animation and web-based video, emphasising the diversification of moving image practices with video and digital media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN5883R","ModuleTitle":"SCREEN CULTURE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This interdisciplinary module will acquaint students with various theoretical approaches to the moving image, and equip them to write critically about contemporary screen cultures of Southeast Asia. Readings will be from media theory, art history and critical theory, as much as film studies. The module encourages students to think beyond the conventions of cinema studies (national cinema, genre, etc), the rationale being that as screen culture spreads beyond industrial cinema, so too should theory and criticism. Films studied will privilege independent and experimental work, video/media art, animation and web-based video, emphasising the diversification of moving image practices with video and digital media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN6102","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED CRITICAL READING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module is an advanced graduate class in critical reading. In it students develop three main areas of competence: 1) knowledge of different critical traditions; 2) awareness of the various problems of reading and interpretation; and 3) close reading of texts informed by the knowledge of (1) and the awareness of (2). In keeping with the advanced nature of the module, much of the responsibility for the direction of the work falls upon the students. Students will explore the texts of a few key thinkers and learn to understand some of the basic principles of critical theory. They will learn to apply specific reading strategies to selected texts and to raise questions about the reading process and its contexts. The emphasis throughout is on the development of students' critical awareness of positions, strategies and possibilities of interpretation. The module is a core course for research students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EN6660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in English Literature in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN6881","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN LITERARY HISTORY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EN6882","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED TOPICS IN CULTURAL STUDIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module is to be taught by an eminent visiting scholar in Cultural Studies in Asia, appointed as a visiting teaching fellow for one semester. The content of module will therefore vary according to the specialized interests of the visiting teaching fellow. A candidate in the programme will only be permitted to elect one selected topic module during the course work component of their studies. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ENV2102","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Law, Policy, Governance & Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module will first introduce students to Environmental Law, particularly conservation and pollution laws, and how these are passed and implemented at the international, regional (ASEAN) and national (Singapore) levels. It will emphasise that laws alone will not help in ensuring the quality of a country’s environment and the health of its citizens. Laws must be enforced, and the rule of law respected. Good governance is therefore a necessary component of sound environmental management. This module will next examine what constitutes good environmental governance. It will explore environmental and economic policies and how best to resolve the tensions between conservation and development. It will study the setting up of effective administrative institutions, land use planning, the provision of environmental infrastructure (modern sanitation, water treatment plants, transport systems, etc). It will then critically examine the workings of the main administrative agencies that are responsible for environmental management in Singapore. It will also look into the work of local and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as well as multi-national corporations and corporate social responsibility in Singapore. Comparisons will be made with the administrative and legal systems in other jurisdictions. This module will be taught by staff members from the Law Faculty as well as the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"For students in the Environmental Studies Programme.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ENV3101","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Challenges: Asian Case Studies I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"Using selective Asian case studies through on-site field studies exposure, experimentation and documentation, this module addresses several key themes: a) understanding the nature of environmental problems (both physical and human induced environmental changes) in specific locations, sites and ecosystems; ii) the human impacts leading to specific environmental problems (pollution, water scarcity, deforestation, dwindling biodiversity); and iii) understanding indigenous adaptive mechanisms and other mitigation options in ensuring environmental sustainability. Students will participate in field studies of key sites, ecosystems and places where such challenges have taken place within the Asian region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"ENV2101","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ENV4101","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Management in Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module, the final in a series of integrated modules for this degree, will focus on Singapore and evaluate how the city-state has managed its environmental challenges and human-nature relationships intra-nationally and extra-nationally (regionally and internationally). The module is a final summation, overview and synthesis of what was discussed in the earlier four modules and where appropriate will evaluate environmental ideas, concepts, policies and case studies in terms of its applications to the Singapore situation. To facilitate this, the module is predicated on a platform of seminars and/or round-table discussions with pertinent senior corporate chieftains, government officials, and non-government organization (NGO) leaders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-6-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"ENV3101 and ENV3102","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ES1000","ModuleTitle":"Basic English","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This is a required course for students whose Qualifying English Test results show that they need help with basic English language skills. Students in the course must pass it before they are allowed to read the next required English course, English for Academic Purposes. The purpose of ES1000 is to improve the students' English language skills. The course focuses on speaking, listening, reading and writing. Relevant grammar points are taught, reviewed and reinforced through appropriate activities. Assignments include an oral presentation and at least four written assignments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-4-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Placement through the Qualifying English Test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES1102","ModuleTitle":"English for Academic Purposes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"ES1102 is an English for Academic Purposes module aimed at addressing the English language needs of students in their academic courses. These language needs include comprehension of academic texts, synthesis and integration of information into student texts, use of organizational patterns in expository writing, documentation of sources, writing a range of academic genres, monitoring one’s own progress, understanding why and how to practise academic integrity; accurate use of grammar in context, and devising a plan to improve one’s writing. This module adopts a reading-into-writing approach using themed readings as springboard texts for student writing and provides students opportunities for analysing and internalizing patterns of text organization. ES1102 is taught over 12 weeks or 48 contact hours, with each group meeting twice a week for two-hour tutorials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-4-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Placement through the Qualifying English Test or a pass in ES1000.","Preclusion":"AR1000, BE1000, ID1000, ET1000/NK1001/EA1101/EG1471/ES1301/ES1101, EM1101.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ES1501C","ModuleTitle":"Critical Thinking and Expository Writing: Fact and Truth in Crime and Disaster Writing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Can facts be assembled to reveal the truth of an event? Is it possible the truth of an event can be subjective? Looking at classic and current examples of non-fiction crime and disaster writing, we will explore the craft of writing on sensitive subjects with objectivity and clarity. Crime and disaster stories require detailed anecdotes and descriptions to hold the reader. But they often draw upon official documents that are sometimes bland statements of fact, eyewitness accounts that vary greatly, or the seemingly hidden world of text and social media. We will cast a critical eye over this process of building essays reports or memos with facts and interviews and discuss how some of the best writers in the business get it right, or not.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"1. Students who are required to take ES1000 Basic English and/or ES1102 English for Academic Purposes must pass the modules before they are allowed to read this module.\r\n2. FOE students should have sat for one of following examinations and obtained the grade required as indicated below in order to be eligible for ES1501%:\r\na. Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, General Paper (A grade)\r\nb. Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Knowledge Inquiry (A grade)\r\nc. International Baccalaureate, Theory of Knowledge (A grade)\r\nd. NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, EL5102 English for Academic Purposes Critical Reading & Writing (A grade)\r\ne. NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, EL5101 Language in Society II and EL6103 Language in Society III (A- grade for both modules).\r\n3. Global Engineering Programme (GEP) and Double Degree Programme (DDP) students who obtained the minimum grade required as indicated below are also eligible to read ES1501%: \r\na. Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, General Paper (B grade) \r\nb. Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Knowledge Inquiry (B grade) \r\nc. International Baccalaureate, Theory of Knowledge (B grade) \r\nd. NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, EL5102 English for Academic Purposes Critical Reading & Writing (B grade) \r\ne. NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, EL5101 Language in Society II and EL6103 Language in Society III (B- grade for both modules)","Preclusion":"1. Students who have already read a WP2201%, IEM1201%, ES1201G, ES1201L, ES1601 or ES1501% module. \r\n2.FOE students will be exempted from GEK1549/ES1531 and ES2331 if they have successfully completed ES1501%. \r\n3.However, GEK1549/ES1531 and ES2331 is optional for FOE stdents who have successfully completed ES1501%.","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"ES1501Q","ModuleTitle":"Critical Thinking and Expository Writing: \"Why you so like dat?\" Singlish and cultural literacy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"English has culturally the most diverse range of speakers in the world, and\r\nto communicate effectively in English, an understanding of cultural differences that affect communication is required. This course engages students in exploring how English is shaped by the Anglo culture in which it was first used, and how its use is in turn shaped by other cultures. We will examine, in particular, Singlish (a variety of Singapore English) and how Singapore’s multiethnic and multicultural heritage has shaped this variety of spoken Singapore English. Through the use of textual and multimodal sources, interactive discussions and critical reflection, students will engage in in-depth analysis and develop an understanding of the cultural literacy issues that affect English communication in Singapore and to showcase this understanding through well-reasoned academic writing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"1. Students who are required to take ES1000 Basic English and/or ES1102 English for Academic Purposes must pass them before they are allowed to read this module. \r\n2. FOE students should have sat for one of following examinations and obtained the grade required as indicated below in order to be eligible for ES1501%:\r\na. Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, General Paper (A grade)\r\nb. Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Knowledge Inquiry (A grade)\r\nc. International Baccalaureate, Theory of Knowledge (A grade)\r\nd. NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, EL5102 English for Academic Purposes Critical Reading & Writing (A grade)\r\ne. NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, EL5101 Language in Society II and EL6103 Language in Society III (A- grade for both modules).\r\n3. Global Engineering Programme (GEP) and Double Degree Programme (DDP) students who obtained the minimum grade required as indicated below are also eligible to read ES1501%: \r\na. Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, General Paper (B grade) \r\nb. Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Knowledge Inquiry (B grade) \r\nc. International Baccalaureate, Theory of Knowledge (B grade) \r\nd. NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, EL5102 English for Academic Purposes Critical Reading & Writing (B grade) \r\ne. NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, EL5101 Language in Society II and EL6103 Language in Society III (B- grade for both modules)","Preclusion":"1. Students who have already read a WP2201%, IEM1201%, ES1201G, ES1201L, ES1601 or ES1501% module.\r\n2.FOE students will be exempted from GEK1549/ES1531 and ES2331 if they have successfully completed ES1501%. \r\n3.However, GEK1549/ES1531 and ES2331 is optional for FOE stdents who have successfully completed ES1501%.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES1531","ModuleTitle":"Critical Thinking And Writing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to help students think critically through ideas and communicate them effectively. Relevance to engineering practice will be emphasized. Ideas/claims/assertions/inferences are value driven and their successful communication is structured on sound reasoning and convincing expression. In the course, students will learn critical thinking skills through interaction with and rigorous analysis of various written texts. They will assess the ideas of others and develop their own, support them convincingly and convey them effectively in a critique and research paper.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"- Students who are required to read ES1000 and/or EAP modules ES1102 must pass it/them before taking ES1531/GEK1549 \r\n- Only students matriculated from AY2014/15 onwards, are allowed to take GEK1549.","Preclusion":"EG1413, Students who have already read a WP2201 or IEM1201 module, GEK1901, U-town students cannot bid for ES1531/GEK1549.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES1541","ModuleTitle":"Exploring Science Communication through Popular Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Communication has long been taken as a core competency for undergraduate students in all major universities in the world and is a prerequisite skill almost \r\ninvariably required by employers in today’s knowledgebased economy. Important communication skills for science undergraduates include the ability to critically read and comprehend science-related publications, and express and argue for their opinions in writing as well as in oral communication. This module aims to develop such ability of science undergraduates through reading, classroom \r\ndiscussion, summary writing, essay writing, and oral presentation activities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"If students are required to take ES1000 (Basic English) and ES1102 (English for Academic Purposes), they must complete them before taking ES1541.","Preclusion":"Those who have taken SP1203, ENV1202, SP2171, UTown and USP writing modules, ES1601 are precluded from taking ES1541.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ES1601","ModuleTitle":"Professional and Academic Comm","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to enable students to communicate and write in two main contexts - industry/workplace and academic. It is twinned with GEM1917 Understanding and Critiquing Sustainability and is read over two semesters. Therefore, the teaching/learning of targeted communication and writing skills are drawn upon the requirements, tasks, assignments, and projects of GEM1917. By situating communication in different contexts, students learn to shape, articulate and express their ideas, thoughts and messages depending on the audience, purpose, media and platform.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"ES1000 and/or ES1102","Preclusion":"CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professional, IS2101 Business and Technical Communication, ES2331 Communicating Engineering, ES2002 Business Communication, ES2007S & ES2007D Professional Communication, ES1541 Exploring Science Communication through Popular Science, ES1501X","Corequisite":"GEM1917 Understanding and Critiquing Sustainability"},{"ModuleCode":"ES2002","ModuleTitle":"Business Communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"At the end of the course, students should be able to understand the fundamental principles of effective business communication; apply the critical and creative thinking abilities necessary for effective communication in today's world; produce persuasive written and spoken messages suitably tailored for the topic, objective, audience, communication medium and context; and demonstrate clarity, precision, conciseness and coherence in their use of language. The course is conducted through tutorials, structured to actively engage the students in the learning process to ensure the internalization of the principles and strategies introduced as well as to encourage independent learning. The tutorial sessions will include group discussions, presentations, simulations, role plays, case studies, self and peer reviews and group conferencing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Students who are required to read ES1000 must pass it before taking ES2002.","Preclusion":"CS2301 or IS2101, ES2007D, ES2007S, CG1413, CS2101, UWC2101, ES1601.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES2331","ModuleTitle":"Communicating Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to help students communicate competently and ethically in various communication situations. This will be done through rigorous and critical analyses of communicative texts and events, as well as applications of the principles of effective communication. In the process, the course also helps develop students’ understanding of how their identities and values are shaped in (and are shaping) engineering practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"If students are required to take ES1000 (Basic English) and/or ES1102 (English for Academic Purposes), they must complete and pass these modules before taking ES2331.","Preclusion":"ES1501%, UTown students should not be allowed to bid for the module, ES1601.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES5000","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE ENGLISH COURSE (BASIC LEVEL)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to help international graduates from non-English speaking countries improve their basic academic English writing skills. This module provides training to enable students to use effective writing strategies to construct well-organized short academic essays with clear essay outlines. In order to facilitate independent learning and critical thinking, this module gives students opportunities to critique and edit their own essays as well as their peers' essays.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-4-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES5001A","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE ENGLISH COURSE (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"ES5001A aims to raise the proficiency level of the students' English in terms of their writing and oral presentation skills, so that they have confidence in using English for academic purposes. Students will be involved in writing short paragraphs, a short research report, and a summary analysis. Also, they will be taught principles of good writing and effective use of the dictionary. To prepare them for speaking at seminars and conferences, they will be trained to give oral presentations. This module is primarily for foreign graduate students of NUS who graduated from non-English medium universities who are not exempted based on their Diagnostic English Test results.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES5002","ModuleTitle":"Graduate English Course (Advanced Level)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to help international graduate students from non-English speaking countries develop skills for writing theses and research papers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ES5101","ModuleTitle":"Technical Communication for Engineers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Technical Communication for Engineers is a communication module for second year ECE graduate students which focuses on writing research papers and\r\ndelivering oral presentations for academic and nonacademic audiences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"0-4-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE2401","ModuleTitle":"Water Science & Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with the fundamental aspects of water science and technology in water and wastewater treatment. Applied chemistry, microbiology and biology in fresh water, marine water, drinking water and wastewater will be covered. This module will enable students to understand the global cycle, possible contamination and threats to water in nature. Students also learn how to integrate engineering systems to purify natural water for human uses, and recycle water back to global water cycle through the practice of environmental science and technologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-0-6","Prerequisite":"ESE2001","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE3001","ModuleTitle":"Water Quality Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Topics covered in this module include water and wastewater sources, characteristics of water and wastewater (physical, chemical, and biological parameters), principles of physical, chemical, and biological processes for water and wastewater treatment, and water reclamation. Applications of fundamental principles for process analysis and design will be discussed with a focus on commonalities in applications across industry. Laboratory experiments relevant to water quality assessment and engineering are also included in the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-0.5-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"ESE2401 & ESE3401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE4401","ModuleTitle":"Water & Wastewater Engineering 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the information regarding application of advanced unit operations and processes for enhancing the quality of treated effluent and rendering the product water suitable for reuse applications. The module will enable students to understand the fundamental principles of advanced wastewater treatment. Students are taught to identify and design the appropriate advanced treatment system to enhance the quality of the treated effluent and exploit the option of reuse application.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"ESE2401 and ESE3401","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE4407","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Forensics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the theory and practical application of environmental chemistry and biology for the purpose of identifying contamination sources and\r\nforecasting environmental fate and exposure in organisms. The module provides an overview of the emerging field of environmental forensics, which is gaining prominence within government agencies, industry and environmental consulting firms. An interdisciplinary approach is used, introducing the students to fundamental concepts and methodologies from a variety of scientific sub-disciplines including analytical chemistry, molecular biology, ecology, \r\nsimulation modelling and ecological risk assessment, as well as an awareness of legal and regulatory frameworks related to environmental protection and \r\ntoxic substance management. The students will learn essential skills to understand technical and legal aspects of complex environmental contamination \r\nproblems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ESE3101, ESE3201 and ESE3401","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ESE4408","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Impact Assessment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made. The objective of EIA is to ensure that decision-makers consider environmental impacts before deciding whether to proceed with new projects. Participants are introduced to the concept of EIA, its historical evolution and the terminologies that are used worldwide. Lectures will cover the organizational\r\naspects of EIA, the EIA framework and the procedural methods to conduct an EIA, with special emphasis on water and water related issues.Participants will carry out a mini EIA study using the various approaches covered in the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"ESE3101, ESE3201, ESE3301 and ESE3401","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ESE4502","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Each student is assigned a research project in environmental science and engineering. This module provides the opportunity for students to outsource for relevant information, design the experiments, analyze critically the data obtained and sharpen their communication skills through report writings and oral presentations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-18-0-12","Prerequisite":"ESE4 standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5001","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Engineering Principles","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course is to allow M.Sc. students from non-environmental engineering background to gain basic knowledge in environmental science and engineering. Acquisition of this basic knowledge will prepare them for advanced courses in environmental science and engineering. This module provides a systematic introduction to water and air quality and their engineering control, quantitative overview of the properties of environmental contaminants, and the transport and transformation processes that govern their concentrations in air and water. Topics include environmental chemical equilibriums and kinetics, and elementary transport phenomena, introduction to water quality engineering, air quality engineering, and solid waste treatment and management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5003","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Chemical Principles","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide students with the chemical basis for understanding our surroundings, the global environment. Emphasis will be on the composition of the natural environment, the processes that take place within it, and the kind of changes which come about as a result of human activities. The students, upon completion of this module, should have a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of chemistry of components and contaminants in acquatic, atmospheric and terrestrial environments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Graduate students standing","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5004","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent project work over two semesters, on a topic in Environmental Engineering approved by the Programme Management Committee. The work may relate to a comprehensive literature survey, and critical evaluation and analysis, design feasibility study, case study, minor research project or a combination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5202","ModuleTitle":"AIR POLLUTION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers several topics in air pollution control including the nature and sources of air pollutants in the indoor and outdoor environments, air pollution models, regulations, technical methods and measures to remove/suppress the emissions of air pollutants. The physical, chemical, and physico-chemical characteristics of pollutants in the atmosphere are described. The principal industrial sources of atmospheric pollution and the technological conditions for the formation of solid and gaseous substances in emissions are defined. Technical principles, basic processes, and equipment employed to limit and eliminate particulates, volatile organic compounds, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides are discussed in detail.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5203","ModuleTitle":"AEROSOL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Aerosol science deals with the behaviour of very fine particles in fluid media which finds many areas such as biosolid management, air pollution control, ultra-cleaning manufacturing technology, and advanced materials. In this module, the basic principles of aerosol science and the corresponding industrial applications will be covered. Topics include physics of aerosols, size distributions, mechanics and transport of particles, aerosol dynamics, nanoparticle synthesis, comubstion aerosols, and pharmaceutical aerosols.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5404","ModuleTitle":"Biological Treatment Processes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the theories as well as practises of biological wastewater treatment processes. Students will learn to understand the fundamental principles of biological treatment systems. The applications of biological treatment systems will also be addressed. This course will facilitate students to acquire in-depth knowledge of biological treatment systems in wastewater treatment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"ESE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5406","ModuleTitle":"Membrane Treatment Process Modelling","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Membrane technology is an emerging field in water and wastewater engineering. This module offers students the fundamental principles and practical applications of membrane processes as an advanced measure for water and wastewater treatment. The topics covered in this module are membrane transport, concentration polarisation, and membrane fouling in relation to water and wastewater engineering. The module\r\nwill also deal with fouling characterisation of feed water, membrane fouling modelling and methods for fouling prevention and mitigation. Applications of MF, UF, and\r\nRO membranes in various water and wastewater.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"ESE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5601","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Risk Assessment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to examine the fundamental principles governing toxic contaminant exposure and risk to humans and ecosystems. The course will cover necessary aspects of probability and statistics, physical and chemical behaviour of key priority pollutants, mass transfer and exposure pathways of the contaminants, human and environmental toxicology, and methodologies for risk assessment. The\r\ncourse will also involve several case studies of remediation technology applications with a focus on understanding how human and environmental risk is managed in a real\r\nlife situation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"ESE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5901","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The proposed module replaces the module EX5104. Population growth and economical development generate large quantities of wastes and also place great pressures on the finite material and energy resources of the earth. Raw materials are bieng used at a faster rate than they are being replaced or available. Therefore, proper management of environmental resources by applying available and emerging environmental technologies in the planning, design and operation activities are important in global resource conservation and in environmental pollution control.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESE6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESP1104","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Electronic Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The first part of this course consists of an introduction to Analog Electronics. Students will learn about basic circuit laws, resistive networks, inductors, capacitors, transient responses, complex impedance, frequency response and filter design. They then go on to cover active devices, such as diodes and their use in rectifiers, load-line analysis, basic transistor characteristics, common emitter and common collector amplifier circuits, operational amplifiers and their applications. The second part of the course covers digital electronics, which includes basic logic gates, combinatorial logic circuits, flip-flops, sequential logic circuits, digital signals and data acquisition systems. Students will have 12 practical sessions which involve them making up widely used circuits, designed to complement lectures and give them a hands-on introduction to Electronic Systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"'A' level Physics or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESP2110","ModuleTitle":"Design Project 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Through an antenna project in the first part of the module, students will learn the fundamentals of electromagnetic energy propagation, antenna and transmission line theory, as well as microwave engineering techniques. Specifically, the students will have to design an external WiFi antenna to dramatically extend the communication range between their laptop computer and a remotely located hub station. In the second part of the module, the students have to design a working electroplating set-up (high efficiency, uniform temperature stability and optimum pH bath solution) and study several parameters that influence the quality of the plated film quality. They will look into the morphology, structural characteristics using optical microscopy and XRD analysis. The electrical characteristics will be evaluated through I-V characterization of the Ni plated films.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0.5-0-0-9.5-0","Prerequisite":"ESP1104 & ESP1107","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESP3903","ModuleTitle":"Major Design Project 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Students will work in teams of 4 or 5 to solve real-world problems, from idea to innovative prototype solutions, in semester 2. Each student will be supervised by several faculty members, one host supervisor who instructs the student on certain specialised techniques, while other supervisors help in the application of these techniques to the specific design projects being carried out. Design projects typically involved simulation and are related to optics. The project may be structured in such a way that it continues on from the module ESP3902 Major Design Project I which will be run in semester 1.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-8-0","Prerequisite":"Level 3 standing","Preclusion":"ESP3901 Major Design Project","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESP4402","ModuleTitle":"Transport Phenomena in Energy Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide the fundamental theory of transport phenomena and train the student in mathematical between 75 modelling. The former comprises the derivation and understanding of the macroscopic and microscopic conservation laws for mass, momentum, and energy, together with the relevant constitutive relations and boundary conditions. These concepts are then applied to a wide array of simplified as well industrially relevant problems, where mathematical models are constructed and solved numerically or analytically, where possible. In addition, chemical reactions and kinetics will be coupled with the transport. Non-dimensionalisation and scaling analysis complement and aid in interpretation of the results.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-1-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ESP4901","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ENGINEERING SCIENCE PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module consists mainly of a research-based project carried out under the supervision of one or more faculty members. The module is normally taken over two consecutive semesters and the students are expected to put in about 15 hours per week for their projects. In addition to the specific problem studied, students are exposed to literature survey and research methodologies. These projects are usually open-ended in nature, giving the students flexibility to judiciously select viable alternatives, and challenge students to acquire skills for independent and lifelong learning. The projects range in variety from design and development projects (software and hardware), computer modelling and simulation, to designing experiments and equipment. Guidelines for project proposals stipulate the requirement for elements of innovation, novelty or research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"6-0-0-24-0","Prerequisite":"Level 4 standing","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU1101E","ModuleTitle":"Making of Modern Europe","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an overview of the major events, actors, and developments that have shaped the course and character of Europe since the French Revolution. From the rise of nationalism, industrialization, and imperialism that paved the way for World War I to the failure of peace, the horrors of World War II, the cold war division of Europe and the ongoing process of integration and European Union enlargement, this module sketches out the making and remaking of Europe during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This module is designed for all students at NUS interested in acquiring an understanding of modern Europe. EU1101E is offered by the Department of History.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU2204","ModuleTitle":"Modern Western Political Thought","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores major political ideas and concepts from the modern Western tradition. Key political constructs such as power, authority, justice, liberty and democracy are examined in intellectual and historical context. Reading Thomas Hobbes’s Leviathan and John Locke’s Second Treatise on Government, among other influential writings, students will be exposed to the broader themes and ideas that have shaped political life in the West since 1600.","CrossModule":"PS2204","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PS2204, PS2231, EU2218, PS2201B, PS2218","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU3217","ModuleTitle":"European Literature I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores a selection of generally short, popular, and major European literary works which work with the legacy of Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism in the new context of post-World War Two Europe and the rise of the European Union; several texts are by Nobel Prize winners, and all are acknowledged as “contemporary classics.” Various genres are represented, and the module takes a relatively wide sweep across Europe. In addition, filmed versions of the texts are considered where appropriate and available. The module therefore will explore texts both in their own right and as representative examples of major tendencies and developments of an essentially European tradition.","CrossModule":"EN3261","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EN3261","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU3224","ModuleTitle":"Social Thought & Social Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a critical examination of central problems in classical social theory, with emphasis on the multifaceted analysis of the larger social processes in the making of modern society. The module will concentrate on the original contributions of major theorists such as Marx, Weber, and Durkheim and explore how their works continue to influence current Sociology. This course is mounted for all students throughout NUS with an interest in classical social theories.","CrossModule":"SC3101","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SC3101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU3228","ModuleTitle":"The EU and Asean in the World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This is a module that studies and compares the external relations of two emblematic regional organizations - in Europe (the EU) and in Southeast Asia (ASEAN). A common theoretical literature base is examined and tested against both the EU and ASEAN, using concepts such as "integration", "regionalism", "international organisation", "security communities" and "inter-governmental bargaining" to explain the genesis, functions and utility of ASEAN and the EU. The focus is on the international bargaining, diplomacy, trade negotiations and relations of the EU and ASEAN with the great powers (especially the US, China, Japan, Russia) and with each other. Some background in Asian studies, European studies, International Law, or International Relations would be helpful to the prospective student.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PS3251","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU3233","ModuleTitle":"The European Union in East Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on theoretical and general discussions of concepts of integration, regionalism and inter-regionalism - and look at how regional\r\ndevelopments within the EU and East Asia in turn impact the relationship between the EU and East Asia. East Asians’ perceptions of the EU’s “actorness” will also\r\nbe presented and analysed. The Union’s cooperation with the various countries in East Asia, and its participation in inter-regional and trans-regional dialogue such as EU-ASEAN partnership and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) will be examined and evaluated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU3550","ModuleTitle":"Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies, are vetted and approved by the European Studies Programme, have relevance to the major, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available credited internships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. Internships proposed by students will require the approval of the programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"Please see remarks","Prerequisite":"Students should: have completed a minimum of 24 MC in European Studies; and have declared European Studies as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules (Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU4226","ModuleTitle":"Imperialism and Empires","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore in depth, in seminar format, problems in a selected area or aspect of modern imperialism. It will examine in closer focus a particular empire (British, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and American) with particular reference to Asia and to Asian interaction with Europe and America. Common themes will include subaltern history, economic development, challenges to imperial control, and explanations and arguments about imperial decline.","CrossModule":"HY4209","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in EU/ LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in EU/ LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"HY4209","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EU4228","ModuleTitle":"European Foreign Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The European Union is often viewed as an economic\r\n\r\nsuperpower but a military pygmy. This module aims to\r\n\r\nprovide students with tools to evaluate whether the EU, as\r\n\r\na non-state actor, can have a coherent and effective\r\n\r\nforeign policy. It considers theories and debates\r\n\r\nconcerning the institutionalisation of the EU's Common\r\n\r\nForeign and Security Policy (CFSP), and includes case\r\n\r\nstudies of EU objectives and actions on selected issues\r\n\r\n(international trade, ethics, human security), in selected\r\n\r\nregions (Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa),\r\n\r\nand in relations with international organizations such as the\r\n\r\nUN.","CrossModule":"PS4218","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in\r\nEU/ LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or\r\nbe on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in EU/ LA [French/German]/recognised modules or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"PS4218","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"EU4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Students will be enrolled in the honours thesis modules offered by the disciplinary departments. As such, they must also fulfill the honours thesis module requirements of the relevant department. The Honours Thesis is a research and writing exercise usually done in the final semester of a student pursuing an Honours degree. With regard to the thesis length and other specifications, students should follow the requirements of the relevant departments to which their theses will be submitted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 110MCs including 60MCs of EU major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"EU4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"EU4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100MCs, including 60MCs in EU / LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100MCs, including 60MCs in EU / LA [French/German] / recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"EU4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FAS2550","ModuleTitle":"General Local/Global Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"This is a formal module to recognise students who embark on local or overseas internship (self-sourced or through NUS) that is usually 10 weeks long and can be up to 6 months. This module requires students to complete a minimum of 65 hours over the duration of the internship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FDP2001","ModuleTitle":"Special Mathematics Classes 1, 2 and 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module taught in French is specially designed for FDDP students so as to prepare them to attain a basic knowledge on mathematical analysis and advanced linear algebra, as well as a maturity in the basic skill of abstract\r\nmathematical reasoning. Topics covered include sets, groups, properties of real numbers, sequences and series, convergence of sequences and series of functions, basic properties of topological spaces, compact metric spaces,\r\nvector spaces, matrices, linearly independence, basis, dimension, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner product spaces, Jordan canonical forms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"A-level mathematics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FDP2002","ModuleTitle":"Special Physics Class 1, 2 and 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"Topics covered include vectorial calculus, electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetism, quasi-permanent regime, mechanics, thermodynamics and optics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"A-level Physics","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FE5103","ModuleTitle":"Equity Products and Exotics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a core module for students of MSc in Financial Engineering. The topics include: Covered warrants, equity warrants and options, subscription rights, stock index futures and options, and other equity derivatives. Issues of pricing and hedging. Institutional constraints. Portfolio management and other investment strategies. Path-dependent options such as Asian options, barrier options, lookback options, and forward-start options. Spread options, rainbow options, quantos, exchange options, basket options, as-you-like options, power options, digital options, and others. Pricing techniques and risk management purposes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5107","ModuleTitle":"Risk Analyses And Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a core module for students of MSc in Financial Engineering. The topics include: Market risk. Value-at-Risk measures and problems. Parametric historical, and simulations VAR. Alternative securities risk and derivatives risk measurements. Delta-normal VARs and applications to different products. Credit risks and measurements. Liquidity, operational risk, legal risk, settlement risk, model risk, tax risk and others, Stress testing, Accounting and legal compliance. Some existing models and Risk Management best practices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5110","ModuleTitle":"FINANCIAL ENGINEERING PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a core module for students of MSc in Financial Engineering. The topics include: Students are encouraged to work on a project related to an actual problem at work involving financial engineering solutions. Otherwise students could work on a new product or process idea, or a detailed case study. The report of about 60 double-spaced A4 pages including appendixes should be carefully written and submitted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-1-2-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5116","ModuleTitle":"Programming and Advanced Numerical Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover both computer programming and numerical methods. On the programming side, this module will cover Excel based VBA and R language. The emphasis will be given to programming to solve financial engineering problems. On the numerical methods side, this module will cover finite difference, discretization and Monte Carlo simulation methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"FE5101, FE5101D Derivatives and Fixed Income and FE5112, FE5112D Stochastic Calculus and Quantitative Methods","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5208","ModuleTitle":"Term Structure and Interest Rate Derivatives","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover both term structure models as well as the valuations of interest rate derivatives. The topics covered include Vasicek , Ho-Lee, Cox-Ingersoll-Ross (CIR), Heath-Jarrow-Morton (HJM) and LIBOR market models. On the numerical side it will cover Black-Derman-Toy (BDT) and Hull-White models as well as some simulation methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"FE5101, FE5101D Derivatives and Fixed Income and FE5112, FE5112D Stochastic Calculus and Quantitative Methods","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5218","ModuleTitle":"Credit Risk","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"The course consists of two parts – (i) statistical credit rating models and (ii) credit derivatives. The first part would cover various statistical credit rating models\r\nincluding Altman’s Z-score, logistic regression, artificial neural network and intensity models. The second part will cover various models used to price credit derivative as well as tools used to manage credit risk. The topics covered would include real and risk neutral probability of default, RiskMetricsTM, CreditRisk+, default correlation, Copula, Basket default swap, CDOs etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"FE5101: Derivatives and Fixed Income","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"FE 5102: Quantitative Methods and Programming"},{"ModuleCode":"FE5219","ModuleTitle":"Credit Analytics Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide students with the opportunity to work on real-world problems in quantitative credit analysis. The module will be project based within either a research or industry environment. Students will gain a detailed knowledge of the project subject matter, along with an overall understanding of quantitative credit analysis.\r\n\r\nThe projects will be group-based with up to three students in a group. Most of the groups will be based in RMI’s Credit Research Initiative, and students can also source for an external company to host their projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-6-9","Prerequisite":"FE5101, FE501D Derivatives and Fixed Income, FE 5112, FE5112D Stochastic Calculus and quantitative Methods and FE5209, FE5209D Financial Econometrics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5221","ModuleTitle":"Trading Principles & Fundamentals","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to familiarize the students with the reality of trading within the financial markets environment. Beyond the pure trading principles, it covers the many aspects of trading decisions, in terms of risk control and limits, market and economic data and information, overall portfolio management, practical market standards and conventions, specificities of derivatives trading, trading styles and techniques to manage specific market situations. \r\n\r\nThis module should prepare students to better grasp trading and financial markets and allow them to become effective in a work environment in a record short time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FE5222","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Derivatives Pricing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"RISK MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover the advanced topics related to derivative pricing, including stochastic differential equations, martingale representation theorem and risk-neutral pricing, the change of numeraire argument and pricing of pathdependent options (e.g. barrier, lookback, and Asian options), optimal stopping and American options, jump diffusion processes and stochastic volatility for option pricing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"FE5112/D Stochastic Calculus and Quantitative Methods","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN2004","ModuleTitle":"Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course helps students to understand the key concepts and tools in Finance. It provides a broad overview of the financial environment under which a firm operates. It equips the students with the conceptual and analytical skills necessary to make sound financial decisions for a firm. Topics to be covered include introduction to finance, financial statement analysis, long-term financial planning, time value of money, risk and return analysis, capital budgeting methods and applications, common stock valuation, bond valuation, short term management and financing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed BK1003 or BZ1002 or BH1002 or FNA1002/ACC1002 or FNA1002X/ACC1002X or FNA1002E or BH1002E or EC3212 or EG1422 before they are allowed to take FIN2004.","Preclusion":"Students who have taken CS2251 or EC3209 or EC3333 or BK2004 or BZ2004 or BH2004 or FNA2004 are not allowed to take FIN2004. 1st Year BSc(PFM), all BSc (RE) and Computational Finance are not allowed to take FIN2004.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN2004X","ModuleTitle":"Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course helps students to understand the key concepts and tools in Finance. It provides a broad overview of the financial environment under which a firm operates. It equips the students with the conceptual and analytical skills necessary to make sound financial decisions for a firm. Topics to be covered include introduction to finance, financial statement analysis, long-term financial planning, time value of money, risk and return analysis, capital budgeting methods and applications, common stock valuation, bond valuation, short term management and financing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed BK1003 or BZ1002 or BH1002 or FNA1002/ACC1002 or FNA1002X/ACC1002X or FNA1002E or BH1002E or EC3212 or EG1422 before they are allowed to take FIN2004.","Preclusion":"Students who have taken CS2251 or EC3209 or EC3333 or BK2004 or BZ2004 or BH2004 or FNA2004 are not allowed to take FIN2004. 1st Year BSc(PFM), all BSc (RE) and Computational Finance are not allowed to take FIN2004.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3101A","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the key financial issues faced by modern-day financial managers of corporations. It will equip students with conceptual and analytical skills necessary to make sound financial decisions. Topics to be covered include risk and return, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy and mergers and acquisitions. Cases will be used to illustrate the concepts taught. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3101 or BZ3301 or BK3100 or FNA3101 or FE5105 or FIN3101 or FIN3101B or FIN3101C","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3102","ModuleTitle":"Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course in investments. It provides a comprehensive coverage of basic concepts, theories, applications and decision-making rules in financial investment. Topics to be covered include fundamental security analysis on stocks, bonds, options and futures as well as modern portfolio management. On completion, candidates should be conversant in investment management in preparation for careers in financial analysis and financial planning, investment banking, and corporate finance. Candidates should also be equipped to write the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Level 1 examinations in quantitative analysis, equity securities analysis and portfolio management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3102 or BZ3302 or BK3101 or FNA3102A/B/C or FIN3102A/B/C or FE5108 or EC3333 or CF3101/QF3101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3103A","ModuleTitle":"Financial Markets","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to provide an understanding of the role of financial markets in the economy. Topics to be covered include the importance of the structure (architecture) of the financial system, the functions of markets and institutions, and their implications for resource mobilization, resource allocation, allocative efficiency, and risk management. In addition, we consider: the structure of financial markets for different instruments, the range of instruments traded therein, and the mechanisms facilitating trade in financial assets, and an assessment of the structure and efficiency of these markets in Singapore vis-? -vis similar markets in other industrialized economies. To assess issues of efficiency and market structure, the course will include frequent references to markets in other economies, including the US, Australia, the UK, Hong Kong as well as other emerging market economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3103 or BZ3303 or BK3102 or FNA3103 or FIN3103 or FIN3103B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3103B","ModuleTitle":"Financial Markets","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to provide an understanding of the role of financial markets in the economy. Topics to be covered include the importance of the structure (architecture) of the financial system, the functions of markets and institutions, and their implications for resource mobilization, resource allocation, allocative efficiency, and risk management. In addition, we consider: the structure of financial markets for different instruments, the range of instruments traded therein, and the mechanisms facilitating trade in financial assets, and an assessment of the structure and efficiency of these markets in Singapore vis-? -vis similar markets in other industrialized economies. To assess issues of efficiency and market structure, the course will include frequent references to markets in other economies, including the US, Australia, the UK, Hong Kong as well as other emerging market economics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004 or FIN2004 or BH2004 or BZ2004 or BK2004","Preclusion":"BH3103 or BZ3303 or BK3102 or FNA3103 or FIN3103 or FIN3103A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3113","ModuleTitle":"Financial Statement Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course deals with the process of financial reporting and the analysis of financial statements, and addresses the question of whether the accounting process yields numbers that accurately reflect the economics of the transaction, and if not, what can analyst/user do to overcome this limitation. It aims to create an understanding of the environment in which financial reporting choices are made, what the options are and how to use these data in making decisions. Course materials are built around the accounting and reporting issues faced by real companies today, to give students a real business context for understanding the many forces that can affect a company's accounting choices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA1002 or FNA1002X or ACC1002 or ACC1002X or BH1002 or BZ1002 or BK1003 or FNA1002E or BH1002E","Preclusion":"BH3113 or BZ3105 or BK3105 or FNA3113","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3116","ModuleTitle":"Options and Futures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course is an introduction to basic financial derivatives with an emphasis on forward, futures, and option contracts. Topics to be covered include the structure of forward, futures and options markets, the pricing of futures and options contracts, and the applications of futures and options in hedging and speculation. The approach will cover both the theoretical and applied issues in financial derivatives. Key concepts and theories will be illustrated by examples of derivatives usages in practice and the implementation of hedging strategies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA3102 or FNA3102A or FNA3102B or FNA3102C or FIN3102 or FIN3102A or FIN3102B or FIN3102C","Preclusion":"BH3116 or BZ3312 or BK3109A or FNA3116 or FIN3116A or FIN3116B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3117","ModuleTitle":"Bank Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course builds on basic financial theory and the principles courses in economics. It addresses topics that are important for managing financial institutions in a rapidly changing national and global environment. Upon successful completion of the course, student should be able to understand the role of financial institutions in the economy; explain why banks are unique, and therefore merit special attention; to understand the analytical foundations underlying financial institutions management, and be able to use them to analyse important financial issues, including financial crisis; be familiar with risk management techniques to deal with the various risks banks and other financial institutions face.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA2004/FIN2004 and FNA3102/FIN3102","Preclusion":"Students who have passed FNA3117 are not allowed to take FIN3117. Not for students who have passed FE5105.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3120B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Finance: Transaction Banking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"Transaction banking is about moving money between entities and the four main areas of this business are cash management, trade finance, securities services and capital\r\nmarkets. This course will allow you to put yourself in the shoes of both transaction bankers and the corporate treasurers (and CFOs) to better understand the concepts and products of transaction banking. This course will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge you have gained in the first half of the course to “innovatively” solve real life transaction banking issues/cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"FIN3101 Corporate Finance","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3120C","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Finance: China's Capital Markets","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course on China’s Capital Markets that will examine China’s listed equity, private equity, bond and derivative markets from a development perspective and its convergence towards international standards. The course will use a combination of cases, professional and academic articles to provide an understanding of the concepts, issues and investors involved in China’s capital markets. An underlying theme of this course is how China’s capital markets have developed and improved, despite the grievances and misgivings widely espoused by the investment community.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"FIN2004 Finance and FIN3103 Financial Markets","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3129","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study in Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for students with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. Students will be exposed to individual-based\r\nresearch and report-writing while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3130","ModuleTitle":"Financial Modelling","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the theories and methodologies of financial modelling. It trains students to apply finance theories to solve various problems in financial management, investments, portfolio management, and risk management. This objective is achieved by teaching students how to design and implement financial models in the computer,\r\nwith Excel as the main tool. It covers four classes of models: Corporate Finance models, Portfolio Models, Option-Pricing Models and Bond Models. It also covers\r\nsimulation, some numerical methods, and VBA programming as well.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"ACC1002 Financial Accounting\r\n• FIN2004 Finance\r\n• FIN3102 Investment Analysis and Portfolio\r\nManagement\r\n• An aptitude with mathematics and programming would\r\nbe a plus.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FIN3131","ModuleTitle":"Fixed Income Securities","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course covers major topics in fixed income securities. The emphasis will be on valuation. Topics covered include the study of bonds, bond derivatives, interest rate derivatives, interest rate swaps, mortgage, asset backed securities, and credit risk. The focus is principally on interest rate risk and valuation of these instruments. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FNA3102 or FIN3102 or FIN3102A or FIN3102B or FIN3102C","Preclusion":"FNA3120A or CF3201/QF3201","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4112H","ModuleTitle":"Seminars in Finance: Investment Banking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course to the world of investment banking. It is designed to help students understand the industry in which investment banks operates, the business activities they typically undertake, and the financial instruments they create and use. Special attention will be paid to discuss how investment banks contributed to the recent financial crisis through their integration with various\r\nfinancial markets and institutions, and how they have, in return, been affected by the crisis. This aims at helping students to gain a boarder perspective of the financial industry and understand the interdependence between its various parts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"- FIN3101 Corporate Finance\r\n- FIN3102 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management\r\n- FIN3103 Financial Markets","Preclusion":"FIN4112F: Seminars in Finance: Private Equity and Investment Banking","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4112K","ModuleTitle":"SIF: Applied Portfolio Management Techniques","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This advanced Seminar in Finance module will serve as a comprehensive real world examination of the quantitative techniques available and how these might be applied to portfolio management in the investment management industry. Major topics covered include exploring various quantitative tools and models for Estimating Expected Returns, Modelling Risks, Style Analysis & Bench-marking,\r\nand Strategic & Tactical Asset Allocation. Lectures will involve frequent interaction with practitioners from the industry hands-on lab projects and real-life examples.\r\nSuitable for students interested in a career as an investment analyst or as a portfolio manager in the financial services sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"FIN3102 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4113","ModuleTitle":"Personal Finance and Wealth Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to impart skills to help individuals manage their personal finances, and private wealth. The course has two parts. Part I covers basic aspects of financial planning: understanding key steps in financial planning, financial statements and ratios, time value of money, short and long term financial planning, liquidity management, credit management. The second part of the course focuses on private wealth management. Topics include: fixed income investment strategies, equity investment strategies, mutual funds, structured products, hedge funds and other alternative investments, investing in real estate taxation, estate planning and wealth protection. The course is primarily intended for individuals who wish to improve their money management skills. However, it is also suitable for those who aspire to be independent financial advisors or a career in private wealth management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"FIN3101% and ST1131A","Preclusion":"FNA4112E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4117","ModuleTitle":"Measuring Success in Philanthropy and Impact Investing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course explores the role of philanthropy and impact investing in addressing social problems. Using cases and readings, it will provide an overview of philanthropy, impact investing and the non-profit sector and the relationship of\r\nthese elements to government action. The course will examine actionable measurement of success in private acton for public good. “Actionable” means that the measurement is used by managers, investors, and other stakeholders in making decisions. Students will participate in group projects to examine the practice and challenges of philanthropy and impact investing in Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"FIN3133","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4119","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Independent Study in Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA and BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for\r\nadmission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.) Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FIN4121","ModuleTitle":"Equity Research Seminar 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the top down approach to portfolio management and how portfolios with multiple countries can be constructed. In addition, it high-lights the skills needed for stock selection using fundamental research and illustrates how these qualitative skills are applied to portfolio management in the investment industry. This is done through a series of company research report writings and portfolio positioning / construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"FIN3132 Value Investing In Asia (FIN3132 should have either been taken in previous semesters or concurrently) and / or FIN 4120 Equity Research Seminar 1"},{"ModuleCode":"FIN6002","ModuleTitle":"Corporate and Financial Inermediation Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"FINANCE","ModuleDescription":"This is a foundation (theory) course of corporate finance. The course reviews basic concepts of game theory, information economics, and contract theory used in the corporate finance and financial intermediation theory. The topics cover financial structure, financing investment, tax system, dividend policy, M&A, bankruptcy and reorganization, and banking and financial intermediation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-6-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1201P","ModuleTitle":"FS: Meanings and Leanings: Is There a Reason Why?","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the concept of ‘meaningfulness’ and ‘spirituality’, beliefs, values and ethics among individuals and groups from the perspective of different life stages and life styles. The question revolves around whether the meanings people hold about life in general lead to particular leanings in making decisions in life. The seminars do\r\nnot attempt to define ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ worldviews but aim to generate debate from multiple perspectives according to the expertise and interests of the seminar leader who may be from the student group itself. The seminars include weekly discussions, writing papers, and making individual presentations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Other Freshman Seminar modules","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1201Q","ModuleTitle":"FS: Love Actually? The Social Construction of Romantic Love","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This freshman seminar will engage students in critical understanding of romantic love. The notion of romantic love, expressed through courtship and marriage, is ubiquitous in popular culture. In our everyday lives, we embrace being in love as a pre-condition for couple-hood and marriage. But what is love? The seminars will investigate love as a social construct, and examine the various social and cultural factors that influence how we appreciate and understand romantic love in contemporary societies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Other Freshman Seminar Modules","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1202D","ModuleTitle":"Taking Risks: Economics, Psychology, and Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"Risk taking lies at the heart of business and the economy. Biology, psychology, and economics are converging today into a unified discipline which can deliver a revolutionary approach to understanding how people take risk, to realize greater returns or for recreation. We shall begin with discussing economic models of risk taking incorporating psychological considerations and how they are tested in choice experiments. Beyond economic outcomes and psychological factors, evidence points to the role of biology, through genes, hormones, and neurochemicals, in modulating risk taking observed in the laboratory and in the field with important ramifications for the real world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"‘A’ grade in A’ Level Mathematics. Students who do not meet the grade requirement may contact the lecturer for an online discussion prior to the first class.","Preclusion":"Other Freshman Seminar modules","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1203C","ModuleTitle":"FS: Smart Cities","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"All big cities have several things in common – wealth creation, big companies, talented people, high population density and the challenge of air pollution. New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore, all face similar challenges of high population density and quality of living. This module will examine how more people can be packed into a limited city space while still providing the same quality of life. It will also explore how to achieve economic wealth while still fulfilling the CSR responsibilities of sustaining a “Green Planet”. Students will learn about smart city planning, design concepts, technology enablers and implementation considerations for smart city living.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Other Freshman Seminar modules.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1203Q","ModuleTitle":"FS: Contemplating Theme Parks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This freshman seminar offers a sociological and historic look at the theme park, a type of leisure increasingly ubiquitous in the contemporary environment. Through the examination of various theme parks, and studies that critically assess their meanings and roles in contemporary society, students will be challenged to think critically about aspects of leisure and popular culture that shape our world views. They will also be challenged to think about questions such as “What is culture?”; “What is authentic culture?”; and “How does culture change and adapt across the globe in this age of mobility?”.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Other Freshman Seminar modules","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1204C","ModuleTitle":"FS: Saving Face","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Face is our socially situated identity that is constantly being negotiated during social interaction – we can lose face, save face or give face to others. Adroit face management is key to successful communication and interpersonal relationships in our lives.\n\nThis module seeks to explore ways in which we establish and manage identity through communication. Using practical examples, it will also guide students to develop positive facework skills in a variety of scenarios and settings. It will end with a look at cultural differences in the concept and practice of facework and examine how these in turn contribute to intercultural conflict.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1204M","ModuleTitle":"FS: Just and Unjust Wars","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"War—organized violence between human groups—is older than recorded history. What moral beliefs governed warfare in its earliest periods and how have\r\nthese beliefs changed over time? How is war understood in different religions or cultures, such as those of Christianity and Islam? Is war always wrong,\r\nas pacifists argue? Or can war be just, or even holy? How should we think about the ethics of war?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Other Freshman Seminar modules","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1205H","ModuleTitle":"FS: Decolonization in the 20th Century","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This seminar introduces first-year students to one of the most significant historical events in the global history of the past century: decolonization. The\r\nseminar’s topics include: empire and colonialism, resistance and collaboration, the Cold War, nationalism, issues following decolonization, and the legacy of colonialism. Through reading and discussing primary and secondary texts, this seminar aims to expose students to new arenas of research, and provide them an opportunity to learn skills for active and independent research at the university level.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Other Freshman Seminar modules.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMA1206H","ModuleTitle":"FS: The 'Orient' in British Travel Writing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this Freshman Seminar is to introduce students to the use of travel writing as sources for historical analysis. This Freshman Seminar takes a look at Orientalist discourse in British travel narratives, focusing primarily on representations of the Ottoman Turks and the Bedouin Arabs in the context of contemporary British social, political, and imperial preoccupations from the late 18th to the early 20th century. Working individually, students will have an opportunity to hone their research, writing and oral presentation skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Other Freshman Seminar modules","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMC1201","ModuleTitle":"Freshman Seminar: Is Computer Science Science?","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this seminar is for the freshmen to gain a fundamental understanding of Computer Science and a broader perspective of how it relates to other sciences. \r\n\r\nThe major topics include the similarity and differences between Computer Science and the traditional sciences (Physics, Biology, Mathematics, etc.), the objective and methodology in Science and the scientific aspects of computation (hardware, software, systems, etc.). This module will be graded as “Completed Satisfactory/Completed Unsatisfactory (CS/CU)”.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMC1203","ModuleTitle":"Freshman Seminar: Computational Thinking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The reach and applicability of computing is vast -- essentially all of human endeavours. To deal with the complexity, computer scientists have developed thinking methods that are suited for scaling to large and difficult problems. In this course, students will be exposed to computational thinking methods such as the use of abstraction, compositionality, divide and conquer, caching, reduction, invariants, randomness, and parallelism. Students will do case studies to compare and contrast computational thinking with thinking methods used to organize non-computing domains. Small group teaching with emphasis on discovery and insights as well as communication skills will be used. This module will be graded as “Completed Satisfactory/Completed Unsatisfactory (CS/CU)”.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMD1201","ModuleTitle":"Freshmen Seminar: Policies for Bdg Sustainable Cities","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FME1203","ModuleTitle":"FS: Practices of Modern Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FME1204","ModuleTitle":"Catalysis for Sustainable Chemical Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FME1205","ModuleTitle":"FS: Energy - How to return to sustainability?","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FME1206","ModuleTitle":"FS: Towards a Smart and Sustainable City","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1201D","ModuleTitle":"FS: Transforming Medicine: From Bench to Beside & Beyond","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"In the past 50 years, rapid advances in medical research have revolutionised\r\nclinical medicine. New and emerging techniques in research have pushed\r\nforward our understanding of physiology, pharmacology and pathology, paving\r\nthe way for fundamental changes in diagnosis and treatment. As medical\r\nresearch has developed, it has also raised important questions for researchers,\r\nclinicians, legislators and the public. Important topics covered will include the\r\nprogress and pitfalls of the human genome project and how advances in\r\nbiochemistry have informed our understanding of human disease. The course\r\nwill also cover revolutionary advances in neuroscience, the cardiovascular and\r\nmetabolic system, and cancer, and how these have shaped our understanding\r\nof human disease. The transfer of information gathered in basic science\r\nresearch to the clinic will be examined, along with the impact this has had on\r\nsociety as a whole. Students will learn some of the basic scientific and clinical\r\nprinciples underlying these advances, and will examine how they are placed in\r\na medical, social, legal and ethical context. Students will develop a better\r\nunderstanding of how science and medicine interact with society and the\r\ncommunity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-3-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1202C","ModuleTitle":"FS: The 5 S's of Molecules","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The title of this seminar is \"The Five S's of Molecules\" We live in a molecular\r\nworld, when many current science subjects seem to gravitate towards\r\nmolecules. Examples are plentiful, such as \"Molecular Biology\", \"Molecular\r\nGenetics\", \"Molecular Electronics\", \"Molecular Medicine\", \"Molecular\r\nInformatics\", \"Molecular Engineering\", \"Molecular Pharmacology\", \"Molecular\r\nEcology\", \"Molecular Machines\"... etc. In the \"Science of Molecules\" viz.\r\n\"Chemistry\", the focus is on molecular design, molecular structure, molecular\r\nsynthesis, molecular activity and molecular function. The function depends on\r\nthe activity, which in turn is governed by the design and structure. Chemical\r\nsynthesis is generally guided by good structural design. Molecular structures\r\ntherefore are the fundamentals in molecular science. In this seminar series, we\r\nshall discuss with the class the underlying principles of chemical structures, with\r\nspecific focus on the interrelationship among the five S's of molecules -Science,\r\nStructure, Stability, Symmetry, and, Space. The mode of teaching and learning\r\nfocuses on group learning, interaction, independent enquiry, project work,\r\nmolecular models, and public presentations. Writing and presentations are\r\nessential elements in this freshmen seminar. There will also be hands-on\r\nsessions on molecular models and molecular origami.\r\n\r\nSeminar website address (if available):\r\nhttp://ivle.nus.edu.sg/module/student/?CourseID=99ddda7b-9100-455c-8b59-\r\n88580af53144&ClickFrom=Outline","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-3-1-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1203S","ModuleTitle":"FS: Randomness in Scientific Thinking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this seminar is to introduce students to the roles of randomness\r\nin scientific thinking. Some of the topics covered include the following:\r\n\r\n1. Is probability intuitive? A class exercise will be conducted where students\r\nare asked to generate sequences of real and fake random coin tosses\r\nand are asked to develop tests to detect the difference.\r\n\r\n2. What is the role of randomization in the design of scientific experiments\r\n(for instance, why are patients randomly assigned to treatments in a\r\nmedical trial)? We recreate a famous incident in which a tea time\r\nconversation led to a statistician conducting an experiment to test\r\nwhether someone could distinguish whether milk had been added first\r\nor last to a cup of tea.\r\n\r\n3. How has statistical thinking been used and abused in the history of IQ\r\ntesting?\r\n\r\n4. In the analysis of environmental problems like global warming scientific\r\nmodels are often used which are deterministic (roughly speaking, such\r\nmodels predict a definite output for a given input). A statistical model on\r\nthe other hand gives predictions in the form of probabilities of different\r\npossible outcomes. How can the deep physical understanding\r\nembedded in the deterministic models be reconciled with statistical\r\napproaches to quantifying uncertainty and risk, and why is quantifying\r\nuncertainty important?\r\n\r\n5. How can fake random numbers generated on a computer by non-random\r\nrules sometimes do complicated calculations that aren’t easily done by\r\nother means?\r\n\r\n6. Why is statistical thinking so crucial in modern scientific enquiries in\r\nwhich massive databases of mostly uninteresting information are being\r\nsearched for interesting features (in astronomy, genetics and market\r\nresearch for example)?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-4-4-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1204B","ModuleTitle":"FS: The Global Impact of Biological Computing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Computers in our pockets are transforming the way we live; the \r\ninformation encoded in our DNA promises to transform our futures. New \r\ntechnologies for DNA sequencing will allow you to purchase the decoding \r\nof your own genome before you graduate from NUS. While these advances \r\nseem new and sudden, the histories of computer science and molecular \r\nbiology have been intertwined for decades. Students reading FMS1204B will \r\nlearn how the computer revolution is changing every aspect of how biology \r\nis done, and develop skills to incorporate computer-based analysis into their \r\nown studies at NUS, regardless of major.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1204P","ModuleTitle":"FS: Conceptual Development of Physics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The theme of this module is on the conceptual development of physics.\r\nSeveral topics will be discussed e.g. (i) Conceptual development of the\r\nfundamental constituents of matter from the Greek atomists (Leucippus and\r\nDemocritus) to the current M-theory. [reference: The Elegant Universe by Brian\r\nGreene, W W Norton & Company (1999)] (ii) Conceptual development of\r\nquantum theory [Reference: The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene\r\n(2003) ] (iii) Conceptual development of relativity [Reference : Albert Einstein :\r\nOpportunity and Perception by C N Yang, International Journal of Modern\r\nPhysics A (Jan 2006)] (iv) Physical laws and symmetries in physics. (v)Gauge\r\nfield and its historical development. Core issues of physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-6-2-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1204S","ModuleTitle":"FS: Fraud, Deception and Data","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this seminar is to explore the relationship between fraud and\r\ndeception and statistics. Very often misleading claims in science and in society\r\nmore generally can arise from an ignorance of basic statistical ideas, but\r\nstatistical methods can also be abused knowingly in fraudulent behaviour. On\r\nthe other hand, statistical methods are also commonly used to detect and\r\nuncover fraud and dishonesty. After first looking at different kinds of deception\r\ninvolving data and the motivations for it this seminar will discuss the role of\r\nstatistics in uncovering deception in areas such as:\r\n\r\n1. Misleading claims in health;\r\n\r\n2. Misleading surveys and opinion polls;\r\n\r\n3. Claims and counterclaims in environmental science;\r\n\r\n4. Fraud detection in the financial world;\r\n\r\n5. Authorship disputes and detecting plagiarism\r\n\r\nIt is intended that students gain an appreciation for basic statistical ideas for\r\nhandling uncertainty as a key part of good scientific practice and decision\r\nmaking in society broadly.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-4-4-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1205P","ModuleTitle":"FS: Nanoworld and Synchrotron Radiation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The essence of nanoworld, i.e. nanoscience and technology, is the ability to\r\nunderstand and manipulate matter at the atomic level. Structures and electronic\r\nand magnetic structures behave differently when their dimensions are reduced\r\nto the range of between one and a few hundred nanometres (1 nanometre =\r\n10-9 metre). They exhibit novel and much-improved mechanical, electrical,\r\noptical, chemical and biological properties, due entirely to their nanoscopic size.\r\nThe nanoworld is therefore an exciting new realm that brings together the\r\ntraditional disciplines of physics, chemistry, materials science, biology and\r\nengineering.\r\n\r\nTo understand the nanoworld, we will introduce basic and advance\r\nspectroscopy and scattering synchrotron-based techniques such as x-ray\r\nabsorption, x-ray magnetic circular dichroism, resonant soft x-ray scattering, xray\r\nphotoemission spectroscopy, ultraviolet photoemission spectroscopy,\r\nangular-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction. We will also\r\nintroduce scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and atomic force microscopy\r\n(AFM).\r\n\r\nThe aim of this module is to familiarise students with the main issues and\r\ntechniques relevant to the nanometre scale. Questions that will be addressed\r\ninclude: What is the significance of the nanoscale? What measurement\r\ntechniques allow us to examine such systems? How can we fabricate objects\r\nand devices on the nanometre scale? What are the examples of fascinating\r\nnanosystems? How will nanodevices and nanomaterials change our lives in the\r\nfuture? This module is targeted at students from different faculties who are\r\ninterested in learning some general knowledge of nanoscience and\r\nnanotechnology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-3-5-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1207C","ModuleTitle":"Gemstones, Minerals and Rocks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Gemstones have survived the centuries and gathered a\r\nwealth of history and romance around them. The\r\nmysterious appeal of gemstones, their exquisite colors\r\nand reflections of light, rarity, hardness and durability\r\nhave made them precious. Gemstones form in a\r\nvariety of different earth environments and are a\r\nmajor economic resource for many nations.\r\nIn this course the students will learn how gemstones,\r\nminerals and rocks are formed, their chemical\r\ncomposition and structures, optical and physical\r\nproperties such as color, luster, cleavage, specific\r\ngravity and hardness, their worldwide occurrence,\r\nhistory of the famous gemstones and the tenets of\r\ntheir economic values.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-3-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1207M","ModuleTitle":"FS: Mathematics and Computer Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Mathematics plays an important role in computing:\r\nBoolean algebra and basic arithmetic is used for building\r\nthe basic elements of computers, mathematical logic is\r\nused to describe the theoretical foundations of computer\r\nscience, linear algebra and geometry are used when\r\nmodelling of physical environments and virtual realities for\r\nanimated movies and video games; game theory is\r\nemployed when programming strategic games like chess\r\nand go on computers. The seminar gives an overview of\r\nthe role of mathematics in computer science and the\r\nhistory of the two disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1207P","ModuleTitle":"The scientific method and how it can fail","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"By studying historical examples of great consequence, such as the development of the theory of heat or the birth of particle physics, students will learn about the scientific\r\nmethod. They will apply their new skill to projects that mimic a research situation. They will also examine famous cases of bad science, such as N rays and cold fusion, and learn how to notice cases of pseudoscience, such as the intelligence quotient or the SETI project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1208M","ModuleTitle":"FS: Space, Time and the Universe","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This seminar module traces the developments in ideas of space and time, with particular references to theoretical and observational cosmology, starting from Newtonian mechanics, Einstein’s relativity, Hubble’s observations, the\r\nBig Bang, black holes, dark energy to recent ideas in the origin and fate of the Universe.\r\n\r\nReading this seminar, students will develop an appreciation of the motivation behind physical theories, the status of these theories and their relationship to observational data. This seminar will also discuss the connection of contemporary cosmology with the broader society, its public understanding and the need for scientific literacy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1209C","ModuleTitle":"The strange and exciting world of nanoparticles","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Nanoparticles may be defined as colloids about 1-100 nanometers in size and are considered a cornerstone of the emerging discipline of nanoscience and\r\nnanotechnology. At such small length scales, nanoparticles often exhibit unusual properties that differ from their bulk counterparts. For example, a\r\nsemiconductor nanoparticle of the same material can emit all colors of the rainbow as its size is varied from 1 to 7 nanometers in diameter while nanoparticles of gold no longer glitter but look red under room light. These\r\nproperties are only beginning to be exploited for use in the medical, electronic and chemical industry and will undoubtedly have a great impact on next-generation technologies. Through this seminar module, students will\r\nbe introduced to different nanoparticles and their physicochemical properties from a chemist’s perspective. They will also be introduced to the latest discoveries in nanoparticle research that are being translated rapidly into\r\ncommercially available technologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1209M","ModuleTitle":"Philosophy of Mathematics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Compared to other branches of natural sciences, mathematics arguably raised more philosophical questions. Since ancient times, philosophers and mathematicians have been debating questions about the nature of mathematics. In this seminar, we join their debate and look at questions about the nature of mathematics related to both ontology and epistemology. For example, What is the nature of mathematical truth? Do mathematical objects and facts exist independently of human consciousness? Are theorems invented or discovered? How does one explain the unreasonable usefulness of mathematics? Do we really need more and more abstract mathematical concepts?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1210C","ModuleTitle":"Simple Chemistry for Different Disciplines","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"There are literally thousands of chemical reactions in the field of organic chemistry, but only a handful of them are most relevant to non-chemists (e.g. life scientists). The term bioorthogonal chemistry refers to some of these\r\nchemical reactions that can occur inside living systems without interfering with native biochemical processes. Since its introduction, the concept of the bioorthogonal reaction has enabled the study of many types of biomolecules under native cellular environments. In recent years, it has been expanded to many other fields, materials, nanotechnology and engineering.\r\n\r\nThis seminar is intended for junior undergraduates who are interested in equipping themselves with a few very basic but essential set of organic reactions which are most relevant to non-specialists. The module will be conducted in the form of seminar discussion and presentations in a\r\nhighly interactive manner. Both students and the professor will learn hand-in-hand about the subject of interest, and the students will be required to participate actively in twoway discussion. By using key examples in bioorthogonal chemistry developed in the last decade, the students will\r\nfocus on interactive learning in unconventional ways (reading, literature search, group discussion, independent studies, presentation, etc). The professor will mostly serve as the facilitator (not feeder) of the learning process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-3-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1215B","ModuleTitle":"Plant Pathogens that cause plants to end up in a bucket","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Plants are the major food source for animals and human.\r\nThe most common plant pathogens are bacteria, fungi,\r\nand viruses. Students will form several groups to search\r\ninformation on the major plant pathogens in human history\r\nand learn about the factors that influence plant pathogens\r\nto attack plants. Students will also learn how to recognize\r\nsymptoms caused by various plant pathogens and\r\nmethods of plant disease investigation. There will be\r\ndiscussions on plant disease detection and diagnosis,\r\nplant pathogen-host interactions and development of\r\ndisease resistant plants using transgenic techniques.\r\nStudents will explore the origins of plant pathogens and\r\ntheir evolution, agricultural crops as food, transgenic crops\r\nand food safety issues related to plant diseases. This\r\nfreshmen seminar is suitable for both life science and nonlife\r\nscience majors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1224B","ModuleTitle":"Why do these crystal structures deserve the Nobel Prize?","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Proteins and nucleic acids are responsible for biochemical pathways and diseases. The function of a protein is related to its three dimensional structure, which confirms evolutionary changes in related species through mutation. As mutations lead to disorders at the molecular level, clear understanding of the nature of a disease depends on precise structure determination of the related proteins. X-ray crystallography is the only field that has won the maximum number of Nobel Prize. This module will highlight, in depth, the scientific, biological and pharmaceutical significance of selected crystal structures and answers the question 'why these structures won the Nobel Prize'.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"FMS1226B","ModuleTitle":"Battles of the Sexes in the Animal World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"We have long considered sex being the romantic outcome of love, leading both parties into a joint venture. Yet sex in the animal world is in fact aggressive, competitive, stressful and sometimes fatal. Every animal tries hard to reproduce but each sex is profoundly in conflict with whom it mates and how much it invests into raising its offspring. This module allows students to explore the study of sex in the animal world and the rapid advances in sexual selection, learn how research on sexual selection is done, and decipher the future direction in research on sexual selection.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FSP4003","ModuleTitle":"Field Service Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"Students will be given opportunities to work with real companies. The scope of the Field Service Project is part of the initial negotiations between the students and the\r\ncompany. It is an interactive process as the students have to make a preliminary survey of the company before finalising the job scope. The project is divided into stages– planning, research and assessment, and recommendations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST1103","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Food Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamental engineering principles of food processing systems, including process classification, mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics and transport, steady-state and unsteady-state heat transfer, steam generation and utilisation. It further covers the applications of the engineering principles to several common processes found in the handling, processing, storage, packaging and distribution of food products, e.g. heat exchange, and refrigeration. Industrial examples related to the principles will be provided throughout the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"FST1101","Preclusion":"CM1161, CM2161","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST2102A","ModuleTitle":"Chemistry of Food Components","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover the chemistry of major food components such as water, lipid, carbohydrate, and protein including enzymes in food processing & systems. The basic functions of these components will also be introduced. Some chemical reactions involving these molecules with relation to food processing and storage are discussed. In addition, methods of enzymatic and chemical modification to change the chemical and physical properties of the food components are also presented. Practical sessions will cover analytical methods for determination of some food components and enzyme activity, kinetics, and inhibitions in the context of foods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"3-1-4-4-3","Prerequisite":"CM1191 and FST1101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST2106","ModuleTitle":"Post Harvest Food Processing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to factors that result in the loss of quality characteristics of plant and animal produce, and discusses how such losses can be minimized by proper and effective handling of the fresh produce, from farm to market. This module also covers the various aspects of post-harvest processes and the products derived from fresh produce. The roles of irradiation and packaging in extending the shelf-life of animal and plant produce are also discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"FST1101 and LSM1101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST2201","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Human Nutrition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the student to the science of nutrition. The format consists of a series of lectures, assigned readings and assignments that cover the fundamental concepts related to basic nutrition. By the end of this course, the student will possess the knowledge to interpret dietary labels, make informed food selections for a healthy, well-balanced diet and understand the relevant human physiological processes that transform food after the first bite. Students will be required to demonstrate a specific understanding of nutrition in health and human physiology, vitamins and minerals, protein, carbohydrates, dietary fats and energy metabolism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"LSM1101","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Food Science & Technology I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to give level 2 students an introduction to research. The student will undertake a laboratory based investigation on a topic proposed by the supervisor. Students work independently but under the close supervision of the supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"FST1101 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Food Science & Technology II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"his module is an extension of FST2288 and a more detailed and prolonged study stretching over two semesters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"FST2288, and by permission","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"FST3181","ModuleTitle":"Professional Placement","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This essential requirement for the FST major involves the student working in an industrial/governmental or similar institutions for a minimum period of 16 weeks. The aim is to introduce the student to the world of work and to improve their interpersonal skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"16 weeks of industrial attachment","Prerequisite":"Food Science & Technology Major","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3201","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study (Food Science & Tech)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module allows the student to undertake an in-depth study of a food related topic agreed between the student and the supervisor. The work is carried out under the terms of a learning contract. Normally, a written and oral report on the work is required but other modes of assessment may be agreed and defined in the learning contract.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA","Prerequisite":"Food Science & Technology Major","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Food Science & Technology I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module allows students to develop their research skills by working on a supervised project which will be laboratory based. It is a similar module to FST2288 but the topic will require a deeper understanding of food sciences. Students will work independently under close supervision of the supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA","Prerequisite":"By permission.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Food Science & Technology II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module is an extension of FST3288 and involves a more detailed and prolonged study stretching over two semesters. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA","Prerequisite":"FST3288, and by permission.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST4102","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Food Processing Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth study of the modern food processing methods, newly developed food packaging systems, and the advanced control of food processes. Topics include high pressure processing, pulsed electric fields processing, irradiation, active packaging technologies, instrumentation technology, and process control techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"FST3103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST4103","ModuleTitle":"Food Colloids and Components Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The module covers various functions of micro- and macromolecules found or added into foods, which affects the quality of the food. Whenever relevant, the structure-function relationship of these components will be discussed. The effect of processing and storage on the food components will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"FST3104","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Food Science & Tech","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The practical work for this module is undertaken in Semester 1 and early part of semester 2 of the Honours year and the work written up and submitted in Semester 2. The project is an indepth study of an agreed topic and will normally require a substantial amount of laboratory work to generate primary data.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"At least an overall CAP of 3.50, on fulfillment of 100MC or more; and major requirements under the B.Appl.Sc. programme. Food Science and Technology Major.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST4202","ModuleTitle":"Nutritional Biochemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to examine in depth the minor components of food and how these are important in health and disease. Methods of isolation and identification of the compounds will be discussed and how food processing may affect their concentrations and bio-availability. Claims for nutritional benefits from food supplements such as herbs will be examined and the labelling of foods as regards health claims will be discussed. The interactions of food components and effects on activity will be examined along with the special dietary needs for minor components (e.g. selected phytochemicals) in certain disease states.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-2-2","Prerequisite":"FST3102 and LSM2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST5202","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Food Fermentation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides in-depth coverage of food fermentation. Particular emphasis is given to the microbiology and chemistry of fermentation, physiology and metabolism of lactic acid bacteria, yeasts and moulds, using selected food fermentations as examples. Major topics include microbiology and starter cultures of selected fermented foods, chemistry and flavour of selected fermented foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic fermentations by yeasts, lactic acid bacterial fermentations and fungal fermentations, health implications of selected fermented foods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"FST3101 or LSM3232 or by permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"FST5203","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Food Microbiology and Safety","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a specialized case study of food poisoning outbreaks caused by food-borne pathogens, Topics covered includes methods used in tracing the origins of the outbreak, the investigation of etiological agents, and preventive measures. Advanced concepts in food microbiology related to prevention of food-borne disease will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"FST3101 or LSM3232 or by permission”","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GE1101E","ModuleTitle":"Geographical Journeys: Exploring World Environments","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces contemporary issues shaping our world and the geographical perspectives needed to understand them. Starting with ‘how geographers view the world’, the module offers a lens to analyse issues like climate change, urban flooding, human-environment relations, challenges of migration, cultural diffusion, economic integration and so forth. Each lecture will touch on contemporary scenarios and geographical analyses of issues. Students will also be exposed to field work techniques and strategies of project management in group discussions and project assignments. The goal is to develop students with strong ‘geographical imaginations’ better able to understand the world and all its complexities.","CrossModule":"GEK1001","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2101","ModuleTitle":"Methods and Practices in Geography","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce undergraduate students to various methods and practices widely used in geographical research. It covers such topics as designing research questions, writing proposals, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting research results. Students will be exposed to a range of research practices in the discipline such as fieldwork and in-depth case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-4-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GE2225","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2202","ModuleTitle":"Economy & Space","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines relationships between economy and space through a focus on 'development'. Through interrogating theories, strategies and trajectories of 'development', students will develop an understanding of the past and contemporary global political economy and its geographies. The course will emphasise the geopolitical and cultural backdrops to 'development' and attendant economic geographies amidst debates about 'globalisation', international trade and investment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2204","ModuleTitle":"Cities in Transition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module is concerned with the changing roles of cities in an age of globalisation. The first part examines cities as part of urban networks at the national, regional and international levels, and focuses on the implications arising from the rise of mega-cities and global cities. The second half of the module investigates the challenges facing cities on the ground, including issues of the revitalisation and re-imaging of city cores, changing retail landscapes, and the impact of telecommunications on the location of urban activities and peoples' mobility. The module is targeted at students with an interest in urban issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2206","ModuleTitle":"Geographies of Life and Death","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to contemporary debates in population from a geographical perspective, focusing on the ways that geography is implicated in the processes and meanings of life and death. Besides examining historical and contemporary population trends and demographic transitions, this module also investigates the discourses and politics of fertility and women’s bodies, migration and transnational life, disease and health-care, and ageing, death and dying. The module enables students to think critically about contemporary population problems and solutions and to understand how these influence policy formulation and everyday lives. This module is open to all students who are interested in population issues from a social science perspective.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GE2218","ModuleTitle":"Leisure, Recreation and Tourism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Tourism is the largest industry in the world today, and its impacts on the physical environment and human societies are worthy of scrutiny. The module provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of tourism and leisure, exploring in detail their economic, social, cultural and geographic implications on physical and human landscapes. Concepts, models and theories drawn from the social sciences as well as geography, and case studies from the Asia-Pacific will be explored. The module is designed for level-2000 and level-3000 Geography students, but cross-faculty students are welcomed as well.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2221","ModuleTitle":"Nature and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The module hopes to show a critical evaluation of human-nature relationships in different societies and culture groups, and seeks to demonstrate that different human-nature relationships can provide important underpinnings to understanding the obstacles to development programmes on how best to tap these relationships for sustainable development. Besides defining nature, environment, ecosystems, the module discusses human-nature relationship in gender; religion; political ideology and economics. This multi-disciplinary module is targeted at students from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Law, Engineering and School of Design and Environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE2229","ModuleTitle":"Water and the Environment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Water is crucial for the survival of living organisms. The current emphasis on the availability and supply of water in Singapore and on a global scale points to the need for increased knowledge and awareness of this vital resource. This course provides a basic introduction to the subject of hydrology. Hydrology processes will be covered in detail in addition to lectures on relevant water-related issues at the global and regional scale with examples taken from the region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GE2219","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3201","ModuleTitle":"The Service Economy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The module examines the patterns of growth and location of service industries. A number of current theoretical perspectives explaining the growth in service employment in developed countries will then be examined. Locational patterns and trends of producer and consumer services are compared at the metropolitan and national scales. The module also analyses the role of the service sector in economic development of selected countries, including Singapore. Other topics covered include the internationalisation of service firms, outsourcing of services, privatisation of public services, and the impact of new technology on service sector development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3204","ModuleTitle":"Cities and Regions: Planning for Change","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to the basic ideas and context of both urban and regional planning. Key planning systems, policy agendas and perspectives are critically assessed. Examples are drawn mainly from rapidly changing regions in Asia. Challenges addressed include infrastructure, land policy, housing, poverty, governance dilemmas and environmental problems. Planning in regions and cities is viewed in light of wider social, political and economic trends as well as the geographical context. Planning is placed into perspective relative to other forces that influence development patterns. The module is aimed at students wanting to understand planning and its place in society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3206","ModuleTitle":"Gender, Space & Place","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the impact of feminism on human geography, from the call to insert women into geographical analyses and take into account gender relations in rethinking dominant definitions of space, place, landscape and nature to more recent debates on diversity and difference. It also explores the politics and practice of doing feminist research in geography. Drawing on case studies in both developed and developing countries, the gendering of specific sites (ranging from the home to the nation) and processes (e.g. migration) is explicated in the module. The module is targeted at all students interested in gender issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3227","ModuleTitle":"Urban Climates","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Modifications made by humans to the surface of the Earth during urbanization alter just about every element of climate and weather in the atmosphere above the city. This module examines how these changes affect environmental variables such as solar radiation, surface and air temperature, evaporation, storage of heat, wind climates, emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases and the wider implications for air quality and environmental change. Students are expected to read widely and conduct an empirical research project. This module is suited for students reading geography, climatology, ecology, engineering and planning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"GE2228 or permission from lecturer","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GE3238","ModuleTitle":"GIS Design and Practices","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the range of considerations necessary to develop GIS, and is intended for geographers, planners, IT managers and computer scientists who have already acquired an introductory knowledge of the field. The module begins with a formal understanding of data and information and compares spatial data to traditional data processing. Topics covered are representation and storage of spatial data, database design, Internet GIS, and/or basic GIS programming. Students will obtain substantial hands-on GIS skills in support of geographic and environmental analyses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"GE2215","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3240","ModuleTitle":"Geographical Research: Developing Ideas","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide Geography major students with the basic foundation skills, necessary knowledge, and recommended practices for the preparation of honour theses (HT). These essential skills and knowledge include philosophies, theories, and key concepts in human and physical geographies, research ethics and field safety, proposal writing and literature review, and other crucial skills and techniques that all Geography major students should possessed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-2-2-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GE3242","ModuleTitle":"Sediments and Sedimentary Basins","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the environments in which clastic, carbonate and (bio)chemical sediments are deposited at the present day, both terrestrial and\r\nmarine. Following this, the structural and stratigraphic architecture of ancient and modern sedimentary basins will be studied through the theory of stratigraphy. Relationships between climate change, sea level change and changing sedimentation patterns in the geological past, present and future will be\r\nexamined. Students will see of the relevance of these topics to the understanding of the evolving present day sedimentary environments and their application to\r\nthe exploration for petroleum.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3243","ModuleTitle":"Applied Petroleum Exploration","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Students will learn how to apply the theory of petroleum exploration to real data sets provided by Industry and the literature. Data sets to be studied include bathymetric, gravity and magnetic surveys, 2D and 3D seismic surveys, drilling and well log records. Students will make visits to exploration, service and petroleum engineering companies in Singapore and will be encouraged to apply for internships.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-1-6","Prerequisite":"GE3880A Topics in Petroleum Geoscience\r\nor\r\nGE3244 Fundamentals in Petroleum Geoscience (This is the proposed regularised module code of the existing GE3880A Topics in Petroleum Geoscience)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GE3246","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Pollution","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Environmental pollution, the introduction of contaminants to the environment through human activity in amounts that can have adverse effects on biota, including humans, and ecosystem services, has in recent years become both more widespread and, in places, more acute. This module introduces the fundamental principles of environmental pollution; examines human activities resulting in the production and release of pollutants and their eventual contamination of the environment; explores how pollution processes and effects may have varied over time; and discusses how problems of environmental pollution can best be addressed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3550A","ModuleTitle":"GIS Internship Module","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module presents Geography majors who are taking/ intend to declare GIS minor a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in using GIS. It allows the students to apply their geospatial technology skills, such as spatial database management, data visualization, and data analysis, in a real working environment. Through mentoring from internship managers of employing companies/public sectors and NUS advisors, students are trained to apply theoretical aspects of GIS for solving real-world problems. They will also be able to collaborate with colleagues from the employing company or agency, and develop research questions involving the use of GIS in environmental issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"See Remarks","Prerequisite":"The GISIM is for Geography majors who are taking/ intend to declare GIS minor, subject to the specific requirements of the hiring company or government agency.\r\n\r\nStudents must have completed GE2215 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, before taking this module. Some companies may also require students to pass GE2227 and/ or GE3238.","Preclusion":"GE3550B and any other XX3550 module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3550B","ModuleTitle":"Geography Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Internships will take place in organizations or companies located in Singapore. Through the mentoring from internship managers of the employing companies/ organizations and NUS advisors, students are trained to apply theoretical aspects to solving real problems. Students will learn how policies and practices that they read about are applied in a real world situation. The hands-on experience they gain while on internship will provide an added dimension to their education. It will give them a practical edge and prepare them for work in the future.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"See Remarks","Prerequisite":"Students should:\r\n1) have completed a minimum of 24 MCs in Geography; and\r\n2) have declared Geography as their major","Preclusion":"GE3550A and any other XX3550 module\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\r\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MC\r\nin that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.5.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GE4102","ModuleTitle":"Geography in the Contemporary World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Through this module students engage with key contemporary global/regional events, issues and changes through geographical lenses. The events,\r\nissues and changes selected for geographical analysis will vary each year so the module remains contemporary. Students will draw upon their accumulated geographical knowledge to research, analyse and interpret the selected events. Working in self-defined sub-disciplinary groups (climate change geography, geomorphology, social, economic, political geography etc.) students will be assigned research and evaluation tasks to bring their particular critical perspective (connected with academic debates) to a selected event, for example, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti or food insecurities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (Global Studies).\r\nMust have read and passed GE1101E and at least one of the following modules: GE2202, GE2206, GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3201, GE3206, GE3221, GE3223, GE3227, GE3231 and GE3237, Completed at least 80MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GE4212","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Modelling","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an introduction to the application of models (analytical, numerical, physical) through theory and practice in environmental or social sciences. Strengths and weaknesses of individual model types are discussed. Hands-on practical experience in the design and application of computer-based modelling will be a focus of the course. After completion the students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of modelling, explain why and how modelling is employed in environmental or social sciences and possess skills in developing and critically assessing such models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. Must have read and passed GE1101E or at least one of the following modules: GE2219, GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221 and GE3227.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. Must have read and passed GE1101E or at least one of the following modules: GE2219, GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221 and GE3227.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (BES students from both specialisations)\r\nMust have read and passed GE1101E or at least one of the following modules: GE2219, GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221 and GE3227. Completed 80 MCs of NUS modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need to complete 28 MCs of GE modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need a minimum CAP of 3.20 before they can read any level-4000 GE modules.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (Global Studies)\r\nMust have read and passed GE1101E and at least one of the following modules: GE2220, GE2228, GE2229, GE3221, GE3223 and GE3227. Completed at least 80MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4217","ModuleTitle":"Political Geographies: Space and Power","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the relationship between space and power. It investigates how political processes shape human geography, and conversely, how assumptions about geography underscore global politics. We will examine key themes, concepts, & theories that define the study of critical politics from a geographical perspective. Students will gain a critical understanding of and\r\nappreciation for the historical and contemporary challenges of sovereignty, territoriality, governmentality, identity, citizenship, difference, violence, genocide, colonialism, and war. The module culminates with the themes of resistance, emancipation, direct action, and anarchism, which will allow students to consider alternative configurations of space and power.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (Global Studies)\r\nMust have read and passed GE1101E and GE2222. Completed at least 80MCs, including 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GE4218","ModuleTitle":"Interpreting Tourism Spaces and Cultures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"New social and cultural trends have emerged impacting tourism in significant ways. Some of these trends include the ageing of populations, the acceptance of alternative sexualities, desire and awareness for personal health and wellness, and advances in information technology. All these have affected tourism practices and landscapes. The module intends to highlight and critically analyse these contemporary issues and their implications on society and space. It will also explore the negotiations between individuals, groups and the state in defining and materialising the spaces of tourism consumption. Both metaphorical and empiricist spaces will be examined for how they shape the enjoyment of leisure.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"Equivalent to 8 MCs (applies to students entering Arts 1 in 1999/2000 or earlier). Equivalent to 10 MCs (applies to students entering Arts 1 in 2000/2001). Equivalent to 12 MCs (applies to students entering Arts 1 in 2001/2002 and later). Word limit to be advised. Please check with the Honours Year Coordinator. The Honours Thesis may be on either: (a) an aspect of the geography of Singapore or Malaysia; or (b) any other approved geography topic. The subject for the thesis is to be chosen in consultation with the staff of the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before\r\nTo read and pass GE3240. Completed 110 MCs including 60\r\nMCs of GE requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2013 onwards\r\nTo read and pass GE3240. Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of GE requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: (BES NVG students)\r\nTo read and pass GE3240. Completed 80 MCs of NUS modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need to complete 28 MCs of GE modules before they can read any level-4000 GE modules. Do not need a minimum CAP of 3.20 before they can read any level-4000 GE modules.","Preclusion":"GE4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted at least 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in GE with a minimum CAP of 3.5 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in GE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"GE4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE5212","ModuleTitle":"Cities and Global Connections","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module explores globalisation and its impacts on urban identities, places and politics. Global processes connect cities and shape urbanisation and urban life. Yet, not all urban dwellers are affected the same way by these processes. Furthermore, cities and people respond to, and may even be actively involved in, the shaping of these global flows and processes. In this module, attention is paid to the webs of relations at different scales, from the global to the local, and even those at the micro scale, such as intimate relations, to consider their implications for the remaking of cities and urban social life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE5216","ModuleTitle":"GEOGRAPHY AND SOCIAL THEORY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module situates geography within the field of knowledge constituted by the social and natural sciences. It focuses on the way that geographic thought has developed through a dialogue with other disciplines. Students will learn about some key social theorists and how geography may be enriched through careful engagement with their works. This module is targeted at all interested in thinking critically about the spatiality of everyday life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE5223","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Applied GIS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students the fundamental concepts and components of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Fundamental concepts covered include spatial data models, data quality, cartographic principles, and\r\nspatial analysis. Hands-on training provided includes spatial data development, attribute management, geovisualization, and spatial analysis\r\noperations. Some selected cases of GIS applications in social sciences, humanities, environmental studies, and management will be introduced. The\r\nrole of GIS as an integrated platform for decision making will be highlighted. The module is for students who have no prior GIS background but wish to apply geospatial techniques in their respective fields of interest.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-1-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students with prior GIS training should consult with the lecturer in charge to decide if the module is suitable.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The level 5000 Independent Study Module is designed to enable a graduate student or small group of graduate students to explore an approved topic relating to their planned area of research. Students should normally expect to meet with their mentor three to five times over the duration of the module. A proposal must be drawn up between the student(s) and mentor and approved by the Graduate Coordinator/Deputy Graduate Coordinator before the end of week 3 of the semester. The assignment will comprise written work of 4000-6000 words, or 6000-8000 words for a group-based, single (collective) piece. All CA is double-marked.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-0-6-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE6212","ModuleTitle":"MAPPING GLOBAL ECONOMIC CHANGE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the complex debates on economic globalisation and assesses the contributions of human geography to these debates. In particular, we will discuss and evaluate the spatial processes and ramifications of global economic change that is associated with globalisation tendencies. We will also analyse the role of states, labour, capital, technology, and politically contested discourses of globalisation in shaping global economic change. This module will be a graduate seminar comprising student presentations and discussions. Attendance and full preparation are the basic requirements. Ph.D. candidates will be expected to cope with additional written materials, as well as added responsibility in the seminar context.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1.5-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The level 6000 Independent Study Module is designed to enable an individual student to explore in some depth a topic in Geography that is of relevance to their research interests. Students should normally expect to meet with their mentor three to five times over the duration of the module. A proposal must be drawn up between the student(s) and mentor and approved by the Graduate Coordinator/Deputy Graduate Coordinator before the end of week 3 of the semester. The assignment will comprise written work of 4000-6000 words. All CA is double-marked.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-0-9-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GE6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1000","ModuleTitle":"An Introduction to Literary Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Human beings are 'tale-telling animals'. We all tell stories, and we all listen to them, read them and watch them. This module looks at the ways in which people tell stories, the kinds of stories they tell, and the meanings those stories generate. It focuses, in particular, upon the telling, and gives special attention to questions concerned with that. Texts include a novel, a play, films, short stories, poems and oral tales.","CrossModule":"EN1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS Qualifying\r\nEnglish Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"EN1101E. Students who are majoring in EN, or intend to major in EN should not take GEK1000.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1001","ModuleTitle":"Geographical Journeys: Exploring World Environments","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces contemporary issues shaping our world and the geographical perspectives needed to understand them. Starting with ‘how geographers view the world’, the module offers a lens to analyse issues like climate change, urban flooding, human-environment relations, challenges of migration, cultural diffusion, economic integration and so forth. Each lecture will touch on contemporary scenarios and geographical analyses of issues. Students will also be exposed to field work techniques and strategies of project management in group discussions and project assignments. The goal is to develop students with strong ‘geographical imaginations’ better able to understand the world and all its complexities.","CrossModule":"GE1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GE1101E. Not for students majoring or intend to major in GE.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1002","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Japanese Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the subject of Japanese studies from a multi-disciplinary approach. It has three main components. The first component is humanities, covering art, philosophy, history and literature. The second component is social sciences, which includes sociology,anthropology, politics and economics. The third component is linguistics and language development. Students will learn about the methods and theories the various disciplines contribute to the study of Japan. Audio-visual materials, fieldwork, guest lectures, study tours, projects and debates will supplement lecture and tutorials.","CrossModule":"JS1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"JS1101E. Students majoring in JS are precluded from taking\r\nthis module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1003","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Politics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this module is to impart a preliminary overview of political science and its sub-fields so that students have a basic orientation of the discipline. It briefly explains the scope and components of each of the four sub-fields (political theory, comparative politics, international relations and public administration) and familiarises students with the major issues and arguments related to power, justice, political culture, national identity, accountability, ethics and world order. It also focuses on key political institutions. The module will be of interest to students across the university who want to gain a basic understanding of politics.","CrossModule":"PS1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PS1101, GEM1003K, PS1101E. Not for students majoring in PS","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1008","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia: A Changing Region","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Description Southeast Asia has been described as one of the 'crossroads of the world' - a place where people from many cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds meet. The intermingling of people, the exchange of ideas and international commerce have been part of Southeast Asian life for centuries. This module surveys the broad currents of conflict, change and continuity across the region from a multidisciplinary perspective. It looks at how Southeast Asian societies and political systems have changed over time in response to the pressures of ecology, colonialism, nationalism, urbanization and globalization. The module also looks at the way ethnic, religious, national and regional identities have been constructed, used and altered over time. The overall objective is to provide students with an introduction to different ways of exploring Southeast Asia and different experiences of living in the region.","CrossModule":"SE1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SE1101E, SSA1202, SS1203SE and GEM1008K. Not for students majoring, or intend to major in SE.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1011","ModuleTitle":"The Nature of Language","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This introductory overview of linguistics aims at equipping students with a solid foundation in the object, methods and goals of the science of spoken language, the prime tool of human communication. Through a principled analysis of patterns of sound, form and meaning at the levels of word, sentence and text, students will gain insight into what it means to say that language is a rule-governed system and an organic whole. The results of this exploration will be useful to those interested in the relationship between language and mind, society and culture.","CrossModule":"EL1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS Qualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"EL1101E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1012","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Social Issues in Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The module challenges students to examine current and emerging social issues in Singapore. Due to complex social and technological changes that societies are experiencing, human beings are forced to adapt rapidly, with negative consequences in many instances. The social issues that arise as a result need to be understood and addressed by people at large. Students will learn to appreciate the implications of these issues for individuals, families and communities. Some of the topics covered are child protection, juvenile delinquency, and needs of older people. The module is mounted for the benefit of students from all faculties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GEK1006. Not for students majoring in Social Work.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1018","ModuleTitle":"Economic Issues in the Developing World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to highlight the major economic problems that characterize the present-day developing countries with special reference to ASEAN and East Asian NIEs. While the problems and issues are brought out in a non-technical fashion, the relevant policies are discussed with the help of appropriate empirical evidences so as to allow the students to gauge the extent of success achieved by various policies. The course is likely to impart useful knowledge and information on the prime development issues that concern the developing world today. After the successful completion of the module, students should be able to identify the main problems that are currently faced in Asia and would be able to make some policy suggestions in dealing with these problems. They will also gain some useful experience on the economic development of Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1018K","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1022","ModuleTitle":"Geopolitics:Geographies of War & Peace","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The course introduces key ideas and contemporary themes of geopolitics. Students will learn about the geography of conflict, war and peace-making in the twentieth century, leading to an understanding of current and future trends and debates, including issues such as the New (and old) World Order, terrorism, peacekeeping and conflicts in and over 'cyberspace' and natural resources. We will introduce students to a wide-range of sources and to encourage critical use of media, academic material and internet resources. Our objective is that students taking the course will develop a deeper and life-long understanding of the geography of international affairs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1022K","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1029T","ModuleTitle":"Managing Change: Power & Paradox","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"MNO3313A","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1049","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Narrative","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The module will introduce students to some basic concepts of narrative. It will expose them to narrative as a basic idea that runs through their lives, and which has its most sophisticated manifestations in literature and cinema. While the analysis of literary and cinematic texts will play an important part in the module, students should also develop an awareness of how narrative is used in everyday discourse, and how it shapes their response to reality.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EL, EN and TS majors.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1054","ModuleTitle":"Music in the Global Context","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a cross-cultural introduction to music both as an art and as a human, socio-cultural phenomenon. Through lectures, reading and listening assignments, and actually playing different styles of music, students will learn how music works, why people listen to and make music, what its roles are in a society, and how these things vary in different cultures. The module introduces a variety of musical styles and cultures that represent an enormous wealth of human experience. At the end of the course the students will have access to a much wider variety of music to listen to, participate in, enjoy, and understand. \n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1055","ModuleTitle":"The Theatre Experience","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Theatre is an ancient art form that enjoys continuing popularity in many modern societies, including Singapore. Why is this? And what can it tell us about both the distinctiveness of the theatre experience, and the place and times we live in? To answer these questions, this module, which requires no prior knowledge of theatre, starts with the spectator's experience and works outwards. Part One identifies theatre’s unique qualities. Part Two explores how to analyse them. Part Three considers theatricality in mass culture. Lectures and tutorial discussions will draw on plays, critical writings and theatre performances.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1056","ModuleTitle":"The Visual Image Around the World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"What is the power of artistic images? How do images express ideas and feelings? How are images controlled and used to control or influence people in different societies? How do images become sacred or lose their sacred potential? How do images function in rituals? The module explores the ways visual images are produced, used, exploited, and transformed in different societies. The class attempts to answer some of these questions through looking at the social life of visual images across cultures and time periods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1059","ModuleTitle":"Investigating Standard English","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"In a globalized world, English is regarded as the means for facilitating, among others, international communication and access to higher education.\r\nCentral to the language is the notion of ‘standard English’ and the main varieties of spoken and written English associated with it. With a plethora of varieties\r\nof English (such as U.S. English, U.K. English and Singaporean English), we need a clearer understanding of standard English.\r\n\r\nThis module aims to engage students actively in the investigation of what standard English entails; it offers a systematic understanding of the linguistic and political issues surrounding the notion of standard English.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"EL majors","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1062","ModuleTitle":"Bridging East and West: Exploring Chinese Communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module offers NUS students an opportunity to explore different aspects and contexts of Chinese communication. The target audience is English speaking undergraduates with minimal Chinese language proficiency. The various contexts of Chinese communication include advertising, business, the press, social communication, regional usages, pop culture, translations, meaning of Chinese names, codeswitching and the use of Chinese dialects. It is intended to serve as a primer for students interested in these areas of study. A minimum Chinese language proficiency of CLB is required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"This module will be taught in English. There is a basic requirement of CLB. We hope to invite experts to give guest-lectures in their field of interest. If this is done in Chinese, translation will be provided.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1064","ModuleTitle":"Psychology in Everyday Life","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to equip students who are not planning to major in psychology with basic literacy in the discipline. Students will acquire basic understanding of common human experiences, such as sleep, dreams, learning, and memory from a psychological perspective; and apply psychological knowledge to understand some of the common problematic behaviours we encounter, such as forgetfulness, sleep problems, addiction, eating disorders, depression, and mental retardation. Students will also learn about some of the practical issues, such as whether it is beneficial to boost one’s self-esteem, whether subliminal persuasion works, and how we could find happiness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PL1101E. Students who have read PL1101E are not allowed to read this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1065","ModuleTitle":"Exploration in Musical Production","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS","ModuleDescription":"This module engages students to think and express themselves through the production process of a musical. By introducing the various aspects of mounting a musical production, it empowers the students to transmit this understanding into an actual display of intrinsic ideas. The module will be executed through classroom seminars and an experiential component culminating in the form of a micro-musical. The content coverage embodies a survey and appreciation of Singapore musicals; and to expound on the hardware and software requirements in mounting a musical. This include individual elements like acting, singing, writing, composing, music-making and dancing which are interwoven in the creation of this art form; as well as the financial and budget planning, safety measures and basic aspects of stage management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"1. Music background either in theory or practice (equivalent to a proficiency of ABRSM Grade 5).\r\n2. Permission should be sought if prerequisites are not fulfilled.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1066","ModuleTitle":"Engaging the natural environment in ASEAN","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION","Department":"OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to environmental issues, collaborations and services between Singapore and ASEAN countries. It emphasizes engagement in environmental capacity building at the everyday level in an ASEAN country through service learning. It comprises class-based lessons and a three-week long service project at a selected ASEAN country. Lecture topics include: an introduction to environmental concerns, collaborations and services in ASEAN; bilateral relations on the environment between Singapore and the selected country of project, service learning and its role in knowledge and capacity building, as well as technical, health, and safety preparations for the service learning project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK 1052 Community Service and Social Action","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1067","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Philosophy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"PH1102E offers an opportunity to grapple with some of the most enduring challenges to human thought. Our starting point is a conception of ourselves as free and conscious beings equipped with bodies that allow us to observe and explore a familiar external world. Successive lectures investigate alternative conceptions of the human condition, such as ones in which we are unfree, or non-spirituous, or inhabit a world whose fundamental nature is hidden from our view. Different conceptions bear differently on the further question of what we should value and why. Discussion is both\r\nargument-driven and historically informed.","CrossModule":"PH1102E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PH1102E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1501","ModuleTitle":"Information Technology And Us","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective is to discuss the social impact of information technology on in public and private sectors. A contemporary history of computers and information technology is presented to provide the context and framework. Topics include: In a nutshell - microelectronics, microprocessors, multiprocessing. Social impact of information technology. Influence in business and the global economy. IT in the workplace. IT in education, management, law and government. Healthcare information systems: Quality healthcare. Privacy and freedom of information. Themes and case studies: (a) The information superhighway: Where does it lead to? (b) The World Wide Web: Future possibilities. (c) The ecological computer: Preserving the environment. (d) The coming millennium: Myriad possibilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"To preclude all Facultyof Engineering, Computer Engineering (CEG) & School of Computing students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1505","ModuleTitle":"Living with Mathematics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to exhibit some simple mathematical ideas that permeate a modern society and to show how a reasonably numerate person can use these ideas in everyday life and, in the process, gain an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematical ideas. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis course is intuitive in approach and should help the student to develop enough confidence in confronting many of the problems in daily life that require more than the usual amount of computing work. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTopics covered are: reasoning, counting, modular arithmetic, codes, cryptography, chances, visualizing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Mathematics majors, Applied Mathematics majors, Computational Finance majors, Quantitative Finance majors, Mathematics with Management Science majors, Physics majors, second major in Mathematics, second major in Financial Mathematics","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1508","ModuleTitle":"Einstein's Universe & Quantum Weirdness","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module will give a gentle introduction to two of the most important developments in modern physics: relativity and quantum theory. It would cover topics such as: the concept of absolute and relative space and time, the twin paradox, black holes and wormholes, wave-particle duality of matter, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Schrodinger's cat, the ultimate constituents of matter, grand unification and superstrings, and how these theories can contribute to the technology of tomorrow. It is designed for non-physics students, and proceeds mainly by analogy and contrast with the familiar. Concepts will be emphasised, while omitting the technical details.","CrossModule":"PC1325","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics are not allowed to take this module","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1509","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to the Nanoworld","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The essence of nanoscience and technology is the ability to understand and manipulate matter at the molecular level. Structures behave differently when their dimensions are reduced to the range of between one and a few hundred nanometres (1 nanometre = 10-9 metre). Such structures exhibit novel and much-improved mechanical, electrical, optical, chemical and biological properties, due entirely to their nanoscopic size. The nanoworld is therefore an exciting new realm that brings together the traditional disciplines of physics, chemistry, materials science, biology and engineering. The aim of this module is to familiarise students with the main issues and techniques relevant to the nanometre scale. Questions that will be addressed include: What is the significance of the nanoscale? What measurement techniques allow us to examine such systems? How can we fabricate objects and devices on the nanometre scale? What are the examples of fascinating nanosystems? How will nanodevices and nanomaterials change our lives in the future? This module is targeted at students from different faculties who are interested in learning some general knowledge of nanoscience and nanotechnology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics and Engineering are not allowed to take this module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1510","ModuleTitle":"Great Ideas in Contemporary Physics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to acquaint students with some of the great ideas in contemporary physics. Accounts will be given to show how these ideas came about; how they have helped us to understand the mysteries of nature and how they have been developed to transform the world as we know it today. The major topics to be covered include the quantum theory of light, particle waves, wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, development of quantum mechanics, Einstein's special and general theories of relativity, the four fundamental forces, unified theory, sub-nuclear particles, fusion and fission, big-bang cosmology, evolution of stars, black holes and some modern technologies based on physics such as lasers, semiconductors and superconductors. This module is targeted at students from all years and all disciplines except physics majors.","CrossModule":"PC1323","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1513","ModuleTitle":"Wireless Communications - Past, Present And Future","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Telephones, fax machines, computers, and other communications devices-connected by wires to power sources and telecommunications networks are almost ubiquitous in many industrialized countries. Anytime, anywhere, mobile multimedia communications is close to becoming reality. This course examines how this all came about, how it works and what the future of wireless communications holds. In this course, students will learn things like: "Who were the pioneers of wireless communications?"; "What were the first steps to wireless communications and what can be regarded as the major milestones?"; "What is the mysterious spectrum?"; "What do GSM, CDMA and other acronyms stand for and what do they really mean?"; "How does my handphone work?"; etc. This module is suited for all non-engineering students as well as first year engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-3.5-2","Prerequisite":"basic knowledge of mathematics and physics at the GCE O-level.","Preclusion":"To preclude Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and School of Computing students (except EE1, CPE1, CEG1, CEC1, COM1) and students who have read IT2001.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1515","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the science behind current topics in environmental biology, their interdisciplinary nature, and how it affects modern society. Every day, we are faced with news that human development and consumption come at a cost to the environment. There are 7 billion people living on Earth today and our demand for resources exerts an extraordinary mount of pressure on the planet and our environment. Globally biodiversity is disappearing through habitat destruction, overfishing and mining. Rivers, lakes and seas are polluted by sewerage and marine debris; soot and smoke pollute the air we breathe. Singapore is geographically located in one of the most biodiversity-rich areas in the world, but Southeast Asia is losing a large quantity of its natural resources due to anthropogenic effects. Through this module, students are introduced to a variety of nterdisciplinary topics related to environmental issues today.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not for Life Sciences major and student reading Bachelor of Environmental\r\nStudies","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1519","ModuleTitle":"Science of Music","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the science of music. Topics to be covered: acoustics, sound and music; vibrations, frequency and pitch; musical intervals and mathematical ratios; vibrating strings and musical intervals; the construction of musical scales; Just, Pythagorean and Equal Tempered tuning; musical instruments and their waveforms; the harmonic series; harmonics and musical timbre; string and wind instruments; the pianoforte and its technology; the action of grand and upright pianos; automated pianos; electronic music; the MIDI system; MIDI signals; general MIDI and MIDI sequencers; synthesis of musical sounds; additive and subtractive synthesis; FM synthesis; digitisation and sampling; digital synthesis of waveforms; digital music reproduction.","CrossModule":"PC1327","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1520","ModuleTitle":"Understanding the Universe","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module presents an introduction to the universe, the scientific methods for observing the universe, and evolution of ideas of the universe. The topics covered are planets, stars, galaxies and cosmology. This module is targeted at all interested students with a willingness to be exposed to new ideas.","CrossModule":"PC1322","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1522","ModuleTitle":"Global Environmental Issues","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Environmental protection is now fundamental to the development of a sustainable global society. No longer is human influence on the planet confined to the local environment, but now extends across political boundaries - often resulting in regional or even global impacts. As a result, society, industry and agriculture are under increasing pressure to improve environmental performance and cut resource consumption and pollution. Around the world, governments are striving to minimise waste production, protect water resources, reduce energy consumption and improve the quality of the urban living environment. As the human global population grows exponentially and the life-support systems of the planet continue to deteriorate, there is a growing international recognition that environmental problems require truly global solutions. This course will focus on the issues and causes of global environmental issues including: population growth, resource exploitation and threats to the atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. The aim of the course will be to provide students with a knowledge and appreciation of the inter-related problems and challenges of sustainable development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1522T","ModuleTitle":"Global Environmental Issues","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1523","ModuleTitle":"Innovativeness In Engineering Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Engineering is an innovative profession. This can be observed from the machinery, equipment, utensils and products that engineers have designed throughout the history of mankind. The aim of this module is to widen the horizons of a student's understanding of the man-made world in which he is a part of. Topcis to be covered include: (1) Characteristics of engineering design, (2) History of engineering innovation, (3) Examples of engineering innovation, (4) Engineering design process, (5) Innovativeness in engineering design, (6) Case studies. A few hands on and interactive tutorials will also be included. The module does not involve mathematics and is therefore suitable for all non-engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"To preclude students majoring in Mechanical Engineering","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1524","ModuleTitle":"Living With Fluids","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module provides students with non-technical background an appreciation of the roles of fluid mechanics in shaping our life and things around us. A selection of the following topics will be covered: (1)Introduction to basic principles of fluid (2) Flying and swimming in nature (3) Respiration and blood flow (4) Fluid mechanics in sports, buildings, infrastructures and transportations (5)The weather system, not necessarily in the order given.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"O-level in Physics or Physical Sciences","Preclusion":"To preclude students majoring in Mechanical Engineering","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1527","ModuleTitle":"Genes and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The primary aim of this module is to introduce students to the modern concepts in biology and to enable them to evaluate independently the potential benefits and risks of thebiotechnological revolution and its implications for society. The topics taught will cover an understanding of the nature of the genetic material and the passage of information from DNA to protein, as well as the major technologies currently used for genetic engineering. Examples of genetic engineering of micro-organisms, plants and animals will be given in detail, and cloning will also be discussed. The students will become aware of the impact of the various genome projects on their own lives and will also able to recognise difficulties associated with deciding which kinds of genetic engineering are ethically and morally acceptable.","CrossModule":"LSM1302","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Not for Life Sciences major/minor or Food Sciences & Technology or Pharmacy majors or Bioengineering programs.\r\n","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1531","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Cybercrime","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The Internet has become the most widely used medium for commerce and communication as its infrastructure can be quickly and easily set up to link to the worldwide network and access information globally. Its growth over the last few years has been phenomenal. With these activities, countries are beginning to recognize that this new technology can not only expand the reach and power of traditional crimes, but also breed new forms of criminal activity. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOn the successful completion of this module, students should gain sufficient baseline knowledge to be able to identify, assess and respond to a variety of cybercrime scenarios, including industrial espionage, cyber-terrorism, communications eavesdropping, computer hacking, software viruses, denial-of-service, destruction and modification of data, distortion and fabrication of information, forgery, control and disruption of information. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nStudents will also learn about countermeasures, including authentication, encryption, auditing, monitoring, technology risk management, intrusion detection, and firewalls, and the limitations of these countermeasures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1536","ModuleTitle":"Computation & Machine: Ancient to Modern","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Why computers are so ubiquitous nowadays? What rule the computer is playing in scientific query and discovery? What was it like before the age of digital electronic computer? This module brings us back to antiquity from ruler and compass, abacus, mechanical calculator and all the way to modern electronic digital computer. It is intriguing to see the methods of computations in ancient Babylonian, Greek and Roman times, and in Chinese and Arabic cultures. For the modern digital era, we discuss how computer does calculations, how the instructions or algorithm are given to computer, and why the binary number system is used. Finally, we speculate the role quantum computer will play in the future.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1538","ModuleTitle":"Plants and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to increase the general knowledge of non-life sciences discipline students on the diversity and human exploitations of plants. It aims to help the students to understand the dependency of human society on the plant world and deepen the appreciation of the roles played by plants and fungi in the progress of human civilizations. The module consists of lectures, tutorials,\r\nvideo shows and group project works. The main topics include diversity of the world of plants and fungi, how plants and fungi get their scientific names, plants and fungi as sources of food, clothing, shelter and medicines, their industrial uses, fungi that cause human and crop diseases, and plants that protect and beautify our environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Life Sciences major/minor and student from Bachelor of Environmental Studies Programme","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1540","ModuleTitle":"Modern Technology in Medicine and Health","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to remove the mysteries behind diagnosis and treatment using the new and powerful technologies now available in modern hospitals.\r\n\r\nThe course will be an introductory one, and will explain using the minimum of mathematics, the underlying concepts behind eg magnetic resonance imaging, cancer radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, the use of lasers in surgery, the use of anti-electrons for tumour imaging, and the latest research devoted to the potential use of nanotechnology and nanoparticles for therapy and diagnostics.\r\n\r\nThe effectiveness of these new technologies will be discussed with reference to diagnoses and cures in many serious diseases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1544","ModuleTitle":"The Mathematics of Games","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The course introduces and develops some of the important and beautiful mathematics needed for critical analysis of various games. Selected real life social games are treated in ways that bring out their mathematical creativity. Major topics covered in the course range from predictable concepts of chances, expectation, binomial coefficients, and elementary non-zero sum and non-cooperative game theory developed by von Neumann and Nash.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Engineering students, Mathematics major, Applied Mathematics majors, Computational Finance majors, Quantitative Finance majors, second major in Mathematics, second major in Financial Mathematics, Statistics major, second major in Statistics, Physics major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1547","ModuleTitle":"The Art of Science, the Science of Art","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"It often seems the worlds of science and art are unrelated: Logical truth versus emotional imagination. Still, science and art have much in common. Science has caused paradigm shifts in artistic expression and art is used for engineering design and communication of scientific knowledge.\r\nIn this module, students will be introduced to: (1) The use of materials and technology related to architecture, sculpture, painting, photography, imaging,\r\netc…\r\n(2) The use of color, light, and perspective to create a 3-dimensional illusion.\r\n(3) The use of technology for dating and attribution of objects of art.\r\n(4) The use of visual art for scientific illustration and\r\ndesign. \r\nKnowledge of the scientific principles of various forms of visual art will be explored. The module also aims at the development of some artistic skills for illustrations of scientific concepts and engineering designs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1548FC","ModuleTitle":"How the Ocean Works","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Seventy-one percent of Earth’s surface is covered by water! This has had a profound effect on how our species have progressed and will continue to influence how our future is shaped. The recent disastrous effects of tsunamis and hurricanes, coupled with concerns about global warming, climate change and carbon recycling have made it important to understand more about how the oceans work on a global scale.\r\n\r\nThis course will introduce students to\r\n(1) Various phenomena/features related to the oceans, such as tsunamis, thermohalines, tides, currents, storms, marine life and bioluminescence etc..\r\n(2) How the oceans affect our lives (e.g. weather, climate, sources of food, travel etc) ,\r\n(3) Our attempts at understanding the workings of the oceans using exploration and the scientific theories that have been developed over the last few decades.\r\n(4) Our attempts at controlling and exploiting the oceans (e.g. conservation, energy, marine engineering).\r\n\r\nThis course will also prepare students to better understand the role of oceans, and provide insight into making educated decisions regarding our vulnerable environment and our precious supply of water. Students will gain an appreciation of the scientific principles involved with a minimum of mathematics. The course will be conducted based on an active-learning/flipped classroom philosophy which will heavily utilise IT tools and in-lecture activities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1548","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1549","ModuleTitle":"Critical Thinking And Writing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to help students think critically through ideas and communicate them effectively. Relevance to engineering practice will be emphasized. Ideas/claims/assertions/inferences are value driven and their successful communication is structured on sound reasoning and convincing expression. In the course, students will learn critical thinking skills through interaction with and rigorous analysis of various written texts. They will assess the ideas of others and develop their own, support them convincingly and convey them effectively in a critique and research paper.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"- Students who are required to read ES1000 and/or EAP modules ES1102 must pass it/them before taking ES1531/GEK1549 \r\n- Only students matriculated from AY2014/15 onwards, are allowed to take GEK1549.","Preclusion":"EG1413, Students who have already read a WP2201 or IEM1201 module, GEK1901, U-town students cannot bid for ES1531/GEK1549.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1900","ModuleTitle":"Public Health in Action","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"Public health is in the news every day, from schools closing due to hand, foot and mouth disease to the banning of trans-fats in an entire city. But what is public health? Whereas doctors treat individual patients, public health is about the health of a whole population. Despite its importance, public health seems obscure and mysterious.\r\n\r\nThis module uses a population-based perspective to understand the broad forces behind development of disease and ill-health. Employing the evidence-based framework, expert lecturers will share experiences, discuss current issues and debate ethical dilemmas from cancer to pandemics, from AIDS to diabetes, from diet to disasters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1901","ModuleTitle":"Critical Thinking in the Information Age","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"How do we assess issues arising from the production and consumption of content and innovation in the Information Age? This module introduces students to principles and processes in analysing written and spoken arguments arising from various digital media channels such as the world-wide web, Internet, social and mobile media. Students learn how to question assumptions and assertions, identify bias and substantiate arguments on issues facing the Information Age. Ennis’ (1986, 2001) taxonomy of critical thinking dispositions underpins these principles and processes of critical thinking with emphasis on developing habits of mind that will prime students to think and argue well.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Students who are required to take ES1000 Basic English and/or ES1102 English for Academic Purposes, must pass those modules before they are allowed to read this module.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2001","ModuleTitle":"Changing Landscapes of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module attempts to understand the rationale of changes in Singapore's urban landscape. It places these changes within a framework that considers Singapore's efforts to globalise and examines how policies are formulated with the idea of sustaining an economy that has integral links sub-regionally with Southeast Asia while developing new spatial linkages that will strengthen its position in the global network. Emphasis is also given to recent discussions about how diversity and difference in the perception and use of space pose a challenge to the utilitarian and functional definition adopted by the state.","CrossModule":"SSA2202","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSA2202, SE2241","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2003","ModuleTitle":"Government and Politics of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines a number of areas in Singapore's domestic politics with the following objectives: identify the key determinants of Singapore's politics; understand the key structural-functional aspects of Singapore's domestic politics; examine the extent to which nation building has taken place in Singapore; and analyse the key challenges facing Singapore and its future as far as domestic politics is concerned. The course examines both the structural-functional aspects of domestic politics as well as issues related to nation building, state-society relations and the likely nature of future developments and challenges.","CrossModule":"PS2249","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PS1102, GEM2003K, SS2209PS, PS2101B, SSA2209, PS2101, PS2249. Not for students majoring in PS.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2005","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Urban Planning","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to give students an understanding of the nature of urban planning, basic planning models and theories. Urban planning will be discussed, in the context of urbanisation and globalisation, as an important force shaping the modern human settlements. A study of the institutional aspect of planning will relate to Singapore’s planning system in which issues of planning implementation will be elaborated. Learning objectives: Understanding nature of urban planning; understanding urban planning processes; understanding urban planning principles. Major topics to be covered: Urbanisation history and its impact; Urban forms: organic growth of urban settlements; Utopian city/the garden city movement; The city beautiful movement/ Neighbourhood; New town; Urban design and conservation; Institutional Structure for planning; Concept Plan and Master Plan; Development control/planning implementation; Planning analysis: population and transportation; Public participation in planning. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not for Real Estate students and first year students \r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2012","ModuleTitle":"Public Administration in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The module briefly covers the origins, functions, and contexts of public administration, and various comparative approaches to administrative systems in Asian countries. On that foundation, it then focuses on some of the major administrative issues in Asian countries, including local government and decentralisation, privatisation and public sector reform, ethnic representation, bureaucratic corruption, and administrative accountability. The module can be read by year 1-3 students across all faculties at NUS.","CrossModule":"PS2241","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PS2206, GEM2012K, PS2211B, PS2241. Not for students majoring in PS","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2013","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The main aim of this module is to equip course participants with the basic principles for real estate financial analysis. A secondary objective is to provide course participants with an appreciation of the linkages between real estate, credit and capital markets. Students will specifically learn the financial tools necessary for evaluating lending and borrowing decisions and apply them to real estate investments. They will also be exposed to the institutional framework in Singapore such as the prevailing mortgage market conditions and CPF rules. In addition, students will study the more recent innovation in the field of real estate finance and investment. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not for Real Estate students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2024","ModuleTitle":"Political Ideologies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module begins with the examination of various strands of liberalism, including liberal versions of communitarianism, and then proceeds on that basis to survey various significant reactions to liberalism. In addition to communism and fascism, the module will also examine the ideological challenges to liberalism from radical/militant Islamism and the advocates of so-called \"Asian values\". This is an introductory module and is designed for any beginning student with an interest in the theoretical approach to the study of competing political belief systems.","CrossModule":"PS2233","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EU3208, PS2203B, PS3210, PS2233","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2027","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Indian Thought","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to survey the history of Indian philosophy both classical and modern. The course will begin with lectures on the Rig Veda and the Upanishads. It will proceed with the presentation of the main metaphysical and epistemological doctrines of some of the major schools of classical Indian philosophy such as Vedanta, Samkhya, Nyaya, Jainism and Buddhism. The course will conclude by considering the philosophical contributions of some of the architects of modern India such as Rammohan Ray, Rabindrananth Tagore and Mohandas Gandhi.","CrossModule":"PH2204","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PH2204, SN2273","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2038","ModuleTitle":"Classical Chinese Philosophy I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This is the first half of a two-part course which offers an introduction to philosophical debate in the Warring States period of ancient China, the Classical\r\nAge of Chinese Philosophy and the seedbed from which grew all of the native currents of thought that survived from traditional China. It will begin by\r\nconsidering the intellectual-historical background to the ancient philosophies and focus primarily on the Confucius (the Analects), Mozi, Yang Zhu, Mencius\r\nand Laozi, closing with a brief introduction to some of the later developments that will be covered more fully in Part II. The approach of the course will be both historical and critical, and we will attempt to both situate Classical Chinese philosophical discourse in its intellectual-historical context and to\r\nbring out its continuing relevance.","CrossModule":"PH2301","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PH2301, PH2205","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2044","ModuleTitle":"Reading Visual Images","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces students to ways of looking at and discussing works of art. The focus is chiefly on painting and sculpture; the emphasis is on analyzing the composition or design of art works and in constructing meanings for them. The study of this module enables students to acquire critical skills for interpreting and connecting with works of art. The module encourages students to read art works in relation to a range of interests, intentions and issues; the aim here is to suggest or propose contexts or environments in which art works are made and received. \r\nThere are three sections. In the first, three (3) topics from Asian art traditions are discussed. The are :\r\n1. Indian sculpture\r\n2. Chinese landscape painting \r\n3. Islamic calligraphy\r\nIn the second section, ideas and movements from the Renaissance in Italy to the end of the 20th century in Europe, are surveyed.","CrossModule":"AR2225","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2047","ModuleTitle":"Exploring Chinese Cinema: Shanghai-Hong Kong-Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This course offers an introduction to the genres and aesthetics of Chinese movies, studying the cinematic interaction between Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The main body of the course discusses the major types of Chinese movies, including opera, musical, action, and horror films. The course addresses several issues, for example, inter-Asian connections in film production; entertainment industry bridges between the three cities; thematic and aesthetic differences of the films produced in the three places when dealing with similar subjects and figures, e.g., female ghost, the national hero, and nostalgia. The course will be taught in English.","CrossModule":"CH2297","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"CH2297","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2049","ModuleTitle":"Pirates, Oceans and the Maritime World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Piracy, understood broadly as violence or crime at sea, is a present day phenomenon and yet one which has a history spanning centuries and across all the oceans of the world. From pirates to privateers, corsairs to raiders, maritime predators take various names and forms. This module explores the history of pirates and piracy. By examining case studies from the 1400s onwards and by placing pirates into the context of oceanic history and maritime studies, students will be able to demystify the popular images often associated with pirates.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2506","ModuleTitle":"Drugs and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to impart an appreciation of the use of drugs in relation to the cultural and social environment of societies past and present. How drugs are used today, watershed "drug" discoveries and their impact on society (for example contraceptives, antibiotics, vaccines, psychopharmacological agents), the issue of illegal drug use in sports, "social" drugs and the "pill for every ill" syndrome will be discussed. With this background, students will be better placed to critically evaluate drug related issues and their impact on society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2508","ModuleTitle":"Sky and Telescopes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide a practical introduction to the skies and optical equipment. Students will learn the movements of celestial objects, their properties and telescopic instrumentations. In addition, there will be astronomy field trips, observatory visits and students will learn how to read star charts, operate telescopes and take astro-photographs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-3-3.5","Prerequisite":"A-Level Physics or\r\nUnderstanding the Universe (GEK1520/PC1322) or\r\nEinstein’s Universe & Quantum Weirdness (GEK1508/PC1325)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1003","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Theatre and Performance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide students with foundational knowledge of the\r\ndifferent aspects of, approaches and discursive contexts relating to the study and praxis of theatre and performance. The module will also introduce students to the various forms of classical and contemporary performance practices and their attendant modes of analyses: combining play analysis, theatre history & theory. Using complementary content-centred lectures and practice laboratory, the module creates an environment where students simultaneously engage with module content while investigating its relations to the creation of theatre and performance.","CrossModule":"TS1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS\r\nQualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"TS1101E","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1004FC","ModuleTitle":"Reason and Persuasion","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"For the first six weeks, students read three dialogues by the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato: Euthyphro, Meno, and Republic, Book I. These readings touch on a wide range of topics: mind and morals; politics and psychology; metaphysics and science. For the second six weeks, students will meet with the same problems, ideas and arguments, but as they manifest in the writings of various contemporary figures – philosophers and non-philosophers: psychologists, political scientists, public policy experts. \r\n\r\n‘Reason and Persuasion’ is a generic title. But it indicates a specific concern. Reason without persuasion is useless; persuasion without reason is dangerous. Plato worried about this; so will we.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1004, PH1101E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1029","ModuleTitle":"Patrons of the Arts","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1033","ModuleTitle":"Religion and Film","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Cinematic and literary expression are often centred on religious topics. By studying the ways in which religion exists in these texts, we can see the vitality of cultural expression and learn about how religion exists in the public imagination. No prior training in artistic interpretation or religious history is required, though the course presumes a healthy curiosity about religious phenomena and cultural expression. The course trains students to think about why people sometimes enjoy seeing films about painful topics, what is the difference between “studying” and “practicing” religion is, and how we discuss whether an innovative vision is\r\n“authentic.”","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1036","ModuleTitle":"Globalisation and New Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module offers students an introduction into the role of new communication technologies in the context of globalization. We will explore various aspects of global communication flows including the global reach of new media and its consequences, global and transnational timesharing and workflows, the role of new media in global and local politics, and the potential of new and traditional communication channels in the context of various forms of activism and communication for social change. The role of culture in global communication and ways in which cultural processesshape and are shaped by the landscape of globalization will be emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1046","ModuleTitle":"Home","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Few words in the English language (or any language) are as evocative and emotionally-charged as “home.” But how do we determine what we call home, and why should we take “home” seriously? This module explores the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of the complex idea of home. Major topics include: sense of place, home technologies and design, gender and housework, home and travel, globalisation,\r\nnationalism, homelessness, exile, and representations of home. Students will complete the module with a new appreciation for the complexity of the places – house, neighborhood, nation, planet – they call home.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1052","ModuleTitle":"Understanding the Changing Global Economic Landscape","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Why and how have things changed and moved so fast? Why and how has the global economy become more open and integrated? This module discusses the increasing connections and mobilities of goods (like grains, oil, cars, appliances, parts & components), services (like banking, education, tourism), money and finance, labour, technology, ideas and information. It discusses their trends and patterns and critically examines the role of various factors such as international and regional institutions, media and ICT, infrastructure and distribution networks, state intervention, and private sector involvement. It also assesses the social, economic, political and environmental impacts of increasing interconnectedness and mobilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GL1101E Global Issues","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1505D","ModuleTitle":"Engineering by Design - Biomimetic Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"Students are given a hands-on introduction to bioengineering design and an understanding of how biomimetic principles can be used to address engineering problems. Students will discover how nature/biology may be mimicked to provide solutions to bioengineering problems. The course will have a large practical component as students are presented with a bioengineering design problem and subsequently produce a solution incorporating biomimetic concepts. Novel solutions will be encouraged as students are exposed to the design process from the concept stage through to the fabrication of a prototype. Students will work in small groups on their design project. The final grade will be based on 100% continuous assessment involving assignments, laboratory work and projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-3-3-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1535","ModuleTitle":"Clean Energy and Storage","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Modern civilization, which on the one hand boasts of having discovered the behaviour of subatomic particles, has also to its credit the impending\r\nintensified energy crisis and global warming. The urgent need to address these challenges has now become obvious. The course will acquaint students\r\nwith the current global energy crisis and the role of clean energy resources and energy storage devices in answering it. In addition to the principles of various\r\nenergy processes, the course will highlight the research done by the scientific community. Topics include: the present energy scenario, solar energy, photovoltaic\r\nconverters, nuclear energy, ocean energy, tidal energy, ocean thermal energy converters, wind energy, biomass, fuel cells, the world of hydrogen, and\r\nLithium ion batteries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1536","ModuleTitle":"Darwin and Evolution","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The world witnessed unprecedented commemorations of Charles Darwin in his bicentennary year 2009. He is remembered like no other figure in science history. Public understanding of Darwin and evolution remains a serious problem. What most people think they know about Darwin, his life and his famous book ‘On the origin of species’ is wrong. This module, requiring no background in biology or science history, will provide a solid background for understanding how the history of the theory of\r\nevolution actually unfolded. The course covers the history of geology, paleaontology and biology from the 1700s to the 20th century. The central focus is on the life and work of Charles Darwin (1809-1882) and how biological evolution was uncovered and accepted by the international scientific community in the 19th century, and beyond. There are case studies on how to assess historical claims and evidence. The final 3 or 4 lectures discuss recent developments in evolutionary biology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEM1902B Junior Seminar: The Darwinian Revolution","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1902C","ModuleTitle":"Junior Seminar: Fakes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"In this junior seminar, students will examine the significance of various kinds of false appearances such as counterfeits, forgeries, hoaxes, and liars, together with attempts to expose them – sometimes with the help of sophisticated technologies. By critically examining what it means to designate an object, practice or person as ‘fake’, and how different kinds of fakes are judged as more or less problematic, students will develop the capacity to think critically and relationally about deep-seated human desires for ‘truth’ and ‘value’.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Only Tembusu College, U Town students may take this module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1902D","ModuleTitle":"Junior Seminar: Images","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"In this junior seminar, students will explore the role of images in several key contexts, including painting, photography, science, mathematics, television, cinema and the internet. Students will develop habits of critical response by studying texts from philosophy, psychology, semiotics, and literature that deal directly with images and theories of the image. Students will learn to distinguish between kinds of image.and develop an understanding of the history of images, their influence on our lives and our interaction with them. Some attention will be given to special topics, such as the invention of the camera and the establishment of 19th century science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Only Tembusu College, U Town students may take this module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1902V","ModuleTitle":"Junior Seminar: Ways of Knowing: Poetry and Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This junior seminar explores the relationship between poetry and science spanning the Romantic to the late Modern periods, approximately the late eighteenth through the mid twentieth century. Students will investigate the history of science and poetry as mutually supportive. Emphasis will placed on the distinct ways poetic and scientific minds imagine, experience, and develop knowledge about the natural world and the human who inhabits it.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1904","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem: Hidden Communities","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"There are various ‘hidden communities’ in Singapore that do not gain much public attention but whose members require special consideration from society. People with disabilities, children with learning difficulties, the elderly or migrant workers are among them. They face distinct challenges to live independent and productive lives. Each semester, the module focuses on one specific group and examines that group’s challenges, and best practices in Singaporean and international contexts. Engaging with hidden communities in Singapore is one of the key features of understanding global issues in a local context, so-called ‘Glocalisation’ (globalisation + localisation) to form active citizenship in a healthy society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"This module is currently open only to students of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, University Town","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1908","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem: Eating for Health","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"Human are heterotrophs; we obtain all the energy required for life and growth through the food we eat. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are metabolised in a highly regulated manner to provide the necessary fuel we need. In addition, we also consume water, vitamins and minerals, the socalled micronutrients which are essential for our health and survival. This module introduces students to explore the metabolism of macronutrients and apply what they learn for situations such as feasting, dieting, starving, and exercising or any other circumstances of metabolic imbalances leading to obesity or diabetes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"This module is currently open only to students of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, University Town. In addition, the module precludes students who are majoring in life sciences, food science, pharmacy, computational biology and bioengineering and students in the School of Medicine, the Faculty of Dentistry and the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies. Students who have taken or are required to take LSM1101, LSM1401, LSM2101 and GEK1529 are also precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1909","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem: Technology and Human Progress","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"Technology is the creation and use of tools, techniques and processes to solve a problem or perform a specific function. In this junior seminar, students will explore and understand emergent technologies (informational, biomedical, assistive, instructional etc) and will seek to understand technologies from multidisciplinary perspectives. Students will pursue a specific area of interest (eg a specific new technology, and related ethical or legal issues) in-depth, and consider the potential implications of the widespread use of these technologies, both in advancing human progress; and the social, ethical and legal dilemmas they may pose to society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"This module is currently open only to students of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, University Town","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1910","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem: The Pursuit of Happiness","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This module introduced a comprehensive perspective on ‘happiness’ and related social constructs such as satisfaction and quality of life. Drawing from multidisciplinary research in Singapore and around the world, the following issues are discussed in detail: Does rising GDP lead to more happiness? Who are the people who are happy? Can money buy happiness? What really makes people happy? Can the government manufacture happiness for its citizens?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"This module is currently open only to students of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, University Town","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1912B","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem Special Topics: Quality Journalism and Critical Reading","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"News reports that purport to have marshalled facts and opinion on current issues are often taken at face value: they are consumed without question. How can we discern quality journalism from the less worthy instances of the craft? This seminar, led by an experienced journalist, is organised around the critical exploration of key aspects of journalistic writing: the questions behind the story, the use of numbers and the organisation of the message or argument. By dissecting media coverage of current issues, students will bolster their skills as critical readers and communicators.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1912E","ModuleTitle":"Jr Sem Special Topics: On Violence","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This seminar is organized around three key questions: What is violence? How can we understand why it takes place? What can be done to reduce social harms? Students will study the patterning of violence, its causes, and the social\r\nresponses to it. A deliberately broad range of violence is considered, including violence taking place in inter-personal communications, organizational behaviour, political governance, economic relations, physical conflict, and\r\nsymbolic representations. We will also examine dimensions of violence associated with science and technology. Students will learn to work from\r\nmultiple academic perspectives, and become critical appraisers of the methodologies used to assess harm.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1912F","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics Junior Seminar: Science Fiction Movies in the East and West","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"What is a science fiction (SF) movie? How did SF movies and developments in science and technology influence each other during the twentieth century?\r\nWhat is the use of SF movies for societies? And why are SF movies much more popular in some countries than in others? By watching and analysing classic and contemporary SF movies from the US, the Soviet Union, Japan, China, and other countries, we will search for answers to these questions. Special emphasis will be given to analysing how historical, political, and cultural environments in different countries have influenced the production and acceptance of SF movies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1913","ModuleTitle":"Beasts, People and Wild Environments in South Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"How do ideas about big beasts and the wild inform our socio-cultural worldview? In other words, what is a “tiger” when it is not just a zoo animal but one that lives in a forest next to your home? In this introductory and interdisciplinary course to conservation and the environment, we will watch films and discuss novels and ethnographies focusing on human/animal relations in six different spheres: Mountains, Deserts, Rivers, Plains, Forests, and Sea. The course aims to be an informative, provocative and fun introduction to an exciting and relatively new field of scholarship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1914","ModuleTitle":"Jnr Sem: Systems Systems Everywhere","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces and examines the idea of a “system”. It explores systems theory as a way of thinking about the goals, boundaries, complexities, stakeholders, and relationships between parts of a larger network (social, \r\neconomic, knowledge-based etc). Topics include characteristics of a system, inter-relationships between different parts of a system, the effects of a system on its \r\nstakeholders and vice versa, and the limits and challenges of systems theory. Different national and community systems will be introduced. Students will also have the opportunity to investigate a system of their choice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"This module is currently open only to students of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, University Town","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1915FC","ModuleTitle":"Towards an Understanding of the Complex World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"What do antibiotics resistance, managing organizations, urbanization, natural resources utilization and spread of diseases have in common? Why do systems respond the way they do? What leads to their counterintuitive behavior? Students will explore these questions through the systems and critical thinking paradigm, taking into consideration the connections between the various physical and social subsystems that make up our reality. Through collaborative work, students will learn to expand and curate knowledge fragments into structured representations for larger, complex systems. By deciphering common motifs, and understanding the effect of interdependencies between subsystems, students will develop a deeper sense of real-world phenomena.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1912 Jnr Sem: Systems Systems Everywhere (offered at CAPT, UTown)\r\n\r\nDespite the minimal overlap, the preclusion may be needed to ensure that students who have completed GEM1912 do not have an unfair starting advantage over others who take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1917","ModuleTitle":"Understanding and Critiquing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RIDGE VIEW RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This inter-disciplinary module will provide foundational knowledge and skills relating to the emerging problem of sustainability. Probing questions about how humans impact and react to environmental change will be asked. Students will explore current and future global environmental change issues from the standpoints of science, technology, and policy. The science behind global change (climate variability and change, natural weather disasters such as floods and droughts, environmental degradation); human aspects of change (water crises and conflict, agriculture and food security, energy sustainability, climate, health); and technology and policy issues relating to mitigation and adaptation (renewable energy, carbon trading, water resource engineering, agricultural development) will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM1919","ModuleTitle":"Thinking in Systems: Diseases and Healthcare","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"Does a virus attack any individual? Or, does an individual create conditions for infection? How should hospitals plan treatment strategies and patient-staff movements during an outbreak? Should government allocate more resources\r\nto prevent onset of chronic diseases rather than managing the complications arising out of chronic diseases? Students will approach such questions from a systems perspective, which involves: understanding behaviours of subsytems and stakeholders such as disease/ infection, patients, providers, payers and society. They will also learn how the interdependencies and interactions between the different actors of the system can be integrated into a holistic system that enables better understanding.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"1. GEM1915FC Towards an Understanding of the Complex World\r\n2. GEM1912 Junior Seminar: Systems Systems Everywhere","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2006","ModuleTitle":"Logic","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"An introduction to classical logic. The first half of the course introduces propositional logic, using the techniques of truth-tables and trees. The second half of the course extends the use of trees to predicate logic and basic modal logic. Emphasis is placed on applying the techniques to philosophical arguments, and on philosophical questions raised by the study of logic.","CrossModule":"PH2110","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PH2110, CS3234 and MA4207. Not for students majoring in PH.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2027","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Public Speaking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module prepares students to be effective and efficient public speakers. It offers an overview of the theories of oral communication and public speaking, with particular emphasis on the practical aspects of researching, organizing and presenting speeches. It looks into adapting evidence, language, visual aids and other message characteristics for strategic communication to designated audiences. It emphasizes principles and methods of selected forms of public speaking for various purposes, audiences and contexts and includes practice in the critical analysis of speeches.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NM4200 Introduction to Public Speaking","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2028","ModuleTitle":"Citizenship in a Changing World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"Originally a concept which bound individual members to a defined nation via relations of rights and responsibilities, “citizenship” in the 21st century is coming under unprecedented pressure from technological change and\r\nglobalization. This module will trace the development of the concept, the values and social assumptions which underpin citizenship, and the interactions between liberal, communitarian and civic narratives of citizenship from\r\nancient Greece to contemporary Singapore. Three key relationships are considered: the rights and duties of citizens in relation to government, to other citizens, and to non-citizens in and beyond the polity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2028X","ModuleTitle":"Citizenship in a Changing World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"Originally a concept which bound individual members to a defined nation via relations of rights and responsibilities, “citizenship” in the 21st century is coming under unprecedented pressure from technological change and\r\nglobalization. This module will trace the development of the concept, the values and social assumptions which underpin citizenship, and the interactions between liberal, communitarian and civic narratives of citizenship from\r\nancient Greece to contemporary Singapore. Three key relationships are considered: the rights and duties of citizens in relation to government, to other citizens, and to non-citizens in and beyond the polity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2900","ModuleTitle":"Understand'g Uncertainty & Stats Think'g","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module, using a minimum of mathematical or statistical prerequisites, aims to help the student make rational decisions in an uncertain world. Uncertainty, variability and incomplete information are inherent; to a greater or lesser extend, in all disciplines. One approach to dealing with this is through statistical and probabilistic ideas about information. The student will, throughout the module, gain an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of such a data based approach and learn how and when such an approach is appropriate. The student will also learn practical skills in interpreting statistical information and gain the ability to critically evaluate statistically based arguments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"nil","Preclusion":"Not for Statistics Major students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2901","ModuleTitle":"Reporting Statistics in the Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write' (H.G. Wells). In the Information Age every educated person is surrounded by statistical information of all kinds. This information comes frequently through the media from governmental, scientific and commercial worlds. This module, using a minimum of mathematical or statistical prerequisites, aims to make the student statistically literate in reading and understanding such information. The course will be based on real world case studies of issues of current importance and relevance. The students' objectives in this course are as follows: (1) Students will learn to read, critically analyze, write about and present reports about all types of quantitative information. (2) Students will learn the strengths and weaknesses of using quantitative information in different circumstances. (3) Students will study a number of case studies of current interest. They will be able to compare and contrast the statistical treatments from different sources.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"nil","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2902","ModuleTitle":"Climate Change","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This ‘Senior Seminar’ is required of students in their second year of residence in Tembusu College. The module will consider one of the most pressing problems of our time from multiple viewpoints. Merging insights from the sciences and humanities, students will be introduced to problems, conflicts, and debates over the causes of, and solutions to, the phenomenon of global warming and its implications for humanity. The seminar will meet weekly in small groups of 15-20, with periodic full-class meetings to hear guest speakers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2902X","ModuleTitle":"Climate Change","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This ‘Senior Seminar’ is required of students in their second year of residence in Tembusu College. The module will consider one of the most pressing problems of our time from multiple viewpoints. Merging insights from the sciences and humanities, students will be introduced to problems, conflicts, and debates over the causes of, and solutions to, the phenomenon of global warming and its implications for humanity. The seminar will meet weekly in small groups of 15-20, with periodic full-class meetings to hear guest speakers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2903","ModuleTitle":"Community Leadership","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This interdisciplinary module introduces and examines the\r\nidea of ‘community leadership’. It focuses on how ordinary\r\nindividuals identify social needs in the local community and\r\nendeavour to improve the lives of vulnerable groups by\r\norganising grassroots solutions. These individuals include\r\nNobel Laureates such as Mother Teresa or Muhammad\r\nYunus but also ordinary unsung heroes closer to\r\nSingapore. Students are required to investigate the\r\nemergence of pioneering community leaders combining\r\nthe socio-historical contexts, personal psychology,\r\nnetworking and socialisation processes and social\r\nentrepreneurship. The teaching methodology incorporates\r\nlectures, seminar discussion, experiential exercises and\r\nfield study to interview real-life community leaders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"This module is currently open only to students of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, University Town","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2903X","ModuleTitle":"Community Leadership","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This interdisciplinary module introduces and examines the idea of ‘community leadership’. It focuses on how ordinary individuals identify social needs in the local community and endeavour to improve the lives of vulnerable groups by organising grassroots solutions. These individuals include Nobel Laureates such as Mother Teresa or Muhammad Yunus but also ordinary unsung heroes closer to Singapore. Students are required to investigate the emergence of pioneering community leaders combining the socio-historical contexts, personal psychology, networking and socialisation processes and social entrepreneurship. The teaching methodology incorporates lectures, seminar discussion, experiential exercises and field study to interview real-life community leaders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"This module is currently open only to students of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, University Town","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2905","ModuleTitle":"Singapore as ‘Model’ City?","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"A ‘global city’, a ‘city in a garden’, a ‘city of 6.9 million’... what do these and other models say about Singapore and its relationship to its past and future? This course facilitates critical and multi-disciplinary engagement with the imagination and organization of Singapore as city. Students will examine visible aspects of the urban environment together with what is (treated as) invisible, and explore what is at stake in meeting Singapore’s ambition within its borders and beyond. The module culminates in a project that allows students to situate ideals of the liveable, sustainable, inclusive (etc.) city in particular urban sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Only students who are resident at Tembusu College will be able to read this module. Most students will be expected to have read a Junior Seminar and an Ideas and Exposition module before embarking on this Senior Seminar.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2905X","ModuleTitle":"Singapore as ‘Model’ City?","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"A ‘global city’, a ‘city in a garden’, a ‘city of 6.9 million’... what do these and other models say about Singapore and its relationship to its past and future? This course facilitates critical and multi-disciplinary engagement with the imagination and organization of Singapore as city. Students will examine visible aspects of the urban environment together with what is (treated as) invisible, and explore what is at stake in meeting Singapore’s ambition within its borders and beyond. The module culminates in a project that allows students to situate ideals of the liveable, sustainable, inclusive (etc.) city in particular urban sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Only students who are resident at Tembusu College will be able to read this module. Most students will be expected to have read a Junior Seminar and an Ideas and Exposition module before embarking on this Senior Seminar.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2907","ModuleTitle":"Senior Seminar: Negotiating in a Complex World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"We live in a world where complex negotiations take place daily. Navigating these complex negotiations requires one to be conscious of the psychological,\r\nhistorical, sociological, economical, and other contextual factors that shape each unique encounter. The rapid advancement in science and technology\r\nadds to the challenge of interpreting highly technical, domain-specific information, which is critical in rationalizing decisions and persuading counterparts. In this module, we adopt a case study approach to dissecting complex negotiations. Students will learn to adopt both a macro and micro perspective in analysing such negotiations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Normally, Tembusu students should have read a Junior Seminar before they read a Senior Seminar. Exceptions can be made for students who enter the College after\r\ntheir first year, or who have other persuasive reasons. This is decided on a case-by-case by the College Academic Review Board.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2907X","ModuleTitle":"Senior Seminar: Negotiating in a Complex World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"We live in a world where complex negotiations take place daily. Navigating these complex negotiations requires one to be conscious of the psychological,\r\nhistorical, sociological, economical, and other contextual factors that shape each unique encounter. The rapid advancement in science and technology\r\nadds to the challenge of interpreting highly technical, domain-specific information, which is critical in rationalizing decisions and persuading counterparts. In this module, we adopt a case study approach to dissecting complex negotiations. Students will learn to adopt both a macro and micro perspective in analysing such negotiations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Normally, Tembusu students should have read a Junior Seminar before they read a Senior Seminar. Exceptions can be made for students who enter the College after their first year, or who have other persuasive reasons. This is decided on a case-by-case by the College Academic Review Board.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2910","ModuleTitle":"Senior Seminar Radiation and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Reports of radiation leaks at the Fukushima nuclear facility in Japan, following the earthquake/tsunami disaster in 2011, have triggered concern and even panic among members of the general public. In this seminar, we adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to debates and controversies about radiation and nuclear technology. Key topics include: (1) the science behind radiation effects, and the way in which policymakers and others grapple with scientific uncertainties; (2) the challenges of expert-lay communication about radiation risk, both after nuclear disaster and relating to consumer technologies; (3) the broader context that shapes debates over nuclear power in Japan and elsewhere.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Normally, Tembusu students should have read a Junior Seminar before they read a Senior Seminar. Exceptions can be made for students who enter the College after their first year, or who have other\r\npersuasive reasons. This is decided on a case-by-case by the College Academic Review Board.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2910X","ModuleTitle":"Senior Seminar Radiation and SocietySenior Seminar","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Reports of radiation leaks at the Fukushima nuclear facility in Japan, following the earthquake/tsunami disaster in 2011, have triggered concern and even panic among members of the general public. In this seminar, we adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to debates and controversies about radiation and nuclear technology. Key topics include: (1) the science behind radiation effects, and the way in which policymakers and others grapple with scientific uncertainties; (2) the challenges of expert-lay communication about radiation risk, both after nuclear disaster and relating to consumer technologies; (3) the broader context that shapes debates over nuclear power in Japan and elsewhere.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Normally, Tembusu students should have read a Junior Seminar before they read a Senior Seminar. Exceptions can be made for students who enter the College after their first year, or who have other\r\npersuasive reasons. This is decided on a case-by-case by the College Academic Review Board.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2911","ModuleTitle":"Committed to Changing Our World: Dana Meadows’ Legacy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"For those seeking mastery of systems thinking and system dynamics modeling, to serve our human species, Donella (Dana) Meadows’ life and work seem uniquely suited to inspire and guide. Her work sets disciplined high standards in multiple areas: systems modeling, systems thinking, modeling methodologies and environmental journalism. She created resilient communities that embodied her values. Mastering skills and practices her work exemplifies will empower students to become proficient disciplined, humane systems citizens, capable of envisioning and traversing life paths that make a difference.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-2-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2911X","ModuleTitle":"Committed to Changing Our World: Dana Meadows’ Legacy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 4","ModuleDescription":"For those seeking mastery of systems thinking and system dynamics modeling, to serve our human species, Donella (Dana) Meadows’ life and work seem uniquely suited to inspire and guide. Her work sets disciplined high standards in multiple areas: systems modeling, systems thinking, modeling methodologies and environmental journalism. She created resilient communities that embodied her values. Mastering skills and practices her work exemplifies will empower students to become proficient disciplined, humane systems citizens, capable of envisioning and traversing life paths that make a difference.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-1-2-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM3902","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module (ISM) provides an opportunity for senior undergraduates who are staying at the College of Alice & Peter Tan (CAPT) to do \r\nindependent critical reading or research work. Unlike a UROP, where the student contributes to an existing research project, an ISM is an individual study \r\nprogramme conceptualized by the student. ISMs undertaken at CAPT must be inter-disciplinary, multidisciplinary, or trans-disciplinary in topic and/or approach. \r\nStudent and supervisor need to submit for approval an ISM contract that gives a clear account of the topic, programme of study, evaluation, and other pertinent \r\ndetails. The ISM is a graded module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"This module is currently open only to students of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, University Town","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GEM3902A","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module (ISM) provides an opportunity for senior undergraduates who are staying at the College of Alice & Peter Tan (CAPT) to do independent critical reading or research work. Unlike a UROP, where the student contributes to an existing research project, an ISM is an individual study programme conceptualized by the student. ISMs undertaken at CAPT must be interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary, or trans-disciplinary in topic and/or approach. Student and supervisor need to submit for approval an ISM contract that gives a clear account of the topic, programme of study, evaluation, and other pertinent details. The ISM is a graded module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GL1101E","ModuleTitle":"Global Issues","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the emerging field of global studies. Building on ideas about the modern state and international order, it examines how these ideas are\r\nbeing challenged from the perspective of transnational trends and institutions. Among these are the emergence of a global economy, inequalities within\r\nand between states, transnational labor and migration, global environmental issues, poverty and development, global consumerism, human rights and global\r\nresponsibilities, transnational social and political movements, and new patterns of global governance. The module adopts a multidisciplinary approach to reveal different aspects of these issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GL2101","ModuleTitle":"Origins of the Modern World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores how the contemporary structure of the global system emerged. It studies how a world economy with integrated systems of production and trade emerged from interactions in which ethnic, national, political, and cultural divisions played a crucial role. It also examines the mechanisms though which Europeans and European culture maintained a dominant place through conflicts and crises from the sixteenth century onwards. The period under investigation runs from the Thirteenth Century to the start of the Twentieth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"GL1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GL2102","ModuleTitle":"Global Political Economy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"One aspect of 'globalization' is the global character of economic practices such as trade, finance, and economic growth. But those practices rest upon a complex of relations among production, exchange, and power that constitute a global political economy. This module looks at the economic practices that drive globalization through the lens of this broader complex of relations. Drawing on the emerging interdisciplinary social science literature on global political economy, it provides a distinctively global perspective on economic issues such as emerging markets, power shifts in the global economy, global financial governance, and foreign aid.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"GL1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GL2103","ModuleTitle":"Global Governance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the changing nature of political authority in contemporary world politics. Drawing on what social scientists have to say about international institutions and global governance, it asks critical questions with implications for global order, peace, and justice. To what extent has globalization undermined state sovereignty? Who manages global problems in a post-sovereign world, and by what authority? Through what kinds of institutions and practices are global actors governed? Who and what escapes global governance? How should global problems be managed?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"GL1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GL3101","ModuleTitle":"Inquiry and Method ","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the theories of knowledge and methods of inquiry that are used across disciplines to study globalisation and its effects. It introduces students to the means, materials, techniques, and ethical issues entailed by different methods of inquiry. Four themes recur throughout the module: how questions are formulated and investigations conducted; how language influences inquiry; how context influences inquiry; and how different means, materials, and methods of inquiry can (or cannot) be brought together to provide a more holistic analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"ARS3 and above GL major students only. GL1101E and one of the following Core Modules: GL2101 Origins of the Modern World, GL2102 Global Political Economy, GL2103 Global Governance.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6904","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Infectious Diseases","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL S'PORE","Department":"DUKE-NUS GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL S'PORE","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide an overview of parasitic, bacterial, and viral diseases with an emphasis on emerging infectious agents and those of regional importance. The module is directed towards graduate students with basic cell biology, microbiology, and immunology background. The first part of the module with focus on general principles of the biology, dynamics, detection, control, and pathogenesis of infectious agents, followed by case studies of selected agents.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"6-1-0-0-3","Prerequisite":"Students should have followed course GMS6901 “Molecules to Medicines” or equivalent.","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6905","ModuleTitle":"Developments in Infectious Diseases","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL S'PORE","Department":"DUKE-NUS GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL S'PORE","ModuleDescription":"This module involves critical discussion of recent publications in the infectious disease research field. Articles will be chosen in collaboration with the course organizer or supervisor and research findings and conclusions will be presented. In addition, each student will develop a grant application (NMRC NIG format) based one of the article presented.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0.5-0-0-0-3.5","Prerequisite":"This module complements course GMS 6904 “Principles of Infectious Diseases”.","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6920","ModuleTitle":"Metabolic Basis of Disease","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL S'PORE","Department":"DUKE-NUS GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL S'PORE","ModuleDescription":"There is an increasing appreciation that the underlying causes of major diseases have a metabolic basis, such as diabetes and cancer. It is thus becoming necessary for scientists and physicians to have a foundation in\r\nintermediary metabolism in order to better understand the etiology of diseases and develop novel strategies for treating diseases.\r\n\r\nThis 4-credit course offered at Duke-NUS will cover the basics in intermediary metabolism and the regulation of metabolism with special emphasis on human diseases related to metabolic dysfunction and adaptation. This\r\ncourse is tailored for students interested in cancer biology, diabetes, and for those students that have an interest in obtaining a general background in the biochemistry of metabolism.\r\n\r\nThe class format will involve a combination of lectures and discussion and meet twice a week. Grading will be based on tests and a student presentation on a relevant research article.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"6-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6921","ModuleTitle":"Cardiovascular Molecular Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL S'PORE","Department":"DUKE-NUS GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL S'PORE","ModuleDescription":"Cardiovascular disease accounts for approximately 30% of annual deaths in Singapore, and research advances in recent years have shed tremendous insight into the molecular basis of this cadre of diseases. This course is offered jointly to graduate students at NUS, Duke-NUS and Duke (USA) to explore the molecular basis of the disease. Topic areas will be include diseases such hypertension, lipoprotein metabolism, steatosis, atherosclerosis, arrhythmias, and heart failure.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Molecules to Medicines (GMS6901) or equivalent introductory graduate biochemistry course","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GMS6950","ModuleTitle":"Health Services and Systems Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"DUKE-NUS GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL S'PORE","Department":"DUKE-NUS GRADUATE MEDICAL SCHOOL S'PORE","ModuleDescription":"After defining health services and systems research (HSSR), this course will provide the students with a structured review of the topics that have been and are \r\nbeing studied. Strong emphasis will be given on the interdisciplinary nature of HSSR by presenting how multiple disciplines can contribute to improving the \r\nfinancing, organization, quality, access, and cost of the health system. The course will include four major thematic areas of HSSR: i) aging and long-term care, ii) decision science and modelling, iii) health economics, and iv) implementation science and clinical investigation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GS5002","ModuleTitle":"Academic Professional Skills and Techniques","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"The goal of this module is to introduce students to NGS and to equip them with the academic know-how to succeed in this programme. Among others, students will practice their academic writing and presentation skills. They will engage in in-depth research discussions and learn how to conduct a scientific dialogue. There will have intense scientific discussion on topics within and across discipline with instructors and peers in the form of small group journal clubs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GS5101","ModuleTitle":"Laboratory Rotation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"The aim is to expose students of varied research backgrounds to the different experimental skills. This is optional. Modular credits (MCs) will be awarded upon completion of the lab rotation which last for 3 months. The MCs obtained clock to NGS coursework requirements. At the end of the lab rotation, student’s performance in the lab will be assessed by the lab supervisor, using a\r\nprescribed form prepared by NGS. Additionally student has to submit a lab rotation report to detail what he has achieved from the lab rotation and how the techniques\r\nlearnt are beneficial to his area of research. One of the NGS EXCO will endorse/approve the award of the grade upon the submission of the necessary documents. A ‘Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory’ grade is awarded on the\r\nbasis of attendance, submission of an evaluation report and satisfactory performance rated by the lab coordinator.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-3-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GS5105","ModuleTitle":"NGS Graduate Seminar Series","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"This is an optional module. The main purpose of this module is to give graduate students the opportunity to participate in scientific seminars/exchanges in a\r\nprofessional manner and it is also to hone their presentation and communication skills. It will also serve as a platform for exchange of idea and update of nformation which important for advancement in research. It is also an avenue for students who wish to participate in seminars organized by the Research Institutes which will\r\nheld over one year period. After each seminar attended, student has to prepare\r\nlearning journals/logs for all the seminars attended, including the seminar he presents. Student’s presentation slides will have to be submitted and together, these will be assessed/graded by a representative from the NGS\r\ncurriculum committee as well as the RI coordinator (for students who take the seminars organized by RI) A ‘Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory’ grade is awarded on the\r\nbasis of attendance, presentation and document submission.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-60-0-10-75","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GS6001","ModuleTitle":"Research Ethics & Integrity 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GS6004","ModuleTitle":"Vision and Perception","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"The human brain is the most complex structure in the known universe, with large areas responsible for processing visual information. In this module, we adopt an interdisciplinary approach to studying the human visual system as a model for understanding the functional organization of the brain. We begin with how photons are converted into neural synaptic potentials. Next, we explore the anatomical and physiological organization of the cortical visual areas, as well as computational models of their function. We then review the psychophysical studies of object recognition and visual attention. We conclude by studying mathematical models used in artificial vision systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-2-5-0-8","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GS6883A","ModuleTitle":"Interface Science and Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GS6889B","ModuleTitle":"Academic Skills and Research Ethics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"The goal of this module is to equip NGS networked group students with knowledge in soft skills in research and an appreciation of research ethics. Among other skills, students will practice their academic writing and presentation skills. They will be instructed on how to conduct a scientific dialogue, and be given foundation knowledge in intellectual property and patent issues. The will also go through a research ethics workshop where various topics on proper conduct in research shall be highlighted and discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-0-0-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"GSN6504","ModuleTitle":"Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"In this module, we take multidisciplinary approach to understand the cellular and the neural basis of relatively simple behaviours and more complex cognitive tasks. We will discuss:\r\n1. The encoding of noxious stimuli and the neural basis of the affective- \r\n motivational and cognitive effects linked to pain\r\n 2. The basic elements of the visual system and visual processing in humans and \r\n other primates, and the links between cognition (what we see) and\r\n behaviour (what we do)\r\n3. Approaches to studying cognition in healthy humans and current insights into \r\n how cognitive processes are represented in the brain \r\n4. Animal models of cognitive and behavioural abnormalities associated with \r\n psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Neuronal signalling","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GSN6505","ModuleTitle":"Brain Disorders & Repair","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"This capsular module comprising of 4 sub-modules is designed to introduce students to clinically-relevant neuroscience topics. Major topics to be covered in :\r\n1) Neurodegenerative diseases\r\n2) Neuropsychiatric and other brain disorders\r\n3) CNS injuries and repair and\r\n4) Pharmacotherapy for nervous system dysfunction","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GSN6506","ModuleTitle":"Computational Neuroscience & Neuroengineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"This series of 4 capsule modules will cover:\r\n1) quantitative methods to study information encoding and decoding in\r\n the responses of single neurons and of populations of neurons\r\n2) neural network models of learning, including back-propagation, radial basis \r\n functions, Hebbian plasticity, spike-time-dependent plasticity, and liquid\r\n state machines\r\n3) non-invasive recording methods in humans for brain-computer interfaces,\r\n including EEG and fMRI; and\r\n4) signal processing methods for brain-computer interfaces used in neural \r\n prostheses for paraplegics and to rehabilitate stroke patients.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"GSN6880","ModuleTitle":"Neuroethics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"GSN6881","ModuleTitle":"Human Cognitive Neuroscience: A hands on approach","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","Department":"NUS GRAD SCH FOR INTEGRATIVE SCI & ENGG","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HM5103","ModuleTitle":"Mood, Anxiety, & Grief","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Participants will learn to approach and manage depression, anxiety, and grief","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.3-1.3-0-3.3-40.7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HM5104","ModuleTitle":"Addiction/ Personality Disorders","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Participants will learn to intervene addiction & personality disorders","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1-0-2.5-30","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HR2002","ModuleTitle":"Human Capital in Organizations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNIT","ModuleDescription":"This multi-disciplinary module, specially designed for students from the Faculty of Engineering, invites students to examine, from different perspectives, some major themes pertaining to the management of human capital in a knowledge-intensive world of industry today. Departing from the more conventional approaches, students will examine the dynamics of and constraints to individual and organisational behaviours in the context of the challenges posed by an increasingly competitive global landscape. In this module, students would be encouraged to critically evaluate how multiple ‘intelligences’ – emotional, social and professional – can be developed and tapped upon to help them effectively carry out the multi-faceted roles that they are oftentimes called upon to fulfil.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"3(sectional)-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"For Engineering students only","Preclusion":"Students who have passed or are reading HR2001 or HR2101 or HR3111 are not allowed to take HR2002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY1101E","ModuleTitle":"Asia and the Modern World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the field of history, with a focus on East, Southeast, and South Asia. Among the topics to be discussed are interaction with the West, various forms of nationalism, and the impact of globalization. Students are encouraged to think comparatively and to formulate their own opinions and positions on historical issues based on what they have learned in the module. The module is intended for students from any faculty who are interested in learning more about the history of the region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY2229","ModuleTitle":"Nation-Building in Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module is about Singapore's emergence from British colonial rule and merger with Malaysia to independence and nation-building. It covers political events, the economy, education, national service, ethnic relations, and culture and national identity. Students are encouraged to think through issues central to these topics. The module is tailored for students in all Faculties at all levels.","CrossModule":"SSA2204","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSA2204, USE2304","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY2250","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Southeast Asian History","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce the highlights of the region?s past with particular emphasis on the past 200 years. The goal of this course is to highlight and examine patterns of transitions ? evolutionary as well as revolutionary ? in the societies and cultures of Southeast Asia, laying particular emphasis on the development of the modern Southeast Asian worldview. Colonialism, both generally and specifically, receives considerable attention, but European activities, viewpoints, and materials are subordinated to Southeast Asian perspectives and sources. This will also hold true for the Japanese Occupation and subsequent period of independence.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY2259","ModuleTitle":"The Craft of History","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module offers a systematic introduction to the\r\nfields and methods of historical research. It combines\r\nweekly lectures on the basic types of historical\r\nscholarship with tutorials containing a seminar-style\r\nlab component that train students in the core skills of\r\nresearch, reading and writing. Tutorial and lab sessions\r\nwill consist of a series of specially designed hands-on\r\nassignments, intensive discussion and close\r\nsupervision. By the end of the module, students will be\r\nable to effectively read historical scholarship and\r\nsources, and to conceptualize, research, and complete\r\na simple history project on their own.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-1-2-5","Prerequisite":"Must be HY majors and have completed at least 40 MCs of which at least 16 MCs in HY, including HY1101E.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HY3214","ModuleTitle":"History of Strategic Thought","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"From Sun Tzu through theorists of nuclear warfare, military strategists have tried to define the theory and principles of war. For good or bad, that work has affected the conduct of war. Using the writings of selected strategic thinkers, this course studies the evolution of strategic thought and its impact on the practice of war.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY3236","ModuleTitle":"The Struggle for India, 1920-1964","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module is concerned with the political evolution of the Indian nation in two of its most formative periods: the late nationalist struggle from 1920-47 that led to the withdrawal of the colonial power; and the years of Jawaharlal Nehru's prime ministership, 1947-64. The module looks at both decolonisation and nation-building as processes characterised by debate and contestation in relation to (a) social, regional and group identity and (b) political rights and power. The module will study the impact of that debate and contestation on the character, institutions and political life of the nation.","CrossModule":"SN3262","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"HY2228, SN2261, SN3262","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY3246","ModuleTitle":"History of Muslim Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the history of Muslim states and cultures across Southeast Asia. The goal of this course is to provide students with contextualized understandings of more recent developments, as well as to facilitate comparative reflections on the trajectories of other cultural and political traditions in the region. Major topics to be covered include the spread of Islam, the development of vernacular Muslim cultures, the rise of regional sultanates,the impact of colonialism, and issues related to the expression and manipulation of religion in the modern nation-states of Southeast Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY3248","ModuleTitle":"People's Republic of China, 1949-1989","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The People’s Republic of China was established in 1949 by the Chinese Communist Party, first led by Mao Zedong and later by Deng Xiaoping and his successors. The development path from its founding to the Tiananmen incident of 1989 was turbulent and far from linear. Indeed, the new China has been premised upon revolutionary remaking and a total break from the past. Nonetheless, there are still historical continuities when compared with the previous imperial and republican eras. This module aims to provide a deeper understanding of contemporary China by looking at its politics, society, economy and culture in broad historical perspective and within a thematic framework. It also explores China’s distancing and connecting with the rest of the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY3251","ModuleTitle":"India’s Pursuit of Prosperity","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module studies the historical roots of India’s economic backwardness, stagnation and development as well as its recent emergence as a global economic player. Divided into three segments, it examines the Indian economy: a) during colonial rule, b) under the ‘developmental state’, and finally c) in the post\r\nliberalization period. The topics covered include: India’s role in 19th century world economy, growth of urban centers, rise of industrial capitalism, emergence of\r\nworking class, nature of post-independence development planning and the rising ‘consuming classes’. The complex relations between politics and\r\neconomy and linkages between socio-cultural factors and economic developments are discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"HY3252","ModuleTitle":"From Tropical Medicine to Bioscience","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines “tropical” medicine in the three related contexts of colonialism, high imperialism, and nation-building. The module will survey medicine, disease, and epidemics in British, American and Japanese practice, spanning the 18th to 20th centuries, and culminating with present-day Asia and the place of biomedicine in contemporary nation-states, including Singapore. The module covers the transformation of a scientific field from a colonial body of knowledge to a form of practice embraced and utilized by post-colonial societies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"HY3256","ModuleTitle":"Brides of the Sea: Asia's Port Cities","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Brides of the Sea', 'Gateways to Asia' and 'the transformers of Asia' are some of the ways scholars have described Asian port cities. Through case studies, this module explores the port city and the 'maritime world' in Asia. Students are introduced to the history of China's maritime world with a focus on the challenges it faced through encroachment by Western imperial powers. This module also examines Asia's colonial port cities, including Calcutta and Singapore, as sites of Western influence and modernization and also as sites of local resistance and transformation. This module is suitable for all students of NUS.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4209","ModuleTitle":"Imperialism and Empires","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore in depth, in seminar format, problems in a selected area or aspect of modern imperialism. It will examine in closer focus a particular empire (British, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and American) with particular reference to Asia and to Asian interaction with Europe and America. Common themes will include subaltern history, economic development, challenges to imperial control, and explanations and arguments about imperial decline.","CrossModule":"EU4226","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"EU4226","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"HY4214","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to Chinese History","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to appreciate the complexities of China within its general development. It surveys theories and concepts that help analyze Chinese history, familiarizes students with past and current scholarships on China, considers debates about the nature of China's historical developments, and discusses selected issues. The course is mounted for students at the senior levels with an interest in China.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4216","ModuleTitle":"Culture and Literature in S.E.A. History","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"During this module we will examine how the past in Southeast Asia has been recorded and presented and how the "literature" of these works influences our views of the region's history. In the first section of the course we will focus on how history was presented prior to the modern period in the region. The second section of the course will focus on depictions of Southeast Asian culture changed over time in the "literature", and how this may provide new understandings of the region. The course is targeted at students that are interested in Southeast Asian history, culture and literature.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY or 28MCs in SE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY or 28MCs in SE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4222","ModuleTitle":"Asian Business History: Case Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This seminar module examines the development of Asian businesses. Selected themes such as organizations, entrepreneurship and networks will be discussed. It may focus either on one country like Singapore, or regions in Asia in comparative studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY or 28MCs in SN with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY or 28MCs in SN or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4225","ModuleTitle":"Ideological Origins of US Foreign Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Beyond international circumstances, domestic politics and personalities, a vital key to understanding the complexities of United States? foreign policy is through its ideological dimensions. This module will enable students to explore these ideological threads through both seminal documents and scholarly discourses. The module will be taught through both lectures and student presentations. Students will read, present and write on important documents such as John Winthrop?s City upon a Hill, George Washington?s Farewell Address, the Monroe Doctrine, Woodrow Wilson?s Fourteen Points, and George Kennan?s containment policy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4229","ModuleTitle":"Biography and History","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module will expose students to the historiographically complex relationship between history and biography, and its ramifications for historical writing. Students will be given opportunities to closely consider a wide range of biographies and biographical material and develop their individual sensibilities as to if, and if so, how biographical material can be used in historical construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Honours students in History are required to prepare an Honours thesis of 10,000 to 12,000 words through which they are taught to do an original piece of historical research based on primary and secondary sources. Students select research topics with the guidance and approval of the History Department, and are assigned supervisors who provide guidance in conducting research and writing up research materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before:\r\nCompleted 110MCs including 60 MCs of HY major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2013 onwards\r\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of HY major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and a CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"HY4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 100MCs, including 60MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100MCs, including 60MCs in HY, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"HY4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY5303","ModuleTitle":"PROBLEMS IN CULTURAL HISTORY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce graduate students to cultural history as a distinct sub-discipline within historical studies. 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The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, number of contact hours, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA-NA-NA-NA-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"HY6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. 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The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID1106","ModuleTitle":"Design Fundamentals 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"Design Fundamentals 2 reinforce semester 1 through exercises of higher complexity. The students have to deal with more elaborate parameters such as ergonomic factors of one hand-held product. They are also confronted for the first time structural issues and communication procedures. In continuity from fundamental 1 they pursue and refine their analytical approaches of existing products. Students learn the design methods of emotional addressing for products and set fundamentals of the design process which will be further developed during the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-8-0-6-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Module not offered to none industrial design students","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID1112","ModuleTitle":"Modelling and Sketching for Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID1121","ModuleTitle":"Human-Centred Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module will inform students on human centred design, human scale, ergonomics, anthropometrics, as well as human perception and their relation to the design of objects, products, system or service. The module will walks students through the human-centered design process and supports them in activities such as building user research skills, implementing ideas and user testing. It provides students with the basic understanding of user needs in new ways, find innovative solutions to meet those needs, and deliver solutions with financial sustainability in mind.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID2106","ModuleTitle":"Design Platforms 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This is a “vertical studio” based design platform. Senior and junior students will participate in design projects which encourage cross-pollination of thoughts, skills and learning. The students will play the role of a junior designer and work together with the senior students from ID 3106 in the same platform. The objectives are to enable students to explore strategic design innovation through a simulated real studio environment. In this platform, students can select either conceptual or real-life projects led by our industry collaborators and relevant experts within the division.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"2-6-0-17-0","Prerequisite":"Pass ID 1105 & 1106","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID2112","ModuleTitle":"Digital Design & Fabrication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"Students are brought beyond foundational usage of CAD tools for design visualization and construction. Three areas covered are: Advanced Surfacing, Parametric & Generative CAD Modelling, and Digital Manufacturing.\r\nAdvanced Surfacing covers principles and methods to craft high precision, manufacturing-quality CAD models with complex, continuous organic surfaces that are water-tight. Parametric & Generative CAD teaches programming and algorithm-scripting-based methods to digitally generate and control 3D geometry. Digital Manufacturing introduces methods to translate 3D data to produce physical objects via digital manufacturing equipment.\r\nStudents are expected to gain an operationally-ready level of mastery through hands-on experimentation in projects for all three areas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-3-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID2122","ModuleTitle":"Ecodesign And Sustainability","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide the theory and practice for students to understand ecodesign and sustainability and its affects on design practice. It will study the design methods related to ecodesign and sustainable design and its applications. 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It appeals to product designers involved in consumer electronics, domestic appliances, kitchen wares, furniture, lighting, and packaging.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID3041","ModuleTitle":"Special Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This is a one semester involvement for attachment to industry or other institutions of design, research and development work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"14","Workload":"0-0-0-35-0","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"ID3106","ModuleTitle":"Design Platforms 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module works with Design Platforms 1 in “vertical studios” context. Senior and junior students will participate in design projects which encourage cross-pollination of thoughts, skills and learning. The students will play the role of a senior designer and work together with the junior students from ID 2106 in the same platform. The objectives are to enable students to explore strategic design innovation through a simulated real studio environment. In this platform, students can select either conceptual or real-life projects led by our industry collaborators and relevant experts within the division.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"2-6-0-7-0","Prerequisite":"Pass ID 2105 & 2106","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID3124","ModuleTitle":"Creative Communication & Design Argumentation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a means to discover and develop skills in constructing and delivering written and spoken presentations and reports. It is aimed at achieving oral and written proficiency thru critical analysis and practices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ID4106","ModuleTitle":"Design Thesis Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their design ability by the execution of a Major Design Project. Research and investigation on project development will be used to support the design. The major topic is a comprehensive design project that is supported by research. Documentation of research findings will form part of the project submission. Students will be required to demonstrate innovation and competency in industrial design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"1-7-0-0-14","Prerequisite":"Pass ID3103 & ID3104 or ID3105 and 3106","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5021","ModuleTitle":"DESIGN RESEARCH","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5151","ModuleTitle":"DESIGN INNOVATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5351","ModuleTitle":"DESIGN STUDIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5770","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Seminar Module in Industrial Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This Graduate Seminar Module in Industrial Design aims to provide Master student a forum to sustain and amplify an active research culture among the faculty and research scholars of the Division of Industrial Design. It aims to explore research methodology for design, share research findings, and exchange ideas with invited academics of distinction across the world. The themes of seminar\r\npresentations will reflect the latest research conducted in the core areas of the Division of Industrial Design, such as: design education, design management, design innovation, ecodesign and sustainability, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"ID5951","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Industrial Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve a critical and thorough discussion of specific topics in\r\nAdvanced Design Research. Examples of topics that may be discussed are: Ecodesign and sustainability, Experience Design, Interaction Design, Design History, Product Identity, Product Language, Culture and Design etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ID5951A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Industrial Design: Product Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to guide the students to explore the issue of product development through a research and design project with strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. 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The module will involve critical analyses and thorough discussions of specific topics in medicine, healthcare, and design for special needs with regards to Industrial Design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5951D","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Industrial Design: Design Education","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to guide the students to explore the issue of design education through a research project with strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. The module will involve critical analyses and thorough discussions of specific topics in design education with regards to Industrial Design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID5951E","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Industrial Design: Sustainability","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to guide the students to explore the issue of eco design and sustainability through a research and design project with strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. The module will involve critical analyses and\r\nthorough discussions of specific topics in eco design and sustainability with regards to Industrial Design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ID6770","ModuleTitle":"Doctoral Seminar Module in Industrial Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"This Doctoral Seminar Module in Industrial Design aims to provide PhD student a forum to sustain and amplify an active research culture among the faculty and research scholars of the Division of Industrial Design (DID). It aims to explore research methodology for design, share research findings, and exchange ideas with invited academics of distinction across the world. The themes of seminar presentations will reflect the latest research conducted in the core areas of the DID, such as: design education, design management, design innovation, ecodesign and sustainability, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"IDX1991","ModuleTitle":"UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IDX1992","ModuleTitle":"UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IDX1993","ModuleTitle":"UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IDX1994","ModuleTitle":"UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IDX3991","ModuleTitle":"SEP MODULE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IDX3992","ModuleTitle":"SEP MODULE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IDX3993","ModuleTitle":"SEP MODULE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE2100","ModuleTitle":"Probability Models With Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module builds upon the foundation in ST2131 and stresses on applications of stochastic modeling. Topics include: Review of exponential distribution; Conditional probability and conditional expectation; discrete time Markov chains; Poisson process; Basic queuing models and continuous time Markov chains and Renewal Theory. Students will eventually be conversant with the properties of these models and appreciate their roles in engineering applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2131","Preclusion":"BH3215, DSC3215","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE2100E","ModuleTitle":"Probability Models with Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"DSC3215","Corequisite":"ST2131 or TS2120 or IE2120E"},{"ModuleCode":"IE2130","ModuleTitle":"Quality Engineering I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of quality and basic techniques in quality engineering. The topics covered are measures and interpretation of variation, control charts, process capability analysis, and acceptance sampling. The module will also deal with some related issues such as measurement systems analysis, PDCA, TQM, and industrial case studies. At the end of the module, students will be able to understand the basic concepts of quality and use the basic tools in quality analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"MA1505, MA1506 or SA1101, or ST1131, or ST1131A, or ST1232, or ST2334.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE2130E","ModuleTitle":"Quality Engineering I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"(MA1505 and MA1506) or ST1131 or SA1101 or ST1131A or ST1232 or ST2334 or equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"MA1505, MA1506 or SA1101, or ST1131, or ST1131A, or ST1232, or ST2334 or TE2102 or TG1401 or TM1401 or TS2120 or IE2120E"},{"ModuleCode":"IE2140","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Economy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the concept of \"the time-value of money\" and the effect that it has on economic decisions in engineering and business. It equips students with a conceptual framework for understanding and evaluating economic alternatives represented as a set of cash flows over time. Topics covered include cash flow analysis, choice among economic alternatives, effects of depreciation and taxation, replacement analysis, and dealing with risk and uncertainty.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE2140E","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Economy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IE2150","ModuleTitle":"Human Factors Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces concepts in human factors engineering and ergonomics. The topics that will be covered include: Human factors and systems; Human factors research methodologies; Information input and processing; Visual and auditory displays; Human output and control; Motor skills and hand tools; Anthropometry and workplace design; Environmental conditions of illumination, and Climate and noise. The objectives are to provide students with a broad overview of the application areas and an appreciation of the need for human factors engineers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE2150E","ModuleTitle":"Human Factors Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IE2290","ModuleTitle":"A cross cultural industrial field trip program","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide students with hands-on knowledge and understanding of the diverse socio-culturaleconomic-political-business environments of one of the fastest evolving regions of the world – North Asia. In addition, students will be exposed to issues such as the challenges and constraints companies face in setting up and running operations in specific areas within this region, and learn the key drivers and best practices the companies adopts in their business operations in these areas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-6-0-41-18","Prerequisite":"Stage 2 standing","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"IE3010E","ModuleTitle":"Systems Thinking and Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IE3100E","ModuleTitle":"Systems Design Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Level 3 Standing","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IE3100R","ModuleTitle":"Systems Design Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This design project requires students to study, formulate and analyze an actual industrial problem with the goal of recommending a design solution that is practical. It also enables students to practice and improve the skills of technical report writing and oral presentation. The objective of the design project is to provide an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in an actual industry problem. It also gives the students a broader scope in applying industrial engineering concepts rather than concentrating on one particular subject area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-4-6","Prerequisite":"IE2100, IE2110, IE2140; Co-requisite: IE2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE4100","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng.Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the module is to give students exposure to research. In this module, each student is assigned to a research project that requires application of industrial and systems engineering concepts. The module provides the opportunity for students to conduct self study by reviewing literature, defining a problem, analyzing the problem critically, conducting design of experiments, and recommending solutions. It also enables students to improve their communication skills through technical report writing and oral presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0.3-0-0-5.7-9","Prerequisite":"ISE B.Eng. 4 standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE4100E","ModuleTitle":"BTech Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Level 4 Standing","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IE4220","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Modelling","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the fundamentals of supply chain concepts. It covers issues and basic techniques of distribution strategies, transportation logistics, and supply chain network optimization models. Students are equipped with fundamental concepts and quantitative tools that are essential to solving logistic and supply chain problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2100, IE2110","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE4220E","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Modelling","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the fundamentals of supply chain concepts. It covers issues and basic techniques of distribution strategies, transportation logistics and supply chain network optimisation models. Students are equipped with fundamental concepts and quantitative tools that are essential to solving logistics and supply chain problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"IE2100E & IE2110E"},{"ModuleCode":"IE4230","ModuleTitle":"Quality Engineering II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to advanced topics in quality engineering. Topics covered are: design-in quality, quality function deployment, failure mode and effects analysis, fractional factorial designs, confounding, and robust design. The module also deals with basic tools in reliability analysis and testing. It will enable students to use more advanced techniques in process studies and learn to deal with quality problems from a proactive point of view in terms of process improvement and optimization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2130, IE3101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE4230E","ModuleTitle":"Quality Engineering II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Design-in quality versus process control. Quality function deployment. Failure mode and effects analysis. Fractional factorial designs. Confounding. Robust design. 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This module enables students to cost out a system and recommend approaches to develop strategies for increasing the cost effectiveness of the system.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2140","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE4242E","ModuleTitle":"Cost Analysis And Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2140E","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5002","ModuleTitle":"Applied Engineering Statistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Statistical analysis and experimentation techniques for engineers. Topics include analysis of variance, regression analysis, factorial and fractional factorial designs, response surface methodology and non-parametric methods. The module is application oriented and examples drawn from industrial applications rather than mathematical development will be used wherever possible to introduce a topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5003","ModuleTitle":"COST ANALYSIS AND ENGINEERING ECONOMY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Cost and engineering economic analysis with special emphasis on a unified approach based upon cost accounting, operations research, economics and other quantitative methods. Topics include cost accounting and cost analysis, cost estimation, methods of engineering economic analysis, analyses for government projects and public utilities, effects of income taxes in economy studies, depreciation methods, risk and uncertainty in engineering economy studies, replacement studies and models, capital budgeting and computer applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5105","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Supply Chain Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the fundamentals of Supply Chain Systems. It covers topics related to the Modelling of Supply Chain Systems so as to provide the best flow of products through the Supply Chain Systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"IE5001 Operations Planning and Control I\r\nIE5004 Engineering Probability and Simulation","Preclusion":"IE5401 Industrial Logistics\r\nIE5405 Inventory Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5107","ModuleTitle":"MATERIAL FLOW SYSTEMS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the activities required to manage materials flow from supplier through manufacturing activities to the final use of the materials or delivery to customer. Emphasis is given on the movement of materials within the manufacturing processes and storage systems. Methodologies useful to the analysis of material flow systems, in both the manufacturing and warehousing systems, are introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5108","ModuleTitle":"Facility Layout And Location","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an analytical treatment of the subject of facility layout and location. The layout design process consists of problem formulation, analysis of the problem, search for layout designs, selection of the preferred design, and specification of the layout design to be installed. This module also considers the problem of locating one or several new facilities with respect to existing facilities. The objective considered is the minimization of a cost function of travel distances. Problems with rectilinear and Euclidean distances are considered. Students will be assigned a computer project and a case study.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5121","ModuleTitle":"Quality Planning And Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the planning, organizational and human dimensions of quality management. It begins with an overview of the fundamental nature of quality, followed by a coverage of the strategic importance of quality in industry and the implementation of total quality management. The organizational and human dimensions include the application of basic management theories to the planning, management and improvement of quality. The measurement techniques, unique to assessing human performance and their role in quality improvement, will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5122","ModuleTitle":"STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the practice of statistical quality control and provides a comprehensive coverage of SQC from basic principles to state-of-the-art concepts and applications. The objective is to give a sound understanding of SQC principles and the basis of applying these principles in the industrial environment. The main topics are basic problem-solving methodology and tools, basic and advanced statistical process control techniques, statistical assessment of process capability, and acceptance sampling.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5205","ModuleTitle":"Healthcare System and Analytics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module gives an overview of healthcare systems and how healthcare delivery is achieved, including an understanding of the roles of analysts in healthcare, healthcare data concepts and management. Data modelling and the use of statistics and operations research methods to support operations management, planning and decision making in healthcare are also introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5404","ModuleTitle":"LARGE SCALE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE5902","ModuleTitle":"Research Project in L&OR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The student will undertake a research project over two semesters to work on a topic approved by the department in logistics and operations research. The work may include a comprehensive literature survey, problem definition, model building, solution method development, and recommendation. This module is offered as an elective module to fulfill the requirements for the Specialization in Logistics and\r\nOperations Research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IE5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE6001","ModuleTitle":"MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE6099","ModuleTitle":"ISE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IE6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEM1201H","ModuleTitle":"Eating Right(s): The Politics of Food","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Do you know where your last meal came from? Have you ever wondered how your dietary choices affect communities, species and landscapes worldwide? This interdisciplinary writing course examines some human and ecological impacts of contemporary food-related practices and interactions. Readings from different perspectives focus critical attention on industrial agriculture, factory farming, packaging/distribution networks and international trade agreements in relation to issues of hunger, obesity, food security and environmental sustainability. In small collaborative classes, you will examine the strategies used by individual authors to construct persuasive arguments and learn to incorporate these rhetorical skills into your own writing about food.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying English Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes modules.","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a WP2201 or IEM module, ES1201G, ES1201L, ES1501%.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IEM1201K","ModuleTitle":"Photography and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Photography is a powerful force in contemporary society. Photographs can be found in advertisements, newspapers, photo albums, museums, archives, websites, and more. In this course, you will learn to think and write critically about such photographs. Are they objective copies or artistic transformations of the world? Is photography a democratic art, accessible to all, or is it an instrument of surveillance and social control? What other social purposes does photography serve? We will address these questions and more by discussing the work of photography critics and by examining documentary, advertising, fashion, art, archival, and amateur photography.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying\r\nEnglish Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes\r\n(EAP) modules.","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a WP2201 or IEM module, ES1201G, ES1201L, ES1501% (namely ES1501A, ES1501B and ES1501C) modules.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"IEM1201N","ModuleTitle":"Public Persona and Self-presentations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Public persona is a fundamental yet unarticulated aspect of persuasion in spoken discourse. In this course, students will explore and examine speakers’ public persona with a focus on interactional and social roles in performed presentations before a public audience. What does it mean to perform a public persona? How is public persona shaped, strengthened, or attenuated? Is there such a thing as an \"authentic\" public persona? In seminar-type classes and, subsequently, in writing assignments, students will analyse verbal and nonverbal performance of a speaker or speakers in mediated and/or non-mediated contexts, and develop informed views of their public persona.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying English Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes (EAP) modules.","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a WP2201%, IEM1201%, ES1201G, ES1201L or ES1501% module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEM1201Q","ModuleTitle":"English, Singlish and intercultural communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Students will explore how a language is shaped by the culture in which it is used and how it in turn shapes its users’ views of other cultures. They will investigate the culture-specific aspects of language, how they colour speakers’ worldviews, and how differences in worldviews may lead to intercultural misunderstanding. Students will develop reasoned positions on particular issues in intercultural communication and formulate arguments to defend their points of view. The focus will be on English and Singlish but other varieties of English and other languages will be used for comparison.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying English Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes (EAP) modules.","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a WP2201%, IEM1201%, ES1201G, ES1201L or ES1501% module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEM1201R","ModuleTitle":"Oratory and the Public Mind","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This course discusses the nature of oratory and how it potentially influences the public mind, that is, how the public perceives, understands, and acts upon social and political realities. Students will be introduced to ways of critically analyzing speeches as they interrogate the power and limitations of oratory in influencing the public mind. Students will consider the following questions: What elements in the speeches enable speakers to ‘adjust ideas to people and people to ideas’? How do speeches shape and get shaped by their contexts? How are ideas expressed in the speeches transformed to create impact on the public mind?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying English Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes modules.","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a WP2201%, IEM1201%, ES1201G, ES1201L or ES1501% module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEM1201S","ModuleTitle":"Women in Film","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the representation of women in film as a site of ideological struggle. Students will investigate the multi-facetted images of women that appear in selected films and engage in critical debates about the messages that these images convey, as well as the extent to which they are influenced by history and culture. With an understanding of film analysis and the concept of ideology, students will examine how diverse viewpoints are expressed in key scholarly readings and contemporary articles, and develop writing skills that enunciate their own position within the debates.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying English Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes modules.","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a WP2201%, IEM1201%, ES1201G, ES1201L or ES1501% module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEM1201T","ModuleTitle":"Ideology and Popular Culture in Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"This module interprets Singaporean popular culture in terms of ideology, meaning the assumptions and cognitive habits that frame one’s understanding of the world and \r\njustify a certain set of social relations. Students will be introduced to influential theories of ideology, such as Althusserian interpellation and Gramscian hegemony, and more recent cognitivist approaches. We will engage with analyses of Singapore by political theorists, historians, and sociologists. The suitability of various theories of ideology to Singapore will be evaluated as we practice ideological critique on Singaporean popular cultural texts chosen by the students, to develop critical thinking and writing skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying English Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes modules.","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a WP2201%, IEM1201%, ES1201G, ES1201L or ES1501% module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEM1201U","ModuleTitle":"The Detective","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"The detective genre is well positioned to foreground the rhetorical situation in its concern with the generation of meaning. In this module students are invited to identify with the detective who offers a metaphor for the process of reading carefully for information, distinguishing between valid and inadequate evidence, and constructing a credible argument built on knowledge gleaned from careful observations. Students will engage in debates around what constitutes “knowledge”, how (and whether) “truth” can be arrived at, and how the detective genre can illustrate these debates through an understanding of epistemology, i.e. the theory of knowledge.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students must have passed/been exempted from the NUS Qualifying English Test (QET) or have passed CELC English for Academic Purposes modules.","Preclusion":"Students who have already read a WP2201%, IEM1201%, ES1201G, ES1201L or ES1501% module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEM2201E","ModuleTitle":"Ethics in Outer Space","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Venturing into space, the most hostile of extreme environments, poses a host of complex and unusual challenges to human well-being. Through examination of the physiological, psychological and social factors that astronauts must contend with, students will engage with the ethical questions that confront governmental and private agencies when sending men and women into space. Before selecting specific ethical questions to explore in their research papers, students will also examine the motivations (scientific, commercial, political) behind different kinds of space mission and consider the moral obligations humankind may be under with regard to the exploration and potential exploitation of extraterrestrial environments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"I&E I","Preclusion":"Students who have already read an I&E II module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEM2201L","ModuleTitle":"Visualizing Southeast Asian Cities","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"In this research-based module, we will explore how urban spaces across Southeast Asia have been imagined through visual forms like cinema, painting, advertising, and digital media. Using historical, theoretical, and anthropological texts as models, we will inquire into the process by which images negotiate and redefine the contours and notions of the geographies they are made to replace. How do movies transform disregarded cityscapes into protagonists? How are photographs and postcards of abandoned or demolished structures incorporated into historical memory? How do territorial, tourist, and transit maps shape aspirations of citizens and migrants? Students can pursue one of several trajectories.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"I&E I","Preclusion":"Students who have already read an I&E II module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEM2201M","ModuleTitle":"Sport and Socialization","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Involvement in professional and amateur sports through competition, ludic activity or spectatorship is a social experience and thus connected to larger social and cultural formations. Students will engage with sociological research and develop their own critical positions grounded within functionalist, interactionist or critical theory frameworks in one of three areas: (1) Socialization into sport; what factors may influence initiation and continuation? (2) Socialization out of sport; in particular what are the causes and effects of burnout or retirement in competitive sport? (3) Socialization through sport; how are dimensions of identity (embodiment, gender, race, social class) developed?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"I&E I","Preclusion":"Students who have already read an I&E II module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEM2201P","ModuleTitle":"Science Fiction and Empire","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Science fiction is less about the future than it is about the present. Many science fiction narratives critique contemporary social issues, particularly imperialism and colonialism. This course will introduce students to the theories of colonialism and their importance in a modern context. Armed with this knowledge, students will engage with classic and contemporary science fiction texts in order to understand, as well as question, how such narratives describe and proscribe ways of ordering the world. In developing their original research projects, students will explore how this intersection between popular narrative and ideology influences many of the ways we think about culture today.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"I&E I","Preclusion":"Students who have already read an I&E II module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IEU3550","ModuleTitle":"Extended Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies, are vetted and approved by the European Studies Programme, have relevance to the major, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available credited internships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. Internships proposed by students will require the approval of the programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"Please see remarks","Prerequisite":"Students should: have completed a minimum of 24 MC in European Studies; and have declared European Studies as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules (Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major).","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"INM3550","ModuleTitle":"Extended Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies, are vetted and approved by the Communications and New Media Programme, have relevance to the major in NM, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available credited internships for each semester will be advertised at the beginning of the semester before. Internships proposed by students will require the approval of the department. Student must apply for and be accepted to work in the company/organization offering the internship for a duration of 6 months (together with NM3550), on full time basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3 months at the place of work on full time basis.","Prerequisite":"(1) For NM Major only,\r\n(2) Read and pass a minimum of 80 MCs AND\r\n(3) Must read NM3550 concurrently\r\n","Preclusion":"Any other series-internship modules\r\n(Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IPS3550","ModuleTitle":"EXTENDED INTERNSHIP","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within an organisation, are vetted and approved by the Department’s internship advisor, have relevance to the\r\nmajor in Political Science, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed.\r\n\r\nAvailable credited internships (if any) will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. In exceptional cases, internships proposed by students may be approved by the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Students should:\r\n- have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Political Science; and\r\n- have declared Political Science as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules\r\n(Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS1103FC","ModuleTitle":"Computing and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"Students will explore the interactions and impacts of computing & information technologies on social systems. They will examine how technological paradigms transform industries, organizations and individuals, and vice versa; how policies and social norms are developed as they relate to technology use; and investigate the emerging controversies surrounding the regulation of technology in society. Emphasis is placed on establishing an in-depth understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities of computing professionals, and developing an ability to analyze the impact of computing technologies on a local and global scale. Historical and contemporary studies, cases and examples will be used extensively.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-3-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CS1105 Computing and Society\nIS1103 Computing and Society","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS1105","ModuleTitle":"Strategic IT Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This foundation course develops an understanding of the role of IT in the value chain and the ever-changing competitive arena of information age. The focus is on the following topics: the nature and characteristics of information technology (IT), the strategic roles of IT for organizational improvements in operations, planning and decision making. The course is directed toward future IT specialists, consultants, and managers who must have a basic understanding of information technologies; including identifying strategic opportunities for Information Systems (IS) deployment, managing IT resources, and evaluating IT investments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"CS2250","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS1112FC","ModuleTitle":"E-Business Essentials","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This foundation course aims to provide a broad introduction to the nature of e-business activities from practical, technical, business and strategic perspectives. It will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the technical elements that facilitate the development of the Internet and e-commerce, and the principles and concepts underlying the use of these technologies to facilitate e-business operations. Topics covered include: the evolution of e-business from operational, technical and strategic perspectives, basic computer networking and database concepts, website architecture and multimedia on the Internet, internet technologies, services and applications (e.g. social networking, telephony, P2P, etc), and emerging standards in e-business.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IS1112 E-Business Essentials\nIT1004 Introduction to Electronic Commerce","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS2101","ModuleTitle":"Business and Technical Communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"CTR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION","ModuleDescription":"Business and Technical Communication a customized core module for the School of Computing, aims to give its students a professional edge in the competitive and interconnected job market by preparing and enhancing their professional communication skills in IT related work settings.\r\n\r\nBy the end of the module, students will have an array of communicative skills. Students will be able to:\r\n\r\n- write effective and persuasive business letters/ email messages and proposals\r\n- speak and deliver confidently with and without multimodal aids both in prepared and impromptu speech situations such as meetings, job interviews, oral presentations and proposal presentations\r\n- have an enhanced awareness of intercultural and interpersonal concepts and skills \r\n- critically analyze communication contexts and use these skills in written and spoken assignments\r\n\r\nThis is a 48-hour module taught over 12 weeks with 2 two-hour tutorials per week.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Students who are required to read ES1000 and/or EAP modules (ET1000/ES1102/EG1471) must pass it/them before taking IS2101.","Preclusion":"ES2002, ES2007D, ES2007S, CS2101, CG1413, CS2103T and ES1601.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS2102","ModuleTitle":"Requirements Analysis and Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"Business requirements analysis is the process of discovering requirements, analyzing requirements for incompleteness, inconsistency, relevance and practicality and negotiating the final requirements for the systems. Whether the computer systems developed are what users want depends on how well requirements are captured at the earlier stage of system development. This module teaches Business Requirements Analysis in the Unified\r\nProcess, particularly, the process of requirements elicitation, analyses, documentation, and communication. This module also teaches transition from business requirement analysis to design, UML (Unified Modelling Language) and Use Case Modelling.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CS1010 or its equivalents","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS2103","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Systems Development Concepts","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"The focus of this module is to train students to be conversant in the technologies and approaches to developing software systems at the enterprise level. Technologies covered include J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition) and .NET (from Microsoft). Emphasis will be placed on teaching students J2EE standard specification. Major topics covered include Business Information Systems; Enterprise Platforms; Distributed Computing Concepts; JavaBeans; Servlets and Java Server Pages; Model, View, Controller model; Enterprise JavaBeans; XML, Web Services, Deployment; Persistence Management and Security.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1020 or CS1102 or CS1102C or CS1102S","Preclusion":"CS2261","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS2104","ModuleTitle":"Software Team Dynamics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the fundamentals of teams and working in teams. Emphasis is placed on team dynamics in the software environment. Students will learn about different types of software teams, the challenges of working in such teams and how to work and manage such teams effectively. A variety of instructional methods including lectures, in-class group activities, discussions and debates, videos and fieldwork will be used to facilitate teaching of the course. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Students can only take this module after completing 40 MCs","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS2150","ModuleTitle":"E-Business Design and Implementation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to train students to be conversant in the technologies, approaches, principles and issues in designing effective e-commerce and e-business systems.\r\n\r\nMajor topics include: J2EE and .NET for e-commerce, scripting languages (Javascript/JSP/ASP/PHP/Perl), development frameworks (Flex, AJAX, servlets), database design and management for the internet, tracking and analysis of customers, payment services/verification, implementing security, XML,\r\ninventory/order/shipping management services and systems, planning, designing and deploying web services, and operational considerations and technical tradeoffs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(CS1020 or CS1102 or CS1102S) and IS1112","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS3101","ModuleTitle":"Management of Information Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"The course covers the essentials in management of information systems in an organisational setting. Students will gain an understanding of the managerial issues in the development and operation of information systems. The main topics include: information systems planning, management of systems development and maintenance, implementation management, end-user computing, data centre operations, information systems control and evaluation, acquisition of IS resources and management of IS personnel. Case studies will be used to illustrate the issues and solutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS2250 or (IS1103 and IS1105)","Preclusion":"CS3253","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3150","ModuleTitle":"Digital and New Media Marketing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the principles and practice of marketing management of IT products and services in the digital economy, and the application of computer decision tools and techniques for marketing on\r\nnew interactive media such as the Internet and mobile phone platforms. The main topics of this module are: the concept of marketing, marketing environment in the digital economy, marketing research, buyer behaviour, IT market analysis, segmentation, targeting and positioning, IT product design, pricing, advertising and promotion, marketing channel and campaign management in new\r\nmedia platforms, etc. Cases and examples will be drawn from the high-tech IT industries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 60 MCs and [IS1105 and IS1112 ]","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS3220","ModuleTitle":"Service Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at providing an inter-disciplinary educational foundation for students in Service Science. Service Science is the application of scientific, management, and engineering disciplines to the tasks (services) that one organization beneficially performs for itself and with another. The module will cover the definition and goals of services, creation, operation, marketing and delivery of services, and the role of IT service systems. It will discuss how IT-enabled services impact an organization and the external environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":" 2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Pass 60 MCs and [CS2250 or (IS1103 and IS1105)]","Preclusion":"CS3361","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3221","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Resource Planning Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"Business resources include employees, business processes, procedures, organisational structure, and computer systems. The efficiency and effectiveness of an organisation in carrying out its business can be enhanced if managers and employees are given the support to plan, monitor and control the business. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) supports the use of all resources in an organisation. In this course, students will learn the rationale for having ERP, ERP functionality (such as manufacturing, finance, distribution and human resource management), ERP and information technology, ERP systems and ERP implementation (planning, product selection, implementation and optimisation).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(IS1103 or IS1103FC) and IS1105","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3222","ModuleTitle":"IT and Customer Relationship Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems are the cornerstone of enterprise systems to manage customer relationships and equity in business organizations. This module aims to introduce concepts in CRM and in the application, implementation and management of CRM technologies. Topics covered include CRM strategy in B2C and B2B contexts, integrating IS/IT strategy with CRM objectives, economic returns from CRM, information privacy in CRM, CRM data warehouse and information structure, data mining techniques for CRM, CRM systems and technologies, CRM system implementation in B2C/B2B contexts, CRM system vendor selection and evaluation. Instructional methods will include lectures, tutorials, case studies, and/or project-based learning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 60 MCs and [CS2250 or (IS1103 and IS1105)]","Preclusion":"CS4266","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3223","ModuleTitle":"IT and Supply Chain Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the understanding of the role of IT in enabling effective supply chain strategies in the global economy. Particularly, it focuses on the how to plan the integration of supply chain components into a coordinated system using IT. Besides the basic concepts, students will be exposed to the role of IT in risk pooling and inventory placement, integrated planning and collaboration, and information sharing in supply chain management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 60 MCs and [CS2250 or (IS1103 and IS1105)]","Preclusion":"CS4267","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3230","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Information Security","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"With the prevalent use of computers and internet in the moderm organization, threats and attacks on information systems are also on the rise. This module introduces the principles of information security, to prepare students for their future roles as IS professionals. Students will understand that protecting organization information requires a holistic approach which includes policy, technology and education. The focus of the module is on principles and concepts, rather than hands-on skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 60 MCs and [(IS1103 and IS1105) and (CS2105 or IS1112) ]","Preclusion":"CS3254 Information Security Management","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS3240","ModuleTitle":"Economics of E-Business","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"We are living in a \"New Economy\" with e-business. E-Business means not only \"selling products electronically\" but also digitalisation of many conventional business processes: financing, advertising, and managing human resources. These process-related changes significantly impact intra-business organisation, business-to-business relationships, and business-to-consumer interactions. As technology advances breathlessly, the ideas, concepts, and models of economic principles need to be applied carefully. The economic analyses, such as differential pricing, bundling, signalling, licensing, lock-in, or network effects can be directly applied to E-Business economy. This course aims to give students economic insights to understand E-Business and to make better decisions in E-Business.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 60 MCs and [EC1101 or EC1101E or EC1301 or EC1310 or EC1311 or GCE ‘A’ Level Economics or BSP1005 ]","Preclusion":"CS3265","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3242","ModuleTitle":"Software Quality Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"As more business operations are dependent on information systems today, the importance of software quality is ever growing. It is also imperative for IT vendors to meet the increasing demand for high quality IT service and software products by customers. This module focuses on how to apply quality management concepts and practices to development and maintenance of software. Particularly, students will learn about various quality metrics, models, and standards specific to the software domain. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 60 MCs and [CS2250 or IS1105]","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS3243","ModuleTitle":"Technology Strategy and Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"Students will understand the theory and practice of business strategy as applied to technology-oriented (and in particular, IT-oriented) products and services. The module provides students with a broad and in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of technology strategy and management. These will be applied to information technology-related products and services. Students will also understand the life cycle and product development process of technological\r\ninnovations. Case studies form a major part of this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 60 MCs and [CS2250 or IS1105]","Preclusion":"CS3251","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3250","ModuleTitle":"Health Informatics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"The goal of this module is to provide students with an introduction to the many facets of IT applications in healthcare. With the increasing use of IT in the healthcare landscape, there has been a steady growth of demands for IT systems and innovations to streamline healthcare practice and to provide for quality patient care. Lectures will cover IT systems in healthcare settings, decisionmaking in patient care, standards and interoperability\r\nissues, patient data privacy and security and challenges associated with IT implementation in healthcare enterprises. The module is useful for students with the view to an IT career in healthcare.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed 60 MCs.","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"IS3251","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Technology Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces students to the concepts and principles of technology entrepreneurship. Students will learn about the current developments in entrepreneurship, worldwide and in Singapore and be taught to use a variety of tools, techniques and frameworks for the development and analysis of entrepreneurial businesses. Students taking the module should have an interest in entrepreneurship and a desire to be an entrepreneur at some stage in their lives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 40 MCs","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS3260","ModuleTitle":"Gamification for Organisations and Individuals","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"Gamification is the use of game play thinking and mechanics to engage audiences. For the younger generation, gaming has become part of their lives, and thus it is desirable to use games to engage them at work and as part of marketing strategies. The goal of this module is to provide students with an introduction to gamification and funware. Lectures will cover the various game elements, their psychological impact on people and ways to deploy them. Students will also work on group projects to learn to deploy gamification.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 60 MCs and (CS1020 Data Structures and Algorithms I or its equivalent)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4100","ModuleTitle":"IT Project Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the management of IS projects. Various managerial issues pertaining to the evaluation and selection of information systems projects, choice of project organization, planning, scheduling and budgeting of project activities and basic principles in control and project auditing will be covered. The students will also learn how to use practical techniques and tools, such as network models (PERT/CPM), simulation, and state-of-the-art project management software, in scheduling project activities. This module serves as a good introduction to information systems project management for students who may participate in coordinating and managing large-scale information systems projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 80 MCs and [CS2250 or (IS1103 and IS1105)] and (CS2261 or IS2103)","Preclusion":"IS5110 and CS5212(old code for IS5110)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4150","ModuleTitle":"Mobile and Ubiquitous Commerce","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will develop an appreciation for the strategic, operational, and technical issues for e-commerce in the emerging domains of mobile and ubiquitous computing. It provides students with an understanding of the theory and\r\npractice of e-business management and systems development in these domain areas. The module covers concepts such as frameworks for mobile commerce, enabling business processes and models, as well as technologies for enabling commerce on non-traditional computing platforms. Students will learn to design\r\nand develop e-business applications on these platforms to meet constantly changing business needs. Case studies form a major part of this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 80 MCs and IS2150","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS4224","ModuleTitle":"Service Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at introducing students to the systems approach of analysing service systems. It will cover the fundamentals of systems thinking for business services, and extend to large scale IT-integrated services. Students will learn about holistic social-technical systems, considering all the important factors, such as IT, business organization, user characteristics and different cultural environments. Case studies form an integral component of this module, to enhance student knowledge and application skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Pass 80 MCs and [CS3361 or IS3220]","Preclusion":"CS4361","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4226","ModuleTitle":"IT Outsourcing and Offshoring Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"The module focuses on issues faced when IT organizations engage in outsourcing, offshoring and internationalization. It also provides students with the theoretical framework and tools to identify core IT capabilities and analyze relevant activities for outsourcing and offshoring. Besides equipping students with the fundamentals and theoretical perspectives of these phenomena, the course will also expose them to practical issues ranging from managerial to economical, from cultural to political, from methodological to regulatory. Students will graduate with a better appreciation of the IT industry in both developing and developed countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"Pass 80 MCs and [CS2250 or (IS1103 and IS1105)]","Preclusion":"CS4255","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4227","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise Service-Oriented Architecture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an overview of service oriented architecture (SOA). The key topics covered include SOA concepts and principles, SOA architecture and design considerations, and SOA relationship with enterprise capabilities. Key concepts from web services, that are relevant to SOA, will be covered with an emphasis on how these ideas may enhance the performance of enterprises. Approaches to service oriented software development (including reliability and security considerations) will also be included. Overall, this module equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement SOA in enterprises.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 80 MCs and [CS3361 of IS3220]","Preclusion":"CS4258","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4232","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Information Security Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"As information security is a fast-developing field, this module will cater for recent or specialized topics in information security. The content is expected to change from year to year. Possible topics include incident management and business continuity, digital forensics, and e-commerce and m-commerce security.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 80 MCs and (CS2107 Introduction to Information Security or IS3230 Principles of Information Security)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS4240","ModuleTitle":"Business Intelligence Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"Business Intelligence (BI) is the application of data base and machine learning technologies in business. It enables organisations to improve decision making, enhance strategic position, and maintain competitive advantage.\r\n\r\nThis module will introduce students to the essentials of BI, placing emphasis on database and machine learning technologies for building effective BI Systems. Students will learn about data warehousing and data visualisation, as well as the various tools that can be employed for intelligent business decision making. BI cases will be used to highlight the issues and problems encountered by organisations as they developed and implemented BI systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 80 MCs and [(IS1112 or IS1112FC or CS2102) and (IS1103 or IS1103FC) and IS1105 and (ST1131 or ST2334 or ST2132)]","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4243","ModuleTitle":"Information Systems Consulting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"The aims and objectives are: (1) to provide an overview of Information Systems (IS) consulting and to develop a more specific understanding of the practice; (2) to provide students with the knowledge of management and IS consulting practices; and (3) to give students the opportunity to be involved in a field consulting project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 80 MCs and [CS2250 or (IS1103 and IS1105)]","Preclusion":"CS4253","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS4260","ModuleTitle":"E-Commerce Business Models","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"As the fastest-growing facet of the Internet, electronic commerce offers functionality and new ways of doing business that no company can afford to ignore. The basis for moving to an electronic commerce is a belief that electronic markets have the potential to be more efficient in developing new information goods and services. In addition, electronic commerce also offers companies new ways of linking together trading partners and global customers. Students taking this course learn the characteristics of various b-webs such as agora, aggregation, value chain and alliances, and have opportunities to research in their areas of interest.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Pass 80 MCs and [CS2250 or (IS1103 and IS1105)]","Preclusion":"CS4260","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5110","ModuleTitle":"Software Project Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the managerial aspects of the software production process: from its initial feasibility phase to its maintenance phase. It covers topics such as feasibility studies, cost estimation and control, quality and operational integrity reviews, project scheduling and control techniques and methods, and productivity and quality metrics. Of particular interest will be the management of cross-cultural and cross-border software teams. Students who are certified IT Project Managers will be given credit for this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5111","ModuleTitle":"Integration of IS and Business","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the high level CEO/CIO perspectives of information systems within the wider scopes of the corporations. It covers introduction to information systems in organisations from the general manager's perspective, organisational strategies, finance, operational and other functional objectives, managerial and strategic uses of information systems, overview of enabling technologies, how information systems are developed and managed, long-range planning for information systems investment and employment, study of information technology in Singapore's business environment, and individual and team projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS3251 or IS3243","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5114","ModuleTitle":"Information Technology Outsourcing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"IT outsourcing has a great impact on today's information technology industry. This course will provide an overview of IT outsourcing concepts and practices and discuss new directions of outsourcing in the context of Internet information management. Topics covered include: vendor management; global outsourcing; outsourcing project management and cross-border knowledge management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-6-2","Prerequisite":"CS3251 or IS3243 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5117","ModuleTitle":"Electronic Government","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This course provides current and future public managers with the requisite background to successfully manage e-government projects and government information. The use of information and communication technologies is becoming an indispensable part of government. The goal of the course is to enhance a broad understanding of e-government and information policy. These issues include e-citizenry, e-governance, strategic planning, change management, business process reengineering, design and implementation of information systems, relevant technologies, accessibility, information assurance, and knowledge management with respect to government organizations. Both external applications such as citizen services and internal processes such as automating document-processing and hiring procedure will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"CS3251 or IS3243","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5118","ModuleTitle":"Management and Economics of eBusiness","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"Recent advances in economics of information systems have provided us an arsenal of analytical tools to understand the sophisticated interactions among consumers, firms, and markets in the Internet era. This module aims at providing the students with an overview of major theoretical concepts and empirical findings related to the eBusiness phenomena that could be comprehended and applied by IT professionals. Topics covered in this module include pricing digital goods, switching costs and\r\nlock-in strategies, strategies in markets with network effects, economics of outsourcing, and economics of crowdsourcing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"IS5126","ModuleTitle":"Hands-On with Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"Business Analytics is the growing, inter-disciplinary field of bringing data to build business insights and support decisions. The goal of the course is to bridge the divide\r\nbetween technical skills and business know-how. Through learning-by-doing, students will engage in a series of business case study discussions, guided group projects, and a final semester project of their own design. Lectures will cover practical skills using the latest tools and techniques, as well as discuss business cases and applications. Applications will cover areas such as retailing, customer relationship management (CRM), social media, and marketing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"IS5128","ModuleTitle":"Organizing for IT Innovation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"Successful development and adoption of technological innovation relies not only on the technology itself but also on a shrewd business model and the surrounding ecosystem where a host of partners’ co-innovation plays a key role. This module provides graduate students with the knowledge and tools for managing technological\r\ninnovations, especially in the dynamic and growing IT sector. Topics covered include the innovation process, the organizational and environmental context of innovation, the innovator’s dilemma, product vs. service innovation, open vs. closed innovation, innovation platforms, and management of intellectual property.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"Basic knowledge of organizations and business functions will be helpful, but not required.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS5152","ModuleTitle":"Decision Making Technologies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"Decision making technologies can support decision making in the financial, operational, marketing and other areas. Efforts have been directed at finding new machine learning (ML) techniques for decision making and their possible application in solving practical problems. ML techniques such as artificial neural network methods have been proven to be powerful tools for decision making. Applications include credit rating, bankruptcy analysis, foreign exchange rate predictions and many others. The techniques covered in this course include neural networks for classification/ regression/ clustering, genetic algorithm for optimisation, decision tree methods, support vector machine and data mining.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"ST2334 or ST1131","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS6000","ModuleTitle":"Qualifying Examination in IS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This module evaluates students on essential knowledge of IS research methodologies and application domains of management information systems. Students will be tested on their ability to integrate method (e.g., survey, experiment, qualitative, technical, or econometrics) and domain (e.g., knowledge management, electronic commerce) knowledge towards designing studies to investigate current phenomena in IS.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"NIL","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IS6001","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Methods for IS Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This is a practical course in applying the theories of case study research methodology. Lectures will cover in-depth the advantages and pitfalls of conducting research with the case study approach. Along with theoretical discussions, students have to put theory to practice by conducting a sizable case study research project, with intensive work over a 3-month period, in groups of 3 to 4 members. Each team will have a chance to present the research questions, to revise these questions and present a research plan of how evidence will be collected and analysed, and to prepare the final report.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS6003","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Theories for IS Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to provide students with in-depth treatment of theoretical pursuits pertaining to several streams of IS research. These may include media richness theory, group support systems, adoption/diffusion of technology, decision support systems, Internet commerce, IT and education. It will lay the foundation and visit important concepts relating to theoretical models, examine the roles of theoretical models and frameworks in guiding empirical studies, review empirical studies in light of the construction, improvement, and adaptation of theoretical models and frameworks, and discuss links between theories and research methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IS6103","ModuleTitle":"Design Science Research in Information Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"The information systems field has been energised by a flurry of recent activity that centers on the use of design research as an important research paradigm. This has been widely adopted in the IS (Information Systems) community as Design Science Research (DSR). In this research oriented class, we will introduce students to the\r\nDSR area, including its foundation, techniques and exemplars. Various techniques and methods will be discussed and debated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ISD5102","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Studio Project 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"This studio-based module develops skills and mindsets for integrative thinking. Students will be organised into multidisciplinary teams and assigned a design brief for a mid-sized neighbourhood or precinct in tropical or subtropical conditions. Assessment will be based on the degree to which performance targets, set by the group at the beginning of the process, are achieved and supported.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-8-0-2-8","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ISD5103","ModuleTitle":"Green Buildings in the Tropics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks out issues and metrics of sustainability relevant to tropical and subtropical conditions. Underlying this is the question of performance; who defines it and what it means at local and global levels. Of these, vernacular solutions and indigenous knowledge speak of climate and context, shaping demand for resources and occupant well being. Technology and system-driven approaches dwell on the efficacies of resource and waste management. Integration of the two, selectively and critically, is critical to the future Green buildings in Asia. This module will examine from first principles the constituents of Green performance; it will contextualise these for tropical and subtropical conditions, addressing urban, suburban and rural typologies that are important to Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ISD5105","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Sustainable Urbanism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"The accelerated, often rampant, growth of cities in Asia alters the quality of their inhabitant’s lives, their ecological footprints and community bonds. Coping with urban growth affects not only those in the city; it affects also those in agricultural belts in rural peri-urban areas which are increasingly threatened by urban sprawl. \r\nThis module investigates various historical and economic forces shaping urban developments, identifies the elements of urbanism that have a direct impact on the environment (such as transport infrastructure) and offers insights into how sustainability principles can lead to new paradigms for urban rejuvenation and growth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ISD5106","ModuleTitle":"Sustainability Models and Blueprints","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENV)","ModuleDescription":"The Singapore experience over four decades – in managing resources, waste and infrastructure, balancing environment, economy and community – has been much reported and discussed. It is generally acknowledged that there is much to learn from Singapore’s success and that lessons learnt here might be a development model for parts of Asia. This module covers the many facets of the Singapore experience, probing its success and scalability. Also covered here will be other models, relevant to rural conditions that are prevalent in much of Asia, situations where the challenges of social equity drive the process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"IT1001","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Computing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"INFORMATION SYSTEMS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide basic IT understanding for students who have no or little knowledge of computing. It is structured to be the course for students who either plans to take only one course in computing in her entire undergraduate studies or wants to equip herself to do further more specialised computing studies. The module tries to be broad by touching on most aspects of computing. However, there will also be some technical depth in standard introductory computing topics. The lectures will be intensely complemented by Web exploring activities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CS1010 or CS1010E, CS1010FC, CS1010S, CS1101, CS1101C, CS1101S, GEK1511. SoC students and engineering students. Science students requiring this module for their minor should not register it as ULR-Breadth. Arts and Social Science students reading CNM as a subject/concentration and matriculated before AY2001/02 are not allowed to read this module as URL-Breadth","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IT2001","ModuleTitle":"Network Technology and Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the module is to provide technological background in telecommunications, data communication and Internet technology to non-computer science students. It covers the basic concepts in communication and networking, and looks at Internet and telecommunication in detail. It also deals with some common applications in all these areas and looks at the possible convergence of various communication technologies. The impact on social and business areas as a result of the wide spread use of the fast changing communication technologies are also addressed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"(CS1010 or its equivalent) or GEK1511 or IT1001","Preclusion":"CS2105, EE3204/E, EE4210; SoC, EEE & CPE students are not allowed to take this module. Arts and social sciences students reading CNM as a subject/concentration are not allowed to read this module as CFM/URL-Breadth.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"IT2002","ModuleTitle":"Database Technology and Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"COMPUTER SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to provide students with practical knowledge and understanding of basic issues and techniques in data management, with sufficient theory to understand the reasons for these techniques. Topics include conceptual (entity relationship model) and logical design (relational model) of database models, relational database management (data definition, data manipulation, SQL, visual interactive query interfaces), and their use in application development (in particular, data extraction from DBMS to spreadsheets application and data extraction to Web applications). Projects in developing a database within an application form an essential component of this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-2-3","Prerequisite":"(CS1010 or its equivalent)","Preclusion":"CS2102 or CS2102S. SoC students and Arts and social sciences students reading CNM as a subject/concentration are not allowed to \r\nread this module as CFM/ULR-Breadth.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Japanese Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the subject of Japanese studies from a multi-disciplinary approach. It has three main components. The first component is humanities, covering art, philosophy, history and literature. The second component is social sciences, which includes sociology,anthropology, politics and economics. The third component is linguistics and language development. Students will learn about the methods and theories the various disciplines contribute to the study of Japan. Audio-visual materials, fieldwork, guest lectures, study tours, projects and debates will supplement lecture and tutorials.","CrossModule":"GEK1002","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK1002","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS2101","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to Japanese Studies I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a practical skill base for further studies of Japan. We focus on developing three core skills : (1) Knowledge and use of Japanese studies source materials; (2) Knowledge and understanding of major debates within Japanese studies; and (3) Application of critical reading, writing, and research skills. The module is for those majoring or intending to major in the field of Japanese studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"JS1101E","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"JS2213","ModuleTitle":"Popular Culture in Contemporary Japan","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to popular culture in contemporary Japan. From the study of various Japanese cultural forms and practices, it explores the linkages between particular practices and subcultures on the one hand, and larger societal trends on the other. The course emphasizes hands-on learning and expects students to engage in first-hand material gathering and observations. The goal will be to use studies of Japanese popular culture forms to expand critical thinking about globalization, gender roles, race, nationalism in Japan and beyond.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS2224","ModuleTitle":"Japan and Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to promote a better understanding of Japan-Singapore relations, combining historical, political, economic, social and cultural perspectives. Besides an examination of the activities of the Japanese in Singapore from the late 19th century to the present, the module also helps students grasp issues affecting Japan-Singapore in a wider context by considering Japan's relations with other Southeast Asian countries and the ASEAN. Students are actively encouraged to use oral history, fieldwork and internet for their projects.","CrossModule":"SSA2205","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSA2205","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS2230","ModuleTitle":"Itadakimasu - Food In Japan","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module exposes students to country and culture of Japan using food as its analytic focal point. In the section on historical, political and economic perspectives, students will uncover the ways that food in Japan influences state policies, creates international conflicts and contributes to the formation of national identity. In the section on socio-cultural perspectives, students will learn to evaluate the ways that food creates meaning in such realms as language, education, media programming, and religious practices. Concepts covered in this course will be applicable to a broad range of phenomenon outside of Japan and outside the topic of food. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"JS3101","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to Japanese Studies II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module guides students towards using source materials in the Japanese language for their research. Based on their disciplinary interests, students will develop a research question and write a substantial paper based on Japanese language sources. Catering to\r\nstudents with different levels of Japanese language ability, this can be a review paper based on academic work in Japanese or a research paper using primary materials of different levels of difficulties, for example newspaper articles, government committee protocols, NGO publications, websites, or Japanese advertisements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"This module is for students who major in Japanese Studies. Students should have completed JS2101 Approaches to Japanese Studies I and at least LAJ2202 Japanese 3 (or equivalent Japanese language skills).","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"JS3211","ModuleTitle":"Modern Japanese Religion","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the complex, dynamic and sometimes controversial world of religious belief and practice in modern Japan. The importance and continual relevance of religion in contemporary Japanese society will be examined with reference to pre-modern developments as well as modern-day cultural, social, and political trends. In addition to learning about Japanese religion, students will be encouraged to critically reflect on such general problems as the definition of religion, religion-state relations, the interpretation of religious experience, the meaning of ritual, and the phenomenon of syncretism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS3230","ModuleTitle":"Men and Women in Modern Japanese Literature","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will look at constructions of gender in modern Japanese literature by both female and male authors. Readings will cover some of the major\r\nauthors, genres, and literary movements of modern Japanese literature, as well as secondary readings in gender theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4207","ModuleTitle":"Readings in Modern Japanese","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to develop a reasonable level of fluency in reading such contemporary Japanese materials as academic writings, dialogues involving colloquial speech, and relatively sophisticated analyses of Japanese culture, society, current affairs and business affairs. Attention will also be given to developing accurate translation skills and to some of the subtler points of Japanese and English grammar. The module will also involve practice in using computers for Japanese word processing and for making use of the Japanese Internet.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nLAJ3201 or LAJ3203 or pass in JLPT Levels 2 or 1 / GCE ‘AO’ or ‘A’ Level Japanese or placement test AND completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nLAJ3201 or LAJ3203 or pass in JLPT Levels 2 or 1 / GCE ‘AO’ or ‘A’ Level Japanese or placement test AND completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4216","ModuleTitle":"Tales and Performance in Premodern Japan","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Starting with an introduction of poetry, an important component in the literary scene especially in the realm of court literature, various other genres, including tales (monogatari), memoirs, noh and kabuki, will be examined in this module. With reference to critical works of contemporary scholars both in Japan and the West, different issues and concerns pertaining to these categories of works will be identified and discussed in the seminars. Topics include the relationship among these genres and poetry, the significance of women's writings in the Heian court, and the metamorphosis of performance genre through the ages and its implications. Various forms of texts, such as scroll paintings, films, documentaries and music will be used. The aim of the course is twofold: firstly, to expose students to some representative literary works in the canon; and secondly, to situate these texts in a post-modern framework so as to provide a more relevant and interesting reading.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4227","ModuleTitle":"Japanese Political Economy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to promote students' understanding of some of the salient features of Japan's political economy, especially the roles of politicians and bureaucrats in the conduct of industrial and foreign economic policy. The module will review major research on Japan's political economy written from historical, theoretical and comparative perspectives. By exploring the changing international images of Japan in the field of political economy, the module aims to highlight: the role of the government in Japan's high postwar economic growth and features of its industrial policy-making processes; the relevance of high growth in other East Asian economies in comparison to the Japanese case; the different schools of thought on Japan's economic policy and the evolution of US-Japan trade friction in the 1980s; and Japan's approaches to and initiatives in deregulation in the 1990s.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in JS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4229","ModuleTitle":"Japanese Translation - Theory & Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to basic translation theory while simultaneously engaging them in actual translation exercises. Various texts will be used in these exercises, including literary and academic texts, writings in businesses and popular culture, newspaper articles, etc. The objective of this course is twofold: to deepen students' understanding of cultural differences manifested in Japanese and English writings, and to train students' translation skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"LAJ3202 or pass in JLPT level 1 or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students are required to write an academic thesis on an approved topic under the guidance of a supervisor. The HT will be equivalent to two modules of study.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of JS major requirements\r\nwith a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of JS major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"JS4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in JS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in JS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"JS4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS5203","ModuleTitle":"JAPANESE LITERARY & PERFORMANCE STUDIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module uses selected texts (including literary writings, historical documents, film and paintings) to examine the Japanese literary and performance discourse in both modern and pre-modern times. Texts produced outside Japan will also be included in order to gain a wider perspective. The extensive scope of texts use and the rigorous critical reading trainings students will undertake will provide them with an in-depth understanding of the practice of literary and performance studies in Japan.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS6202","ModuleTitle":"READINGS IN JAPANESE POLITICS & ECONOMICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the theoretical and methodological issues of research on Japanese Politics and Economics. Major contributions to both fields from in and outside of Japan are to be critically reviewed under methodological criteria as well as in regard to their impact on general theory advancement, policy making and popular understanding of Japan. Participants will pursue a research project advancing their ability to devise a project and to utilize sources in Japanese and other relevant languages.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"JS6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-7-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE4102","ModuleTitle":"Intelligent Systems and Techniques for Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this first core course - unit 1 of the Master of Technology (MTech) in Knowledge Engineering (KE) - is to provide a foundation for the KE degree. The focus of the degree is on educating the developers of intelligent systems to be used for Business Analytics. So the objectives of this foundation course are to: \r\n(1) Introduce the basic concepts and major techniques of Business Analytics. \r\n(2) Provide an overview of knowledge-based systems and an introduction to statistical and machine learning, with Business Analytics as the target application area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3.0-1-.01.0-10.0-5.0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE4202","ModuleTitle":"CASE BASED REASONING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to teach the fundamentals of CBR and how to apply CBR to solve real world problems. Topics covered in this module include CBR concepts; CBR applications survey; CBR techniques: case representation, case indexing, case storage and retrieval; Case adaptation; Learning and generalization; Identifying applications; CBR Tools survey; and Hybrid systems. There is an assignment in which students will design and possibly implement a CBR system in their workplace. This course is appropriate for knowledge engineers who wish to apply CBR techniques for knowledge management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5105","ModuleTitle":"Knowledge Engineering Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5106","ModuleTitle":"Data Warehousing for Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this second core course - unit 3 of the Master of Technology (MTech) in Knowledge Engineering (KE) - is to present Data Warehousing as an important preparatory process in the development of intelligent systems for Business Analytics. \r\nThe objectives of the course are to: \r\n(1) Present the fundamental principles and practices of Data Warehousing. \r\n(2) Present the Data Warehousing process through the discussion of data modelling, dimension design, domain knowledge acquisition, understanding and modelling \r\ncustomer requirements, identifying data sources, data extraction, cleansing and transformation, data loading onto the analytical engine, and data preparation and \r\nexploration.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3.0-1.0-1.0-10.0-5.0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5107","ModuleTitle":"Data Mining Methodology and Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this third core course - unit 5 of the Master of Technology (MTech) in Knowledge Engineering (KE) - is to present Data Mining as an important knowledge discovery process in the development of intelligent systems for Business Analytics. The objectives of the course are to: \r\n(1) Provide in-depth coverage the methodology and methods of Data Mining. \r\n(2) Present Data Mining as the fundamental technique for Knowledge Discovery through the discussion of representative machine learning schemes and algorithms, typical tasks in mining relationships, \r\nclassification and clustering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3.0-1.0-1.0-10.0-5.0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5108","ModuleTitle":"Developing Intelligent Systems for Performing Business Analytics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this fourth core course - unit 7 of the Master of Technology (MTech) in Knowledge Engineering (KE) - is to discuss the system engineering (ie: modelling and \r\ndevelopment) of intelligent systems for Business Analytics. \r\nThe objectives of the course are to: \r\n(1) Present the major stages of development cycle, including problem understanding, problem modelling, system architecture and design, algorithm/technique selection and system development and fine-tuning. \r\n(2) Introduce some of the typical hybrid architectures of intelligent system for problem solving in the Business Analytics context. (3) Discuss some advanced techniques and algorithms \r\nand their role in Business Analytics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3.0-1.0-1.0-10.0-5.0","Prerequisite":"KE4102 Intelligent Systems and Techniques for Business Analytics \r\nKE5107 Data Mining Methodology and Methods","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5109","ModuleTitle":"Knowledge Engineering Overseas Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The Knowledge Engineering Overseas Practicum is designed to allow students to experience entrepreneurial enterprises, such as high technology start-up companies, in rapidly developing economies, such as Israel and China, and contribute to those companies by playing a significant role in the development advanced software products or in solving complex business problems.\r\n\r\nThe practicum allows students to apply their knowledge in a real world context, demonstrating their mastery of a range of Knowledge Engineering skills, such as problem formulation, problem modeling, knowledge discovery, solution design and construction, verification and validation.\r\n\r\nThis module is conducted in collaboration with the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0.0-0.0-0.0-30.0-0.0","Prerequisite":"Before commencing the Knowledge Engineering Overseas Practicum, the students must successfully complete the four MTech KE core courses:\r\n\r\nKE4102 Intelligent Systems and Techniques for Business Analytics\r\nKE5106 Data Warehousing for Business Analytics\r\nKE5107 Data Mining Methodology and Methods\r\nKE5108 Developing Intelligent Systems for Performing Business Analytics\r\n\r\nIn addition, they must demonstrate in the electives they have taken and/or in their work experience that they have the technical background for the project being offered by NOC.","Preclusion":"Students that select KE5105 Knowledge Engineering Project cannot also select the Knowledge Engineering Overseas Practicum and vice versa.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"KE5206","ModuleTitle":"Computational Intelligence I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this elective course of the Master of Technology (MTech) in Knowledge Engineering (KE) is to introduce Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines \r\nand their role in the development of intelligent systems for Business Analytics The objectives of the course are to: \r\n(1) Introduce computational intelligence techniques with a focus on Neural Networks and Support Vector Machine. \r\n(2) Explore how these techniques can be used to construct intelligent systems to solve real-world problems such as classification, clustering and prediction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.0-0.5-0.5-3.0-2.0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA4202","ModuleTitle":"Planting Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module reviews design principles in terms of plant design characteristics and responses to environment and seasonal changes. There is an emphasis on plants as unique elements of landscape design. Both aesthetic and functional uses of plants will be covered. Design that favours natural distribution and ecological considerations will be explored. Class assignments will involve graphic and presentational techniques using computer and small-scale modelling to explore architectonic aspects of planting like massing, texture, colour, form and shape.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA4212","ModuleTitle":"Tropical Plant Identification","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module follows from Tropical Plant Identification 1. Matching plants to site will be one of the topics covered. Because of the tropical context the focus will be on trees. The course will leverage on the experience gained through establishing Singapore as a “Garden City”. The creation of a forest within a city, an "urban forest”, is one of its aims. The course will start with an appreciation of the immense biodiversity of plants in our region. The irreplaceable values that natural primary forests have will be emphasized. The case of the need to extend these forests by recreating them in the urban context will be discussed. The appropriate use of non-indigenous plants will also be covered. The need to be ecological-minded when selecting plants will be emphasized with particular attention being placed on conservation; the beautification of place should not be done at the expense of making another landscape look less attractive. Lectures will be augmented with field trips which serve illustrate the application of the principles discussed to the ground. The business implications to matching the right plant to site, using quality plants and then being able to care for them professionally will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA4702","ModuleTitle":"MLA Studio: City","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This studio-based module develops an appreciation for design skills in tropical landscape design as applied on a large city scale and marks the second of four subsequent master-level core studios in landscape design. Interdisciplinary requirements from planning guidelines, architecture design, engineering limitations; as well as understanding existing natural land and urban systems will be introduced into the design process. Project sites will be larger in scale with more complex urban design issues, with projects ranging from peripheral nature conservation sites to mix-use urban centres. There will be an emphasis on deriving innovative design solutions using ecological and sustainability principles.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-3-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LA5222","ModuleTitle":"Urban Ecology and Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"Urban Ecology is the study of ecosystems that include humans living in cities and urbanizing landscapes. It is an emerging, interdisciplinary field that aims to understand how human and ecological processes can coexist in human-dominated systems and help societies with their efforts to become more sustainable. It has deep roots in many disciplines including sociology, geography, urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering, economics, anthropology, climatology, public health, and ecology ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LA5302","ModuleTitle":"Detail Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module covers landscape construction techniques and detailing. The emphasis is in the integration of details in terms of performance and coherence of the overall design. Consistency in the use of materials and adaptation of detailing to develop thematic strategies to carry design conceptual ideals are explored. The interrelationship and interdependence of parts and whole, between near and far, and between small and large scales are engaged. Current examples of local and international designs are presented and critique.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA5303","ModuleTitle":"Urban Greening: Technologies and Techniques","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the different contemporary and emerging technologies and techniques that have become essential components of urban greening design and practices. It traces the origins of such technologies and techniques as responses to challenges in creating a green and ecologically-balanced urban environment, explains their scientific underpinnings, and provides examples of real-life applications. It emphasizes the role of R&D in a continual process to improve the performance of greening in areas of sustainability, ecological health, and liveability of the built envirobment. Topics covered include metrics used to measure greenery, technologies used to integrate greenery with the grey (buildings and infrastructure), blue (waterways and waterbodies) and brown (road infrastructure) elements of the built environment, and plants as the basic building blocks of functional landscapes. The module will be conducted through lectures, class discussion and site visits demonstrating\r\nreal-life applications as well as R&D in progress.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-4-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LA5702","ModuleTitle":"MLA Studio: Region","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This studio based module marks the last of four subsequent master-level core studios in landscape design. The final MLA studio is regarded as opportunity for the graduating students to deliver their personal 'master piece'. The students will undertake projects in one of the countries of South East Asia, tackling landscape design issues in the fast growing urban agglomerations of this region. The\r\nstudio integrates ecological, social and economic thinking in the course of generation of designs that shall be realistic and workable.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-8-0-2-8","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LA5742","ModuleTitle":"Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The research dissertation engages the student in a short research project related to the research interests of the department. The student will be exposed to previous and current research in the department and will then frame a research project of his own that utilizes the research methodology and issues adopted by his supervisor and his team. The research will culminate in a written report not exceeding 5000 words.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-4-0-2-14","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAB1201","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to develop language proficiency in an integrated approach. Students will acquire language skills through participation in various communicative tasks. Through the exposure to the language, students will develop a general understanding of the cultures, the sociolinguistic and pragmatic aspects of the language. By the end of the module, students will acquire basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to maintain communication on common topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-3-2-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"LAM1201 Malay 1","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAB2201","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to further enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will be exposed to more language functions and a wider range of topics. Through reading formulaic authentic texts, students will be introduced to the language in written form as it appears in daily communicative situations to achieve further understanding of the country, its culture and its people. At the end of this course, students will be equipped with a sound foundation of the language to maintain communication on topics relating to their personal and immediate environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-3-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAB1201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAB3201","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Bahasa Indonesia 2. Emphasis continues to be on proficiency in all four skills, within selected range of vocabulary and grammar. Students will master language relating to a wider range of daily life situations and will gain flexibility in their language use. Reading will no longer be strictly limited to what is contained in the textbook specially prepared for the class. Gradually, short selection from media and literature sources such as short stories, poems, announcements, reports and other short, topic-specific pieces will be introduced to begin to familiarize students with actual usage while not overwhelming them with new vocabulary and grammatical forms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-6-0-1-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAB2201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAB3202","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Bahasa Indonesia 3. In this module, students will read, analyse, and discuss texts from literature, non-fiction, and academic sources covering a wide range of subjects related to the culture and society of the target language. Selection will include text and passage from short stories, journals, magazines, and newspapers, as well as audio-visual materials such as TV programs, feature films, etc. The range of readings is intended, firstly, to broaden students' vocabulary and familiarize them with terms relating to many fields of endeavor. Secondly, the objective is to introduce students to various aspects of the society and culture as expressed by Indonesian writers. Through exposure to the language as it appears in books and in the media, students will be able to hone their own language skills to be more applicable and practical in a workplace, academic, or business setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-1-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAB3201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAB4201","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 5","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Bahasa Indonesia 4. Students will progress from reading selections from passages to a more sustained and systematic encounter with the nature of the language used in novels, newspapers, Internet and other forms of popular publications, official public discourse, academic writings and business Indonesian. Students will progressively comprehend texts, not only from background and subject matter knowledge, but also from increasing control of language. They will also learn to handle conversation involving complication, in the form of connected discourse, and to make choices of diction, as well as manipulate grammatical features reflecting formal and informal registers.\n\n\n\nLearners autonomy will be enhanced in the teaching-learning process. Students will take an active role in selecting materials and leading discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAB3202 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAB4202","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 6","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Bahasa Indonesia 5. Students will progress from reading selections from passages to a more sustained and systematic encounter with the nature of the language used in novels, newspapers, Internet and other forms of popular publications, official public discourse, academic writings and business Indonesian. The most important objective is to improve students' language commands in employing discourse strategies. Learner's autonomy will be enhanced in the teaching-learning process. Students will take an active role in selecting materials, leading discussions, and developing projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAB4201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAC1201","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is a beginners' module consisting three main components: conversation, grammar and Chinese characters learning. Vocabulary items, sentence patterns and short texts will be taught. Students will acquire basic communicative skills to deal with simple daily situations after reading this module. Approximately 180 Chinese characters and 150 phrases will be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"LAC2202","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAC2201","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Chinese 1. It consists of three main components, conversation, grammar and Chinese characters learning. Another 200 Chinese characters and 500 phrases will be introduced. Emphasis is placed on listening, speaking, reading and the writing of Chinese characters. Students are required to give short speeches and to conduct projects in tutorials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAC1201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"LAC2202","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAC3201","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is an intermediate Chinese module which is a continuation of Chinese 2. It consists of three main components: conversation, grammar and Chinese character learning. Another 160 Chinese characters and 260 phrases will be introduced. Students are also required to give short speeches and project presentations in the tutorials. Students' language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing are further strengthened.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAC2201/LAC2202 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAC3202","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Chinese 3 (LAC3201). Based on the 600 Chinese characters they have already learned from Chinese 1 to 3, students will be taught another 300 new characters and phrases at this stage. New words, phrases and idioms will be strengthening for the usage of the language. Short stories and articles will be used in the teaching of this module. The students will also be trained in listening to broadcast materials, speech skills as well as short essay writing.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAC3201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAC3204","ModuleTitle":"Chinese for Business & Social Sciences","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Chinese for Business & Social Sciences is a module designed for students to understand the forms of Chinese and Chinese usage appropriate to business, law, the social sciences, public relations and industrial relations. Students will be trained in writing business correspondence, legal writing and business report. Public relations techniques such as advocacy, presentation and debating will be taught. Student's mother-tongue should be Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Higher Chinese at GCE 'O' Level, GCE 'AO' Level Chinese or equivalent","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LAC4202","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 6","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Chinese 5. It will emphasize the communicative function and the training of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading & writing). A systematic way of introducing drills and exercises will allow students to master the necessary grammatical knowledge and rules for word and sentence formation. The students will also be involved in doing projects related to Chinese culture and history. Essay writing skills will be strengthened in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-2-0-2-6.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAC4201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAF1201","ModuleTitle":"French 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on basic linguistic and communicative structures of the French language. By developing the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as teaching basic grammar and vocabulary, it aims at helping students achieve communicative competence in simple everyday situations and personal interaction. The module will also attempt to help students optimise their learning by teaching them vital strategies for language learning and language use. The assessment for this module is 100% Continuous Assessment. \n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAF2201","ModuleTitle":"French 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to further enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as increase their knowledge of the syntactical, morphological, phonetic and lexical aspects of the French language. Students will also acquire a better grasp of learning and communicative strategies (e.g. skimming, selective reading, reading for details, inferencing and mnemonic techniques etc.). Authentic texts from daily communicative situations (such as letters, dialogues, brochures, TV and radio interviews, signs etc.) will serve as the main source of learning materials. The assessment for this module is 100% Continuous Assessment.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAF1201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAF3202","ModuleTitle":"French 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students will be taught to comprehend longer listening and reading texts on more complex topics of general interest as well as on aspects of French culture, society and life. They will also acquire the ability to express their views and communicate meaningfully on the same topics at greater length, both in writing and orally. In the area of grammar and vocabulary, the focus will shift more towards textlinguistic and pragmatic features. Language learning skills and strategies will include recognising and applying common linguistic and sociolinguistic norms in the use of the French language. The assessment for this module is 100% Continuous Assessment.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAF3201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"LAF3203","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAF3203","ModuleTitle":"French for Academic Purposes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"French for Academic Purposes is designed for Student Exchange Programme students who plan to study in France and already have an intermediate level in French. The aims of the module are to understand longer texts, to write structured essays, and to present ideas in a logical and confident way. The students also work on their listening and speaking skills. To be able to adapt well to the French environment, they study various aspects of French culture (the education system, family life, national identity). The assessment for this module is 100% Continuous Assessment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAF3201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"LAF3202","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAF4202","ModuleTitle":"French 6","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Building on the foundations of French 5, this module helps the students to develop and put in practical use the knowledge acquired in various specific fields, such as commercial French, contemporary culture, advanced conversation and writing skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-2-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAF4201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAG1201","ModuleTitle":"German 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the basic linguistic and communicative structures of the German language. By developing the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as teaching basic grammar and vocabulary, it aims at helping students achieve communicative competence in simple everyday situations and personal interaction. The module will also attempt to help students optimise their learning by teaching them vital strategies for language learning and language use.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAG2201","ModuleTitle":"German 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to further enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as increase their knowledge of the syntactical, morphological, phonetic and lexical aspects of the German language. Students will also acquire a better grasp of learning and communicative strategies. Authentic texts from daily communicative situations will serve as the main source of learning materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAG1201 or placement test","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAG3202","ModuleTitle":"German 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students will be taught to comprehend longer listening and reading texts on more complex topics of general interest as well as on aspects of German culture, society and life. They will also acquire the ability to express their views and communicate meaningfully on the same topics at greater length. In the area of grammar and vocabulary, the focus will shift more towards textlinguistic and pragmatic features. Language learning skills and strategies will include recognising and applying common sociolinguistic norms in the use of the language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-1-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAG3201or placement test","Preclusion":"LAG3203 German for Academic Purposes","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAG3203","ModuleTitle":"German for Academic Purposes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is specially aimed at teaching students who are interested in studying in a German-speaking country. They will be taught to comprehend longer listening and reading texts on more complex topics of academic interest as well as on aspects of German culture, society and life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-1-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAG3201 or placement test","Preclusion":"LAG3202 German 4","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAG4202","ModuleTitle":"German 6","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with further training in skills and strategies to engage in authentic discourse and more complex argumentative writing. Topics of social, historical and cultural interest will be introduced through authentic materials such as selected works of literature, texts from newspapers and magazines, and audio or video recordings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-2-0-2-5.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAG4201or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAH1201","ModuleTitle":"Hindi 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Hindi 1 is a beginners' module. This is an integrated course which will help students gain basic proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, vocabulary (including Devanagari, the Hindi alphabet), for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"Hindi 1 is intended for students who are complete beginners. It is not suitable for students who are: \r\n- native speakers of Hindi or Urdu \r\n- students who have studied Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi or Punjabi at 'O' or 'A' levels (or equivalents) or have previously undertaken any formal study of Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati or Punjabi for any duration of time \r\n- Students who are from India have to provide a complete transcript of subjects studied to prove that they have not taken Hindi at any level. ","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAH2201","ModuleTitle":"Hindi 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Hindi 2 is a beginners’ module, and is a continuation of Hindi 1. It is an integrated course which will help students gain higher basic proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, vocabulary (including Devanagari, the Hindi alphabet), for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAH1201 Hindi 1, or its equivalence, or by placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAH3202","ModuleTitle":"Hindi 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"\"Hindi 4 is a continuation of Hindi 3. It is an integrated module which will help students gain higher intermediate proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, and vocabulary, for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.\"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAH3201 Hindi 3, or by placement test.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAI1732","ModuleTitle":"Italian for Singers II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as the second semester of Italian language studies for Voice Majors in the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Basic grammar, morphology, syntax and conversation will be emphasized. Open to YSTCM students only.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"4-0-0-2-1.5","Prerequisite":"LAI 1731","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ1201","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is the first part of introductory-level Japanese. It is designed to provide competence in handling various language tasks in authentic situations, using basic linguistic and socio-cultural skills. While more emphasis is placed on the development of oral communication skills, students will also learn how to read and write using hiragana, katakana, and approximately 100 kanji (i.e. Chinese characters) and 170 kanji-words. Students are also trained to learn basic self-study skills in Japanese to enable them to continue studying Japanese both in and outside of the classroom.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-5-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ2201","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module builds upon the basis of Japanese 1 and aims to develop basic linguistic and socio-cultural skills to expand the repertoire of the daily topics and situations with simple structures. Approximately 110 kanji and 180 kanji-words will be introduced. While more emphasis is placed on the development of oral communication skills, students will also learn how to read and write simple and short compositions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-5-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ1201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ2202","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Building upon the basis of Japanese 2, this module develops students' ability to communicate and expands the repertoire of daily topics and situations. Complex structures such as transitive and intransitive, conditionals and passive forms are introduced. Approximately 150 kanji and 200 kanji-words will be introduced. With this knowledge of characters, students will be able to understand and write simple and short essays.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-5-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ2201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ2203","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Building upon the basis of Japanese 3, this module aims to further develop students' communication skills on daily topics of general interests. It enhances students? socio-cultural awareness and enables them to communicate meaningfully in an appropriate manner using polite expressions. Approximately 150 kanji and 200 kanji-words will be introduced. With this knowledge of characters, students will be able to understand letters with fairly formal written language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-5-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ2202 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ3202","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 6","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module further enhances skills and strategies to discuss complex topics such as social, cultural, and historical issues based on authentic materials. Students will also learn how to summarize long and difficult texts, how to structure essays and skills to read newspapers. By the end of this module, students will attain good all-round proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and will be able to handle more elaborate situations in communicating with native speakers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-5-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ3201, LAJ3203, or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ3203","ModuleTitle":"Business Japanese 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students will be taught the specialised vocabulary and communication styles found in the Japanese business world, including both the written and the oral forms of communication. The ability to read, understand and write minutes will be emphasised. Students will also be introduced to the language-related work style found in the Japanese business environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-5-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAJ2203 or placement test.","Preclusion":"LAJ3202 & JLPT Level 1","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAK1201","ModuleTitle":"Korean 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Korean 1 is a beginners¿ module. This is an integrated course which will help students gain basic proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary (including Hanguel, the Korean alphabet) for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAK2201","ModuleTitle":"Korean 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Korean 2 is the continuation of Korean 1. This is also an integrated course which will help students gain higher basic proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), grammar and vocabulary (including Hanguel, the Korean alphabet) for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"For students who passed LAK1201 (Korean 1) or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAK3202","ModuleTitle":"Korean 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Korean 4 is a continuation of Korean 3. It is an integrated module which will help students gain higher intermediate proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), grammar, and vocabulary, for personal interaction and communication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAK3201 Korean 3 or by placement test.","Preclusion":"LAK3203 Korean for Academic Purpose","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LAK3203","ModuleTitle":"Korean for Academic Purposes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module Korean for Academic Purposes is specially designed for students who are interested in studying in Korea. Its primary focus will be on the preparation of students for essential communicative situations and interactions in a Korean university environment. Students will be taught to comprehend longer listening and reading texts on more complex topics of academic interest.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAK3201 Korea 3 or by placement test.","Preclusion":"LAK3202 Korean 4","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LAK4202","ModuleTitle":"Korean 6","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Korean 6 is a continuation of Korean 5. It is an integrated module which will help students gain higher proficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing),\r\ngrammar and vocabulary, for personal interaction and communication in authentic situation. This module aims to provide students with further training in skills and strategies to engage in authentic discourse and more complex argumentative writing.\r\nTopics of social , historical and cultural interest will be introduced through authentic materials such as selected works of literature , text from news papers and\r\nmagazines and audio and video recordings","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-2-0-3-3.5","Prerequisite":"LAK4201 Korean 5 or by placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LAL1201","ModuleTitle":"Tamil 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module aims at enabling non-Tamil-speaking beginners to achieve competence in understanding and using basic Tamil, both its spoken and written forms. The emphasis is mainly on conversational Tamil and its practical use at the level of everyday discourse and on written Tamil and its use at the beginners' level. To facilitate immersion into the Tamil language, students will be taught the necessary skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking initially through a Romanised script; during the semester the students will learn the orthographic system of the Tamil language. The essential aspects of Tamil grammar will also be taught. By the end of module, students will be able to write and read small texts by using the Tamil orthographic system and possess listening and speaking skills in Tamil language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-3-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAL2201","ModuleTitle":"Tamil 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a follow up to and continuation of the module Tamil 1. By the end of the module, students are expected to have a good grammatical understanding of the Tamil language and to have a vocabulary which makes it possible for them to handle all four aspects in Tamil language learning (speaking, listening, reading and writing) with ease and effectiveness. There will be an introduction to features of idiomatic Tamil and to everyday usages. Students will be able to write short compositions and letters and to read newspaper articles, stories and short poems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAL1201 or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAM1201","ModuleTitle":"Malay 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at guiding the beginner to achieve competence in understanding and using basic Malay. The emphasis is mainly on conversational Malay and its practical use at the level of everyday discourse. To facilitate immersion into the language students would be taught the necessary skills of listening, reading, writing and conversing in basic conversational Malay. The rudiments of Malay grammar would be taught where relevant or necessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-3-0-3-2","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"LAB1201 Bahasa Indonesia 1","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAM2201","ModuleTitle":"Malay 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a progression from Malay 1 and it seeks to build upon the standard attained by students in that module. This follow-up module introduces students by gradation to the use of standard Malay in relation to administration, commerce and the modern professions. The overriding aim of the module is for students to attain a functional competency in the Malay language for formal and practical purposes where necessary and relevant, aspects of Malay grammar would be taught.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-3-0-3-2","Prerequisite":"Passed LAM1201 Malay 1 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAM3201","ModuleTitle":"Malay 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a progression from Malay 2 and it aims to help students become more competent in the Malay language so that they will be confident and capable of effective communication with speakers of the target language and at the same time be aware of the sociolinguistic dimension of the target culture. Malay 3 will focus on the continuous mastery and development of language skills that will help students converse accurately and more fluently. This module is also aimed at enhancing students' communicative and social competence for effective communication in the Malay language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAM2201 Malay 2 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAM3202","ModuleTitle":"Malay 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Malay 4 is intended for students who wish to learn the Malay Language and have completed elementary Malay and Intermediate Malay 3. It is also for those who have equivalent knowledge of the Malay language to continue their study here. The course is intended for students who have already acquired a fairly proficient level of competency in the Malay language but wish to acquire the Malay language at a higher level and be able to use the target language for work related purposes within the context of the community in this region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAM3201 Malay 3 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAR1201","ModuleTitle":"Arabic 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Arabic 1 is a beginners’ module. This is an\r\n\r\nintegrated course which will help students\r\n\r\ngain basic proficiency in the four skills\r\n\r\n(listening, speaking, reading, and writing),\r\n\r\ngrammar, vocabulary (including the Arabic\r\n\r\nalphabet), for personal interaction and\r\n\r\ncommunication in authentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAR2201","ModuleTitle":"Arabic 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Arabic 2 is a beginners’ module, and is a\r\n\r\ncontinuation of Arabic 1. It is an integrated\r\n\r\ncourse which will help students gain higher\r\n\r\nbasic proficiency in the four skills (listening,\r\n\r\nspeaking, reading, and writing), grammar,\r\n\r\nvocabulary (including the Arabic alphabet), for\r\n\r\npersonal interaction and communication in\r\n\r\nauthentic situations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"\"LAR1201 Arabic 1, or by placement test.\"","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAR3202","ModuleTitle":"Arabic 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Arabic 4 is a continuation of Arabic 3. In this module, all skills of the language are equally dealt with. Further emphasis is placed on students’ ability to communicate\r\nmore fluently. More authentic language situations are brought into the classroom and used as language models. Students are asked to personalize these situations, putting into practice newly acquired vocabulary and structures. To consolidate the students’\r\nlearning of new vocabulary and structures, they are asked to write compositions on a variety of topics in a way that match their linguistic ability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"Successful completion of LAR3201 or exemption from it\r\nbased on placement test results.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LAR4202","ModuleTitle":"Arabic 6","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"LAR4202 Arabic 6 is an upper advanced Arabic module and a continuation of LAR4201 Arabic 5. It is intended to make students proficient language users. The\r\nstudents will better their speaking skill through group discussions, pair work, and oral presentations. They will listen to advanced listening comprehension materials, such as newscasts, talk shows and movies. In addition to the textbook readings, students will read stories and newspaper articles. They will learn to write\r\nnew types of essays, such as descriptive, narrative and argumentative ones, using more selective language and complex structures. Higher level word-formation\r\nprocesses and sentence structures will be taught.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"4-2-0-3.5-3","Prerequisite":"Successful completion of LAR4201 or by placement test.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAT1201","ModuleTitle":"Thai 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to develop language proficiency in an integrated approach. Students will acquire language skills through participation in various communicative tasks. Through the exposure to the language, students will develop a general understanding of the cultures, the sociolinguistic and pragmatic aspects of the language. By the end of the module, students will acquire basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to maintain communication on common topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-1-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAT2201","ModuleTitle":"Thai 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to further enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will be exposed to more language functions and a wider range of topics. Through reading formulaic authentic texts, students will be introduced to the language in written form as it appears in daily communicative situations to achieve further understanding of the country, its culture and its people. At the end of this course, students will be equipped with a sound foundation of the language to maintain communication on topics relating to their personal and immediate environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-1-3","Prerequisite":"LAT1201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAT3201","ModuleTitle":"Thai 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Thai 2. In this module, students will read, analyse, and discuss texts from literature, non-fiction, and academic sources covering a wide range of subjects related to the culture and society of the target language. Selection will include text and passage from short stories, journals, magazines, and newspapers, as well as audio-visual materials such as TV programs, feature films, etc. The range of readings is intended, firstly, to broaden students' vocabulary and familiarize them with terms relating to many fields of endeavor. Secondly, the objective is to introduce students to various aspects of the society and culture as expressed by Thai writers. Through exposure to the language as it appears in books and in the media, students will be able to hone their own language skills to be more applicable and practical in a workplace, academic, or business setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-4-0-1-3","Prerequisite":"LAT2201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAT3202","ModuleTitle":"Thai 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Thai 3. In this module, students will read, analyse, and discuss texts from literature, non-fiction, and academic sources covering a wide range of subjects related to the culture and society of the target language. Selection will include text and passage from short stories, journals, magazines, and newspapers, as well as audio-visual materials such as TV programs, feature films, etc. The range of readings is intended, firstly, to broaden students' vocabulary and familiarize them with terms relating to many fields of endeavor. Secondly, the objective is to introduce students to various aspects of the society and culture as expressed by Thai writers. Through exposure to the language as it appears in books and in the media, students will be able to hone their own language skills to be more applicable and practical in a workplace, academic, or business setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Passed LAT3201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAT4201","ModuleTitle":"Thai 5","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Thai 4. Students will progress from reading selections from passages to a more sustained and systematic encounter with the nature of the language used in novels, newspapers, Internet and other forms of popular publications, official public discourse, academic writings and Thai. Students will progressively comprehend texts, not only from background and subject matter knowledge, but also from increasing control of language. They will also learn to handle conversation involving complication, in the form of connected discourse, and to make choices of diction, as well as manipulate grammatical features reflecting formal and informal registers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAT3202 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAT4202","ModuleTitle":"Thai 6","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Thai 5. Students will progress from reading selections from passages to a more sustained and systematic encounter with the nature of the language used in novels, newspapers, Internet and other forms of popular publications, official public discourse, academic writings and Thai. The most important objective is to improve students' language commands in employing discourse strategies. Learner's autonomy will be enhanced in the teaching-learning process. Students will take an active role in selecting materials, leading discussions, and developing projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAT4201 or placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAV1201","ModuleTitle":"Vietnamese 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to develop language proficiency in an integrated approach. Students will acquire language skills through participation in various communicative tasks. Through the exposure to the language, students will develop a general understanding of the cultures, the sociolinguistic and pragmatic aspects of the language. By the end of the module, students will acquire basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to maintain communication on common topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"This module is meant for students with no prior knowledge of the target language. Students with prior knowledge (including spoken proficiency) must contact CLS to take a placement test.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LAV2201","ModuleTitle":"Vietnamese 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to further enhance students' proficiency in the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will be exposed to more language functions and a wider range of topics. Through reading formulaic authentic texts, students will be introduced to the language in written form as it appears in daily communicative situations to achieve further understanding of the country, its culture and its people. At the end of this course, students will be equipped with a sound foundation of the language to maintain communication on topics relating to their personal and immediate environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAV1201 or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAV3201","ModuleTitle":"Vietnamese 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Vietnamese 2. Emphasis continues to be on proficiency in all four skills, within selected range of vocabulary and grammar. Students will master language relating to a wider range of daily life situations and will gain flexibility in their language use. Reading will no longer be strictly limited to what is contained in the textbook specially prepared for the class. Gradually, short selection from media and literature sources such as short stories, poems, announcements, reports and other short, topic-specific pieces will be introduced to begin to familiarize students with actual usage.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"Passed LAV2201 or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAV3202","ModuleTitle":"Vietnamese 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Vietnamese 3. In this module, students will read, analyse, and discuss texts from literature, non-fiction, and academic sources covering a wide range of subjects related to the culture and society of the target language. Selection will include text and passage from short stories, journals, magazines, and newspapers, as well as audio-visual materials such as TV programs, feature films, etc. The range of readings is intended, firstly, to broaden students' vocabulary and familiarize them with terms relating to many fields of endeavor. Secondly, the objective is to introduce students to various aspects of the society and culture as expressed by Vietnamese writers. Through exposure to the language as it appears in books and in the media, students will be able to hone their own language skills to be more applicable and practical in a workplace, academic, or business setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAV3201 or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LAV4201","ModuleTitle":"Vietnamese 5","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will build on the skills developed in Vietnamese 4. Students will progress from reading selections from passages to a more sustained and systematic encounter with the nature of the language used in novels, newspapers, Internet and other forms of popular publications, official public discourse, academic writings and business Vietnamese. Students will progressively comprehend texts, not only from background and subject matter knowledge, but also from increasing control of language. They will also learn to handle conversation involving complication, in the form of connected discourse, and to make choices of diction, as well as manipulate grammatical features reflecting formal and informal registers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Passed LAV3202 or placement test","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001A","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (A)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001B","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (B)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001C","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (C)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001D","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (D)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001E","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (E)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1001F","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Law (F)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is meant to introduce students to the basic principles of criminal liability, mainly through the use of the homicide offences found in the Penal Code. The general defences found in the Penal Code as well as inchoate and\r\njoint liability of offenders will be covered in detail. During the course, reference may be made to offences found in other statutes and the law reform proposals from other jurisdictions. Students will also be encouraged to consider why certain forms of conduct are subject to criminal penalties and to critically assess these objectives","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-6-0-0-14","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LC1002A","ModuleTitle":"Introduction To Legal Theory (A)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1002B","ModuleTitle":"Introduction To Legal Theory (B)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1002C","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Legal Theory (C)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1002D","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Legal Theory (D)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1002E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Legal Theory (E)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1002F","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Legal Theory (F)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1003","ModuleTitle":"Law Of Contract","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This foundational course examines the basic doctrines and issues of contract law, including the creation of rights and obligations from voluntary undertakings, the doctrines which circumscribe the circumstances under which the law permits a dissolution of the contract, and the remedies that the law provides for the breach of contractual obligations. In exploring the constituent components of contracts - formation, privity, frustration, breach, remedies, terms and vitiating factors - the course also examines challenges to the traditional model of contract law, tensions arising from the pulls of certainty and fairness, and other broader issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-2-0-0-16","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1004","ModuleTitle":"Law Of Torts","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This is a foundation course introducing basic concepts in the law of torts, which deals with the rights and obligations of private parties arising out of civil wrongs. The course will include an in-depth study of the modern tort of negligence, as well as considering the related tort of nuisance. It will also cover the intentional torts and the tort of breach of statutory duty, and will conclude with a brief examination of remedies and vicarious liability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-2-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC1016","ModuleTitle":"Legal Analysis, Research & Communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this year-long course is to develop analytical skills, research skills and communication skills (written and oral) in first year students. In Semester 1, we focus on objective analysis and communication and also introduce students to basic research skills. In Semester 2, we focus on independent research and advocacy.\r\n\r\nExercises and assignments will employ real-life tasks, like office\r\nmemoranda, court pleadings and client meetings, as means for\r\nstudents to try out their legal skills. However, the primary focus will be on helping students to hone foundational legal skills that are transferable across subjects and contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"1-3-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Nil.","Preclusion":"Nil.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2003","ModuleTitle":"Legal Case Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This problem-oriented course will be centered on a complex commercial transaction that raises issues in several subject areas, some of which the student will not have studied. It is designed to teach students how to: (a) analyse complex hypothetical problems containing multiple legal issues from different areas of the law; (b) analyse and research issued in areas of law they have not studied; and (c) understand how the legal issues are linked to the transactional goals of the parties. It will also expose students to transactional documentation (drafting and review), client service skills and a baisc understanding of business.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2006A","ModuleTitle":"Equity & Trusts (A)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The trust is a distinctive and unique combination of proprietary rights and obligations and the objective of this course is to introduce students to the law of trusts and the principles of equity which have been influential in shaping that law. At the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the notion of an equitable proprietary interest under a trust and of the manner in which the trust strikes a balance between the respective interests and rights of settlor, trustee and beneficiary. Students should also be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the importance and flexibility of constructive trusts as well as related equitable doctrines and remedies in the modern law. The course will be taught in two sections. Each section will have its own syllabus and methods of assessment which may not coincide.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-2-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2006B","ModuleTitle":"Equity & Trusts (B)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The trust is a distinctive and unique combination of proprietary rights and obligations and the objective of this course is to introduce students to the law of trusts and the principles of equity which have been influential in shaping that law. At the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the notion of an equitable proprietary interest under a trust and of the manner in which the trust strikes a balance between the respective interests and rights of settlor, trustee and beneficiary. Students should also be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the importance and flexibility of constructive trusts as well as related equitable doctrines and remedies in the modern law. The course will be taught in two sections. Each section will have its own syllabus and methods of assessment which may not coincide.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-2-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2006C","ModuleTitle":"Equity & Trusts (C)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2007","ModuleTitle":"Constitutional & Administrative Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce the basic principles of constitutional law and administrative law. Public law relates primarily to the inter-relationship between government bodies established by the Constitution and the regulation of relationships between the State, communities and individuals. It is concerned with the extent to which law can promote 'good governance', how political power is legitimated, how abuses of public power are prevented, and the degree of autonomy from state interference individuals should enjoy. Topics will include: the nature of and separation of powers between executives, legislature and judiciary; protection of fundamental libertiesl; judicial review of administrative action.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"4-6-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC2009","ModuleTitle":"Pro Bono Service","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"NUS Law has a rich tradition of pro bono work among staff and students. Engaging in pro bono provides an opportunity to gain “real world” experience - to see firsthand the important role law plays in the life of an individual. Law is a privileged profession, one that assists in upholding and promoting justice, morality and the rule of law. This module sets a baseline for pro bono service at NUS, aimed at helping students develop professional skills, and exposing students to the non-pecuniary aspects \r\nof the profession that will sustain a long and satisfying career.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"1-0-0-3-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC3001B","ModuleTitle":"Evidence (B)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5009","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5029","ModuleTitle":"INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5035","ModuleTitle":"INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5050V","ModuleTitle":"Public International Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This foundational course introduces the student to the nature, major principles, processes and institutions of the international legal system, the relationship between international and domestic law and the role of law in promoting world public order. Students will acquire an understanding of the conceptual issues underlying this discipline and a critical appreciation of how law inter-relates with contemporary world politics, its global, regional and domestic significance. Topics include the creation and status of international law, participation and competence in the international legal system, primary substantive norms such as the law regulating the use of force and enforcement procedures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LC5050.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5070V","ModuleTitle":"Foundations Of Intellectual Property Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to introduce students to the general principles of intellectual property law in Singapore, as well as, major international IP conventions. It is aimed at students who have no knowledge of IP law but are interested in learning more about this challenging area of law. It will also be useful for students intending to pursue the advanced courses in IP/IT by providing them with the necessary foundation on IP law. Students will be assessed based on open book examination, 1 written assignment and 1 class presentation. (Class presentation is subject to change depending on student subscription).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"The Law of Intellectual Property. Students who are taking or have taken LC5070.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5074","ModuleTitle":"Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The course will begin with an evaluation of the business rationale for M&As and a discussion of the various types of transactions and related terminology. The regulatory \r\nissues surrounding these transactions will be analysed through an examination of the applicable laws and regulations. While the law in Singapore would be considered as the frame of reference, the course will contain an international comparative perspective including comparisons with the position in the U.K. and the U.S. While corporate and securities law issues form the thrust, incidental reference will be made to accounting, tax and competition law considerations. Finally, the transactional perspective will consider various structuring matters, planning aspects, transaction costs and impact on various stakeholders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS compulsory core curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5089","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Corporate & Securities Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course covers the major aspects of company law and securities regulation in China, including the formation of companies, corporate finance, corporate governance, shareholders' rights, issuing of stocks and \"going public\",\r\ncorporate mergers and acquisitions, as well as the regulation of the capital markets in China. The primary focus will be on providing students with a basic legal understanding of establishing business organizations in China and accessing China's capital markets for finance. Significant issues relating to corporate law and securities regulation will be discussed in the context of China's legal, business and policy environments in the reform period.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5093","ModuleTitle":"CHINESE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5115","ModuleTitle":"INTERNATIONAL LAW","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5118","ModuleTitle":"Foreign Direct Investment Law in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"In this course, students will act as lawyers advising an international investor in a mock transaction in a developing Asian jurisdiction. They must identify the legal risks for the investor in this developing environment and advise ways to mitigate such risks. Students will study relevant local laws, draft contractual documents, analyse legal issues, give advice, negotiate with local partners and bring the deal to closure. Through this, students are expected to form an overview of the risks for an international investor in these developing Asian systems and ways to mitigate such risks through negotiation and documentation. Furthermore, students will also research particular issues such as expropriation, change in law, currency conversion or performance by State owned companies for the purposes of the assignment. To do this, students will need to study the investment law, administrative law, conflict of laws, corporate law, contract law and arbitration law of some selected Asian jurisdictions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5204BV","ModuleTitle":"Charterparties","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on charterparties, which are contracts between the shipowner and the charterer for the hire of the vessel, either for a specific voyage (voyage charterparties) or over a period of time (time charterparties). There are in addition, other variants of these basic types, which will also be referred to. This\r\ncourse will examine the standard forms for each of the charterparties being studied and examine the main terms and legal relationship between shipowners and charterers. This dynamic and important aspect of the law of carriage of goods by sea is frequently the subject of arbitral proceedings and court decisions. This course will be of importance to individuals contemplating a carrier in shipping law and underlines Singapore’s role as a major global port and maritime hub.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LC5204B.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5225","ModuleTitle":"Carriage of Goods by Sea","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will consider the legal regime which applies to contracts for the carriage of goods by sea. The carriage of goods by sea forms an important component of a wider body of law which is called maritime (or shipping) law. The subject matter of this course also forms a part of the (private) law of international trade and will assist those students studying international sales of goods and bank payment mechanisms in international trade, and insurance\r\nand marine insurance. All these subjects are invaluable to anyone who aspires eventually to work in shipping or international trade, whether as a lawyer in a law firm, as a legal adviser in-house, in insurance in a P & I Club, or for a\r\nmarine insurer.\r\n\r\nCarriage of Goods by Sea is a core area of shipping law. The principal purpose which underlines this course is the carriage of cargo from one destination to another for profit. The seller/owner of goods who wishes to export them will\r\nhire a ship (particularly in the case of bulk commodities, such as oil) or space on a ship, depending on the quantity and type of goods to be transported. This course is therefore concerned with examining the legal relationships which arise between the shipper (or owner of the goods), the carrier (the shipowner), the charterer, and the receiver/consignee of the goods. The particular emphasis\r\nwill be the principal documents of carriage, such as bills of lading, sea waybills and ship’s delivery orders, and the domestic legislation which governs these documents and also gives effect to international conventions. The coverage of international conventions will include the Rotterdam Rules, even though these Rules are not yet in force. A study will also be made of charterparties, specifically, voyage charters and time charters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"30-0-0-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5232","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Competition Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the foundational principles underlying the operation of contemporary competition law frameworks. Examples will be drawn, where appropriate, from Singapore, Europe and the United States to illustrate the application of these principles in the areas of (i) anti-competitive agreements, (ii) unilateral abuses of market power and (iii) anti-competitive mergers and concentrations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent","Preclusion":"Students should not have read any competition law or antitrust law module as part of their undergraduate degree programme.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5264","ModuleTitle":"WTO and Regional Integration","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Regionalism is very much debated in contemporary trade policy discourse. Some regional trade agreements have involved deep integration, even going beyond the WTO. This course aims to ponder the relationship between the multilateral trading system and regional agreements. It will look at the manner in which regional agreements operate, and what effects they have on international trade.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"LL4060B/LL5060B/LL6060B World Trade Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5265","ModuleTitle":"CHINESE BUSINESS LAW","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is composed of five parts:\r\n1. An Overview of Chinese Law\r\n2. Chinese Partnership Law\r\n3. Foreign Investment Enterprise Law\r\n4. Chinese Corporation Law\r\n5. Chinese Securities Law","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Civil law, Contract Law","Preclusion":"LL4089/LL5089/LL6089 Chinese Corporate & Securities Law\r\nLL4089V/LL5089V/LL6089V Chinese Corporate & Securities Law\r\nLC5089 Chinese Corporate & Securities Law","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC5266","ModuleTitle":"Trusts, Agency and Partnership Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine two areas of law – (i) the law of partnership and agency law; (ii) trusts law. Topics to be covered generally include: the nature of partnerships and agency; how they are created; the relationship between partners and with third parties; partnership property; the undisclosed principal ;how partnerships and agency are terminated; the concept of trust; the creation of trusts; the powers and duties of trustees; mechanisms of control; and asset protection trust.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LC6009","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LCD5204BV","ModuleTitle":"Charterparties","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on charterparties, which are contracts between the shipowner and the charterer for the hire of the vessel, either for a specific voyage (voyage charterparties) or over a period of time (time charterparties). There are in addition, other variants of these basic types, which will also be referred to. This\r\ncourse will examine the standard forms for each of the charterparties being studied and examine the main terms and legal relationship between shipowners and charterers. This dynamic and important aspect of the law of carriage of goods by sea is frequently the subject of arbitral proceedings and court decisions. This course will be of importance to individuals contemplating a carrier in shipping law and underlines Singapore’s role as a major global port and maritime hub.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LCD5204B.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LI5001","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"THE LOGISTICS INSTITUTE - ASIA PACIFIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LI5201","ModuleTitle":"Special Topics in Logistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"THE LOGISTICS INSTITUTE - ASIA PACIFIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LI5202","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Management Strategies and Case Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"THE LOGISTICS INSTITUTE - ASIA PACIFIC","ModuleDescription":"This module enables students to learn a special area or application of supply chain management by an eminent visiting professor to TLIAP.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4003V","ModuleTitle":"China, India and International Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the rise of China and India and it’s impact on the international legal order. In particular, students will be led to discuss issues concerning (1) the origin and history of the relationship between developing\r\ncountries and international law; (2) the rise of China and India and its challenge to the existing international legal order and legal norms; (3) China, India, and the multilateral trading system; (4) China, India and international investment; (5) the international law aspects of domestic policies in China and India; and (6) the international law aspects of competition and disputes between China and \r\nIndia. The course will also concentrate on demonstrating the interaction between international relations and international law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4003.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4005V","ModuleTitle":"Bank Documentation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Bank Documentation is an advanced contract course situated in the banking context. Students will be introduced to key principles that govern banking transactions as well as a variety of contractual clauses used by banks in their standard-form documentation. The aim of the course is to promote an\r\nunderstanding of these terms, how they operate and their shortcomings. Some emphasis is placed on contractual techniques used by banks to maintain control over their contractual relationships and to allocate risk, as well as the common law and statutory limits on their effectiveness. Students are required to evaluate the fairness of typical banking terms by applying relevant law and guidelines. Those who successfully complete the module will be equipped to navigate their way around standard form agreements (banking as well as others), recognize and understand the operation of a range of contractual terms, and predict their effectiveness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. Note to students from civil law jurisdiction: this module adopts a common law approach.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken Bank Documentation.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4007V","ModuleTitle":"Biotechnology Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will deal with the basic intellectual property, ethical, regulatory and policy issues in biotechnological innovations. It will focus mainly on patent issues including the patentability of biological materials, gene sequences, animals, plants and humans; infringement, ownership and licensing. Students will also be acquainted with genetic copyright, trade secrets protection and basic ethical and regulatory aspects including gene technology and ES cell research. Apart from Singapore law, a comparative analysis of the legal position in Europe and USA, as well as the major international conventions will be made. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of biology and genetics. (Class presentation is subject to change depending on student subscription).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4007.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4008BV","ModuleTitle":"Charterparties","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on charterparties, which are contracts between the shipowner and the charterer for the hire of the vessel, either for a specific voyage (voyage charterparties) or over a period of time (time charterparties). There are in addition, other variants of these basic types, which will also be referred to. This\r\ncourse will examine the standard forms for each of the charterparties being studied and examine the main terms and legal relationship between shipowners and charterers. This dynamic and important aspect of the law of carriage of goods by sea is frequently the subject of arbitral proceedings and court decisions. This course will be of importance to individuals contemplating a carrier in shipping law and underlines Singapore’s role as a major global port and maritime hub.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4008B.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4013V","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Environmental Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Environmental Law is emerging as a distinct field of law in every nation and region. Legislatures establish environmental laws based upon the need to address perceived environmental problems in their territory or in a region of shared resources such as a river basin or coastal marine regions or the habitats for migratory species. In some instances, national legislation is stimulated by the negotiation and adherence to multilateral environmental agreements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4013","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4014V","ModuleTitle":"Construction Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to introduce students to the legal principles that form the foundation of construction law and to the common practical problems that arise in this field. Topics will include: (a) general principles of construction law, including completion, defects, retention and certification; (b) basic provisions of construction contracts; (c) claims procedure & dispute resolution, including arbitration procedure; and (d) relevant provisions of standard form building contracts. This course will be of interest to students interested in construction practice or a practical approach to the study of law. This course is taught by partners from the Construction Practice Group of Wong Partnership.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4014","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4024V","ModuleTitle":"Indonesian Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will initiate the student to the basics of Indonesian law (adat law, Islamic law, legal pluralism, constitutional law, administrative law, civil law, judicial process) as well as to others aspects that are of concern to foreigners (foreign investment laws and protections, regional autonomy, mining laws etc.). It will also address some of the problems relating to law enforcement in Indonesia","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4024","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4025V","ModuleTitle":"Rights","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"An advanced course in analytic jurisprudence, investigating the nature of rights. It begins with exposition of Wesley Hohfeld’s analysis of the different legal positions often designated as “rights”; then uses Hohfeld’s framework to understand the debate between interest and will theorists of rights. It moves on to explicit consideration of moral rights. Finally, applications are considered - including human rights, and Asian perspectives on “rights” discourse.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4025","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4029V","ModuleTitle":"International Commercial Arbitration","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the basic understanding of the law of arbitration to enable them to advise and represent parties in the arbitral process confidence. Legal concepts peculiar to arbitration viz. separability, arbitrability and kompetenze-kompetenze will considered together with the procedural laws on the conduct of the arbitral process, the making of and the enforcement of awards. Students will examine the UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention, 1958. This course is most suited for students with some knowledge of the law of commercial transactions, shipping, banking, international sale of goods or construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4029","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4034V","ModuleTitle":"International Regulation of Shipping","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the global regime governing the international regulation of commercial shipping. It will examine the relationship between the legal framework established in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and the prevention of pollution from ships. The course will focus on selected global conventions administered by the IMO, including those governing safety of life at sea (SOLAS), the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) and the training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW). It will also examine the liability and compensation schemes that have been developed for pollution damage caused by the carriage of oil and noxious substances by ships, as well as the conventions designed to ensure that States undertake contingency planning in order to combat spills of oil and other noxious and hazardous substances in their waters. In addition, the course will examine the schemes that have been developed to enhance the security of ships and ports in light of the threat of maritime terrorism. It will also examine the role of the IMO in the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from dumping waste at sea and from seabed activities subject to national jurisdiction. One of the themes of the course will be to consider how the IMO is responding to increased concern about the protection and preservation of the marine environment, including threats such as invasive species and climate change. Another theme will be to consider how the responsibility to enforce IMO Conventions is divided between flag States, coastal States, port States and the IMO. This course will be useful to persons who intend to practice shipping law or work in the private or public maritime sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent. Students who have completed a course in Law of the Sea or Ocean Law & Policy may have a slight advantage.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4034.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4035V","ModuleTitle":"International Tax Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. \r\nNote: Company Law or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4035.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4043V","ModuleTitle":"Law Of Marine Insurance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to give students a firm foundation of existing law; a working understanding of standard form policies; and an understanding of the interaction between the Marine Insurance Act, case law and the Institute Clauses. Topics will include: types of marine insurance policies; insurable interest; principle of utmost good faith; marine insurance policies; warranties; causation; insured and excluded perils; proof of loss; types of losses; salvage, general average and particular charges; measure of indemnity and abandonment; mitigation of losses. This course will appeal to students who wish to specialise in either insurance law or maritime law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4043.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4044V","ModuleTitle":"Mediation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is a skills-based workshop and is designed to assist participants in learning about and attaining a basic level of competency as a mediator and mediation advocate. Topics covered include: Interest-based mediation vs Positions-based mediation; The Mediation Process; Opening Statements; Co-Mediation; Preparing a client for mediation; and Mediation advocacy. This workshop is targeted at self-motivated Year 3 & 4 students interested in learning and developing interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not open to students who have successfully completed Mediation.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4050V","ModuleTitle":"Public International Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This foundational course introduces the student to the nature, major principles, processes and institutions of the international legal system, the relationship between international and domestic law and the role of law in promoting world public order. Students will acquire an understanding of the conceptual issues underlying this discipline and a critical appreciation of how law inter-relates with contemporary world politics, its global, regional and domestic significance. Topics include the creation and status of international law, participation and competence in the international legal system, primary substantive norms such as the law regulating the use of force and enforcement procedures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4050.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4054V","ModuleTitle":"Domestic and International Sale of Goods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of domestic and international sale of goods under the Singapore law. With regard to domestic sales, the course will focus on the Sale of Goods Act. Topics to\r\nbe studied will include the essential elements of the contract of sale; the passing of title and risk; the implied conditions of title, description, fitness and quality; delivery and payment, acceptance and termination, and the available remedies. With particular reference to a seller’s delivery obligations, the course will also cover substantial aspects of the international sale of goods under the common law, such as FOB and CIF contracts and documentary sales. This course will be of interest to students intending to enter commercial practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4059V","ModuleTitle":"United Nations Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"By examining primary materials focused on the normative context within which the United Nations functions, students will develop an understanding of the interaction between law and practice. This is essential to a proper understanding of the UN Organization, but also to the possibilities and limitations of multilateral institutions more generally. The course is organized in four parts. Part I, \"Relevance\", raises some preliminary questions about the legitimacy and effectiveness of the United Nations, particularly in the area of peace and security. Part II, \"Capacity\", brings together materials on the nature and status of the United Nations. Part III, \"Practice\", examines how the United Nations has exercised its various powers. Part IV, \"Accountability\", concludes with materials on responsibility and accountability of the United Nations and its agents. A background in public international law is strongly recommended.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4059.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4061V","ModuleTitle":"Inquiry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will be encouraged to reflect upon what is really involved in pursuing a life of intellectual work. To this end, students will undertake a philosophical exploration of research and scholarship as it is routinely conducted across the experimental and social sciences, the humanities, literature and philosophy. Drawing upon insights achieved by historians, scientists, legal thinkers, sociologists, philosophers and literary writers into their respective crafts, students will explore not only the practical techniques recommended by these practitioners, but more significantly, the habits and virtues that have been found to be most conducive to successful practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4061.","Corequisite":"For Non-Law Students: Open to students from University Scholars Programme who have read 80MCs or more."},{"ModuleCode":"LL4062V","ModuleTitle":"Legal Reasoning & Legal Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"An advanced course in analytic jurisprudence, investigating the nature of legal reasoning, and its relationship with broader questions in legal theory. The course will examine, inter alia, the nature of rules, precedent, authority, analogical reasoning, the common law, legal realism, statutory interpretation, judicial opinions, rules and standards, law and fact, and the burden of proof. The overarching questions to be addressed in this course include: In what way(s), if at all, is legal reasoning a distinctive form of reasoning? What is the relationship between legal reasoning and legal theory?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"For law students: NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum\r\n\r\nFor non-law students: Open to Philosophy, Political Science, and USP students.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4062.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4063V","ModuleTitle":"Business & Finance For Lawyers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"To provide law students who intend to read commercial law electives with a foundation in accounting, finance and other related business concepts. It covers topics such as interpretation and analysis of standard financial statements, the types of players and instruments in the financial markets and the basic framework of a business investment market.The course will employ a hypothetical simulation where lawyers advise on several proposals involving the acquisition and disposal of assets by a client. The issues covered in the hypothetical will include asset valuation models, financing options and techniques, and compliance with accounting and regulatory frameworks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. \r\n(b) Company Law or its equivalent in a common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently)","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4063.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4064V","ModuleTitle":"Competition Law and Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the competition law and policy framework in Singapore and will introduce students to the three pillars of the legal and regulatory framework:\r\n(i) the prohibition against anti-competitive agreements, \r\n(ii) the prohibition against abuses of market dominance, and \r\n(iii) the regulation of mergers and concentrations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Competition Law courses taught in European, American and Singapore law schools.\r\nStudents who are taking or have taken LL4064.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4065","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Corporate Governance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the control of directors in large companies, principally those listed on a stock exchange.The module will address the law and regulation of this area of business activity in Singapore and will also draw on comparative perspectives from Australia, the UK and the US. The module will examine the structure, function and responsibilities of management in large companies. It will focus particularly on topics of special practical and theoretical relevance, such as directors? pay and the representation of interest groups in the company. It will consider regulation of management by shareholders, voluntary codes, market regulators and state agencies.The course is aimed at practitioners who advise companies about issues of corporate governance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Company Law (LLB2008) or its equivalent in a common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently).","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4070V","ModuleTitle":"Foundations Of Intellectual Property Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to introduce students to the general principles of intellectual property law in Singapore, as well as, major international IP conventions. It is aimed at students who have no knowledge of IP law but are interested in learning more about this challenging area of law. It will also be useful for students intending to pursue the advanced courses in IP/IT by providing them with the necessary foundation on IP law. Students will be assessed based on open book examination, 1 written assignment and 1 class presentation. (Class presentation is subject to change depending on student subscription).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"The Law of Intellectual Property. Students who are taking or have taken LL4070.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4071V","ModuleTitle":"Global Exploitation Of IP","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The advent of new technologies in this scientific and technological age has led to a dramatic shift in business strategies and global economic development. IP rights form an \"inexhaustible resource\" from which the fruits of research and innovation can be valued and commercially dealt with. This course will analyse the existing global regime for technology transfer and the strategy for an effective global exploitation and management of IP rights. It will also explore difficult issues including competition laws, conflict of laws, remedies and enforcement of IP rights faced by global corporations","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4071.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4074V","ModuleTitle":"Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The course will begin with an evaluation of the business rationale for M&As and a discussion of the various types of transactions and related terminology. The regulatory issues surrounding these transactions will be analysed through examination of the applicable laws and regulations. The course adopts an nternational comparative perspective, with greater focus on the U.S., U.K. and Singapore. While corporate and securities law issues form the thrust, incidental reference will be made to accounting, tax and competition law considerations. inally, the transactional perspective will consider various\r\nstructuring matters, planning aspects, transaction costs\r\nand impact on various stakeholders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Must not have taken a substantially similar course. Not open to students who have taken/taking LL4223/LL5223/LL6223 Cross Border Mergers. Not open to students who have taken Mergers and Acquisition (M&A).","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4075V","ModuleTitle":"IP and Competition Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course teaches the overlap between intellectual property and competition law. Students will be challenged to explore the intrinsic tensions that lie between the\r\nstatutory regimes that regulate market dominance, restrictive agreements and the monopolistic prerogatives and assertions by holders of intellectual property rights.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4075.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4076","ModuleTitle":"IT Law I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the legal and policy issues relating to information technology and the use of the Internet. Issues to be examined include the conduct of electronic commerce, cybercrimes, electronic evidence, privacy and data protection. (This course will not cover the intellectual property issues, which are addressed instead in \"IT Law: IP Issues\".) Students who are interested in the interface between law, technology and policy will learn to examine the sociological, political, commercial and technical background behind these rules, evaluate the legal rules and policy ramifications of these rules, and formulate new rules and policies to address these problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-2-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Legal Issues in Electronic Commerce (LLA4022) and Internet Law & Policy (LLA4056).","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4079","ModuleTitle":"State and Company in Legal-Historical Perspective","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the relationship between the public and private power through the historical lens of the East India Company (established in 1600), one of the first multinational corporations. In particular, it examines: the\r\nformation and evolution of the Company and the legal implications of its ambiguous status as a private or public entity; its transformation into a sovereign power in India against the backdrop of the rise of the modern state and modern constitutionalism in Europe and the United States of America; and the Company’s role in the founding of modern Singapore; and the Company’s demise in 1858.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4088V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Contract Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide students with a comparative perspective on selected issues in contract law. It will compare the main principles of contract at common law and that in Chinese law. It will also examine the Chinese\r\ncontract law perspectives on scope of application, judicial interpretation, formation, performance, modification and assignment of contracts as well as liability for breach of contract.\r\n\r\nAt the end of the course, students will be able to understand the Chinese contract law framework and appreciate the differences at common law and that in Chinese law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent Note: This course is delivered bi-lingually, yet predominantly in English. It is a plus but not a must that students have learned Chinese Legal Tradition and Legal Chinese (LL4009), or have\r\nobtained a B4 and above in CL or CL2 ('AO' Level) or B4 and above in Higher Chinese (HCL or CL1).","Preclusion":"Exchange students from law schools in China and postgraduate students who are graduates of law schools in China are precluded from taking this course for credit.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4094V","ModuleTitle":"The Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The clinical legal education programme at the NUS Faculty of Law has a strong pro bono emphasis. Built as a natural extension to the Legal Skills Programme, this module provides students with an opportuity to further develop their legal skills in context, to acquire new skills for legal practice, and to make significant contributions to enhancing the provision of legal services to the community. Students will work under the close supervision of lawyers to assist in live cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4094.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4122V","ModuleTitle":"The Contemporary Indian Legal System","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"While serving as an introductory course to the Indian legal system, this discussion-based Seminar seeks to focus on topical, contemporary legal issues in India. It will focus primarily on the post-Independence legal system in India, and its important institutions of democratic governance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4122","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4131V","ModuleTitle":"Law, Governance & Development in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"In the wake of Asia's striking economic progress issues of law and governance are now seen as critical for the developing, developed and post-conflict states of Asia. Legal reforms are embracing constitutional, representative government, good governance and accountability, and human rights, based on the rule of law. How and on what principles should Asian states build these new legal orders? Can they sustain economic progress and satisfy the demands for the control of corruption and abuses of powers, and the creation of new forms of accountability? This course examines on a broad comparative canvas the nature, fate and prospects for law and governance in developing democracies in Asia, using case studies drawn especially from SE Asian states. Coverage of the issues will be both theoretical, as we ask questions about the evolving nature of 'law and development'; and practical, as ask questions about the implementation of law and development projects across Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4131.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4133V","ModuleTitle":"Human Rights in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Firstly, to impart a solid grounding in the history, principles, norms, controversies and institutions of international human rights law. Secondly, to undertake a contextualized socio-legal study of human rights issues within Asian societies, through examining case law, international instruments, policy and state interactions with UN human rights bodies. 'Asia' alone has no regional human rights system; considering the universality and indivisibility of human rights, we consider how regional particularities affect or thwart human rights.
\r\nSubjects include: justiciability of socio-economic rights, right to development and self-determination, political freedoms, religious liberties, indigenous rights, national institutions, women's rights; MNC accountability for rights violations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4133.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4150V","ModuleTitle":"Arbitration of Investment Disputes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"With increasing flows of foreign direct investment in the region, settlement of disputes arising from such investments made with state owned corporations is becoming frequent. Such arbitration is provided for in the contract but increasingly, the investment treaties provide for recourse to such arbitration. A distinct body of case law has developed as a result of a multiplicity of such arbitrations in recent times. The aim of this course is to study the developments that have taken place in the area. It deals with the types of arbitration clauses used in the contracts, court supervision and assistance of such arbitration, the law that is applied in settling disputes, the nature of the award and the problems associated with the enforcement of the award.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4150","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4155","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Law and Economics\t","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will explore several key topics at the intersection of law and economics. It will commence with an exploration of the concept of rationality as employed in (positive) micro-economic theory. It will also explore the Coase theorem as a means of understanding the importance of legal rules and institutions. These theoretical tools will then be used as a lens for examining, amongst other topics, tort, contract and insolvency law; company law; financial regulation, and the role of law and legal institutions in economic development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4170","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Conflict of Laws","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced course of private international law which offers a comparative perspective on the traditional issues addressed by rules of private international law, i.e. choice of law, international jurisdiction, and the recognition of foreign judgments. The focus will essentially be the United States and on the European Union, but other jurisdictions will also be considered from time to time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4175V","ModuleTitle":"Global Legal Orders: Interdisciplinary Perspectives","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The development of new types of legal phenomena in the global arena has outgrown established understandings of law, and conventional classifications of legal materials. At the point of needing a theoretical underpinning for the novel concerns of academic law occasioned by globalization, fresh considerations of interdisciplinary perspectives on law are opened up, questioning the extent to which a distinctively legal approach to global issues is possible. This course engages with these challenges by exploring the global interconnectedness of law, morality, politics and economics, and considers what contribution legal theory might make to illuminating complex policy issues with a global reach.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4175.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4178","ModuleTitle":"International Legal Protection of Investment Flows","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the treaties used by States to protect the interests of their investors when making investments abroad. It will pay particular attention to investor-State arbitration, which is increasingly becoming widespread in Asia and a growing part of international legal practice. It will examine not only the legal and theoretical underpinnings of these treaties and this form of dispute settlement, but also their practical application having regard to concrete cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4192","ModuleTitle":"Private International Law of IP","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4193V","ModuleTitle":"An Introduction to Negotiating & Drafting Commercial Contracts","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a practical introduction to the essentials of negotiating and drafting commercial contracts in the Common Law tradition. \r\nThe course begins with a refresh of plain English writing skills. The second part then reviews key Common Law concepts and considers the Common Law's attitudes to the commercial world. The third looks at the fundamental shape, structure and organisation of commercial contracts. The fourth deals with aspects of law routinely encountered by the practitioner and technical drafting issues. The fifth focuses on technical drafting. The sixth and final part considers the approach of managing legal risk and the practicalities of negotiation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4193.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4194","ModuleTitle":"Partnership and LLP Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine in depth the law of partnerships. The basic framework is the same in most Commonwealth countries and based still on the UK Partnership Act of 1890. The topics to be covered in relation to general partnerships include the formation of partnerships, partnerships in the modern legal system, the relationship between partners and outsiders, the relationship of partners inter se and the dissolution of partnerships. The module will then examine the variants of limited partnerships, used mainly as investment vehicles, and limited liability partnerships. LLPs, a recent creation, are becoming increasingly popular for the professions especially. They are an amalgam of corporate and partnership concepts but are also developing their own specific legal issues which will only increase with time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4202V","ModuleTitle":"ASEAN Economic Community Law and Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"ASEAN leaders agreed to create a single market – the ASEAN Economic Community – by 2015. Due to sovereignty concerns, ASEAN leaders did not create a single supranational authority to regulate this market. This course examines how ASEAN member states and institutions are filling in the vacuum through formal and informal means. Students will understand how regional policymaking affects domestic laws and policies within ASEAN.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4202.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4203","ModuleTitle":"International Moots and Other Competitions","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4205","ModuleTitle":"Maritime Conflict of Laws","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"An examination of conflict of laws issues in the context of maritime law and admiralty litigation. The course will provide an introduction to conflicts theory and concepts before focusing on conflict of jurisdictions, parallel proceedings and forum shopping in admiralty matters; role of foreign law in establishing admiralty jurisdiction; recognition and priority of foreign maritime liens and other claims; choice of law and maritime Conventions; conflicts of maritime Conventions; security for foreign maritime proceedings; and recognition and enforcement of oreign maritime judgments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"LL4002 Admiralty Law and Practice (Co-requisite)"},{"ModuleCode":"LL4208V","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Criminal Legal Process","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The course encompasses the theoretical and practical concepts underpinning the entire criminal litigation process, from pre-trial to post-conviction. Coverage will include the role of the charge, drafting of charges, plea-bargains, guilty pleas, trials, consequential orders and appeals. Common evidential issues arising in trials will also be discussed. The aim is to provide both a holistic overview of the entire process as well as detailed examination of specific areas. The course will cover criminal procedure and evidence as well as include advocacy exercises in common criminal proceedings and a practical attachment at the Criminal Justice Division.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4208.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4210V","ModuleTitle":"Intellectual Property And International Trade","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course examines the international intellectual property system and addresses the legal issues raised by the trade of products protected by intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, and copyrights) across different jurisdictions. This course reviews the key international agreements and provisions in this area, as well as the different national policies, which have been adopted, to date, in several domestic jurisdictions or free trade areas, including the European Union, the U.S., China, Japan, and the ASEAN countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4210.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4221","ModuleTitle":"Climate Change Law & Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will explore legal and policy developments pertaining to climate change. Approaches considered will range in jurisdictional scale, temporal scope, policy orientation, regulatory target, and regulatory objective. Although course readings and discussion will focus on existing and actual proposed legal responses to climate change, the overarching aim of the course will be\r\nto anticipate how the climate change problem will affect our laws and our lives in the long run.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4233V","ModuleTitle":"European Company Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"European company law can be understood in two ways. It can indicate the EU’s approach to company law and thereby lead to an analysis of the harmonized standards for 28 European nations. It can also be understood as a comparative approach to the different legal systems on the European continent. \r\n\r\nThis course includes both aspects. It will first concentrate on EU legislation and jurisdiction, followed by a comparison of the legal systems of the two most important continental European jursidictions, France and Germany. It will lead to an understanding of shared principles of civil law jurisdictions and emphasize important differences to common law systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL4233.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4235V","ModuleTitle":"Government Contracts: Int'l & Comparative Perspectives","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Today, many governments, like individuals and business entities, enter into contracts. The growing phenomenon of government contracts, especially contracts concluded with foreign nationals, refutes the traditional belief that contract is the domain of private law. This course offers an in-depth examination on how the presence of a government as a proper party to a contract moves the entire analysis on contract formation, performance, breach and dispute settlement to the domains of public law and general international law. It also offers critical perspectives on the mooted confluence of comparative public law and international law to obtain bespoke rules and principles for the regulation of government contracts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"Nil but students are strongly encouraged to take Public International Law and Arbitration of Investment Disputes, both currently convened by Professor M Sornarajah in order to enhance their appreciation of the topics covered in this course."},{"ModuleCode":"LL4237V","ModuleTitle":"Law, Institutions, and Business in Greater China","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to explore the interaction between legal institutions and economic/business development in Greater China (i.e. China, Taiwan, HK), with focus on China. How has China been able to offset institutional weaknesses at home while achieving impressive economic results worldwide? Have China’s experiences indicated an unorthodox model as captured in the term “Beijing Consensus”? To what extent is this model different from\r\nEast Asian models and conventional thinking in economic growth? This course reviews theories about market development in the context of Greater China, including securities, corporate regulations, capital markets, property, sovereign wealth funds, foreign investment, and anticorruption etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4241","ModuleTitle":"Financial Stability and the Regulation of Banks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course begins with an analysis of the fragility of the business model of commercial and investment banks and the negative externalities of bank failure. It then focuses on three principal functions of bank regulation: (1) making banks more resilient to business shocks; (2) making it less likely that banks will suffer shocks; (3) and facilitating the resolution and recovery of banks which fail. The focus will be on the crucial policy choices involved in achieving these objectives; the trade-offs among the available legal strategies; and the problems of regulatory arbitrage (shadow banking).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4242V","ModuleTitle":"Law of Central Banking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will analyse the roles of central banks. It will take a broad view on aspects of central banking and not merely focus on legal aspects since a legal analysis requires that the underlying macroeconomic principles and policy considerations have been understood. The legal aspects will, however, always be an (if not the) essential point of reference for all these discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4245V","ModuleTitle":"Theoretical Foundations of Public Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Course explore the structures, histories, purposes and justifications for public law (i.e., constitutional and administrative law) from the perpective of Anglo-American, continental European, and selected Asia legal traditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\r\nA foundational course on constitutional and administrative law (from either a common law or some other jurisdiction).\r\n\r\nFor non law students from FASS (Political Science -with at least 80 MCs)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4246","ModuleTitle":"International Carriage of Passengers by Sea","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will give students a broad understanding of the law relating to the international carriage of passengers by sea. Topics to be covered include formation of contract, regulation of cruise ships, State jurisdiction over crimes\r\nagainst the person on board a ship, liability for accidents, limitation of liability, the Athens Convention 1974/1990, and conflict of laws/jurisdictional issues relating to passenger claims. This module will be useful for those who\r\nare intending to: practice law in a broadly focussed shipping practice; work within the cruise and ferry industry; or otherwise are likely to deal with passengers and/or their claims.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4253V","ModuleTitle":"The Law of Treaties","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Treaties are a principal source of obligation in international law. In this era of globalization, many state and individual activities in many countries are direct results of treaty obligations. In this sense, treaties are the “overworked workhorses” of the global legal order.\r\n\r\nDespite this significant impact on our lives, few of us understand what treaties truly mean and what kinds of implications they bring to international relations, our businesses, and private lives. In order to understand the treaty mechanisms, this course covers various aspects of the law of treaties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4255V","ModuleTitle":"Trade Remedy Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The primary focus of the course will be given to the multilateral rules and cases of trade remedies under WTO jurisprudence. In parallel, domestic trade remedy rules and regulations and policies of China, Korea and Japan will be examined to analyze application of WTO rules to domestic jurisprudence and policies. What are the common characteristics and differences among those rules and policies? Are they consistent with WTO jurisprudence? Which agencies are in charge of trade remedy system and policy making and implementations? What is the best strategy for enterprises to respond to such policies? Answers to these key questions are given through lectures, presentations, and discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4256","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Constitutional Government","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Constitutional government in the modern era has developed different organisational and functional models, that draw their inspiration from some main principles (eg. Separation of powers, checks and balances, limited government, democratic accountability) that are distinguishing features of the same type of state. The module will consequently highlight the different forms of (presidential, semi-presidential, parliamentary) government, as experienced by the states belonging to both the common law and the civil law legal traditions. Reference will be made also to forms of constitutional government based on territorial division of powers, such as federal systems and supranational organisations such as the Europe Union.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4257","ModuleTitle":"Law & Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This seminar deals with ongoing research in the area of financial intermediary supervision, corporate governance and capital markets regulation. Each participant will have to 1) read the discussed papers in advance; 2) write a 10 page commentary on one of the discussed papers and present it in class; 3) comment upon one presentation by a fellow student; and 4) actively participate in the discussion throughout the seminar.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4258V","ModuleTitle":"Personal Property Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of key personal property concepts. Topics to be studied will include: types of personal property; personal property entitlements recognised at common law, notably, possession, ownership, title and general and special property, with some reference also to equitable entitlements; the transfer of such entitlements; the conflict between competing entitlements; the protection given by law to such entitlements; the assignment of things in action; security interests over personal property.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who have read: LL4047/LL5047/LL6047/ LL4047V/LL5047V/LL6047V Personal Property I – Tangible; LL4168/LL5168/LL6168/ LL4168V/LL5168V/LL6168V Personal Property Law II – Intangible & LL4411/LL5411/LL6411 Personal Property Law (8MC) are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4259V","ModuleTitle":"Alternative Investment Vehicles","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the legal issues that arise in alternative investments from both a practical and theoretical perspective. The alternative investment vehicles that will be covered include private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds and real estate funds. The course will discuss selected agency, partnership, corporate, contractual, securities and tax issues of each type of alternative investment vehicle. The course will provide relevant comparisons on alternative investment vehicles in Singapore, the U.S., the U.K. and China. The course is intended for students intending to practice and research in the area of alternative investments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students should not have had past practice experience on alternative investments and fund management.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4260V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Commercial Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the fundamental legal concepts and principles relating to Chinese commercial law. Topics to be covered include: basic principles of PRC civil and commercial law, contracts, business associations and investment vehicles, secured transaction, negotiable instruments, taxation and dispute resolution. It will highlight key legal considerations in carrying out commercial transactions in China. Where applicable, the course will provide relevant comparisons with similar laws in other jurisdictions such as the U.S., the U.K. and Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students should not have had past practice experience in China and should not have taken a substantially similar course.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4396","ModuleTitle":"University Research Opportunities Program","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with the opportunity to do a substantial research paper under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The topic for directed research must not have been studied in another course. Students may not do a research paper on a topic if they have previously done a research assignment on that topic for another course. Students interested in doing Directed Research are advised to seek the provisional approval of their proposed supervisor before opting for the subject. Copies of the Directed Research Guidelines are available from the Dean's office or on the Faculty Home Page http://law.nus.edu.sg/ug/dr/index.htm","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To refer to the guidelines on the UROP form.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4397","ModuleTitle":"University Research Opportunities Program","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with the opportunity to do a substantial research paper under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The topic for directed research must not have been studied in another course. Students may not do a research paper on a topic if they have previously done a research assignment on that topic for another course. Students interested in doing Directed Research are advised to seek the provisional approval of their proposed supervisor before opting for the subject. Copies of the Directed Research Guidelines are available from the Dean's office or on the Faculty Home Page http://law.nus.edu.sg/ug/dr/index.htm","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To refer to the guidelines on the UROP form.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4398","ModuleTitle":"University Research Opportunities Program","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with the opportunity to do a substantial research paper under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The topic for directed research must not have been studied in another course. Students may not do a research paper on a topic if they have previously done a research assignment on that topic for another course. Students interested in doing Directed Research are advised to seek the provisional approval of their proposed supervisor before opting for the subject. Copies of the Directed Research Guidelines are available from the Dean's office or on the Faculty Home Page http://law.nus.edu.sg/ug/dr/index.htm","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To refer to the guidelines on the UROP form.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4399","ModuleTitle":"University Research Opportunities Program","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course provides students with the opportunity to do a substantial research paper under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The topic for directed research must not have been studied in another course. Students may not do a research paper on a topic if they have previously done a research assignment on that topic for another course. Students interested in doing Directed Research are advised to seek the provisional approval of their proposed supervisor before opting for the subject. Copies of the Directed Research Guidelines are available from the Dean's office or on the Faculty Home Page http://law.nus.edu.sg/ug/dr/index.htm","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"To refer to the guidelines on the UROP form.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4402","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Insolvency Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Insolvency law is relevant to virtually all aspects of commercial activity involving the provision of credit. This course will explore its key concepts in the context of a winding up u the moratorium, powers of recovery, the pari passu principle, the external manager, avoidance of transactions, proof of debts and set-off. We will then review receivership, judicial management and schemes of arrangement as alternative procedures to the liquidation of a company in a winding up. We conclude with a brief examination of informal debt restructurings. This course will be taught principally through seminars for which prior preparation and participation are required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"1-4-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Company Law (LLB2008) or its equivalent in a common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently).","Preclusion":"Corporate Insolvency & Rescues I (LLA4038); Corporate Insolvency & Resuces II (LLA4039)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4403","ModuleTitle":"Family Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The course covers the non-Muslim family law in Singapore including the areas of the formation and termination of marriage, legal regulation of the husband-wife and the parent-child relationships and legal regulation of the economic aspects of family life. It also introduces students to the relationship between this law and the Muslim family law in Singapore as well as the issues that arise from contacts with foreign marriage laws. The course is aimed at senior law students. Teaching is through discussion of assigned reading materials over two seminars each week. Students must make substantial preparation before classes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"1-4-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4407","ModuleTitle":"Law Of Insurance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course deals with the principles and doctrines underpinning the formation and validity of insurance policies. It seeks to help students appreciate concepts of risk management, the protection of commercial businesses assets and the protection of individual lives against unforeseen contingencies and losses that may arise. Topics include the nature of general insurance contracts, formation of insurance contracts, peculiar insurance doctrines such as non disclosure, warranties and subrogation, claims procedure, doctrine of indemnity and measuring your losses, and third party rights. The techniques of successfully claiming under the policy and resisting the insurer's wrongful denial of claims will be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-2-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL4412","ModuleTitle":"Securities Regulation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide an overview of securities regulation, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions, in Singapore and, where relevant, jurisdictions such as the US, UK, Australia, China and HK. Topics to be covered generally include: regulatory authorities and capital markets; supervision of intermediaries; the \"going public\" process; legal position of\r\nstockbrokers; insider trading and securities frauds; globalisation, technology and regulatory harmonisation; and regulation of takeover activity. Students will be expected to use the Internet to search for comparative materials. Advisory Note for students from Civil Law Jurisdiction: Not appropriate for civil law students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-3-0-0-9","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Company Law [LC2008/LLB2008] or its equivalent in a developed common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently).","Preclusion":"Students doing or have done any of the following module(s) are precluded: (1) International Corporate Finance [8MC - LL4409/LL5409/LLD5409/LL6409; 4MC - LL4238/LL5238/LL6238; 5MC – LL4238V/LL5238V/LL6238V]; (2) Corporate Finance Law & Practice in Singapore [4MC - LL4182/LL5182/LL6182; 5MC – LL4182V/LL5182V/LL6182V]; (3) Securities Regulation [4MC - L4055/LL5055/LL6055; 5MC – LL4055V/LL5055V/LL6055V]; (4) Securities Regulation [Module code: L53.3040 OR LW.10180] under the NYU@NUS Summer Session.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5003V","ModuleTitle":"China, India and International Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the rise of China and India and it’s impact on the international legal order. In particular, students will be led to discuss issues concerning (1) the origin and history of the relationship between developing\r\ncountries and international law; (2) the rise of China and India and its challenge to the existing international legal order and legal norms; (3) China, India, and the multilateral trading system; (4) China, India and international investment; (5) the international law aspects of domestic policies in China and India; and (6) the international law aspects of competition and disputes between China and \r\nIndia. The course will also concentrate on demonstrating the interaction between international relations and international law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5003.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5005V","ModuleTitle":"Bank Documentation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Bank Documentation is an advanced contract course situated in the banking context. Students will be introduced to key principles that govern banking transactions as well as a variety of contractual clauses used by banks in their standard-form documentation. The aim of the course is to promote an\r\nunderstanding of these terms, how they operate and their shortcomings. Some emphasis is placed on contractual techniques used by banks to maintain control over their contractual relationships and to allocate risk, as well as the common law and statutory limits on their effectiveness. Students are required to evaluate the fairness of typical banking terms by applying relevant law and guidelines. Those who successfully complete the module will be equipped to navigate their way around standard form agreements (banking as well as others), recognize and understand the operation of a range of contractual terms, and predict their effectiveness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. Note to students from civil law jurisdiction: this module adopts a common law approach.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken Bank Documentation","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5007V","ModuleTitle":"Biotechnology Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will deal with the basic intellectual property, ethical, regulatory and policy issues in biotechnological innovations. It will focus mainly on patent issues including the patentability of biological materials, gene sequences, animals, plants and humans; infringement, ownership and licensing. Students will also be acquainted with genetic copyright, trade secrets protection and basic ethical and regulatory aspects including gene technology and ES cell research. Apart from Singapore law, a comparative analysis of the legal position in Europe and USA, as well as the major international conventions will be made. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of biology and genetics. (Class presentation is subject to change depending on student subscription).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5007.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5008BV","ModuleTitle":"Charterparties","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on charterparties, which are contracts between the shipowner and the charterer for the hire of the vessel, either for a specific voyage (voyage charterparties) or over a period of time (time charterparties). There are in addition, other variants of these basic types, which will also be referred to. This\r\ncourse will examine the standard forms for each of the charterparties being studied and examine the main terms and legal relationship between shipowners and charterers. This dynamic and important aspect of the law of carriage of goods by sea is frequently the subject of arbitral proceedings and court decisions. This course will be of importance to individuals contemplating a carrier in shipping law and underlines Singapore’s role as a major global port and maritime hub.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5008B.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5013V","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Environmental Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Environmental Law is emerging as a distinct field of law in every nation and region. Legislatures establish environmental laws based upon the need to address perceived environmental problems in their territory or in a region of shared resources such as a river basin or coastal marine regions or the habitats for migratory species. In some instances, national legislation is stimulated by the negotiation and adherence to multilateral environmental agreements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5013","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5014V","ModuleTitle":"Construction Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to introduce students to the legal principles that form the foundation of construction law and to the common practical problems that arise in this field. Topics will include: (a) general principles of construction law, including completion, defects, retention and certification; (b) basic provisions of construction contracts; (c) claims procedure & dispute resolution, including arbitration procedure; and (d) relevant provisions of standard form building contracts. This course will be of interest to students interested in construction practice or a practical approach to the study of law. This course is taught by partners from the Construction Practice Group of Wong Partnership.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5014","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5024V","ModuleTitle":"Indonesian Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will initiate the student to the basics of Indonesian law (adat law, Islamic law, legal pluralism, constitutional law, administrative law, civil law, judicial process) as well as to others aspects that are of concern to foreigners (foreign investment laws and protections, regional autonomy, mining laws etc.). It will also address some of the problems relating to law enforcement in Indonesia","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5024","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5025V","ModuleTitle":"Rights","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"An advanced course in analytic jurisprudence, investigating the nature of rights.\r\nIt begins with exposition of Wesley Hohfeld’s analysis of the different legal positions often designated as “rights”; then uses Hohfeld’s framework to understand the debate between interest and will theorists of rights. It moves on to explicit consideration of moral rights. Finally, applications are considered – including human rights, and Asian perspectives on “rights” discourse.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5025","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5029V","ModuleTitle":"International Commercial Arbitration","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the basic understanding of the law of arbitration to enable them to advise and represent parties in the arbitral process confidence. Legal concepts peculiar to arbitration viz. separability, arbitrability and kompetenze-kompetenze will considered together with the procedural laws on the conduct of the arbitral process, the making of and the enforcement of awards. Students will examine the UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention, 1958. This course is most suited for students with some knowledge of the law of commercial transactions, shipping, banking, international sale of goods or construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5029","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5034V","ModuleTitle":"International Regulation of Shipping","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the global regime governing the international regulation of commercial shipping. It will examine the relationship between the legal framework established in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and the prevention of pollution from ships. The course will focus on selected global conventions administered by the IMO, including those governing safety of life at sea (SOLAS), the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) and the training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW). It will also examine the liability and compensation schemes that have been developed for pollution damage caused by the carriage of oil and noxious substances by ships, as well as the conventions designed to ensure that States undertake contingency planning in order to combat spills of oil and other noxious and hazardous substances in their waters. In addition, the course will examine the schemes that have been developed to enhance the security of ships and ports in light of the threat of maritime terrorism. It will also examine the role of the IMO in the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from dumping waste at sea and from seabed activities subject to national jurisdiction. One of the themes of the course will be to consider how the IMO is responding to increased concern about the protection and preservation of the marine environment, including threats such as invasive species and climate change. Another theme will be to consider how the responsibility to enforce IMO Conventions is divided between flag States, coastal States, port States and the IMO. This course will be useful to persons who intend to practice shipping law or work in the private or public maritime sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent. Students who have completed a course in Law of the Sea or Ocean Law & Policy may have a slight advantage.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5034.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5035V","ModuleTitle":"International Tax Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. \r\nNote: Company Law or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5035.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5043V","ModuleTitle":"Law Of Marine Insurance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to give students a firm foundation of existing law; a working understanding of standard form policies; and an understanding of the interaction between the Marine Insurance Act, case law and the Institute Clauses. Topics will include: types of marine insurance policies; insurable interest; principle of utmost good faith; marine insurance policies; warranties; causation; insured and excluded perils; proof of loss; types of losses; salvage, general average and particular charges; measure of indemnity and abandonment; mitigation of losses. This course will appeal to students who wish to specialise in either insurance law or maritime law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5043.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5044V","ModuleTitle":"Mediation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is a skills-based workshop and is designed to assist participants in learning about and attaining a basic level of competency as a mediator and mediation advocate. Topics covered include: Interest-based mediation vs Positions-based mediation; The Mediation Process; Opening Statements; Co-Mediation; Preparing a client for mediation; and Mediation advocacy. This workshop is targeted at self-motivated Year 3 & 4 students interested in learning and developing interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not open to students who have successfully completed Mediation.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5050V","ModuleTitle":"Public International Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This foundational course introduces the student to the nature, major principles, processes and institutions of the international legal system, the relationship between international and domestic law and the role of law in promoting world public order. Students will acquire an understanding of the conceptual issues underlying this discipline and a critical appreciation of how law inter-relates with contemporary world politics, its global, regional and domestic significance. Topics include the creation and status of international law, participation and competence in the international legal system, primary substantive norms such as the law regulating the use of force and enforcement procedures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5050.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5054V","ModuleTitle":"Domestic and International Sale of Goods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of domestic and international sale of goods under the Singapore law. With regard to domestic sales, the course will focus on the Sale of Goods Act. Topics to\r\nbe studied will include the essential elements of the contract of sale; the passing of title and risk; the implied conditions of title, description, fitness and quality; delivery and payment, acceptance and termination, and the available remedies. With particular reference to a seller’s delivery obligations, the course will also cover substantial aspects of the international sale of goods under the common law, such as FOB and CIF contracts and documentary sales. This course will be of interest to students intending to enter commercial practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5059V","ModuleTitle":"United Nations Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"By examining primary materials focused on the normative context within which the United Nations functions, students will develop an understanding of the interaction between law and practice. This is essential to a proper understanding of the UN Organization, but also to the possibilities and limitations of multilateral institutions more generally. The course is organized in four parts. Part I, \"Relevance\", raises some preliminary questions about the legitimacy and effectiveness of the United Nations, particularly in the area of peace and security. Part II, \"Capacity\", brings together materials on the nature and status of the United Nations. Part III, \"Practice\", examines how the United Nations has exercised its various powers. Part IV, \"Accountability\", concludes with materials on responsibility and accountability of the United Nations and its agents. A background in public international law is strongly recommended.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5059.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5061V","ModuleTitle":"Inquiry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will be encouraged to reflect upon what is really involved in pursuing a life of intellectual work. To this end, students will undertake a philosophical exploration of research and scholarship as it is routinely conducted across the experimental and social sciences, the humanities, literature and philosophy. Drawing upon insights achieved by historians, scientists, legal thinkers, sociologists, philosophers and literary writers into their respective crafts, students will explore not only the practical techniques recommended by these practitioners, but more significantly, the habits and virtues that have been found to be most conducive to successful practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5061.","Corequisite":"For Non-Law Students: Open to students from University Scholars Programme who have read 80MCs or more."},{"ModuleCode":"LL5062V","ModuleTitle":"Legal Reasoning & Legal Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"An advanced course in analytic jurisprudence, investigating the nature of legal reasoning, and its relationship with broader questions in legal theory. The course will examine, inter alia, the nature of rules, precedent, authority, analogical reasoning, the common law, legal realism, statutory interpretation, judicial opinions, rules and standards, law and fact, and the burden of proof. The overarching questions to be addressed in this course include: In what way(s), if at all, is legal reasoning a distinctive form of reasoning? What is the relationship between legal reasoning and legal theory?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"For law students: NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum\r\n\r\nFor non-law students: Open to Philosophy, Political Science, and USP students.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5062","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5063V","ModuleTitle":"Business & Finance For Lawyers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"To provide law students who intend to read commercial law electives with a foundation in accounting, finance and other related business concepts. It covers topics such as interpretation and analysis of standard financial statements, the types of players and instruments in the financial markets and the basic framework of a business investment market.The course will employ a hypothetical simulation where lawyers advise on several proposals involving the acquisition and disposal of assets by a client. The issues covered in the hypothetical will include asset valuation models, financing options and techniques, and compliance with accounting and regulatory frameworks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. \r\n(b) Company Law or its equivalent in a common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently)","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5063.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5064V","ModuleTitle":"Competition Law and Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the competition law and policy framework in Singapore and will introduce students to the three pillars of the legal and regulatory framework:\r\n(i) the prohibition against anti-competitive agreements, \r\n(ii) the prohibition against abuses of market dominance, and \r\n(iii) the regulation of mergers and concentrations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Competition Law courses taught in European, American and Singapore law schools.\r\nStudents who are taking or have taken LL5064","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5065","ModuleTitle":"COMPARATIVE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5070V","ModuleTitle":"Foundations Of Intellectual Property Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to introduce students to the general principles of intellectual property law in Singapore, as well as, major international IP conventions. It is aimed at students who have no knowledge of IP law but are interested in learning more about this challenging area of law. It will also be useful for students intending to pursue the advanced courses in IP/IT by providing them with the necessary foundation on IP law. Students will be assessed based on open book examination, 1 written assignment and 1 class presentation. (Class presentation is subject to change depending on student subscription).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"The Law of Intellectual Property. Students who are taking or have taken LL5070.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5071V","ModuleTitle":"Global Exploitation Of IP","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The advent of new technologies in this scientific and technological age has led to a dramatic shift in business strategies and global economic development. IP rights form an \"inexhaustible resource\" from which the fruits of research and innovation can be valued and commercially dealt with. This course will analyse the existing global regime for technology transfer and the strategy for an effective global exploitation and management of IP rights. It will also explore difficult issues including competition laws, conflict of laws, remedies and enforcement of IP rights faced by global corporations","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5071.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5074V","ModuleTitle":"Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The course will begin with an evaluation of the business rationale for M&As and a discussion of the various types of transactions and related terminology. The regulatory issues surrounding these transactions will be analysed through examination of the applicable laws and regulations. The course adopts an nternational comparative perspective, with greater focus on the U.S., U.K. and Singapore. While corporate and securities law issues form the thrust, incidental reference will be made to accounting, tax and competition law considerations. inally, the transactional perspective will consider various\r\nstructuring matters, planning aspects, transaction costs\r\nand impact on various stakeholders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Must not have taken a substantially similar course. Not open to students who have taken/taking LL4223/LL5223/LL6223 Cross Border Mergers. Not open to students who have taken Mergers and Acquisition (M&A).","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5075V","ModuleTitle":"IP and Competition Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course teaches the overlap between intellectual property and competition law. Students will be challenged to explore the intrinsic tensions that lie between the\r\nstatutory regimes that regulate market dominance, restrictive agreements and the monopolistic prerogatives and assertions by holders of intellectual property rights.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5075.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5076","ModuleTitle":"IT LAW I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5079","ModuleTitle":"State and Company in Legal-Historical Perspective","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the relationship between the public and private power through the historical lens of the East India Company (established in 1600), one of the first multinational corporations. In particular, it examines: the\r\nformation and evolution of the Company and the legal implications of its ambiguous status as a private or public entity; its transformation into a sovereign power in India against the backdrop of the rise of the modern state and modern constitutionalism in Europe and the United States of America; and the Company’s role in the founding of modern Singapore; and the Company’s demise in 1858.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5088V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Contract Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide students with a comparative perspective on selected issues in contract law. It will compare the main principles of contract at common law and that in Chinese law. It will also examine the Chinese\r\ncontract law perspectives on scope of application, judicial interpretation, formation, performance, modification and assignment of contracts as well as liability for breach of contract.\r\n\r\nAt the end of the course, students will be able to understand the Chinese contract law framework and appreciate the differences at common law and that in Chinese law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent Note: This course is delivered bi-lingually, yet predominantly in English. It is a plus but not a must that students have learned Chinese Legal Tradition and Legal Chinese (LL4009), or have\r\nobtained a B4 and above in CL or CL2 ('AO' Level) or B4 and above in Higher Chinese (HCL or CL1).","Preclusion":"Exchange students from law schools in China and postgraduate students who are graduates of law schools in China are precluded from taking this course for credit.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5094","ModuleTitle":"The Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The clinical legal education programme at the NUS Faculty of Law has a strong pro bono emphasis. Built as a natural extension to the Legal Skills Programme, this module provides students with an opportuity to further develop their legal skills in context, to acquire new skills for legal practice, and to make significant contributions to enhancing the provision of legal services to the community. Students will work under the close supervision of lawyers to assist in live cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Legal Skills Programme or equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5122V","ModuleTitle":"The Contemporary Indian Legal System","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"While serving as an introductory course to the Indian legal system, this discussion-based Seminar seeks to focus on topical, contemporary legal issues in India. It will focus primarily on the post-Independence legal system in India, and its important institutions of democratic governance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5122.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5131V","ModuleTitle":"Law, Governance & Development in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"In the wake of Asia's striking economic progress issues of law and governance are now seen as critical for the developing, developed and post-conflict states of Asia. Legal reforms are embracing constitutional, representative government, good governance and accountability, and human rights, based on the rule of law. How and on what principles should Asian states build these new legal orders? Can they sustain economic progress and satisfy the demands for the control of corruption and abuses of powers, and the creation of new forms of accountability? This course examines on a broad comparative canvas the nature, fate and prospects for law and governance in developing democracies in Asia, using case studies drawn especially from SE Asian states. Coverage of the issues will be both theoretical, as we ask questions about the evolving nature of 'law and development'; and practical, as ask questions about the implementation of law and development projects across Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5131.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5133V","ModuleTitle":"Human Rights in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Firstly, to impart a solid grounding in the history, principles, norms, controversies and institutions of international human rights law. Secondly, to undertake a contextualized socio-legal study of human rights issues within Asian societies, through examining case law, international instruments, policy and state interactions with UN human rights bodies. 'Asia' alone has no regional human rights system; considering the universality and indivisibility of human rights, we consider how regional particularities affect or thwart human rights.
\r\nSubjects include: justiciability of socio-economic rights, right to development and self-determination, political freedoms, religious liberties, indigenous rights, national institutions, women's rights; MNC accountability for rights violations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5133.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5150V","ModuleTitle":"Arbitration of Investment Disputes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"With increasing flows of foreign direct investment in the region, settlement of disputes arising from such investments made with state owned corporations is becoming frequent. Such arbitration is provided for in the contract but increasingly, the investment treaties provide for recourse to such arbitration. A distinct body of case law has developed as a result of a multiplicity of such arbitrations in recent times. The aim of this course is to study the developments that have taken place in the area. It deals with the types of arbitration clauses used in the contracts, court supervision and assistance of such arbitration, the law that is applied in settling disputes, the nature of the award and the problems associated with the enforcement of the award.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5150","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5155","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Law & Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will explore several key topics at the intersection of law and economics. It will commence with an exploration of the concept of rationality as employed in\r\n(positive) micro-economic theory. It will also explore the Coase theorem as a means of understanding the importance of legal rules and institutions. These theoretical tools will then be used as a lens for examining, amongst other topics, tort, contract and insolvency law; company law; financial regulation, and the role of law and legal institutions in economic development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\r\nTertiary-level module in Microeconomics.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5170","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Conflict of Laws","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced course of private international law which offers a comparative perspective on the traditional issues addressed by rules of private international law, i.e. choice of law, international jurisdiction, and the recognition of foreign judgments. The focus will essentially be the United States and on the European Union, but other jurisdictions will also be considered from time to time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5175V","ModuleTitle":"Global Legal Orders: Interdisciplinary Perspectives","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The development of new types of legal phenomena in the global arena has outgrown established understandings of law, and conventional classifications of legal materials. At the point of needing a theoretical underpinning for the novel concerns of academic law occasioned by globalization, fresh considerations of interdisciplinary perspectives on law are opened up, questioning the extent to which a distinctively legal approach to global issues is possible. This course engages with these challenges by exploring the global interconnectedness of law, morality, politics and economics, and considers what contribution legal theory might make to illuminating complex policy issues with a global reach.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5175.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5178","ModuleTitle":"International Legal Protection of Investment Flows","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the treaties used by States to protect the interests of their investors when making investments abroad. It will pay particular attention to investor-State arbitration, which is increasingly becoming widespread in Asia and a growing part of international legal practice. It will examine not only the legal and theoretical underpinnings of these treaties and this form of dispute settlement, but also their practical application having regard to concrete cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5192","ModuleTitle":"PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW OF IP","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5193V","ModuleTitle":"An Introduction to Negotiating & Drafting Commercial Contracts","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a practical introduction to the essentials of negotiating and drafting commercial contracts in the Common Law tradition. \r\nThe course begins with a refresh of plain English writing skills. The second part then reviews key Common Law concepts and considers the Common Law's attitudes to the commercial world. The third looks at the fundamental shape, structure and organisation of commercial contracts. The fourth deals with aspects of law routinely encountered by the practitioner and technical drafting issues. The fifth focuses on technical drafting. The sixth and final part considers the approach of managing legal risk and the practicalities of negotiation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5193.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5194","ModuleTitle":"Partnership and LLP Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine in depth the law of partnerships. The basic framework is the same in most Commonwealth countries and based still on the UK Partnership Act of 1890. The topics to be covered in relation to general partnerships include the formation of partnerships, partnerships in the modern legal system, the relationship between partners and outsiders, the relationship of partners inter se and the dissolution of partnerships. The module will then examine the variants of limited partnerships, used mainly as investment vehicles, and limited liability partnerships. LLPs, a recent creation, are becoming increasingly popular for the professions especially. They are an amalgam of corporate and partnership concepts but are also developing their own specific legal issues which will only increase with time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5202V","ModuleTitle":"ASEAN Economic Community Law and Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"ASEAN leaders agreed to create a single market – the ASEAN Economic Community – by 2015. Due to sovereignty concerns, ASEAN leaders did not create a single supranational authority to regulate this market. This course examines how ASEAN member states and institutions are filling in the vacuum through formal and informal means. Students will understand how regional policymaking affects domestic laws and policies within ASEAN.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5202.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5203","ModuleTitle":"International Moots and Other Competitions","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5205","ModuleTitle":"Maritime Conflict of Laws","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"An examination of conflict of laws issues in the context of maritime law and admiralty litigation. The course will provide an introduction to conflicts theory and concepts before focusing on conflict of jurisdictions, parallel proceedings and forum shopping in admiralty matters; role of foreign law in establishing admiralty jurisdiction; recognition and priority of foreign maritime liens and other claims; choice of law and maritime Conventions; conflicts of maritime Conventions; security for foreign maritime proceedings; and recognition and enforcement of oreign maritime judgments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"LL4002 Admiralty Law and Practice (Co-requisite)"},{"ModuleCode":"LL5208V","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Criminal Legal Process","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The course encompasses the theoretical and practical concepts underpinning the entire criminal litigation process, from pre-trial to post-conviction. Coverage will include the role of the charge, drafting of charges, plea-bargains, guilty pleas, trials, consequential orders and appeals. Common evidential issues arising in trials will also be discussed. The aim is to provide both a holistic overview of the entire process as well as detailed examination of specific areas. The course will cover criminal procedure and evidence as well as include advocacy exercises in common criminal proceedings and a practical attachment at the Criminal Justice Division.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5208.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5210V","ModuleTitle":"Intellectual Property And International Trade","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course examines the international intellectual property system and addresses the legal issues raised by the trade of products protected by intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, and copyrights) across different jurisdictions. This course reviews the key international agreements and provisions in this area, as well as the different national policies, which have been adopted, to date, in several domestic jurisdictions or free trade areas, including the European Union, the U.S., China, Japan, and the ASEAN countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5210.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5221","ModuleTitle":"Climate Change Law & Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will explore legal and policy developments pertaining to climate change. Approaches considered will range in jurisdictional scale, temporal scope, policy orientation, regulatory target, and regulatory objective. Although course readings and discussion will focus on existing and actual proposed legal responses to climate change, the overarching aim of the course will be\r\nto anticipate how the climate change problem will affect our laws and our lives in the long run.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5233V","ModuleTitle":"European Company Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"European company law can be understood in two ways. It can indicate the EU’s approach to company law and thereby lead to an analysis of the harmonized standards for 28 European nations. It can also be understood as a comparative approach to the different legal systems on the European continent. \r\n\r\nThis course includes both aspects. It will first concentrate on EU legislation and jurisdiction, followed by a comparison of the legal systems of the two most important continental European jursidictions, France and Germany. It will lead to an understanding of shared principles of civil law jurisdictions and emphasize important differences to common law systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL5233.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5235V","ModuleTitle":"Government Contracts: Int'l & Comparative Perspectives","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Today, many governments, like individuals and business entities, enter into contracts. The growing phenomenon of government contracts, especially contracts concluded with foreign nationals, refutes the traditional belief that contract is the domain of private law. This course offers an in-depth examination on how the presence of a government as a proper party to a contract moves the entire analysis on contract formation, performance, breach and dispute settlement to the domains of public law and general international law. It also offers critical perspectives on the mooted confluence of comparative public law and international law to obtain bespoke rules and principles for the regulation of government contracts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"Nil but students are strongly encouraged to take Public International Law and Arbitration of Investment Disputes, both currently convened by Professor M Sornarajah in order to enhance their appreciation of the topics covered in this course."},{"ModuleCode":"LL5237V","ModuleTitle":"Law, Institutions, and Business in Greater China","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to explore the interaction between legal institutions and economic/business development in Greater China (i.e. China, Taiwan, HK), with focus on China. How has China been able to offset institutional weaknesses at home while achieving impressive economic results worldwide? Have China’s experiences indicated an unorthodox model as captured in the term “Beijing Consensus”? To what extent is this model different from\r\nEast Asian models and conventional thinking in economic growth? This course reviews theories about market development in the context of Greater China, including securities, corporate regulations, capital markets, property, sovereign wealth funds, foreign investment, and anticorruption etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5241","ModuleTitle":"Financial Stability and the Regulation of Banks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course begins with an analysis of the fragility of the business model of commercial and investment banks and the negative externalities of bank failure. It then focuses on three principal functions of bank regulation: (1) making banks more resilient to business shocks; (2) making it less likely that banks will suffer shocks; (3) and facilitating the resolution and recovery of banks which fail. The focus will be on the crucial policy choices involved in achieving these objectives; the trade-offs among the available legal strategies; and the problems of regulatory arbitrage (shadow banking).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5242V","ModuleTitle":"Law of Central Banking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will analyse the roles of central banks. It will take a broad view on aspects of central banking and not merely focus on legal aspects since a legal analysis requires that the underlying macroeconomic principles and policy considerations have been understood. The legal aspects will, however, always be an (if not the) essential point of reference for all these discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5245V","ModuleTitle":"Theoretical Foundations of Public Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Course explore the structures, histories, purposes and justifications for public law (i.e., constitutional and administrative law) from the perpective of Anglo-American, continental European, and selected Asia legal traditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\r\nA foundational course on constitutional and administrative law (from either a common law or some other jurisdiction).\r\n\r\nFor non law students from FASS (Political Science -with at least 80 MCs)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5246","ModuleTitle":"International Carriage of Passengers by Sea","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will give students a broad understanding of the law relating to the international carriage of passengers by sea. Topics to be covered include formation of contract, regulation of cruise ships, State jurisdiction over crimes\r\nagainst the person on board a ship, liability for accidents, limitation of liability, the Athens Convention 1974/1990, and conflict of laws/jurisdictional issues relating to passenger claims. This module will be useful for those who\r\nare intending to: practice law in a broadly focussed shipping practice; work within the cruise and ferry industry; or otherwise are likely to deal with passengers and/or their claims.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5253V","ModuleTitle":"The Law of Treaties","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Treaties are a principal source of obligation in international law. In this era of globalization, many state and individual activities in many countries are direct results of treaty obligations. In this sense, treaties are the “overworked workhorses” of the global legal order.\r\n\r\nDespite this significant impact on our lives, few of us understand what treaties truly mean and what kinds of implications they bring to international relations, our businesses, and private lives. In order to understand the treaty mechanisms, this course covers various aspects of the law of treaties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5255V","ModuleTitle":"Trade Remedy Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The primary focus of the course will be given to the multilateral rules and cases of trade remedies under WTO jurisprudence. In parallel, domestic trade remedy rules and regulations and policies of China, Korea and Japan will be examined to analyze application of WTO rules to domestic jurisprudence and policies. What are the common characteristics and differences among those rules and policies? Are they consistent with WTO jurisprudence? Which agencies are in charge of trade remedy system and policy making and implementations? What is the best strategy for enterprises to respond to such policies? Answers to these key questions are given through lectures, presentations, and discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5256","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Constitutional Government","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Constitutional government in the modern era has developed different organisational and functional models, that draw their inspiration from some main principles (eg. Separation of powers, checks and balances, limited government, democratic accountability) that are distinguishing features of the same type of state. The module will consequently highlight the different forms of (presidential, semi-presidential, parliamentary) government, as experienced by the states belonging to both the common law and the civil law legal traditions. Reference will be made also to forms of constitutional government based on territorial division of powers, such as federal systems and supranational organisations such as the Europe Union.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5257","ModuleTitle":"Law & Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This seminar deals with ongoing research in the area of financial intermediary supervision, corporate governance and capital markets regulation. Each participant will have to 1) read the discussed papers in advance; 2) write a 10 page commentary on one of the discussed papers and present it in class; 3) comment upon one presentation by a fellow student; and 4) actively participate in the discussion throughout the seminar.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5258V","ModuleTitle":"Personal Property Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of key personal property concepts. Topics to be studied will include: types of personal property; personal property entitlements recognised at common law, notably, possession, ownership, title and general and special property, with some reference also to equitable entitlements; the transfer of such entitlements; the conflict between competing entitlements; the protection given by law to such entitlements; the assignment of things in action; security interests over personal property.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who have read: LL4047/LL5047/LL6047/ LL4047V/LL5047V/LL6047V Personal Property I – Tangible; LL4168/LL5168/LL6168/ LL4168V/LL5168V/LL6168V Personal Property Law II – Intangible & LL4411/LL5411/LL6411 Personal Property Law (8MC) are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5259V","ModuleTitle":"Alternative Investment Vehicles","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the legal issues that arise in alternative investments from both a practical and theoretical perspective. The alternative investment vehicles that will be covered include private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds and real estate funds. The course will discuss selected agency, partnership, corporate, contractual, securities and tax issues of each type of alternative investment vehicle. The course will provide relevant comparisons on alternative investment vehicles in Singapore, the U.S., the U.K. and China. The course is intended for students intending to practice and research in the area of alternative investments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students should not have had past practice experience on alternative investments and fund management.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5260V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Commercial Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the fundamental legal concepts and principles relating to Chinese commercial law. Topics to be covered include: basic principles of PRC civil and commercial law, contracts, business associations and investment vehicles, secured transaction, negotiable instruments, taxation and dispute resolution. It will highlight key legal considerations in carrying out commercial transactions in China. Where applicable, the course will provide relevant comparisons with similar laws in other jurisdictions such as the U.S., the U.K. and Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students should not have had past practice experience in China and should not have taken a substantially similar course.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5396","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5397","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5398","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5399","ModuleTitle":"University Research Opportunities Programme","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5402","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE INSOLVENCY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5403","ModuleTitle":"FAMILY LAW","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5407","ModuleTitle":"LAW OF INSURANCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL5412","ModuleTitle":"Securities Regulation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide an overview of securities regulation, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions, in Singapore and, where relevant, jurisdictions such as the US, UK, Australia, China and HK. Topics to be covered generally include: regulatory authorities and capital markets; supervision of intermediaries; the \"going public\" process; legal position of\r\nstockbrokers; insider trading and securities frauds; globalisation, technology and regulatory harmonisation; and regulation of takeover activity. Students will be expected to use the Internet to search for comparative materials. Advisory Note for students from Civil Law Jurisdiction: Not appropriate for civil law students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-3-0-0-9","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Company Law [LC2008/LLB2008] or its equivalent in a developed common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently).","Preclusion":"Students doing or have done any of the following module(s) are precluded: (1) International Corporate Finance [8MC - LL4409/LL5409/LLD5409/LL6409; 4MC - LL4238/LL5238/LL6238; 5MC – LL4238V/LL5238V/LL6238V]; (2) Corporate Finance Law & Practice in Singapore [4MC - LL4182/LL5182/LL6182; 5MC – LL4182V/LL5182V/LL6182V]; (3) Securities Regulation [4MC - L4055/LL5055/LL6055; 5MC – LL4055V/LL5055V/LL6055V]; (4) Securities Regulation [Module code: L53.3040 OR LW.10180] under the NYU@NUS Summer Session.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6003V","ModuleTitle":"China, India and International Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the rise of China and India and it’s impact on the international legal order. In particular, students will be led to discuss issues concerning (1) the origin and history of the relationship between developing\r\ncountries and international law; (2) the rise of China and India and its challenge to the existing international legal order and legal norms; (3) China, India, and the multilateral trading system; (4) China, India and international investment; (5) the international law aspects of domestic policies in China and India; and (6) the international law aspects of competition and disputes between China and \r\nIndia. The course will also concentrate on demonstrating the interaction between international relations and international law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6003.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6005V","ModuleTitle":"Bank Documentation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Bank Documentation is an advanced contract course situated in the banking context. Students will be introduced to key principles that govern banking transactions as well as a variety of contractual clauses used by banks in their standard-form documentation. The aim of the course is to promote an\r\nunderstanding of these terms, how they operate and their shortcomings. Some emphasis is placed on contractual techniques used by banks to maintain control over their contractual relationships and to allocate risk, as well as the common law and statutory limits on their effectiveness. Students are required to evaluate the fairness of typical banking terms by applying relevant law and guidelines. Those who successfully complete the module will be equipped to navigate their way around standard form agreements (banking as well as others), recognize and understand the operation of a range of contractual terms, and predict their effectiveness.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. Note to students from civil law jurisdiction: this module adopts a common law approach.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken Bank Documentation.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6007V","ModuleTitle":"Biotechnology Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will deal with the basic intellectual property, ethical, regulatory and policy issues in biotechnological innovations. It will focus mainly on patent issues including the patentability of biological materials, gene sequences, animals, plants and humans; infringement, ownership and licensing. Students will also be acquainted with genetic copyright, trade secrets protection and basic ethical and regulatory aspects including gene technology and ES cell research. Apart from Singapore law, a comparative analysis of the legal position in Europe and USA, as well as the major international conventions will be made. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of biology and genetics. (Class presentation is subject to change depending on student subscription).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6007.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6008BV","ModuleTitle":"Charterparties","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on charterparties, which are contracts between the shipowner and the charterer for the hire of the vessel, either for a specific voyage (voyage charterparties) or over a period of time (time charterparties). There are in addition, other variants of these basic types, which will also be referred to. This\r\ncourse will examine the standard forms for each of the charterparties being studied and examine the main terms and legal relationship between shipowners and charterers. This dynamic and important aspect of the law of carriage of goods by sea is frequently the subject of arbitral proceedings and court decisions. This course will be of importance to individuals contemplating a carrier in shipping law and underlines Singapore’s role as a major global port and maritime hub.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6008B.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6013V","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Environmental Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Environmental Law is emerging as a distinct field of law in every nation and region. Legislatures establish environmental laws based upon the need to address perceived environmental problems in their territory or in a region of shared resources such as a river basin or coastal marine regions or the habitats for migratory species. In some instances, national legislation is stimulated by the negotiation and adherence to multilateral environmental agreements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6013","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6014","ModuleTitle":"CONSTRUCTION LAW","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6024V","ModuleTitle":"Indonesian Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will initiate the student to the basics of Indonesian law (adat law, Islamic law, legal pluralism, constitutional law, administrative law, civil law, judicial process) as well as to others aspects that are of concern to foreigners (foreign investment laws and protections, regional autonomy, mining laws etc.). It will also address some of the problems relating to law enforcement in Indonesia","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6024","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6025V","ModuleTitle":"Rights","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"An advanced course in analytic jurisprudence, investigating the nature of rights. It begins with exposition of Wesley Hohfeld’s analysis of the different legal positions often designated as “rights”; then uses Hohfeld’s framework to understand the debate between interest and will theorists of rights. It moves on to explicit consideration of moral rights. Finally, applications are considered – including human rights, and Asian perspectives on “rights” discourse.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6025","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6029V","ModuleTitle":"International Commercial Arbitration","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the basic understanding of the law of arbitration to enable them to advise and represent parties in the arbitral process confidence. Legal concepts peculiar to arbitration viz. separability, arbitrability and kompetenze-kompetenze will considered together with the procedural laws on the conduct of the arbitral process, the making of and the enforcement of awards. Students will examine the UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention, 1958. This course is most suited for students with some knowledge of the law of commercial transactions, shipping, banking, international sale of goods or construction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6029","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6034V","ModuleTitle":"International Regulation of Shipping","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the global regime governing the international regulation of commercial shipping. It will examine the relationship between the legal framework established in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and the prevention of pollution from ships. The course will focus on selected global conventions administered by the IMO, including those governing safety of life at sea (SOLAS), the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) and the training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW). It will also examine the liability and compensation schemes that have been developed for pollution damage caused by the carriage of oil and noxious substances by ships, as well as the conventions designed to ensure that States undertake contingency planning in order to combat spills of oil and other noxious and hazardous substances in their waters. In addition, the course will examine the schemes that have been developed to enhance the security of ships and ports in light of the threat of maritime terrorism. It will also examine the role of the IMO in the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from dumping waste at sea and from seabed activities subject to national jurisdiction. One of the themes of the course will be to consider how the IMO is responding to increased concern about the protection and preservation of the marine environment, including threats such as invasive species and climate change. Another theme will be to consider how the responsibility to enforce IMO Conventions is divided between flag States, coastal States, port States and the IMO. This course will be useful to persons who intend to practice shipping law or work in the private or public maritime sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent. Students who have completed a course in Law of the Sea or Ocean Law & Policy may have a slight advantage","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6034.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6035V","ModuleTitle":"International Tax Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. \r\nNote: Company Law or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6035.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6043V","ModuleTitle":"Law Of Marine Insurance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to give students a firm foundation of existing law; a working understanding of standard form policies; and an understanding of the interaction between the Marine Insurance Act, case law and the Institute Clauses. Topics will include: types of marine insurance policies; insurable interest; principle of utmost good faith; marine insurance policies; warranties; causation; insured and excluded perils; proof of loss; types of losses; salvage, general average and particular charges; measure of indemnity and abandonment; mitigation of losses. This course will appeal to students who wish to specialise in either insurance law or maritime law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6043.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6044V","ModuleTitle":"Mediation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is a skills-based workshop and is designed to assist participants in learning about and attaining a basic level of competency as a mediator and mediation advocate. Topics covered include: Interest-based mediation vs Positions-based mediation; The Mediation Process; Opening Statements; Co-Mediation; Preparing a client for mediation; and Mediation advocacy. This workshop is targeted at self-motivated Year 3 & 4 students interested in learning and developing interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not open to students who have successfully completed Mediation.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6050V","ModuleTitle":"Public International Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This foundational course introduces the student to the nature, major principles, processes and institutions of the international legal system, the relationship between international and domestic law and the role of law in promoting world public order. Students will acquire an understanding of the conceptual issues underlying this discipline and a critical appreciation of how law inter-relates with contemporary world politics, its global, regional and domestic significance. Topics include the creation and status of international law, participation and competence in the international legal system, primary substantive norms such as the law regulating the use of force and enforcement procedures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6050.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6054V","ModuleTitle":"Domestic and International Sale of Goods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of domestic and international sale of goods under the Singapore law. With regard to domestic sales, the course will focus on the Sale of Goods Act. Topics to\r\nbe studied will include the essential elements of the contract of sale; the passing of title and risk; the implied conditions of title, description, fitness and quality; delivery and payment, acceptance and termination, and the available remedies. With particular reference to a seller’s delivery obligations, the course will also cover substantial aspects of the international sale of goods under the common law, such as FOB and CIF contracts and documentary sales. This course will be of interest to students intending to enter commercial practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6059V","ModuleTitle":"United Nations Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"By examining primary materials focused on the normative context within which the United Nations functions, students will develop an understanding of the interaction between law and practice. This is essential to a proper understanding of the UN Organization, but also to the possibilities and limitations of multilateral institutions more generally. The course is organized in four parts. Part I, \"Relevance\", raises some preliminary questions about the legitimacy and effectiveness of the United Nations, particularly in the area of peace and security. Part II, \"Capacity\", brings together materials on the nature and status of the United Nations. Part III, \"Practice\", examines how the United Nations has exercised its various powers. Part IV, \"Accountability\", concludes with materials on responsibility and accountability of the United Nations and its agents. A background in public international law is strongly recommended.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6059.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6061V","ModuleTitle":"Inquiry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will be encouraged to reflect upon what is really involved in pursuing a life of intellectual work. To this end, students will undertake a philosophical exploration of research and scholarship as it is routinely conducted across the experimental and social sciences, the humanities, literature and philosophy. Drawing upon insights achieved by historians, scientists, legal thinkers, sociologists, philosophers and literary writers into their respective crafts, students will explore not only the practical techniques recommended by these practitioners, but more significantly, the habits and virtues that have been found to be most conducive to successful practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6061.","Corequisite":"For Non-Law Students: Open to students from University Scholars Programme who have read 80MCs or more."},{"ModuleCode":"LL6062V","ModuleTitle":"Legal Reasoning & Legal Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"An advanced course in analytic jurisprudence, investigating the nature of legal reasoning, and its relationship with broader questions in legal theory. The course will examine, inter alia, the nature of rules, precedent, authority, analogical reasoning, the common law, legal realism, statutory interpretation, judicial opinions, rules and standards, law and fact, and the burden of proof. The overarching questions to be addressed in this course include: In what way(s), if at all, is legal reasoning a distinctive form of reasoning? What is the relationship between legal reasoning and legal theory?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"For law students: NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum\r\n\r\nFor non-law students: Open to Philosophy, Political Science, and USP students.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6062.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6063V","ModuleTitle":"Business & Finance For Lawyers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"To provide law students who intend to read commercial law electives with a foundation in accounting, finance and other related business concepts. It covers topics such as interpretation and analysis of standard financial statements, the types of players and instruments in the financial markets and the basic framework of a business investment market.The course will employ a hypothetical simulation where lawyers advise on several proposals involving the acquisition and disposal of assets by a client. The issues covered in the hypothetical will include asset valuation models, financing options and techniques, and compliance with accounting and regulatory frameworks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. \r\n(b) Company Law or its equivalent in a common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently)","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6063.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6064V","ModuleTitle":"Competition Law and Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the competition law and policy framework in Singapore and will introduce students to the three pillars of the legal and regulatory framework:\r\n(i) the prohibition against anti-competitive agreements, \r\n(ii) the prohibition against abuses of market dominance, and \r\n(iii) the regulation of mergers and concentrations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Competition Law courses taught in European, American and Singapore law schools.\r\nStudents who are taking or have taken LL6064.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6065","ModuleTitle":"COMPARATIVE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6070V","ModuleTitle":"Foundations Of Intellectual Property Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to introduce students to the general principles of intellectual property law in Singapore, as well as, major international IP conventions. It is aimed at students who have no knowledge of IP law but are interested in learning more about this challenging area of law. It will also be useful for students intending to pursue the advanced courses in IP/IT by providing them with the necessary foundation on IP law. Students will be assessed based on open book examination, 1 written assignment and 1 class presentation. (Class presentation is subject to change depending on student subscription).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"The Law of Intellectual Property. Students who are taking or have taken LL6070.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6071V","ModuleTitle":"Global Exploitation Of IP","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The advent of new technologies in this scientific and technological age has led to a dramatic shift in business strategies and global economic development. IP rights form an \"inexhaustible resource\" from which the fruits of research and innovation can be valued and commercially dealt with. This course will analyse the existing global regime for technology transfer and the strategy for an effective global exploitation and management of IP rights. It will also explore difficult issues including competition laws, conflict of laws, remedies and enforcement of IP rights faced by global corporations","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6071.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6074V","ModuleTitle":"Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The course will begin with an evaluation of the business rationale for M&As and a discussion of the various types of transactions and related terminology. The regulatory issues surrounding these transactions will be analysed through examination of the applicable laws and regulations. The course adopts an nternational comparative perspective, with greater focus on the U.S., U.K. and Singapore. While corporate and securities law issues form the thrust, incidental reference will be made to accounting, tax and competition law considerations. inally, the transactional perspective will consider various\r\nstructuring matters, planning aspects, transaction costs\r\nand impact on various stakeholders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Must not have taken a substantially similar course. Not open to students who have taken/taking LL4223/LL5223/LL6223 Cross Border Mergers. Not open to students who have taken Mergers and Acquisition (M&A).","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6075V","ModuleTitle":"IP and Competition Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course teaches the overlap between intellectual property and competition law. Students will be challenged to explore the intrinsic tensions that lie between the\r\nstatutory regimes that regulate market dominance, restrictive agreements and the monopolistic prerogatives and assertions by holders of intellectual property rights.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6075.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6076","ModuleTitle":"IT Law I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6079","ModuleTitle":"State and Company in Legal-Historical Perspective","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the relationship between the public and private power through the historical lens of the East India Company (established in 1600), one of the first multinational corporations. In particular, it examines: the\r\nformation and evolution of the Company and the legal implications of its ambiguous status as a private or public entity; its transformation into a sovereign power in India against the backdrop of the rise of the modern state and modern constitutionalism in Europe and the United States of America; and the Company’s role in the founding of modern Singapore; and the Company’s demise in 1858.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6088V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Contract Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide students with a comparative perspective on selected issues in contract law. It will compare the main principles of contract at common law and that in Chinese law. It will also examine the Chinese\r\ncontract law perspectives on scope of application, judicial interpretation, formation, performance, modification and assignment of contracts as well as liability for breach of contract.\r\n\r\nAt the end of the course, students will be able to understand the Chinese contract law framework and appreciate the differences at common law and that in Chinese law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent Note: This course is delivered bi-lingually, yet predominantly in English. It is a plus but not a must that students have learned Chinese Legal Tradition and Legal Chinese (LL4009), or have\r\nobtained a B4 and above in CL or CL2 ('AO' Level) or B4 and above in Higher Chinese (HCL or CL1).","Preclusion":"Exchange students from law schools in China and postgraduate students who are graduates of law schools in China are precluded from taking this course for credit.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6094","ModuleTitle":"The Law Clinic","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The clinical legal education programme at the NUS Faculty of Law has a strong pro bono emphasis. Built as a natural extension to the Legal Skills Programme, this module provides students with an opportuity to further develop their legal skills in context, to acquire new skills for legal practice, and to make significant contributions to enhancing the provision of legal services to the community. Students will work under the close supervision of lawyers to assist in live cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NUS Legal Skills Programme or equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6122V","ModuleTitle":"The Contemporary Indian Legal System","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"While serving as an introductory course to the Indian legal system, this discussion-based Seminar seeks to focus on topical, contemporary legal issues in India. It will focus primarily on the post-Independence legal system in India, and its important institutions of democratic governance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6122.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6131V","ModuleTitle":"Law, Governance & Development in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"In the wake of Asia's striking economic progress issues of law and governance are now seen as critical for the developing, developed and post-conflict states of Asia. Legal reforms are embracing constitutional, representative government, good governance and accountability, and human rights, based on the rule of law. How and on what principles should Asian states build these new legal orders? Can they sustain economic progress and satisfy the demands for the control of corruption and abuses of powers, and the creation of new forms of accountability? This course examines on a broad comparative canvas the nature, fate and prospects for law and governance in developing democracies in Asia, using case studies drawn especially from SE Asian states. Coverage of the issues will be both theoretical, as we ask questions about the evolving nature of 'law and development'; and practical, as ask questions about the implementation of law and development projects across Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6131.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6133V","ModuleTitle":"Human Rights in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Firstly, to impart a solid grounding in the history, principles, norms, controversies and institutions of international human rights law. Secondly, to undertake a contextualized socio-legal study of human rights issues within Asian societies, through examining case law, international instruments, policy and state interactions with UN human rights bodies. 'Asia' alone has no regional human rights system; considering the universality and indivisibility of human rights, we consider how regional particularities affect or thwart human rights.
\r\nSubjects include: justiciability of socio-economic rights, right to development and self-determination, political freedoms, religious liberties, indigenous rights, national institutions, women's rights; MNC accountability for rights violations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6133.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6150V","ModuleTitle":"Arbitration of Investment Disputes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"With increasing flows of foreign direct investment in the region, settlement of disputes arising from such investments made with state owned corporations is becoming frequent. Such arbitration is provided for in the contract but increasingly, the investment treaties provide for recourse to such arbitration. A distinct body of case law has developed as a result of a multiplicity of such arbitrations in recent times. The aim of this course is to study the developments that have taken place in the area. It deals with the types of arbitration clauses used in the contracts, court supervision and assistance of such arbitration, the law that is applied in settling disputes, the nature of the award and the problems associated with the enforcement of the award.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6150","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6155","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Law & Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will explore several key topics at the intersection of law and economics. It will commence with an exploration of the concept of rationality as employed in (positive) micro-economic theory. It will also explore the Coase theorem as a means of understanding the importance of legal rules and institutions. These theoretical tools will then be used as a lens for examining, amongst other topics, tort, contract and insolvency law; company law; financial regulation, and the role of law and\r\nlegal institutions in economic development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.\r\nTertiary-level module in Microeconomics.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6170","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Conflict of Laws","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced course of private international law which offers a comparative perspective on the traditional issues addressed by rules of private international law, i.e. choice of law, international jurisdiction, and the recognition of foreign judgments. The focus will essentially be the United States and on the European Union, but other jurisdictions will also be considered from time to time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6175V","ModuleTitle":"Global Legal Orders: Interdisciplinary Perspectives","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The development of new types of legal phenomena in the global arena has outgrown established understandings of law, and conventional classifications of legal materials. At the point of needing a theoretical underpinning for the novel concerns of academic law occasioned by globalization, fresh considerations of interdisciplinary perspectives on law are opened up, questioning the extent to which a distinctively legal approach to global issues is possible. This course engages with these challenges by exploring the global interconnectedness of law, morality, politics and economics, and considers what contribution legal theory might make to illuminating complex policy issues with a global reach.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6175.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6178","ModuleTitle":"International Legal Protection of Investment Flows","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the treaties used by States to protect the interests of their investors when making investments abroad. It will pay particular attention to investor-State arbitration, which is increasingly becoming widespread in Asia and a growing part of international legal practice. It will examine not only the legal and theoretical underpinnings of these treaties and this form of dispute settlement, but also their practical application having regard to concrete cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6192","ModuleTitle":"Private International Law of IP","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6193V","ModuleTitle":"An Introduction to Negotiating & Drafting Commercial Contracts","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a practical introduction to the essentials of negotiating and drafting commercial contracts in the Common Law tradition. \r\nThe course begins with a refresh of plain English writing skills. The second part then reviews key Common Law concepts and considers the Common Law's attitudes to the commercial world. The third looks at the fundamental shape, structure and organisation of commercial contracts. The fourth deals with aspects of law routinely encountered by the practitioner and technical drafting issues. The fifth focuses on technical drafting. The sixth and final part considers the approach of managing legal risk and the practicalities of negotiation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6193.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6194","ModuleTitle":"Partnership and LLP Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine in depth the law of partnerships. The basic framework is the same in most Commonwealth countries and based still on the UK Partnership Act of 1890. The topics to be covered in relation to general partnerships include the formation of partnerships, partnerships in the modern legal system, the relationship between partners and outsiders, the relationship of partners inter se and the dissolution of partnerships. The module will then examine the variants of limited partnerships, used mainly as investment vehicles, and limited liability partnerships. LLPs, a recent creation, are becoming increasingly popular for the professions especially. They are an amalgam of corporate and partnership concepts but are also developing their own specific legal issues which will only increase with time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6202V","ModuleTitle":"ASEAN Economic Community Law and Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"ASEAN leaders agreed to create a single market – the ASEAN Economic Community – by 2015. Due to sovereignty concerns, ASEAN leaders did not create a single supranational authority to regulate this market. This course examines how ASEAN member states and institutions are filling in the vacuum through formal and informal means. Students will understand how regional policymaking affects domestic laws and policies within ASEAN.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent..","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6202.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6203","ModuleTitle":"International Moots and Other Competitions","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6205","ModuleTitle":"Maritime Conflict of Laws","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"An examination of conflict of laws issues in the context of maritime law and admiralty litigation. The course will provide an introduction to conflicts theory and concepts before focusing on conflict of jurisdictions, parallel proceedings and forum shopping in admiralty matters; role of foreign law in establishing admiralty jurisdiction; recognition and priority of foreign maritime liens and other claims; choice of law and maritime Conventions; conflicts of maritime Conventions; security for foreign maritime proceedings; and recognition and enforcement of oreign maritime judgments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"LL4002 Admiralty Law and Practice (Co-requisite)"},{"ModuleCode":"LL6208V","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Criminal Legal Process","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The course encompasses the theoretical and practical concepts underpinning the entire criminal litigation process, from pre-trial to post-conviction. Coverage will include the role of the charge, drafting of charges, plea-bargains, guilty pleas, trials, consequential orders and appeals. Common evidential issues arising in trials will also be discussed. The aim is to provide both a holistic overview of the entire process as well as detailed examination of specific areas. The course will cover criminal procedure and evidence as well as include advocacy exercises in common criminal proceedings and a practical attachment at the Criminal Justice Division.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6208.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6210V","ModuleTitle":"Intellectual Property And International Trade","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course examines the international intellectual property system and addresses the legal issues raised by the trade of products protected by intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, and copyrights) across different jurisdictions. This course reviews the key international agreements and provisions in this area, as well as the different national policies, which have been adopted, to date, in several domestic jurisdictions or free trade areas, including the European Union, the U.S., China, Japan, and the ASEAN countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6210.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6221","ModuleTitle":"Climate Change Law & Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will explore legal and policy developments pertaining to climate change. Approaches considered will range in jurisdictional scale, temporal scope, policy orientation, regulatory target, and regulatory objective. Although course readings and discussion will focus on existing and actual proposed legal responses to climate change, the overarching aim of the course will be\r\nto anticipate how the climate change problem will affect our laws and our lives in the long run.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6233V","ModuleTitle":"European Company Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"European company law can be understood in two ways. It can indicate the EU’s approach to company law and thereby lead to an analysis of the harmonized standards for 28 European nations. It can also be understood as a comparative approach to the different legal systems on the European continent. \r\n\r\nThis course includes both aspects. It will first concentrate on EU legislation and jurisdiction, followed by a comparison of the legal systems of the two most important continental European jursidictions, France and Germany. It will lead to an understanding of shared principles of civil law jurisdictions and emphasize important differences to common law systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LL6233.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6235V","ModuleTitle":"Government Contracts: Int'l & Comparative Perspectives","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Today, many governments, like individuals and business entities, enter into contracts. The growing phenomenon of government contracts, especially contracts concluded with foreign nationals, refutes the traditional belief that contract is the domain of private law. This course offers an in-depth examination on how the presence of a government as a proper party to a contract moves the entire analysis on contract formation, performance, breach and dispute settlement to the domains of public law and general international law. It also offers critical perspectives on the mooted confluence of comparative public law and international law to obtain bespoke rules and principles for the regulation of government contracts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"Nil but students are strongly encouraged to take Public International Law and Arbitration of Investment Disputes, both currently convened by Professor M Sornarajah in order to enhance their appreciation of the topics covered in this course."},{"ModuleCode":"LL6237V","ModuleTitle":"Law, Institutions, and Business in Greater China","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to explore the interaction between legal institutions and economic/business development in Greater China (i.e. China, Taiwan, HK), with focus on China. How has China been able to offset institutional weaknesses at home while achieving impressive economic results worldwide? Have China’s experiences indicated an unorthodox model as captured in the term “Beijing Consensus”? To what extent is this model different from\r\nEast Asian models and conventional thinking in economic growth? This course reviews theories about market development in the context of Greater China, including securities, corporate regulations, capital markets, property, sovereign wealth funds, foreign investment, and anticorruption etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6241","ModuleTitle":"Financial Stability and the Regulation of Banks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course begins with an analysis of the fragility of the business model of commercial and investment banks and the negative externalities of bank failure. It then focuses on three principal functions of bank regulation: (1) making banks more resilient to business shocks; (2) making it less likely that banks will suffer shocks; (3) and facilitating the resolution and recovery of banks which fail. The focus will be on the crucial policy choices involved in achieving these objectives; the trade-offs among the available legal strategies; and the problems of regulatory arbitrage (shadow banking).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6242V","ModuleTitle":"Law of Central Banking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will analyse the roles of central banks. It will take a broad view on aspects of central banking and not merely focus on legal aspects since a legal analysis requires that the underlying macroeconomic principles and policy considerations have been understood. The legal aspects will, however, always be an (if not the) essential point of reference for all these discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6245V","ModuleTitle":"Theoretical Foundations of Public Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Course explore the structures, histories, purposes and justifications for public law (i.e., constitutional and administrative law) from the perpective of Anglo-American, continental European, and selected Asia legal traditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.\r\nA foundational course on constitutional and administrative law (from either a common law or some other jurisdiction).\r\n\r\nFor non law students from FASS (Political Science -with at least 80 MCs)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6246","ModuleTitle":"International Carriage of Passengers by Sea","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will give students a broad understanding of the law relating to the international carriage of passengers by sea. Topics to be covered include formation of contract, regulation of cruise ships, State jurisdiction over crimes\r\nagainst the person on board a ship, liability for accidents, limitation of liability, the Athens Convention 1974/1990, and conflict of laws/jurisdictional issues relating to passenger claims. This module will be useful for those who\r\nare intending to: practice law in a broadly focussed shipping practice; work within the cruise and ferry industry; or otherwise are likely to deal with passengers and/or their claims.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6253V","ModuleTitle":"The Law of Treaties","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Treaties are a principal source of obligation in international law. In this era of globalization, many state and individual activities in many countries are direct results of treaty obligations. In this sense, treaties are the “overworked workhorses” of the global legal order.\r\n\r\nDespite this significant impact on our lives, few of us understand what treaties truly mean and what kinds of implications they bring to international relations, our businesses, and private lives. In order to understand the treaty mechanisms, this course covers various aspects of the law of treaties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6255V","ModuleTitle":"Trade Remedy Law & Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The primary focus of the course will be given to the multilateral rules and cases of trade remedies under WTO jurisprudence. In parallel, domestic trade remedy rules and regulations and policies of China, Korea and Japan will be examined to analyze application of WTO rules to domestic jurisprudence and policies. What are the common characteristics and differences among those rules and policies? Are they consistent with WTO jurisprudence? Which agencies are in charge of trade remedy system and policy making and implementations? What is the best strategy for enterprises to respond to such policies? Answers to these key questions are given through lectures, presentations, and discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6256","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Constitutional Government","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"Constitutional government in the modern era has developed different organisational and functional models, that draw their inspiration from some main principles (eg. Separation of powers, checks and balances, limited government, democratic accountability) that are distinguishing features of the same type of state. The module will consequently highlight the different forms of (presidential, semi-presidential, parliamentary) government, as experienced by the states belonging to both the common law and the civil law legal traditions. Reference will be made also to forms of constitutional government based on territorial division of powers, such as federal systems and supranational organisations such as the Europe Union.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6257","ModuleTitle":"Law & Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This seminar deals with ongoing research in the area of financial intermediary supervision, corporate governance and capital markets regulation. Each participant will have to 1) read the discussed papers in advance; 2) write a 10 page commentary on one of the discussed papers and present it in class; 3) comment upon one presentation by a fellow student; and 4) actively participate in the discussion throughout the seminar.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6258V","ModuleTitle":"Personal Property Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of key personal property concepts. Topics to be studied will include: types of personal property; personal property entitlements recognised at common law, notably, possession, ownership, title and general and special property, with some reference also to equitable entitlements; the transfer of such entitlements; the conflict between competing entitlements; the protection given by law to such entitlements; the assignment of things in action; security interests over personal property.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"Students who have read: LL4047/LL5047/LL6047/ LL4047V/LL5047V/LL6047V Personal Property I – Tangible; LL4168/LL5168/LL6168/ LL4168V/LL5168V/LL6168V Personal Property Law II – Intangible & LL4411/LL5411/LL6411 Personal Property Law (8MC) are precluded.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6259V","ModuleTitle":"Alternative Investment Vehicles","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the legal issues that arise in alternative investments from both a practical and theoretical perspective. The alternative investment vehicles that will be covered include private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds and real estate funds. The course will discuss selected agency, partnership, corporate, contractual, securities and tax issues of each type of alternative investment vehicle. The course will provide relevant comparisons on alternative investment vehicles in Singapore, the U.S., the U.K. and China. The course is intended for students intending to practice and research in the area of alternative investments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students should not have had past practice experience on alternative investments and fund management.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6260V","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Commercial Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the fundamental legal concepts and principles relating to Chinese commercial law. Topics to be covered include: basic principles of PRC civil and commercial law, contracts, business associations and investment vehicles, secured transaction, negotiable instruments, taxation and dispute resolution. It will highlight key legal considerations in carrying out commercial transactions in China. Where applicable, the course will provide relevant comparisons with similar laws in other jurisdictions such as the U.S., the U.K. and Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students should not have had past practice experience in China and should not have taken a substantially similar course.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6396","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6397","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6398","ModuleTitle":"University Research Opportunities Programme","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6399","ModuleTitle":"University Research Opportunities Programme","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6402","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Insolvency","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6403","ModuleTitle":"Family Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6407","ModuleTitle":"Law Of Insurance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LL6412","ModuleTitle":"Securities Regulation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide an overview of securities regulation, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions, in Singapore and, where relevant, jurisdictions such as the US, UK, Australia, China and HK. Topics to be covered generally include: regulatory authorities and capital markets; supervision of intermediaries; the \"going public\" process; legal position of\r\nstockbrokers; insider trading and securities frauds; globalisation, technology and regulatory harmonisation; and regulation of takeover activity. Students will be expected to use the Internet to search for comparative materials. Advisory Note for students from Civil Law Jurisdiction: Not appropriate for civil law students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-3-0-0-9","Prerequisite":"(a) NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. (b) Company Law [LC2008/LLB2008] or its equivalent in a developed common law jurisdiction (may be taken concurrently).","Preclusion":"Students doing or have done any of the following module(s) are precluded: (1) International Corporate Finance [8MC - LL4409/LL5409/LLD5409/LL6409; 4MC - LL4238/LL5238/LL6238; 5MC – LL4238V/LL5238V/LL6238V]; (2) Corporate Finance Law & Practice in Singapore [4MC - LL4182/LL5182/LL6182; 5MC – LL4182V/LL5182V/LL6182V]; (3) Securities Regulation [4MC - L4055/LL5055/LL6055; 5MC – LL4055V/LL5055V/LL6055V]; (4) Securities Regulation [Module code: L53.3040 OR LW.10180] under the NYU@NUS Summer Session.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5034V","ModuleTitle":"International Regulation of Shipping","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course will examine the global regime governing the international regulation of commercial shipping. It will examine the relationship between the legal framework established in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and the prevention of pollution from ships. The course will focus on selected global conventions administered by the IMO, including those governing safety of life at sea (SOLAS), the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) and the training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW). It will also examine the liability and compensation schemes that have been developed for pollution damage caused by the carriage of oil and noxious substances by ships, as well as the conventions designed to ensure that States undertake contingency planning in order to combat spills of oil and other noxious and hazardous substances in their waters. In addition, the course will examine the schemes that have been developed to enhance the security of ships and ports in light of the threat of maritime terrorism. It will also examine the role of the IMO in the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from dumping waste at sea and from seabed activities subject to national jurisdiction. One of the themes of the course will be to consider how the IMO is responding to increased concern about the protection and preservation of the marine environment, including threats such as invasive species and climate change. Another theme will be to consider how the responsibility to enforce IMO Conventions is divided between flag States, coastal States, port States and the IMO. This course will be useful to persons who intend to practice shipping law or work in the private or public maritime sector.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent. Students who have completed a course in Law of the Sea or Ocean Law & Policy may have a slight advantage","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LLD5034.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5043V","ModuleTitle":"Law Of Marine Insurance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to give students a firm foundation of existing law; a working understanding of standard form policies; and an understanding of the interaction between the Marine Insurance Act, case law and the Institute Clauses. Topics will include: types of marine insurance policies; insurable interest; principle of utmost good faith; marine insurance policies; warranties; causation; insured and excluded perils; proof of loss; types of losses; salvage, general average and particular charges; measure of indemnity and abandonment; mitigation of losses. This course will appeal to students who wish to specialise in either insurance law or maritime law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who are taking or have taken LLD5043.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5054V","ModuleTitle":"Domestic and International Sale of Goods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of domestic and international sale of goods under the Singapore law. With regard to domestic sales, the course will focus on the Sale of Goods Act. Topics to\r\nbe studied will include the essential elements of the contract of sale; the passing of title and risk; the implied conditions of title, description, fitness and quality; delivery and payment, acceptance and termination, and the available remedies. With particular reference to a seller’s delivery obligations, the course will also cover substantial aspects of the international sale of goods under the common law, such as FOB and CIF contracts and documentary sales. This course will be of interest to students intending to enter commercial practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5205","ModuleTitle":"Maritime Conflict of Laws","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"An examination of conflict of laws issues in the context of maritime law and admiralty litigation. The course will provide an introduction to conflicts theory and concepts before focusing on conflict of jurisdictions, parallel proceedings and forum shopping in admiralty matters; role of foreign law in establishing admiralty jurisdiction; recognition and priority of foreign maritime liens and other claims; choice of law and maritime Conventions; conflicts of maritime Conventions; security for foreign maritime proceedings; and recognition and enforcement of oreign maritime judgments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"LL4002 Admiralty Law and Practice (Co-requisite)"},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5246","ModuleTitle":"International Carriage of Passengers by Sea","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"This module will give students a broad understanding of the law relating to the international carriage of passengers by sea. Topics to be covered include formation of contract, regulation of cruise ships, State jurisdiction over crimes\r\nagainst the person on board a ship, liability for accidents, limitation of liability, the Athens Convention 1974/1990, and conflict of laws/jurisdictional issues relating to passenger claims. This module will be useful for those who\r\nare intending to: practice law in a broadly focussed shipping practice; work within the cruise and ferry industry; or otherwise are likely to deal with passengers and/or their claims.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NUS Compulsory Core Curriculum or its equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5396","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LLD5397","ModuleTitle":"UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LAW","Department":"LAW","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1101","ModuleTitle":"Biochemistry of Biomolecules","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of pH and buffers, and the physical-chemical basis of biological molecules: nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; their structure-function relationships. Enzymes, enzyme kinetics and applications of enzymes, heme biosynthesis and metabolism will also be covered.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301FC","Preclusion":"LSM1401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1102","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Genetics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The course will cover topics on (i) the patterns of inheritance, (ii) the molecular structure and replication of genetic material, (iii) the molecular properties of genes, and (iv) genetic analysis of individuals and populations. This will include an in-depth understanding of mendelian patterns of inheritance and variations that could occur due to multiple alleles, lethal genes, chromosomal variations, linkage, gene interaction and other genetic phenomena. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the underlying molecular and biochemical basis of inheritance. Quantitative and population genetics will also be discussed with the emphasis of understanding the processes and forces in nature that promote genetic change.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-2-5\t","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301FC","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1103","ModuleTitle":"Biodiversity","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to inculcate in students an understanding for the need of a diverse and intricate balance of nature and the morality of conservation. It involves an introduction to the diversity of major groups of living organisms, and the importance of maintaining diversity in natural ecosystems. Emphasis is on the need for conservation of biodiversity to maintain a balance of nature. The course will highlight to the students the biodiversity in the major habitats and vegetation types in and around Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301FC","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1104","ModuleTitle":"General Physiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with “General Physiology” and its theme is “Biological Transducers and Energy Transformation”. This module will start with bioenergetics which stresses on the application of thermodynamics to physiological processes in both animals and plants. Six types of energy will be dealt with, concerning (1) the transformation of light energy to chemical energy by plants, (2) the transformation of chemical energy to chemical potential energy of ions and water across bio-membranes, (3) the transformation of chemical potential energy to electrical energy by plasmalemma with special emphasis on neurons, (4) the transformation of chemical energy to mechanical energy by muscle, and (5) the production and release of heat during energy transformation. Since neurons and muscle tissues require a relatively constant extracellular environment for them to function properly, the important concept of homeostasis will be discussed. Emphasis will be on extracellular fluid volume and composition. In addition, mechanisms involved in the balance of heat gain and heat loss to maintain a constant body temperature will be covered. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301FC","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1202","ModuleTitle":"Human Anatomy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"ANATOMY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a basic introduction to human structure and function, comprising gross anatomy integrated with microscopic anatomy. Histological organization of the primary tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues will also be covered. Clinical relevance of the anatomical structures will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-0-0","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Biology or equivalent, or LSM1301 or LSM1301FC","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1301","ModuleTitle":"General Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module that explores what a living thing is, the basics of life, and the science behind it. The course will introduce the chemistry of life and the unit of life. The question of how traits are inherited will be discussed and the field of biotechnology, including its applications and the ethical issues involved be will introduced. The diversity of life on earth will be explored, with discussions how life on earth possibly came about and how biologists try to classify and make sense of the diversity. The course will also introduce the concept of life functions from cells to tissues and from organs to systems. The concept of how organisms maintain their internal constancy and organisation of major organ systems will be discussed. The focus will be to introduce the unifying concepts in biology and how they play a role in everyday life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Must not have GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Biology or equivalent. Cannot read concurrently with LSM1101, LSM1102, LSM1103, LSM1104 and LSM1202. Student must not have passed LSM1301FC.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1301FC","ModuleTitle":"General Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module that explores what a living thing is, the basics of life, and the science behind it. The course will introduce the chemistry of life and the unit of life. The question of how traits are inherited will be discussed and the field of biotechnology, including its applications and the ethical issues involved will be introduced. The diversity of life on earth will be explored, with discussions how life on earth possibly came about and how biologists try to classify and make sense of the diversity. The course will also introduce the concept of life functions from cells to tissues and from organs to systems. The concept of how organisms maintain their internal constancy and organisation of major organ systems will be discussed. The focus will be to introduce the unifying concepts in biology and how they play a role in everyday life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-1-1-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Must not have passed A-Level or H2 Biology, or equivalents. Student must not have passed LSM1301.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1302","ModuleTitle":"Genes and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The primary aim of this module is to introduce students to the modern concepts in biology and to enable them to evaluate independently the potential benefits and risks of thebiotechnological revolution and its implications for society. The topics taught will cover an understanding of the nature of the genetic material and the passage of information from DNA to protein, as well as the major technologies currently used for genetic engineering. Examples of genetic engineering of micro-organisms, plants and animals will be given in detail, and cloning will also be discussed. The students will become aware of the impact of the various genome projects on their own lives and will also able to recognise difficulties associated with deciding which kinds of genetic engineering are ethically and morally acceptable.","CrossModule":"GEK1527","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not for Life Sciences major/minor or Food Sciences & Technology or Pharmacy majors or Bioengineering programmes.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1303","ModuleTitle":"Animal Behaviour","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Understanding animal behaviour awakens the individual to the complexity of daily phenomenon in the animal kingdom - how animals live and survive in their environment. Much of this occurs around us every day and everywhere we go. But the city-dweller lives in increasing isolation of animals and understands little of the world around them. This module will highlight behaviours such as learning, sociality, territoriality, predation and defense, courtship and communication, with examples from across animal diversity. How behaviors have evolved to fit specific ecological conditions will be examined. Students will gain understanding of and empathy for animals, appreciate the value of scientific approach to animal care, human-animal conflict and conservation, and a better insight into our own behavior.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Life Sciences major/minor and student from Bachelor of Environmental Studies Programme","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1401","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Biochemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide student with a strong background in the fundamental aspects of biochemistry including selected topics in cell biology, microbial systems and molecular genetics, with an emphasis on their applications to chemical and pharmaceutical industries as well as engineering practices (in particular bioengineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and engineering science). Upon completing this module, the student is expected to have sufficient knowledge in fundamental life processes in order to appreciate and relate the importance of biochemistry in industry as well as in everyday life. The student should also be well prepared to take up higher level modules for which biochemistry is the prerequisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"For Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering programs, Pharmacy and Chemistry major. Pass in A-Level or H2 Chemistry.","Preclusion":"Not for Life Sciences major/minor and student must not have read LSM1101 or its equivalent.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2101","ModuleTitle":"Metabolism and Regulation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Overview of the biosynthesis and catabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids in the context of human health and disease. Emphasis on the integration and regulation of metabolic pathways in different tissues and organs. Principles of bioenergetics and mitochondrial energy metabolism, free radicals, enzyme deficiencies in metabolic disorders will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1101 or LSM1401","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2102","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches the structure, organization and function of genes and genomes in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes (e.g.: DNA topology, hierarchy of packaging of DNA in chromosomes and relationship to gene activity and genome dynamics). The functional roles of DNA regulatory ciselements and transcription factors involved in gene expression will be examined extensively. The molecular events of transcription; post-transcriptional modifications and RNA processing; temporal and spatial gene expression, control and regulation, signals of gene expression will be dealt with in detail. The cause and/or effect of dysfunction of gene expression and diseases will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1101 (or LSM1401) and LSM1102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2103","ModuleTitle":"Cell Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a comprehensive understanding of sub-cellular structures, functions and interactions in unicellular and multi-cellular systems. Emphasis is on cellular functions. Topics include structures and functions of organelles, organelle biogenesis (including organelle inheritance and import of proteins into organelles), intracellular protein trafficking, the cytoskeleton, and cell movements. In addition, students will be introduced to the current concepts of intercellular and intracellular signalling, molecular basis of cell proliferation and apoptosis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1101 or LSM1401 or LSM1102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2191","ModuleTitle":"Laboratory Techniques in Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the theory and practical applications of techniques used in molecular biology and protein biochemistry. Factual knowledge in recombinant DNA techniques, such as RNA isolation, reverse transcription, polymerase chain reaction, recombinant DNA construction and recombinant protein expression; and in protein purification, such as liquid chromatography, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and western blotting, will be integrated with laboratory practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-3-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM1101 OR LSM1102","Preclusion":"LSM2201A OR LSM2202A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2251","ModuleTitle":"Ecology and Environment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the science of ecology and its role in understanding environmental processes. It covers both the major concepts and their real-world applications. Topics will include models in ecology, organisms in their environment, evolution and extinction, life history strategies, population biology, ecological interactions, community ecology, ecological energetics, nutrient cycling, landscape ecology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1103","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Life Sciences I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"LSM1101 or LSM1102 or LSM1103 or LSM1104; AND Departmental Approval.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Life Sciences II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"LSM2288; AND Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2291","ModuleTitle":"Fundamental Techniques in Microbiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module gives an overview of microbial diversity, the biological properties of microbes, methods and approaches in the study of microbiology. At the end of the module, students should have fundamental knowledge of microbiology, including tools in the study of cells and microbes and the awareness of biosafety, and students should be excited by the microbial world and wishing to know more.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0.5-2.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1101 or LSM1102 or LSM1103","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3211","ModuleTitle":"Fundamental Pharmacology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide basic principles of pharmacological science with emphasis on drug action from the molecular and cellular levels to tissue, organ and whole animal including human using lectures and practicals. The lectures will start with the classical drug receptor theory followed by molecular pharmacology of drug receptors and their regulation including receptor-mediated signal transduction and membrane ion channel function. Autonomic pharmacology (sympathetic and parasympathetic) will be introduced. The module also focuses on the pharmacodynamics of autacoids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, corticosteroids and other immunosuppressants, anti-asthma drugs, anti-thrombotic agents and nitric oxide.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2101 or LSM2103","Preclusion":"GEK2501","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3212","ModuleTitle":"Human Physiology: Cardiopulmonary System","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The heart and lungs are central to the maintenance of homeostasis in the human body by bringing essential materials to and removing wastes from the body?s cells. This module covers the basic physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems using exercise to illustrate the onset of homeostatic imbalances and the body's responses to restore homeostasis. Students will be able to identify the benefits that exercise imparts to cardiorespiratory fitness and overall health.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3214","ModuleTitle":"Human Physiology - Hormones and Health","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers several human physiological systems using hormonal control of homeostasis as a basis for understanding normal function and health. The student will be able to appreciate the interactions occurring amongst the endocrine, digestive, renal, and reproductive systems, and be able to relate them to the body's biological rhythms (or clocks), growth, responses to stress, and reproductive processes. Major Topics Covered: endocrine system, central endocrine glands, peripheral endocrine glands, digestive system, digestive processes, energy balance, urinary system, fluid processing, fluid balance, reproductive system, male reproductive physiology, female reproductive physiology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2101 and LSM3212","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3216","ModuleTitle":"Neuronal Development and Diseases","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will focus on key events that take place in different stages of vertebrate nervous system development including neural induction, neurogenesis, glial biology, neuronal growth and polarity, axonal guidance, synapse formation, and regeneration. Pathological states such as muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases will be studied, both in terms of understanding the deficits as well as examining potential solutions to improve the outcomes of these neuronal diseases. Latest findings will be discussed, allowing students to learn the current state of research in developmental neurobiology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2102 Molecular Biology AND \r\nLSM2103 Cell Biology","Preclusion":"LSM3213 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3221","ModuleTitle":"Human Pharmacology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the pharmacological treatment of human disease. The module will discuss the principles of therapeutics, human pharmacokinetics and the actions of drugs on major organ systems in the human body. Examples of drugs used to treat diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular, endocrine, and nervous systems will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3211","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3223","ModuleTitle":"Immunology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course provides the central concepts of immunology and the foundation for understanding how immunity functions. The subjects of innate immunity and haematopoiesis introduce the origin and role of different cell types in immunity. The mechanics of how the body protects itself from disease are explored in relation to T and B cell biology, monoclonal antibodies, cytokines, major histocompatibility complex and antigen presentation. Other topics include hypersensitivity, immunodeficiencies, tolerance, autoimmunity, resistance and immunization to infectious diseases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-3-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3224","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Basis of Human Diseases","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students primarily with in-depth knowledge of the basic molecular mechanisms of common human diseases, such as cancer, atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, and muscle wasting conditions; and to prepare them for future translational research. There will be extensive discussion on results from current cutting-edge research. Since the focus of this module is on the current molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of each disease, prospective students should have basic knowledge of molecular and cell biology, genetics and general human physiology before registering for this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2101 and LSM2103","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3225","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Microbiology in Human Diseases","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"With the application of advanced technologies in molecular biology to the study of microorganisms, there are many implications on how we can identify and detect microbes, as well as treat and prevent diseases caused by both existing and newly emerged pathogens. In this course, the students will be taught the molecular principles of the physiological processes involved in the life cycle of different types of microbes and how these affect human health and disease.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2101 or LSM2102 or LSM2103","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3232","ModuleTitle":"Microbiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Principles of Microbiology, with emphasis on the properties, functions and classification of the major classes of microorganisms, especially bacteria, fungi and viruses. Understanding microbial activities and their influence on microbial diseases, industrial applications, ecology, food and water quality.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-3-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2101 or LSM2102 or LSM2103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3241","ModuleTitle":"Bioinformatics & Biocomputing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides fundamentals in bioinformatics. Topics include sequence analysis and applications, molecular modeling and drug design, protein modeling, and data mining.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2102 and either LSM2104 or LSM2241","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3242","ModuleTitle":"Applied Microbiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the underlying scientific principles and the wide-ranging industrial, environmental, pharmaceutical, and biomedical applications of microbiology. The objectives are (a) to gain an understanding of the role of microorganisms for biotechnology applications and (b) to review advances in genetics and molecular biology of industrial microorganisms, enzyme engineering, environmental microbiology, food microbiology and molecular biotechnology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3232 and either LSM2101 or LSM2102 or LSM2103 (LSM3232 can be read as co-requisite)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3243","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Biophysics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a physical background of macromolecular conformations and a description of biophysical techniques for studies of structure, dynamics and interactions of biomolecules. Topics will include conformation of biological macromolecules, protein folding, protein-ligand interaction, biological membrane, and biophysical techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3255","ModuleTitle":"Ecology of Terrestrial Environments","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to principles of terrestrial ecology. Major topics will include diversity and distributions of terrestrial environments, soils and nutrient\r\ncycling, animal-plant interactions [pollination, seed dispersal, herbivory], disturbance ecology and succession, energy flow and food webs, population biology, and fragmentation. The course will have a strong quantitative\r\nfocus. The module will also cover ecological processes in rural (agricultural) and urban terrestrial environments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2251","Preclusion":"LSM3271","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3256","ModuleTitle":"Tropical Horticulture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamentals of tropical horticulture, with emphasis on the situation in Singapore, a tropical garden city. Topics include plant\r\ngrowth and development and factors affecting them, pests and diseases and their control, growing media, plant nutrition, tropical urban horticulture of ornamentals,\r\nvegetable and fruit crops, and native plants, vertical and roof greening, turf grass management, landscape design, organic methods and impact of horticulture on\r\nconservation. Field trips, demonstrations, and projects will enable students to enjoy hands-on experience in cultivating plants.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1103 and LSM1104","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3257","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Methods for Ecological Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Research design and analysis of ecological data are fundamental skills for environmental biology. This module will provide students with the skills and knowledge to design and perform statistical analyses on typical research projects in\r\nenvironmental biology. The students will also learn to conduct analysis using R. This will allow them to analyze and address quantitatively ecological information which is an important skill set in this discipline of life sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences AND LSM2251 Ecology and Environment","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3262","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Animal Physiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to examine the physiological and biochemical adaptations of animals which permit them to thrive in diverse environments. It focuses on how animals adapt to natural (e.g. oxygen availability, salinity changes, water availability) and anthropogenic (e.g. greenhouse effect, UV radiation and oxidative stresses, xenobiotics) environmental challenges. This module hopes to offer students clues to what are the fundamental ways in which basic biological structures and functions of living systems are actively modified to allow organisms to exploit the full range of natural environments and to maintain the radically different modes of life we see in nature. Efforts will be made to teach how environmental physiology can be applied to biomedicine, agriculture, ecology and environmental conservation in the last part of the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1104 or LSM1201","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3264","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Biochemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces various approaches based on current knowledge of biochemistry and molecular and cell biology to deal with various environmental issues in an urban city like Singapore. The major environmental issues\r\nsuch as global warming, air and water pollution, and energy crisis, need our immediate attention. Major topics include biomass, bioremediation, microbial metabolism for reduction of carbon dioxide, recovery of precious metals\r\nfrom electronic wastes, algae for biofuel production, waste water treatment and CO2 emissions, monitoring and treatment of water.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1101 Biochemistry of Biomolecules or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3266","ModuleTitle":"Avian Biology and Evolution","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Birds are widely studied and constitute a model for many scientific disciplines from genetics to ecology. This module explores bird biology from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include: (1) birds’ dinosaur origins; (2) present-day diversity with emphasis on Asian bird families; (3) evolutionary processes that may have led to avian flight, small genome size and other avian traits; and (4) challenges birds face in Earth’s modern extinction crisis. \r\n\r\nThis module is suitable for students passionate about biological processes ranging from organismic evolution at the molecular level to broad ecological and biogeographic contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM1103 Biodiversity","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3267","ModuleTitle":"Behavioural Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an in-depth coverage of the relationships that organisms have with each other and with the environment. Key concepts in organismal interactions, illustrated with examples from general diverse animals and ecological systems, to ultimate and proximate explanations of animal interactions and other life history characteristics, will be covered. Students will be given the opportunity to assimilate and critically evaluate contemporary literature on relevant current issues. Experimental studies will be designed, proposed and carried out by students to improve the understanding of animal behaviour and to appreciate the significance of behaviour in ecology as well as other related disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2251 Ecology and Environment","Preclusion":"LSM4253","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3272","ModuleTitle":"Global Change Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to promote an understanding of Global Change Biology from a multidisciplinary approach. Students will discuss and explore selected themes of prevailing environmental, biological, socio-economical and technological issues and solutions through lectures based on literature reviews and documentaries of relevant themes, field trips and group projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM1103","Preclusion":"ENV2101 Global Environmental Change","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Life Sciences I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Life Sciences II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3312","ModuleTitle":"Extended Undergraduate Professional Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having a good academic record and technical foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives non-Applied Science students the opportunity to embark on internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester. Through regular meetings with the Academic Advisor and internship Supervisor, students explore how knowledge learnt in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"SP1001 Career Planning & Preparation or NCC1001 Headstart Module (A Career Development Programme) or NCC1000 Stepup Module (A Career Development Programme) or CFG1001 Headstart Module or CFG1000 StepUp Module; students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Life Sciences as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Life Sciences major at time of application.","Preclusion":"Applied Science degree of which Professional Placement is already within the curriculum; any other XX3311 or XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Undertake a year-long research project and submit a written thesis for examination.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"For Life Sciences major students with overall CAP of 3.50 or more are eligible to enrol for this module.\r\n","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4214","ModuleTitle":"Cancer Pharmacology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to the general principles of\r\n\r\ndrug actions that underpin their therapeutic applications\r\n\r\nagainst cancers, from conventional (non-specific)\r\n\r\nchemotherapy to target-specific drugs. It will provide details of\r\n\r\ndrugs used in specific cancer types, ranging from those with\r\n\r\nproven efficacy in clinics (e.g. Gleevec) to experimental agents\r\n\r\nin trials. Conceptual and theoretical targets (e.g. RNAi and\r\n\r\ngene therapies) will also be introduced.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"LSM3211","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4215","ModuleTitle":"Extreme Physiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module describes how the human body responds to exposure and exercise in environmental extremes such as hypoxic and hyperbaric conditions, thermal stressors, microgravity and trauma. Latest research findings, including some of the controversial topics, will be presented and discussed. Students will understand what the physiological changes are under extreme conditions and how acute and chronic adaptations occur in response to these stresses. This will allow students to appreciate how the human body adapts to changing environments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM3212 Human Physiology: Cardiopulmonary System \r\nAND \r\nLSM3214 Human Physiology – Hormones and Health","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4221","ModuleTitle":"Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover the stages that a drug that is developed for clinical use goes through before it is marketed: discovery/synthesis, preclinical studies, clinical drug trials, registration and post-market surveillance. The different phases of clinical drug trials and the guidelines for ethics and good clinical practice will be discussed. Students are also divided into groups to design clinical trials. At the end of the course the students will have an overview of the processes involved in bringing a drug from the laboratory to the market.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM3211 Fundamental Pharmacology and LSM3221 Human Pharmacology","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4222","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Immunology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This objective of this course is to provide students with a current and up to date view of immunology. Breakthrough areas will certainly vary from year to year, but the broad subject matter will remain. Among the highly competitive areas of immunology research focuses on innate immunity, dendritic cell biology, antigen processing and presentation, lymphocyte development and differentiation, induction of tolerance, mechanism of autoimmunity and allergy, and vaccine development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3223","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4223","ModuleTitle":"Advances in Antimicrobial Strategies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"An advanced course in the study of infectious diseases of man with emphasis on new and emerging infections as well as those of major clinical/economic importance. Core topics include understanding the principles and practice of Medical Microbiology, the nature and emergence of antimicrobial resistance, changing epidemiology of infections and laboratory diagnosis using classical diagnostic techniques and current molecular approaches. Seminars will be conducted as team presentations to explore current topics on infectious diseases in depth. A strong practical component is included.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM3232 or LSM3225","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4225","ModuleTitle":"Genetic Medicine in the Post-Genomic Era","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended to provide a good foundation and stimulate students’ interest in specialized topics in Genetics and Genomics related to translational research. The module will provide students with knowledge of current practices in Genetic Medicine. Students will also know how gene identification, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are formulated and performed. They will also be expected to show how to translate new genetic and genomic discoveries into novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Major topics covered are gene identification, genetic diagnosis, and gene therapy. Ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) in genetic medicine will also be covered.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4227","ModuleTitle":"Stem Cell Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide a detailed and critical introduction in the biology of stem cells and regenerative medicine. Students will investigate the origin of embryonic and adult stem cells and learn biological concepts relating to pluripotency, self-renewal, transdifferentiation, reprogramming and regeneration. The cell-fate determination and differentiation of selected types of cells, with a focus on their potential biological and medical applications, will be presented. Specialized topics on cancer stem cells, wound healing and tissue regeneration will provide a glimpse of how mankind's future could be further shaped.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2102 and LSM2103","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4231","ModuleTitle":"Structural Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overall view on the structure determination of protein molecules, protein complexes, protein ? DNA complexes and viral assemblies. Topics will include the theory and practice of the three major methods ? electron microscopy (EM), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and X-ray crystallography.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4234","ModuleTitle":"Mechanobiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to mechanobiology, an emerging field of life sciences that explores mechanical regulation and implications underlying numerous biological events from prokaryotes to higher organisms. It covers regulation of cell functions by cytoskeletal networks, mechanics of movement of tissue/cell/sub-cellular\r\norganelle, cellular/molecular force-sensing, mechanical modulation of biochemical signaling, physical landscapes of peri-/trans-/intra-nuclear events including transcription,\r\nand mechanical control of multicellular living organization.\r\nIt also refers to physical and engineering aspects of\r\nphysiological or pathological backgrounds of human health\r\nand diseases. In addition, students learn cutting-edge\r\ntechnologies to dissect mechanical/physical aspects of\r\ncellular/molecular functions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2102 and LSM2103","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4235","ModuleTitle":"Nuclear Mechanics and Genome Regulation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to develop an understanding of the relationship between physico-chemical constraints that underlie chromosome organization and its impact on regulating genetic information within the 3D nuclear architecture. In addition, mechanisms of nuclear mechanotransduction and its coupling to mechanofeedback genetic circuits during differentiation, development and in diseases will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4241","ModuleTitle":"Functional Genomics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce selected topics on functional genomics. Areas covered include : the assignment of functions to novel genes following from the genome-sequencing projects of human and other organisms; the principles underlying enabling technologies: DNA microarrays, proteomics, protein chips, structural genomics, yeast two-hybrid system, transgenics, and aspects of bioinformatics and its applications; and to understand the impact of functional genomics on the study of diseases such as cancer, drug discovery, pharmacogenetics and healthcare.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3231","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4243","ModuleTitle":"Tumour Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the understanding of processes that regulate cell growth and proliferation, and the intricate mechanism(s) that result in abnormal proliferation and oncogenesis. Molecular basis of immortalization and the acquisition of the neoplastic phenotype, namely oncogene activation, immune evasion, potential for local and distant spread, and resistance to cell death etc. will be discussed. Role of DNA damage/repair, telomere/telomerase in genome instability and tumourigenesis will be examined. A brief session on target therapies including gene therapy approaches will also be included. Tumour immunology role of inflammation in tumours will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2103","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4244","ModuleTitle":"Oncogenes and Signal Transduction","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"BIOCHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Oncogenes are key drivers of cancer development. They do so by deregulating signalling cascades that control biochemical events such as transcription, protein turnover, metabolism, and cellular activities such as cell cycle, cell adhesion, movement and invasion through extracellular matrix. The module will primarily focus on basic concepts and central dogmas associated with each major signalling\r\npathway. Many oncogenes have been discovered in the past few decades and new ones continue to be unearthed. In addition to well-established oncogenes, the module will cover scientific knowledge on newer oncogenes and associated signalling pathways.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2103","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4255","ModuleTitle":"Methods in Mathematical Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"The use of mathematics has a long history in life sciences and familiarity with basic, relevant mathematical techniques is becoming increasingly important for biologists. This course will focus on both current and classical themes in mathematical biology and will emphasise the acquisition of mathematical skills of relevance to current problems in ecology, evolution and epidemiology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"GCE 'A' Level or H2 Mathematics or equivalent, or MA1301 or MA1301FC","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4261","ModuleTitle":"Marine Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Main focus on the understanding and appreciation of marine environment, the diversity of marine life, and the constant interaction between man and the sea. Marine biology as the scientific study of marine animals and the marine environment. Fundamentals of oceanography. The range of marine environments and variety of organisms inhabiting them. Benefits of the marine environment and its resources to humans. The impact of exploitation and human activities on the oceans.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3254","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4262","ModuleTitle":"Tropical Conservation Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Conservation and the loss of biodiversity and natural ecosystems are currently regarded as one of the most pressing problems facing mankind. The course will highlight the impact of habitat loss on biodiversity and the basis for formulation of effective conservation management strategies. The course will also introduce students to the theory of current conservation biology as illustrated by applications in tropical areas, species conservation issues, ecological challenges, role of zoological gardens, legal challenges etc. Conservation of tropical biota, management of local and regional environmental problems, appreciation and consideration of the socio-economic issues will also be treated. Conservation priorities and developmental needs at the national level will also be discussed, with emphasis on Singapore and SE Asia. The course will have guest lecturers from overseas as well as managers and conservation-players from the local environment. It will also involve a special round-table discussion on specific conservation issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"LSM3272 OR ENV2101","Preclusion":"ULS2204","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4264","ModuleTitle":"Freshwater Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Freshwater is essential to life, yet constitutes less than 3% of Earth’s total water. With many freshwater ecosystems under threat, understanding the biology of freshwaters is fundamentally important to their management, conservation and restoration. This module introduces the study of inland waters, with emphasis on aquatic ecology, structure and function, and aquatic conservation. Topics discussed will include diversity and ecology of freshwater habitats and aquatic organisms, and aquatic conservation issues including policies, regulation and management of freshwater resources in local and international contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"LSM3254","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4265","ModuleTitle":"Urban Ecology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the ecology of urban areas, with a focus on tropical cities. It will deal with terrestrial, freshwater and coastal marine environments in which urbanization is the key ecological factor. Topics\r\ncovered will include the origins of cities, urbanization as a process, urban landscapes, urban environments (soils, hydrology, climates and pollution), urban biodiversity, alien species, landscape design, urban greenery, pest and\r\nvector control, ecological footprints, and the sustainable city. Students will undertake a small-group research project involving the design, implementation, analysis and presentation of an urban ecology study.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2251 and LSM3255","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA1101R","ModuleTitle":"Linear Algebra I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a first course in linear algebra. Fundamental concepts of linear algebra will be introduced and investigated in the context of the Euclidean spaces R^n. Proofs of results will be presented in the concrete setting. Students are expected to acquire computational facilities and geometric intuition with regard to vectors and matrices. Some applications will be presented. Major topics: Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, Euclidean spaces, linear combinations and linear span, subspaces, linear independence, bases and dimension, rank of a matrix, inner products, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, linear transformations between Euclidean spaces, applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE 'A' level Mathematics or H2 Mathematics or MA1301 or MA1301FC","Preclusion":"EG1401, EG1402, MA1101, MA1311, MA1506, MA1508, FOE students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1102R","ModuleTitle":"Calculus","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a course in single-variable calculus. We will introduce precise definitions of limit, continuity, the derivative and the Riemann integral. Students will be exposed to computational techniques and applications of differentiation and integration. This course concludes with an introduction to first order differential equations. \r\n\r\nMajor topics: Functions, precise definitions of limit and continuity. Definition of the derivative, velocities and rates of change, Intermediate Value Theorem, differentiation formulas, chain rule, implicit differentiation, higher derivatives, the Mean Value Theorem, curve sketching. Definition of the Riemann integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The elementary transcendental functions and their inverses. Techniques of integration: substitution, integration by parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions. Computation of area, volume and arc length using definite integrals. First order differential equations: separable equations, homogeneous equations, integrating factors, linear first order equations, applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE 'A' level Mathematics or H2 Mathematics or MA1301 or MA1301FC","Preclusion":"EE1401, EE1461, EG1401, EG1402, CE1402, MA1102, MA1312, MA1505, MA1505C, MA1507, MA1521, CEC students, COM students who matriculated on and after 2002 (including poly 2002 intake),FoE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1104","ModuleTitle":"Multivariable Calculus","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a module in the calculus of functions of several real variables, applications of which abound in mathematics, the physical sciences and engineering. The aim is for students to acquire computational skills, ability for 2- and 3-D visualization and to understand conceptually fundamental results such as Greens Theorem, Stokes Theorem and the Divergence Theorem. Major topics: Euclidean distance and elementary topological concepts in R^2 and R^3, limit and continuity, implicit functions. Partial differentiation, differentiable functions, differentials, chain rules, directional derivatives, gradients, mean value theorem, Taylor's formula, extreme value theorem, Lagrange multipliers. Multiple integrals and iterated integrals change of order, applications, change of variables in multiple integrals. Line integrals and Green's theorem. Surface integrals, Stokes Theorem, Divergence Theorem.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1102 or MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1505C or MA1521 or EE1401 or EE1461 or EG1402","Preclusion":"MA1104S, MA2207, MA2221, MA2311, MA3208, GM2301, MQ2202, MQ2102, MQ2203, PC1134, PC2201, MA1507, MPE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1301","ModuleTitle":"Introductory Mathematics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as a bridging module for students without 'A' - level mathematics. Its aim is to equip students with appropriate mathematical knowledge and skill so as to prepare them for further study of mathematics-related disciplines. At the end of the course, students are expected to attain a level of proficiency in algebra and calculus equivalent to the GCE Advanced Level. Major topics: Sets, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational functions, inequalities in one variable, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, sequences and series, techniques of differentiation, applications of differentiation, maxima and minima, increasing and decreasing functions, curve sketching, techniques of integration, applications of integration, areas, volumes of solids of revolution, solution of first order ordinary differential equations by separation of variables and by integrating factor, complex numbers, vectors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Pass in O-level Additional Mathematics or AO-level or H1 Mathematics\r\n","Preclusion":"Those with A-level or H2 passes in Mathematics or who have passed any of the modules MA1101R, MA1102R,MA1301FC, MA1505, MA1506, MA1507, MA1508, MA1521, MA1311, MA1312, MA1421, MPE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1301FC","ModuleTitle":"Introductory Mathematics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as a bridging module for students without 'A' - level mathematics. Its aim is to equip students with appropriate mathematical knowledge and skill so as to prepare them for further study of mathematics-related disciplines. At the end of the course, students are expected to attain a level of proficiency in algebra and calculus equivalent to the GCE Advanced Level. Major topics: Sets, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational functions, inequalities in one variable, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, sequences and series, techniques of differentiation, applications of differentiation, maxima and minima, increasing and decreasing functions, curve sketching, techniques of integration, applications of integration, areas, volumes of solids of revolution, solution of first order ordinary differential equations by separation of variables and by integrating factor, complex numbers, vectors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"Pass in O-level Additional Mathematics or AO-level or H1 Mathematics","Preclusion":"Those with A-level or H2 passes in Mathematics. Student must not have passed MA1301.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1312","ModuleTitle":"Calculus with Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module contains the main ideas of calculus that are often encountered in the formulation and solution of practical problems. The approach of this course is intuitive and heuristic. The objective is to develop a competent working knowledge of the main concepts and methods introduced. This module is also designed for students who intend to do a minor in mathematics or for those who are keen to pick up some mathematical skills that might be useful in their own areas of studies. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Real numbers and elementary analytic geometry. Functions, limits, continuity and derivative. Trigonometric functions. Trigonometric functions. Applications of the derivative. Optimization problems. Inverse functions. The indefinite integral. The definite integral. Applications of the definite integral: arc length, volume and surface area of solid of revolution. Logarithmic and exponential functions. Techniques of Integration. Taylor's Formula. Differential equations. Some applications in Business, Economics and Social Sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"AO-Level Mathematics or H1 Mathematics or MA1301 or MA1301FC","Preclusion":"MA1102R, MA1505, MA1505C, MA1521, FoE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1505","ModuleTitle":"Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Refer to link at \r\n\r\nhttp://ww1.math.nus.edu.sg/undergrad.aspx?file=stu-modules","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘A’ Level Mathematics or H2 Mathematics or MA1301 or MA1301FC","Preclusion":"MA1102R, MA1312, MA1507, MA1521, MA2311, MA2501, EE1461, PC2174.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MA1506","ModuleTitle":"Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Refer to link at \r\n\r\nhttp://ww1.math.nus.edu.sg/undergrad.aspx?file=stu-modules","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-0-6","Prerequisite":"Read MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1521","Preclusion":"MA1101R, MA1311, MA2312, MA1508, MA2501, EE1461, PC2174","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1508","ModuleTitle":"Linear Algebra with Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to inculcate a facility in both linear algebra and its numerical methods. The module is targeted at students in the Engineering Science Programme. Topics: systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, numerical solutions of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, rank of a matrix, orthogonality and orthonormal bases, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, numerical methods in approximating eigenvalues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"A' level or H2 Mathematics or equivalent\r\n","Preclusion":"MA1101R, MA1311, MA1506","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA1521","ModuleTitle":"Calculus for Computing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a basic foundation for calculus and its related subjects required by computing students. The objective is to train the students to be able to handle calculus techniques arising in their courses of specialization. In addition to the standard calculus material, the course also covers simple mathematical modeling techniques and numerical methods in connection with ordinary differential equations. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: \r\n\r\nPreliminaries on sets and number systems. \r\n\r\nCalculus of functions of one variable and applications. \r\n\r\nSequences, series and power series. \r\n\r\nFunctions of several variables. Extrema.\r\n\r\nFirst and second order differential equations. \r\n\r\nBasic numerical methods for ordinary differential equations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE 'A' level Mathematics or H2 Mathematics or MA1301 or MA1301FC","Preclusion":"MA1102R, MA1312, MA1505, MA1507, MA2501, FoE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2101","ModuleTitle":"Linear Algebra II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of MA1101 Linear Algebra I intended for second year students. The student will learn more advanced topics and concepts in linear algebra. A key difference from MA1101 is that there is a greater emphasis on conceptual understanding and proof techniques than on computations.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Matrices over a field. Determinant. Vector spaces. Subspaces. Linear independence. Basis and dimension. Linear transformations. Range and kernel. Isomorphism. Coordinates. Representation of linear transformations by matrices. Change of basis. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Diagonalizable linear operators. Cayley-Hamilton Theorem. Minimal polynomial. Jordan canonical form. Inner product spaces. Cauchy-Schwartz inequality. Orthonormal basis. Gram-Schmidt Process. Orthogonal complement. Orthogonal projections. Best approximation. The adjoint of a linear operator. Normal and self-adjoint operators. Orthogonal and unitary operators.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1101 or MA1101R or MA1506 or MA1508 or GM1302 or GM1308","Preclusion":"MA2101S, MA2101H, MA2201, MA2203, MQ2201, MQ2101, MQ2203.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2108","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Analysis I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to introduce the student to the contents and methods of elementary mathematical analysis. The course develops rigorously the following concepts arising from calculus: the real number system, sequences and series of constant terms, limit and continuity of functions. The emphasis is on logical rigour. The student will be exposed to and be expected to acquire the skills to read and write mathematical proofs. Major topics: Basic properties of real numbers, supremum and infimum, completeness axiom. Sequences, limits, monotone convergence theorem, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, Cauchy's criterion for convergence. Infinite series, Cauchy's criteria, absolute and conditional convergence, tests for convergence. Limits of functions, fundamental limit theorems, one-sided limits, limits at infinity, monotone functions. Continuity of functions, intermediate-value theorem, extreme-value theorem, inverse functions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1102 or MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1505C or MA1507 or MA1521","Preclusion":"MA2108S, MA2206, MA2208, MA2221, MA2311, MQ2202, MQ2102, MQ2203, CN2401, EE2401, ME2492.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2108S","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Analysis I (S)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to develop the learning capabilities and hone the problem solving skills of talented students at a mathematically deeper and more rigorous level. In addition to the classes of the regular module, one extra special hour each week will be devoted to solving challenging problems and studying some additional topics and those topics briefly mentioned in the regular module.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe contents of this module will consist of those in the regular module (MA2108) and the following additional topics: conditions equivalent to the completeness axiom, rearrangement of series, trigonometric series.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-2-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"(MA1102 or MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1505C or MA1507 or MA1521) and departmental approval","Preclusion":"MA2108, MA2206, MA2208, MA2221, MA2311, MQ2202, MQ2102, MQ2203, CN2401, EE2401, ME2492.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2213","ModuleTitle":"Numerical Analysis I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a first course on the theory and applications of numerical approximation techniques. Through the study of this module, the students will gain an understanding of how in practice mathematically formulated problems are solved using computers, and how computational errors are analysed and tackled. The students will be equipped with a number of commonly used numerical algorithms and knowledge and skill in performing numerical computation using MATLAB. The module is intended for mathematics majors and students from engineering and physical sciences. It will provide a firm basis for future study of numerical analysis and scientific computing. Major topics: Computational errors, direct method for systemsof linear equations, interpolation and approximation, numerical integration, use of MATLAB software.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(MA1102R or MA1312 or MA1507 or MA1505 or MA1521 or EG1402 or EE1401 or EE1461) and (MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1508 or MA1506)","Preclusion":"CE2407, ME3291, CN3421, CN3411, CHE students (for breadth requirements), EVE students (for breadth requirements).","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2216","ModuleTitle":"Probability","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to give an elementary introduction to probability theory for science (including computing science, social sciences and management sciences) and engineering students with knowledge of elementary calculus. It will cover not only the mathematics of probability theory but\r\nwill work through many diversified examples to illustrate the wide scope of applicability of probability. Topics covered are: counting methods, sample space and events, axioms of probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, joint and marginal distributions, conditional distribution, independence of random variables, expectation,\r\nconditional expectation, moment generating function, central limit theorem, the weak law of large numbers. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisite. It is an essential module for Industrial and Systems Engineering students.","CrossModule":"ST2131","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1102 or MA1102R or MA1312 or MA1507 or MA1505 or MA1505C or MA1521","Preclusion":"ST2131, ST2334, CE2407","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2219","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Geometry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module gives a first introduction to various kinds of\r\n\r\ngeometries ranging from elementary Euclidean geometry\r\n\r\non the plane, inversive geometry on the sphere, as well as\r\n\r\nprojective geometry and Non-Euclidean geometry. Topics\r\n\r\ncovered include: Conics, Quadric surfaces, Affine\r\n\r\ngeometry, Affine transformations, Ceva's theorem,\r\n\r\nMenelaus' theorem, Projective geometry, projective\r\n\r\ntransformations, homogeneous coordinates, cross-ratio,\r\n\r\nPappus' theorem, Desargues' theorem, duality and\r\n\r\nprojective conics, Pascal's theorem, Brianchon's theorem,\r\n\r\nInversions, coaxal family of circles, Non-Euclidean\r\n\r\ngeometry, Mobius transformations, distance and area in\r\n\r\nNon-Euclidean geometry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1100 or MA1101R or MA1506 or MA1508 or MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1507 or CS1231","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is entirely project based. It allows the student the opportunity to engage in independent learning and research. It also affords the student the chance to delve into topics that may not be present in the regular curriculum. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"MA1101R and departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This provides a continuation of work done in MA2288 and the project should be of two semester's duration. Please see section 4.4.3.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"MA2288 and departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3110","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Analysis II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a continuation of MA2108 Mathematical Analysis I. The objective of this module is to introduce the student to the contents and methods of elementary mathematical analysis. The course develops rigorously the following concepts arising from calculus: the derivative, the Riemann integral, sequences and series of functions. The emphasis is on logical rigour. The student will be exposed to and be expected to acquire the skills to read and write mathematical proofs. Major topics: Differentiation: the derivative, Mean Value Theorem and applications, L'Hospital rules, Taylor's Theorem. The Riemann integral: Riemann integrable functions, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, change of variable, integration by parts. Sequences of functions: Pointwise and uniform convergence, interchange of limits and continuity, derivative and integral, the exponential and logarithmic functions, the trigonometric functions. Series of functions: Cauchy criterion, Weierstrass M-test, power series, radius of convergence, term-by-term differentiation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA2108 or MA2108S","Preclusion":"MA2118, MA2118H, MA2205, MQ3202, MA3110S, ST2236.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3110S","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Analysis II (S)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to develop the learning capabilities and hone the problem solving skills of talented students at a mathematically deeper and more rigorous level. In addition to lectures and tutorials, one extra special hour each week will be devoted to solving challenging problems and studying some additional topics and those topics briefly mentioned in the regular module. \n\nThe contents of this module will consist of those in the regular module (MA3110) and the following additional topics: differentiation of vector-valued functions, Riemann-Stieltjes integral.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-2-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"(MA2108 or MA2108S) and departmental approval","Preclusion":"MA2118, MA2118H, MA2205, MQ3202, MA3110","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3111","ModuleTitle":"Complex Analysis I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a first course on the analysis of one complex variable. In this module, students will learn the basic theory and techniques of complex analysis as well as some of its applications. Target students are mathematics undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science. Major topics: complex numbers, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, harmonic functions, contour integrals, Cauchy-Goursat theorem, Cauchy integral formulas, Taylor series, Laurent series, residues and poles, applications to computation of improper integrals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"(MA1104 or MA1507) and (MA3110 or MA3110S)","Preclusion":"MA3111S, EE3002, MPE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3111S","ModuleTitle":"Complex Analysis I (S)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to develop the learning\r\n\r\ncapabilities and hone the problem solving skills of talented\r\n\r\nstudents at a mathematically deeper and more rigorous\r\n\r\nlevel. The contents of this module will consist of those in\r\n\r\nthe regular module (MA3111 Complex Analysis I) and the\r\n\r\nfollowing additional topics: Casorati-Weierstrass Theorem,\r\n\r\ninfinite products of analytic functions, normal families of\r\n\r\nanalytic functions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-2-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"(MA1104 or MA1507) and (MA3110 or MA3110S) and departmental approval","Preclusion":"MA3111, EE3002, MPE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3201","ModuleTitle":"Algebra II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide the essentials of ring theory and module theory. Major topics: rings, ring isomorphism theorems, prime and maximal ideals, integral domains, field of fractions, factorization, unique factorization domains, principal ideal domains, Euclidean domains, factorization in polynomial domains, modules, module isomorphism theorems, cyclic modules, free modules of finite rank, finitely generated modules, finitely generated modules over a principal ideal domain.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"(MA2202 or MA2202S) and (MA2101 or MA2101S)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3215","ModuleTitle":"3-Dimensional Differential Geometry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Students of this module will learn how to apply their knowledge in advanced calculus and linear algebra to the study of the geometry of smooth curves and surfaces in the three dimensional Euclidean space. Major topics: theory of smooth space curves, differentiable structures on a smooth surface, local theory of the geometry of smooth surfaces and some selected results on the global theory of the geometry of smooth surfaces.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"{MA1104 or MA1104S or MA2221 or MA1507 or MA1505 or MA2311} and {MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1506 or MA1508}","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3220","ModuleTitle":"Ordinary Differential Equations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The study of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) has been a centerpiece in both pure and applied mathematics, such as in mathematical analysis, dynamical systems and mathematical modeling. The aim of this module is to give a thorough treatment on the fundamental theory of ODEs and the methods of solving ODEs. Major topics: Review of first order equations, Basic theory of linear differential equations, Variation of parameters, Principle of superposition, Wronskian, Abel's formula, Adjoint and self-adjoint equations, Lagrange and Green's identities, Sturm's separation and comparison theorems, Linear differential systems, Series solutions of second order linear differential equations, Method of Frobenius, Initial value problems, Lipschitz condition, Picard's method of successive approximations, Existence and uniqueness of solution, Gronwall’s inequality, Continuous dependence on initial value.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"(MA1104 or MA1505 or MA1507 or MA1521) and (MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1506 or MA1508) and (MA2108 or MA2108S)","Preclusion":"MA2312, PC2174.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3227","ModuleTitle":"Numerical Analysis II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of MA2213 Numerical Analysis I. It introduces and\r\nanalyzes important numerical methods for solving linear and nonlinear systems,\r\ntwo-point boundary value problems, as well as Monte Carlo methods and their\r\napplications in such fields as quantitative finance and physics. The module aims at\r\ndeveloping students’ problem-solving skills in emerging applications of modern\r\nscientific computing, and is intended for mathematics and quantitative finance\r\nmajors and students from engineering, computer science and physical sciences.\r\nMajor topics: Iterative methods for systems of linear equations and their\r\nconvergence analysis, numerical solutions of systems of nonlinear equations,\r\nmethods for solving two-point boundary value problems, Monte Carlo methods\r\nand their applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"MA2213 and (MA1104 or MA1506 or MA1507 or MA1505 or MA2311) and\r\n(MA2101 or MA2101S) and (MA2216 or ST2131 or ST2334).","Preclusion":"ME3291","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MA3233","ModuleTitle":"Combinatorics and Graphs II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a continuation of MA2214 Combinatorics and Graphs I. The objective is to introduce to students fundamental principles and techniques in Graph Theory. Major topics: Connectivity, Eulerian Multigraphs and Hamiltonian Graphs, Matching, Covering and Independence, Vertex Coloring (including basics of Planar Graphs), Digraphs, Basic Spectral Graph Theory (including Eigenvalues of Graphs and Graph Laplacians).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA2214","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3238","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Processes I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the concept of modelling dependence and focuses on discrete-time Markov chains. Topics include discrete-time Markov chains, examples of discrete-time Markov chains, classification of states, irreducibility, periodicity, first passage times, recurrence and transience, convergence theorems and stationary distributions. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"ST3236","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"{MA1101 or MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1508 or GM1302} and {MA2216 or ST2131}","Preclusion":"ST3236.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3252","ModuleTitle":"Linear and Network Optimisation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to work on optimization problems which can be formulated as linear and network optimization problems. We formulate linear programming (LP) problems and solve them by the simplex method (algorithm). We also look at the geometrical aspect and develop the mathematical theory of the simplex method. We further study problems which may be formulated using graphs and networks. These optimization problems can be solved by using linear or integer programming approaches. However, due to its graphical structure, it is easier to handle these problems by using network algorithmic approaches. Applications of LP and network optimization will be demonstrated. This course should help the student in developing confidence in solving many similar problems in daily life that require much computing. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Introduction to LP: solving 2-variable LP via graphical methods. Geometry of LP: polyhedron, extreme points, existence of optimal solution at extreme point. Development of simplex method: basic solution, reduced costs and optimality condition, iterative steps in a simplex method, 2-phase method and Big-M method. Duality: dual LP, duality theory, dual simplex method. Sensitivity Analysis. Network optimization problems: minimal spanning tree problems, shortest path problems, maximal flow problems, minimum cost flow problems, salesman problems and postman problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA1101 or MA1101R or MA1306 or MA1311 or MA1508 or MA1506 or GM1306","Preclusion":"GM2302, MQ2204, CS3252, IC2231, DSC3214, GM3308, MA3235, BH3214, ISE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3259","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Methods in Genomics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introduction to methods and popular software tools for solving computational problems in genomics. It studies exact algorithms for those problems that can be solved easily and approximation and/or heuristic algorithms for hard problems. The objective is to develop competitive knowledge in formulating biological problems in computational terms and solving these problems\r\nusing algorithm approach. This module is for students with interests in computational molecular biology and bioinformatics. Major topics: Sequence analysis, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, genome sequencing, gene prediction and motif finding, genome rearrangement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA2216 or MA3233 or MA3501 or ST2131 or ST2334 or LSM2241","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is entirely project based. It allows the student the opportunity to engage in independent learning and research. It also affords the student the chance to delve into topics that may not be present in the regular curriculum. Projects registered under MA3288 are intended to be at a more advanced level than those under MA2288/9. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a continuation of work done in MA3288 and the project should be of two semesters' duration. Please see section 4.4.3.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3291","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Seminar in Mathematics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The seminar module aims to train the students’ ability to present, discuss and write about mathematics. The topic(s) for the module will be chosen by the instructor and may change from year to year. Students will give presentations and contribute to the discussion at seminars. They may collaborate in studying the topics, but each will write an individual report. Students may also be tested on their grasp of the mathematical content through other forms of assessment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA2101/MA2101S and MA2108/MA2108S","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA3312","ModuleTitle":"Extended Undergraduate Professional Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having a good academic record and technical foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives non-Applied Science students the opportunity to embark on internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester. Through regular meetings with the Academic Advisor and internship Supervisor, students explore how knowledge learnt in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"SP1001 Career Planning & Preparation or NCC1001 Headstart Module (A Career Development Programme) or NCC1000 Stepup Module (A Career Development Programme) or CFG1001 Headstart Module or CFG1000 StepUp Module; students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Mathematics or Applied Mathematics as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics major at time of application.","Preclusion":"Applied Science degree of which Professional Placement is already within the curriculum; any other XX3311 or XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MA4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Mathematics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The Honours project is intended to give students the opportunity to work independently, to encourage students develop and exhibit aspects of their ability not revealed or tested by the usual written examination, and to foster skills that could be of continued usefulness in their subsequent careers. The project work duration is one year (including assessment).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"Only for students matriculated from 2002/2003, subject to faculty and departmental requirements","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4207","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Logic","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory mathematical course in logic. It gives a mathematical treatment of basic ideas and results of logic, such as the definition of truth, the definition of proof and Godel's completeness theorem. The objectives are to present the important concepts and theorems of logic and to explain their significance and their relationship to other mathematical work.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Sentential logic. Structures and assignments. Elementary equivalence. Homomorphisms of structures. Definability. Substitutions. Logical axioms. Deducibility. Deduction and generalization theorems. Soundness, completeness and compactness theorems. Prenex formulas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3110 or MA3110S or MA3205 or MA3219","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4211","ModuleTitle":"Functional Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is for students who are majors in pure mathematics or who need functional analysis in their applied mathematics courses. The objective of the module is to study linear mappings defined on Banach spaces and Hilbert spaces, especially linear functionals (real-valued mappings) on L(p), C[0,1] and some sequence spaces. In particular, the four big theorems in functional analysis, namely, Hahn-Banach theorem, uniform boundedness theorem, open mapping theorem and Banach-Steinhaus theorem will be covered. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Normed linear spaces and Banach spaces. Bounded linear operators and continuous linear functionals. Dual spaces. Reflexivity. Hanh-Banach Theorem. Open Mapping Theorem. Uniform Boundedness Principle. Banach-Steinhaus Theorem. The classical Banach spaces : c0, lp, Lp, C(K). Compact operators. Inner product spaces and Hilbert spaces. Orthonormal bases. Orthogonal complements and direct sums. Riesz Representation Theorem. Adjoint operators.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3207H or MA3209","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4221","ModuleTitle":"Partial Differential Equations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this introductory course is to provide the basic properties of partial differential equations as well as the techniques to solve some partial differential equations. Partial differential equations are the important tools for understanding the physical world and mathematics itself. This course will cover three types of partial differential equations and will provide a broad perspective on the subject, illustrate the rich variety of phenomena and impart a working knowledge of the most important techniques of analysis of the equations and their solutions.\r\n\r\nMajor topics: First-order equations. Quasi-linear equations. General first-order equation for a function of two variables. Cauchy problem. Wave equation. Wave equation in two independent variables. Cauchy problem for hyperbolic equations in two independent variables. Heat equation. The weak maximum principle for parabolic equations. Cauchy problem for heat equation. Regularity of solutions to heat equation. Laplace equation. Green's formulas. Harmonic functions. Maximum principle for Laplace equation. Dirichlet problem. Green's function and Poisson's formula.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3220","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4229","ModuleTitle":"Approximation Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The central theme of this course is the problem of interpolating data by smooth and simple functions. To achieve this goal, we need to study interesting families of functions. The basic material covered deals with approximation in normed linear spaces, in particular, in Hilbert spaces. These include Weierstrass approximation theorem via Bernstein polynomials, best uniform polynomial approximation, interpolation, orthogonal polynomials and least squares problems, splines and wavelets.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Basics in approximation theory. Weierstrass approximation theorem via Bernstein polynomials. Best uniform polynomial approximation and Haar condition. Polynomial interpolation. Orthogonal polynomials and least squares problems. Splines. Wavelets.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"(MA2101 or MA2101S) and (MA3110 or MA3110S)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4233","ModuleTitle":"Dynamical Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The theory of dynamical systems studies the long-term behaviour of evolving systems. The aim of the module is to introduce fundamental elements of the mathematical theory of dynamical systems, understand nonlinear phenomena including chaos and bifurcation, and illustrate some of the most important ideas and methods to analyze nonlinear systems. Major topics: dynamics of circle maps, structural stability; dynamics of interval maps, symbolic dynamics and chaos, kneading sequence; bifurcation theory for one-dimensional maps; examples of higher dimensional dynamics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3220","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4251","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Processes II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on ST3236 and introduces an array of stochastic models with biomedical and other real world applications. Topics include Poisson process, compound Poisson process, marked Poisson process, point process, epidemic models, continuous time Markov chain, birth and death processes, martingale. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"ST4238","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3238 or ST3236","Preclusion":"MA3237, MA3239, GM3310, ST4238, ISE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4255","ModuleTitle":"Numerical Methods in Differential Equations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Ordinary and partial differential equations are routinely used to model a variety of natural and social phenomena. This course is concerned with the basic theory of numerical methods for solving these equations. Through the study of this module, students will gain an understanding of (1) various numerical integration schemes for solving ordinary differential equations, and (2) finite difference methods for solving various linear partial differential equations. Major topics: (ODE) One-step and linear multistep methods, Runge-Kutta methods, A-stability, convergence; (PDE) Difference calculus, finite difference methods for initial value problems, boundary value problems, and initial-boundary value problems, consistency, stability analysis via von Neumann method and matrix method, convergence, Lax Equivalence Theorem.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"MA2213 and MA3220","Preclusion":"ME4233","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MA4261","ModuleTitle":"Coding and Cryptography","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Error-correcting codes and security codes are very important in the data communication and storage. The focus of this module is the mathematical aspect of coding theory and cryptography. Upon completing this module, the student will have a basic appreciation of some key issues in coding theory and cryptography, some understanding of the basic theory concerning codes and ciphers and\r\na good knowledge of some well-known codes and ciphers. Major Topics: Communication channels and Shannon’s theorem, block codes and linear codes, maximum-likelihood decoding and syndrome decoding, bounds on codes and optimal codes, cyclic codes, BCH codes, encoding and decoding of cyclic codes. Public-key cryptography, RSA cryptosystem, public-key cryptosystems based on the discrete logarithm problem, elliptic curve cryptosystems, factorization algorithm and pseudoprime.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3201 or MA3218 or MA3265","Preclusion":"EEE students, CEG students, CPE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4264","ModuleTitle":"Game Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Game theory provides a mathematical tool for multi-person decision making. The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to game theory, studying basic concepts, models and solutions of games and their applications.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMajor topics: Games of normal form and extensive form; Applications in Economics; Relations between game theory and decision making. Games of complete information: Static games with finite or infinite strategy spaces, Nash equilibrium of pure and mixed strategy; Dynamic games, backward induction solutions, information sets, subgame-perfect equilibrium, finitely and infinitely repeated games. Games of incomplete information: Bayesian equilibrium; First price sealed auction, second price sealed auction, and other auctions; Dynamic Bayesian games; Perfect Bayesian equilibrium; Signaling games. Cooperative games: Bargaining theory; Cores of n-person cooperative games; The Shapley value and its applications in voting, cost sharing, etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"{MA3236 or MA3252} and {MA2216 or ST2131 or ST2334}.","Preclusion":"EC3312.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA4266","ModuleTitle":"Topology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The (point-set) topology covered in this module is an abstraction of metric space concepts, and was largely developed in the first half of last century. It forms the basis for much modern mathematics, especially in geometry and analysis, and beyond mathematics is important in computer science, mathematical economics, mathematical physics and robotics. Major topics: metric and topological spaces, continuous maps, bases, homeomorphisms, subspaces, sum, product and quotient topologies, orbit spaces, separation axioms, compact spaces, Tychonoff's theorem, compactness in metric spaces, Urysohn's lemma, Tietze Extension Theorem, connected and path-connected spaces, components, locally compact spaces, function spaces and the compact-open topology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"MA3209","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5198","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR MODULE IN MATHEMATICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"A theme or one or several topics in mathematics, which may vary from semester to semester, will be chosen by the lecturer-in-charge or students enrolled in the module. Students will take turns to give seminar presentations on the chosen topics. Students will also be required to provide verbal critique and submit written reports on selected presentations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-1-7","Prerequisite":"Only for graduate research students in the Department of Mathematics who matriculated in 2004 or later.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA5202","ModuleTitle":"Number Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introduction to classical algebraic number theory. It covers topics chosen from: algebraic integers, unique factorization of ideals, class group, unit theorem, ramification, decomposition and inertia groups, geometry of numbers, zeta functions and L-functions. If time permits, further topics which may be covered include: p-adic numbers, adeles and ideles, prime number theorem and modular forms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA4203 or MA5203 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5204","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Algebra IIA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a basic introduction to commutative and homological algebra. It covers the following topics: prime spectrum of a commutative ring, exact sequences, projective, injective and flat modules, Ext and Tor, integral ring extensions, Noether’s normalization and Hilbert’s Nullstellensatz, Noetherian and Artinian rings and moduels, dimension theory, Dedekind domains and discrete valuation ring.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA5203 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5206","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Analysis II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers basic functional analysis and selected applications. It is intended for graduate students in mathematics. Major topics:\r\n(1) Norms and seminorms, Banach and Fréchet spaces, Hahn-Banach and separation theorems, Uniform Boundedness Principle, Open Mapping and Closed Graph Theorems.\r\n(2) Dual spaces, uniformly convex and reflexive spaces, Radon-Nikodým Theorem and the dual of Lp, Banach-Alaoglu’s Theorem, Mazur’s Theorem, adjoint operators.\r\n(3) Compact operators, compactness of adjoint, spectral theory and Fredholm alternative for compact operators, application to differential equations.\r\n(4) Hilbert space and operators on Hilbert space, Lax-Milgram Theorem, Fourier series, spectral theorem for compact self-adjoint operators, application to differential equations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA4211 and {MA4262 or MA5205}, or departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA5210","ModuleTitle":"Differentiable Manifolds","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module studies differentiable manifolds and the calculus on such manifolds. It covers the following topics: tangent spaces and vector fields in Rn, the Inverse Mapping Theorem, differential manifolds, diffeomorphisms, immersions, submersions, submanifolds, tangent bundles and vector fields, cotangent bundles and tensor fields, tensor and exterior algebras, orientation of manifolds, integration on manifolds, Stokes' theorem. The course is for mathematics graduate students with interest in topology or geometry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA3209 or MA3215 or MA3251 or MA4266","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5217","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Complex Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended to be a rigorous introduction to the study of functions of one complex variable, aimed at the first year graduate level. Major topics: Holomorphic functions, Cauchy’s integral formula and applications, residue and poles, Argument Principle, Maximal Modulus Principle and the Schwarz Lemma, conformal mappings, harmonic functions and analytic continuation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"MA4247 Complex Analysis II","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA5220","ModuleTitle":"Logic and Foundation of Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in mathematics, and students in computer science and philosophy who have sufficient mathematical background. The course will be devoted to prove the consistency and independence of Continuum Hypothesis (CH) as well as Axiom of Choice. The topics include Gdels constructible universe and Cohens forcing method. This course will provide the students not only some basics in modern Set Theory, but also deeper understanding of fundamental phenomena in logic, such as constructibility and independence.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA3205 and MA4207, or departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5232","ModuleTitle":"Modeling and Numerical Simulations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in mathematics. It focuses on modeling problems in real life and other disciplines into mathematical problems and simulating their solutions by scientific computing methods. Major topics covered include modeling and numerical simulations in selected areas of physical and engineering sciences, biology, finance, imaging and optimization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5240","ModuleTitle":"FINITE ELEMENT METHOD","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module studies the finite element method. It covers the following topics: variational principles, weak solutions of differential equations, Galerkin/Ritz method, Lax-Milgram theorem, finite element spaces, stiffness matrices. Shape functions, Barycentric coordinates, numerical integration in Rn, calculation of stiffness matrices, constraints and boundary conditions, iterative methods and approximate solutions, error estimates. The course is for mathematics graduate students with interest in finite element method and its applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"(MA3207H or MA3207 or MA3210 or MA4262) and (MA3228 or MA4255 or CZ3202 or CZ4104 or CZ4105)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA5242","ModuleTitle":"WAVELETS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a course focusing on the theory of wavelets and frames. It covers the following topics: Gabor transform and continuous wavelet transform, Gabor frame and wavelet frame, multi-resolution analysis, tight wavelet frame and orthonormal wavelet basis, applications of wavelet and frame in signal/image processing. The course is for graduate students who are interested in the theory or applications of wavelets and frames.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"MA4229","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA5245","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for honours students in the Quantitative Finance programme and post-graduate students in mathematical finance or quantitative finance. It aims to further students’ understanding in various areas of financial mathematics. Topics include selected materials in the following aspects: Stochastic analysis, stochastic control, and partial differential equations with applications in financial mathematics, exotic options, bond and interest rate models, asset pricing, portfolio selection, Monte Carlo simulation, credit risk analysis, risk management, incomplete markets.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"MA4269 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA5260","ModuleTitle":"Probability Theory II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course to introduce students the basics of Brownian motion and martingale theory. For Brownian motion, we cover topics such as existence and uniqueness of Brownian motion, Skorokhod embedding, Donsker's invariance principle, exponential martingales associated with Brownian motion, sample path properties of Brownian motion. As for martingales, we confine ourselves to discrete time parameter martingales and cover topics such as conditional expectations and their properties, martingales (submartingales and supermartinmgales), previsible processes, Doob's upcrossing lemma, Doob's martingale convergence theorem, stopping times, martingale transforms and Doob's optional sampling theorems, martingale inequalities and inequalities for martingale transforms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"MA5259 or ST5214","Preclusion":"ST5205","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA5295","ModuleTitle":"DISSERTATION FOR MSC BY COURSEWORK","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Student is expected to conduct research on a topic or area in mathematics, write a report and give an oral presentation on it.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-20-0","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval (for students in 2006/07 and later cohorts who are enrolled in M.Sc. in Mathematics by course work)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA6219","ModuleTitle":"Recursion Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in mathematics who are interested in mathematical logic. It consists of the following parts: (a) background knowledge in recursion theory; (b) basic techniques in degree theory, such as forcing and priority methods; (c) some generalizations and applications of recursion theory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"MA5219 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA6235","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Selected topics in financial mathematics are offered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MA6252","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Topics offered will be of advanced mathematical nature and will be selected by the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA6253","ModuleTitle":"Conic Programming","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in mathematics whose research areas fall within optimization and operations research. It focuses on fundamental theory and algorithms for linear and nonlinear conic programming problems. Major topics covered include first order optimality conditions, second order necessary and sufficient conditions, sensitivity and perturbation analysis, and design and convergence analysis and various Newton's methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MA6292","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"Topics offered will be of advanced mathematical nature and will be selected by the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MB5102","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Mechanobiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"MECHANOBIOLOGY INSTITUTE","ModuleDescription":"To provide a working understanding of the basic cell functions with the physical and chemical principles underlying them. In practical terms, we will attempt to\r\nsolve a number of important problems relevant to replication, transcription, translation, translocation, motility, and other important functions. The assignments will primarily involve reading original literatures under the guidance of MBI investigators to complete a few entries into the Manual for Cellular and Molecular Functions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-1-7","Prerequisite":"Basic Physical Chemistry, Calculus, Biology, Graduate\r\nstanding, MB5101 or approval of the module coordinator.","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"MCI5006","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Only students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Investigation (MCI) programme can apply. All other students will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and approval has to be sought from both the module coordinator and the MCI programme director","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MCI5007","ModuleTitle":"SCIENTIFIC WRITING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Only students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Investigation (MCI) programme can apply. All other students will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and approval has to be sought from both the module coordinator and the MCI programme director","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MCI5008","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5102","ModuleTitle":"TECHNIQUES IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5105","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5108","ModuleTitle":"BIOSTATISTICS FOR BASIC RESEARCH","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5205","ModuleTitle":"NEUROSCIENCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5207","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Cellular & Translational Immunology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5215","ModuleTitle":"APPLIED BIOETHICS AND BIOLAW","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the tools necessary for students to develop and reflect critically upon contemporary issues in bioethics, medicine and the biosciences. Students will be taught aspects of local and transnational regulatory regimes that pertain to biomedical sciences and technologies. The\nmodule aims to develop skills of critical thinking and ethical analysis; to explore the impact of developments in medicine and the biosciences; and to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue between science and humanities. Key components of this module will relate to:\n\n- Introduction to Ethical and Legal Theory;\n- Ethics, Medicine and Biotechnology;\n- Regulatory norms and practices in Singapore and overseas; and\n- Key Issues in Research Ethics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-3-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5216","ModuleTitle":"BIOETHICS IN ASIA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5218","ModuleTitle":"Biochemical and genetic approaches to understanding cell biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"In the module, principles of cell biology and signal transduction will be discussed, by using various signalling pathways as examples. The focus of the module is on\r\napplying the scientific method to define research questions, devise experimental strategies to test hypotheses and to critically analyze data. To this end, the module will consist of paper discussions, group presentations and research proposal development. The module will primarily focus on basic cell biology and signalling but also include clinical research related aspects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"No special pre-requisites","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5221","ModuleTitle":"Viral vectors for manipulating gene expression","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"The ability to manipulate gene expression in a cell, an organ or a whole organism is an important aspect in the delineation of the molecular mechanisms in health and disease. Hence, many conventional as well as newly developed techniques for gene expression manipulation are being used in biomedical research. One of the most used strategies involves the use of genetically engineered viruses to infect mammalian cells. This module will cover the use of viral gene delivery vectors for \r\n(i) Exogenous expression of genes \r\n(ii) Knockdown of genes by RNA interference","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5222","ModuleTitle":"Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with the fundamental concepts in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The curriculum approaches the diseases from both the scientific and clinical perspectives with lecturers who are practising clinicians and cardiovascular scientists. Students will have the opportunity to visit the cardiac catheterization laboratory.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students should preferably working on a research project related to cardiovascular or metabolic diseases.","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5224","ModuleTitle":"Animal Models of Human Diseases","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"This 2MC module is designed to introduce students to commonly-used animal replica of key human diseases including cancer, muscular diseases, neurological and immune disorders. Major topics to be covered include nonmammalian models as well as rodent and non-human primate models of human diseases, with an emphasis of mammalian disease models. The final lecture will be conducted by a representative from the Pharmaceutical industry (e.g. GSK-Singapore) on how animal disease models are used in drug discovery.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"4-0-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5225","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Molecular Imaging","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"Molecular imaging becomes indispensable tool for the biomedical research and modern day clinical management.\r\n\r\nThis module explores principles of molecular imaging, key imaging equipment used for molecular imaging and examples of applications in clinical management and biomedical research.\r\n\r\nBasics of imaging principles will be introduced. Principles of transmission and emission tomography will be explained. Molecular imaging techniques such as nuclear medicine techniques (single photon emission tomography - SPECT, positron emission tomography - PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), optical imaging and hybrid imaging techniques (SPECT/CT, PET/CT, PET/MR) will be covered for both instrumentation principles and applications.\r\n\r\nMolecular basis of imaging and molecular imaging probe design will be explained.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"“A” level understanding on physics, chemistry and biology","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5226","ModuleTitle":"Antibiotic Resistance and Antibacterial Drug Discovery","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"With the dramatic increase in antibiotic resistance and the paucity in the development of new drugs we are in a transition phase to a pre-antibiotic like era with major implications for public health and clinical practice. Here, we will discuss two major topics: i) mechanisms of action of antibiotics and resistance, ii) concepts of antibacterial drug discovery, including target product profile, target and lead finding, and lead optimization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5227","ModuleTitle":"Bio-Innovation & Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"This course covers comprehensively the important elements required to build and develop a bio-business through a series of lectures and highly interactive tutorials, workshops and panel discussions with experts. A diverse team of lecturers will bring in expert practitioners’ experience and knowledge on different aspects of a biobusiness. The course will guide the students through the process of generating an idea and developing it to a business pitch.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1.5-3-4","Prerequisite":"Open to students from Life Sciences, Dental, Medicine, School of Public Health, Nursing (ie. Life Sciences, BDS, MBBS, BSc (Pharm), BNursing), and Biomedical Engineering. In teamwork students must be able to develop and present a business-idea & -plan in the biotech\r\nor life sciences field.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5228","ModuleTitle":"Hybrid Imaging: An Advanced Imaging Concept and Modality","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"Biomedical imaging becomes indispensable tool for the biomedical research and modern day clinical management. Many imaging modalities are available such as nuclear medicine techniques (single photon emission tomography - SPECT, positron emission tomography - PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), ultrasonography and optical imaging.\r\n\r\nSome imaging modalities are utilised to obtain structural, morphological or anatomic information. Others are for obtaining functional, metabolic or molecular information. Every technique has its unique advantages and some draw backs.\r\n\r\nCombining two or more imaging modalities resulted not only in cancellation of drawbacks and providing complimentary information but also in better interpretation of the fused images.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.6-0.6-0-0.4-3.4","Prerequisite":"“A” level understanding on physics, chemistry and biology","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MDG5771","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Seminar and Workshop","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (MEDICINE)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2101","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals Of Mechanical Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the student with the fundamental knowledge to do calculations on design components like bolts, fasteners, joints, welds, springs, gears, brakes, cluthes. Other areas covered will include material selection, fatigue, bearings, shafts, as well as design mechanisms like linkages and cams. This is a compulsory module with no final exam. Assessment will be based purely on continuous assessment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-7-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2101E","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Mechanical Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TM2101","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME2103","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Visualization & Modeling","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module enables students to learn the various standards and techniques of geometrical sketching, prepare engineering drawings and specifications, and interpreting drawings. Students also get to use advanced commercial CAD software to do 3D solid modeling. Above all, this module expands the students' creative talent and enhances their ability to communicate their ideas in a meaningful manner. Major topics include: Principles of projections; Isometric and Auxiliary views; Interpenetration of solids and Development of surfaces; 3D solid modeling; Sectioning and Dimensioning; Machine and Assembly drawings; Drawing standards and Limits and Tolerances. This is a core module for all Mechanical Engineering students and is also open to all cross-faculty students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-3-2-0.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2114","ModuleTitle":"Mechanics Of Materials II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course provides for a further understanding of concepts and principles of solid mechanics and its applications to engineering problems. The topics covered are: Two-dimensional systems; Combined stresses; Energy methods; Columns; Experimental stress analysis; Inelastic behaviour. This is a core module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-1.5-3","Prerequisite":"ME2113","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2114E","ModuleTitle":"Mechanics of Materials II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"ME2113 or equivalent","Preclusion":"TM1111","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME2135","ModuleTitle":"Fluid Mechanics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the students to the operating principles of\r\nhydraulic pumps and turbines, their applications and methods of selecting pumps to match system requirements and how to avoid cavitation damage. We also focus on the mathematical theory of potential (non-viscous) fluid flow as well as the structure of basic vortices.\r\n\r\nThis is followed by treatment of the fundamentals of viscous fluid flow and boundary layers. The major topics covered therein are the Navier-Stokes equations and some of their exact solutions, boundary layer flow theory, estimation of drag force on a flat plate, boundary layer separation and control, equations of motion for turbulent flow and turbulent boundary layers, turbulent models and velocity profiles in turbulent boundary layers. Boundary layer with transition. Flow around bluff and streamlined bodies: their flow patterns, drag and lift.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3.0-1.0-0.5-0-5.5","Prerequisite":"ME2134","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2135E","ModuleTitle":"Fluid Mechanics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the students to the operating principles of\r\nhydraulic pumps and turbines, their applications and methods of selecting pumps to match system requirements and how to avoid cavitation damage. We also focus on the mathematical theory of potential (non-viscous) fluid flow as well as the structure of basic vortices.\r\n\r\nThis is followed by treatment of the fundamentals of viscous fluid flow and boundary layers. The major topics covered therein are the Navier-Stokes equations and some of their exact solutions, boundary layer flow theory, estimation of drag force on a flat plate, boundary layer separation and control, equations of motion for turbulent flow and turbulent boundary layers, turbulent models and velocity profiles in turbulent boundary layers. Boundary layer with transition. Flow around bluff and streamlined bodies: their flow patterns, drag and lift.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3.0-1.0-0.5-0-5.5","Prerequisite":"ME2134E","Preclusion":"TM2131","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME2143","ModuleTitle":"Sensors & Actuators","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Primarily a core subject for mechanical engineering students, this course introduces the basic principles and characteristics of various sensors for the measurement of mechanical quantities such as position, velocity, acceleration, force, and temperature. Topics that are also introduced are actuators for achieving motion, primarily various types of electric motors. This course also covers the generalised measurement and instrumentation system, the associated electronics, drivers and power supplies for the processing of the signals from the sensors and transducers and for driving the various actuators. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge required for the application of these sensors and actuators rather than on their design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2-4","Prerequisite":"EG1108, PC1431/PC1431FC","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME2143E","ModuleTitle":"Sensors and Actuators","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3000","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3001","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3101","ModuleTitle":"Mechanical Systems Design I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a group-based project that focuses on the design of a complete mechanical design product, emphasizing the design process, analysis and drawings. The major project may be preceded by smaller projects to instill familiarity and experience. Elements of commercialisation (e.g. market survey) and form-giving (aesthetics) may be incorporated. Students are required to submit a report, drawings, do a presentation, and take oral examinations. This is a core module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0.5-8-0-2","Prerequisite":"ME2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3102","ModuleTitle":"Mechanical Systems Design II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a follow-up module from ME3101 in which students fabricate and commission the prototype design worked on in Semester 5. Emphasis is placed on the integration of the components of the complete system and the optimization of the final design. Effective group dynamics and the experience of the process and problems involved in translating paper design to prototype are key objectives of this module. This is a core module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0.5-8-0-2","Prerequisite":"ME3101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3221","ModuleTitle":"Energy Conversion Processes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This elective module provides an introduction to advanced topics in engineering thermodynamics and their applications to engineering thermal processes. The following topics are covered: Efficiency improvement of steam power cycles through the use of regeneration and binary fluids processes; Real gases: equation of state, enthalpy and entropy; Available energy and available energy changes in thermal processes, Second Law efficiency; Combustion processes; Analysis of energy and work interactions of basic mechanical engineering thermal processes such those of reciprocating and centrifugal compressors and axial flow turbines. This module is for students who wish to extend their understanding of engineering thermodynamics beyond the first course, and understanding and appreciation of the operation, efficiency and energy conversion of mechanical engineering thermal processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2121","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3232","ModuleTitle":"Compressible Flow","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"ME2135","Preclusion":"ME3231","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3233","ModuleTitle":"Unsteady Flow in Fluid Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"ME2135","Preclusion":"ME3231","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3233E","ModuleTitle":"Unsteady Flow in Fluid Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"systems typically encountered in Mechanical Engineering applications. Unsteady flow fluid theories, real-life unsteady flow problems and practical design solutions will be described, explained and analysed in this course. These include Analysis and Designs of Water pumping stations and their distribution systems, petroleum products (i.e. crude oil and natural gas) transportation pipelines systems, Oil and Gas flow systems, Thermal Power Stations flow systems etc","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0.5-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2135 Fluid Mechanics II;\r\nME2135E Fluid Mechanics II;\r\nor Equivalent","Preclusion":"ME3233 Unsteady Flow in Fluid Systems","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3241","ModuleTitle":"Microprocessor Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students are taught how the microprocessor/microcomputer is applied as the brain in an intelligent mechatronic system. Major topics include: Basic operations of the microprocessor; Introductory assembly language programming; High-level language programming; Basic interfacing with external devices and working with real-time devices. Upon successful completion, students will be able to have the confidence to design and implement smart products and systems, including intelligent robotic devices and machines, and intelligent measurement systems. This is a technical elective with the main target audience being mechanical engineering students in their third year of study. Examples of application, tailored specifically for mechanical engineers, are used to illustrate the principles.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"ME2143, ME2143"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3241E","ModuleTitle":"Microprocessor Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TM3241","Corequisite":"ME2143E"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3251","ModuleTitle":"Materials For Engineers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with basic knowledge in materials selection for mechanical design. The major topics are: Classification of engineering materials; Materials properties in design using case studies; Ferrous alloys (carbon and low-alloy steels, tool steels, stainless steels, cast irons); Non-ferrous alloys (Cu-, Al-, Mg-, Ti-, Zn-, Ni-alloys, etc.); Engineering plastics and composites; Engineering ceramics; Surface engineering and coating techniques; Joining processes; Material selection in design; Product costing and case studies. The module is aimed at students who want to specialise in mechanical product design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2151","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3251E","ModuleTitle":"Materials For Engineers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"ME2151E","Preclusion":"TM3251","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3281","ModuleTitle":"Microsystems Design And Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module generates an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of Microsystems and their impact on technology. Secondly, it enables students to apply engineering principles that have been learnt earlier in other modules. The major topics include: An overview of the principles, fabrication and system-level design and applications of Microsystems; Properties of semiconductor; Fundamentals of dynamics and vibration; Piezoelectricity; Piezoresistivity and applications in sensors; Electrostatics and Capacitance; Electromagnetism; Thermal sensors; Biosensors; Fabrication in MEMS; The target students are those with a good grasp and have a keen interest in both mechanical and electrical engineering subjects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0.5-2.5-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME3291","ModuleTitle":"Numerical Methods In Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This elective course introduces students to fundamental concepts of numerical analysis as a powerful tool for solving engineering problems. Basic concepts of errors, Taylor series, matrix methods, and curve-fitting techniques will be introduced, with emphasis on simple examples and applications derived from mechanical engineering disciplines. Brief introductions to the finite difference and finite element methods will be given. The treatment will primarily use the Laplace and Diffusion equations as illustrations of analysis familiar to mechanical engineers. The course will also introduce the use of the software Matlab as a tool for the solution of numerical problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"MA1505, MA1506","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4101","ModuleTitle":"Bachelor Of Engineering Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module consists mainly of an industrial or research-based project carried out under the supervision of one or more faculty members. It introduces students to the basic methodology of research in the context of a problem of current research interest. The module is normally taken over two consecutive semesters, and is a core requirement of the B.Eng. (Mech) program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4101A","ModuleTitle":"Bachelor Of Engineering Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module consists mainly of a research-based project carried out under the supervision of one or more faculty members. It introduces students to the basic methodology of research in the context of a problem of current research interest. The module is normally taken over two consecutive semesters, and is a core requirement of the B.Eng. (Mech) programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4105","ModuleTitle":"Specialization Study Module","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to link staff research to teaching in the selected areas of specialisation offered by the Department. The module comprises a structured programme of seminars, term papers, and mini-projects to be given by a group of faculty members based on their current research interests in the specialisation area. The programme content differs for different specialisation areas. The module is intended for students pursuing a specialisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0.5-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"For students admitted to a specialisation","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4212","ModuleTitle":"Aircraft Structures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module deals mainly with: the theory and analysis of plates in particular circular and rectangular plates; the theory of thin shells with emphasis in the stress analysis of pressure vessels; the analysis of thin-walled structures; and the application of energy methods to instability problems in columns and plates. This is an elective module and is intended to accommodate the needs of students who have an interest in the design and analysis of plate and shell structures. The materials in this module are applicable to the chemical, civil, mechanical, aeronautical engineering and engineering mechanics curricula.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2114","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4213","ModuleTitle":"Vibration Theory And Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module develops students' understanding of various methods used to determine the shock and vibration characteristics of mechanical systems and instills an appreciation of the importance of these characteristics in the design of systems and their applications in vibration isolation, transmission, and absorption problems; Natural frequencies and normal modes; Dynamic response and stability. Single and multiple-degree-of-freedom systems will be treated using continuous and discrete system concepts, including Lagrange's equations. Approximation methods for solution as well as instrumentation for vibration measurement will be discussed. Examples will be drawn mainly from mechanical disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4213E","ModuleTitle":"Vibration Theory & Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"ME3112E","Preclusion":"TM3213","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME4225","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Heat Transfer","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This elective module extends the basic heat transfer principles covered in earlier modules to engineering applications. Although some important new physical processes are introduced, the main emphasis is on the use of these to the design-analysis of industrial systems. The use of empirical data for situations where detailed analysis is difficult will be demonstrated through the solution of design examples. The main topics include: Heat exchangers with phase change; Boiling; Condensation; Combined heat and mass transfer; Heat transfer enhancement; Cooling of electronic equipment; and Design examples.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME3122","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4225E","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Heat Transfer","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4227","ModuleTitle":"Internal Combustion Engines","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a detailed introduction to the working principle of all kinds of internal combustion (IC) engines, the major components and their functions of spark-ignition and compression-ignition engines, the parameters and\r\ncharacteristics used to describe IC engine operation, the necessary hermodynamics and combustion theory required for a quantitative analysis of engine behavior, the measurement of IC engine performance, the design of\r\ncombustion chamber and its effect on the performance of IC engines, the formation of emissions and their control, supercharging, heat transfer and heat losses, friction and lubrication etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME4231","ModuleTitle":"Aerodynamics And Propulsion","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students the basic concepts/theories/applications in aerodynamics and propulsion. Major topics are: Characteristics and parameters for airfoil and wing aerodynamics; Incompressible flow past thin airfoils and finite-span wings; Aerodynamic design considerations; Compressible subsonic, transonic and supersonic flows past airfoils and supersonic flow past finite-span wings; Propulsion. The module is targeted at students who are interested in aerodynamics, especially those who intend to work in the aviation industry or those who intend to do R&D work in the aerodynamics area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2135","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4241","ModuleTitle":"Aircraft Performance, Stability and Control","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4246","ModuleTitle":"Linear Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is a second module on control of linear dynamical systems. It focuses on analysis and synthesis of controllers in the time domain. The module introduces students to the techniques and analysis of dynamical systems using state-space models. The major topics covered are: Introduction to State-Space Model; Solution of State-Space Model; Canonical Forms of State-Space Model; Controllability and Observability; State Feedback and State Estimation; Linear Quadratic Optimal Control, Stability; Discrete Time Systems; Controller Design of Discrete-Time Systems. Students are required to have knowledge of basic classical control theory and linear algebra.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2142","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4253","ModuleTitle":"Biomaterials Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module educates students in the ways of applying fundamental materials science and engineering principles in order to solve challenging problems in medical related fields such as in implant and medical devices. It targets at students who wish to ensure a broad-based curriculum. Life science topics are introduced. Students gain an appreciation of a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. Topics include biological materials, metals, polymers, ceramics and composites use in implants, host-tissue response, materials selection, relationship between structure-composition-manufacturing process, mechanical testing and evaluation of implants and numerous case studies ranging from heart valves to tissue engineering of bones. A series of guest lectures from clinicians are included in this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2151","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4255","ModuleTitle":"Materials Failure","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the failure of engineering systems governed by the end service conditions. Commonly encountered service conditions are introduced in this module, including their impact on the service life of the individual components as well as the assembly of components. This module enables students to understand the deterioration of materials due to service conditions and how to minimize them. The topics are covered: Introduction to failure of materials; Service failure analysis practice; Failure due to overloading; Failure due to cyclic loading; Failure due to corrosion; Failure due to friction and wear; Failure at elevated temperatures, Failure of weld joints; Inspection and remaining life prediction techniques; and case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2151","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4261","ModuleTitle":"Tool Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module teaches students how to design cutting tools and jigs and fixtures for machining processes, which is essential knowledge for mechanical engineers. At the end, students are expected to have the fundamental knowledge of cutting tool and fixture design. Students will be able to design cutting tools and fixtures using this fundamental knowledge. The following topics will be covered: Jigs and fixtures: workholding and locating principles, clamping devices, design of jigs and fixtures for conventional and CNC machines, inspection jigs and fixtures; Design of cutting tools: nomenclature of cutting tools, optimization of tool shape, design features of single-point cutting tools, conventional drills and milling cutters, grinding processes. This is an elective module for students who major in manufacturing engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME3162","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4261E","ModuleTitle":"Tool Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"ME3162E","Preclusion":"TM4261","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME4262","ModuleTitle":"Automation In Manufacturing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a comprehensive introduction to automation technologies applied in discrete part manufacturing. It also introduces essential principles and provides analytical tools for manufacturing control. Major topics covered include: Economic justification of automated systems; Fixed and transfer automation; Automated material handling and automated storage/retrieval systems, Flexible manufacturing systems, Internet-enabled manufacturing, Group technology, Process planning, Automated assembly, and Rapid prototyping and manufacturing. The module is targeted at students specialising in manufacturing engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2162, ME3162","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME4262E","ModuleTitle":"Automation in Manufacturing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"ME3162E","Preclusion":"TM4262","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME4265","ModuleTitle":"Automotive Body & Chassis Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module will help students understand the specifications for the design of body and chassis systems, design architectures, methods of component engineering, material selection, corrosion treatment & water management, manufacturing methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"ME 2113 – Mechanics of Materials","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ME4284","ModuleTitle":"Micro Sensors & Micro Actuators","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced course for Microsystems Technology. Students are taught to apply the lessons learnt from the prerequisite modules onto microsensors and microactuators. Major topics cover: Principles behind the various types of microsensors and microactuators; Introduction; Mechanical sensors and actuators; Optical sensors and actuators; Thermal sensors and actuators; Magnetic sensors and actuators; Chemical and biological transducers. This is a core module for students on MST specialisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-2-4.5","Prerequisite":"ME2143","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5001","ModuleTitle":"Mechanical Engineering Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves supervised project over two semesters, on a topic approved by the Programme Manager of Department. The project work should relate to one of the areas of Mechanical Engineering: Applied Mechanics, Control & Mechatronics, Energy and Bio-Thermal Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing and Materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME5106","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Acoustics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Noise is recognised as a source of annoyance since antiquity. However, its economic impact due to work lost caused by noise-induced health hazard was not realised until recently. Common remedy of using barriers is frequently not the most cost-effective way of combatingthis and an understanding of the noise-producing mechanism and changing it to a quieter process is always preferred if applicable. This course will lead the students from the basic fundamentals of acoustics through various noise-producing mechanismsand finally control measures that can be applied to different circumstances. The empahsis will be on the physical picture rather mathematical.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5201","ModuleTitle":"THERMAL SYSTEMS DESIGN","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to introduce the design, simulation and optimization methodologies for generic thermal systems. Students will develop the ability to simulate thermal systems and apply optimization techniques. They will be required to carry out 3 to 5 assignments to gain hands-on experience in design-simulation. The topics include: design analysis process, fluid flow equipment, heat exchanger design options, system simulation and modelling, process integration for industry, system optimization using suitable techniques such as calculus method, Langrange multipliers, search methods, linear, dynamic and geometric programming.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5302","ModuleTitle":"Computational Fluid Mechanics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This graduate level module introduces students to the application of numerical methods for solving incompressible fluid flow and convective heat transfer problems. Major topics covered include: review of theory of numerical discretisation/approximations numerical techniques for elliptic and parabolic PDEs; conservation form; finite-volume discretisation; boundary layer problems; solving Navier-Stokes equations in streamfunction-vorticity and primitive-variables formulations; SIMPLE/R and related procedures; Artificial Compressibility Method; Marker-Cell procedures; steady-state, transient and pseudo-transient methods/approaches. Knowledge in fluid dynamics and heat transfer is presumed. Theory is reinforced by mini-projects. The module is recommended for students who intend to pursue graduate research that requires the application of CFD.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"ME2135","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5303","ModuleTitle":"INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5402","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED ROBOTICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The aim of the course is for students to develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of robotics at an advanced level. It is targeted towards graduate students interested in robotics research and development. The focus is on in-depth treatments and wider coverage of advanced topics on (a) kinematics, (b) trajectory planning, (c) dynamics, and (d) control system design. At the end of this module, the student should have a good understanding of all the related topics of advanced robotics, and be able to derive the kinematics and dynamics of a given robot, plan appropriate path, and design advanced control systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5404","ModuleTitle":"NEURAL NETWORKS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module students will learn various neural network models and develop all the essential background needed to apply these models to solve practical pattern recognition and regression problems. The main topics that will be covered are: single and multilayer perceptrons, support vector machines, radial basis function networks, Kohonen networks, principal component analysis, and recurrent networks. There is a compulsory computer project for this module. This module is intended for graduate students and engineers interested in learning about neural networks and using them to solve real world problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5506","ModuleTitle":"Corrosion of Materials","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5516","ModuleTitle":"Emerging Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an overview of emerging technologies for environment-friendly power generation and large-scale storage, focusing on post-silicon (organic) photovoltaics, fuel cells, and electrochemical batteries. The science behind each technology will be taught and related to the long-term economic viability, including resource limitations when going from small to large scale production, and externalities. The course will consider the link between the technology and economics of intermittent (solar, wind) energy production and those of storage as well as financial factors determining the final cost of energy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5611","ModuleTitle":"SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DESIGN & MANUFACTURING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME5708","ModuleTitle":"Pressure Surges in Liquid & Gas Flow Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is suitable for persons interested in the design and analysis of pressure surge protection in Oil & Gas Systems. It is also suitable for R&D engineers working in the Oil & Gas field flow systems. Its contents are focused on giving an overview of the pressure surges in fluid systems; Methods of solutions and analysis of transient flow for Oil & liquid systems; Gas flow systems; Two phases Oil & Gas flow systems; Analysis and Solutions of Industrial Fluid Transients Problems; Industrial Pressure Protection methods. A structured programme of lectures, seminars, term papers, mini-projects and a final examination are included in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-1-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"ME3233 or equivalent","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ME5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6101","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH TOPICS IN APPLIED MECHANICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6203","ModuleTitle":"MASS TRANSPORT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the module is to introduce the principles of diffusive and convective mass transfer. Students will acquire the ability to critically assess technical literature, develop physical models for engineering systems and obtain numerical solutions. The course outline is: principles of transport phenomena; differential formulations of conservation equations of mass, momentum and energy; scale analysis; diffusion in gases, liquids and solids; estimation methods for diffusivities; free and forced and forced convection mass transfer; inter-phase mass transfer overall mass transfer coefficients; simultaneous heat and mass transfer; engineering applications involving absorption, drying etc.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6303","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED FLUID DYNAMICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces graduate students to the fundamental theory underlying the motion of both inviscid and viscous fluids. The general differential equations of motion, i.e. Navier-Stokes equations, are derived and exact solutions presented in simple geometries, with the appropriate boundary conditions. Major topics in Potential Theory include using the velocity potential and stream-function, Kelvin’s circulation theorem are introduced. The basics of Stokes or creeping flows are also discussed along with some simple exact solutions. \r\n\r\nStudents are introduced to the origin of incompressible turbulent flows and its physical and experimental characteristics. The mean or Reynolds equation of turbulent flows will be derived and problem of closure discussed. The two important classes of turbulent flows, namely wall-bounded flows and free shear flows, will be studied. Similarity and Kolmogorov’s theory on scales of turbulence will be discussed. The last section will introduce students to turbulence simulation and","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6402","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN MECHATRONICS 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"In this module, several selected advanced topics in mechatronics that are of current research interest will be offered. Each student has to choose two of those topics. Topics covered are typically in the areas of robotics, control, machine vision, and artificial intelligence. Each topic chosen will require the student to read several research papers, write a term paper and do a term project. The module is mainly meant for research students to help them specialise in selected topics in mechatronics. ME6401 will be offered in Term I while ME6402 will be offered in Term II. The two modules typically cover a different set of topics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"A good background in the topics selected","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6504","ModuleTitle":"DEFECTS & DISLOCATIONS IN SOLIDS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module deals with defects and dislocations in solids, with emphasis on physical understanding of the geometry and arrangement of dislocations. Basic features of the geometry, movement and elastic properties of dislocations are first described. Properties of dislocations associated with their movement, intersections with other dislocations, jogs and multiplication of dislocations will be considered. Effects of defects and dislocations on properties will also be discussed. The main topics include fundamentals of crystallography, types of defects in solids, thermodynamics of defects, dislocations and strength of crystalline solids. The course is suitable for engineering and science graduate students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6604","ModuleTitle":"MODELLING OF MACHINING PROCESSES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6606","ModuleTitle":"COMPUTER AIDED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Product development relates to the processes and techniques employed in the design and manufacture of a product. This course will focus on the early (conceptual) stages of design and development of mainly mechanical products, looking at the technologies available to convert new ideas into a manufactured reality. Emphasis will be on the practical implications, constraints and in-depth analysis, with an integrated assignment that encourages student groups to investigate the technologies for generation of a product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ME6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MIC1000","ModuleTitle":"Infection and Immunity","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"MICROBIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is module focuses on the microbes which cause infections in man and the defences deployed by the body against them. The module is presented as two distinct components with the relationship between the components established throughout the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0.3-0.4-0-5.3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MKT1003","ModuleTitle":"Marketing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide knowledge, techniques and understanding of marketing principles. It provides students with a conceptual framework to analyse and interpret marketing phenomena and to suggest courses of action in response to marketing problems. It covers topics such as the marketing concept, the marketing environment and the marketing mix which includes product, pricing, distribution and promotion. Other related topics include consumer behaviour, market segmentation and targeting, marketing research and information system, marketing planning, implementation and control, and public issues in marketing. This is a foundation module for business students and provides the basis for later concentration in the marketing area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have taken EC3230/(EC2210) or CS3261/(IC3243) or PR4201 or BK2003 or BZ1003 or BH1003 are not allowed to take MKT1003.\r\n \r\nAll BSc(Real Estate) students are not allowed to take MKT1003.\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT1003X","ModuleTitle":"Marketing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide knowledge, techniques and understanding of marketing principles. It provides students with a conceptual framework to analyse and interpret marketing phenomena and to suggest courses of action in response to marketing problems. It covers topics such as the marketing concept, the marketing environment and the marketing mix which includes product, pricing, distribution and promotion. Other related topics include consumer behaviour, market segmentation and targeting, marketing research and information system, marketing planning, implementation and control, and public issues in marketing. This is a foundation module for business students and provides the basis for later concentration in the marketing area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-3-3-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have taken EC3230/(EC2210) or CS3261/(IC3243) or PR4201 or BK2003 or BZ1003 or BH1003 are not allowed to take MKT1003.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT2401A","ModuleTitle":"Asian Markets And Marketing Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to acquaint students with the marketing planning and marketing management process. Students are encouraged to apply marketing concepts, tools and techniques in the analysis of marketing situations and problems and in the development of marketing strategies and programs. \n\n\n\nTopics include the roles of planning in marketing, the reasons for planning, the pitfalls in planning, environmental analysis, market analysis, customer analysis, competitive analysis, company analysis, SWOT analysis, issue analysis, objective setting, strategy development, assembling of marketing mix, marketing implementation and control, and marketing evaluation and audit. \n\n\n\nThe module is taught with a practical and applied orientation. Cases are used to a large extent for class discussion, supplemented by computer simulated marketing games, projects, exercises and lectures.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-6-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003\r\n","Preclusion":"BH2401 or BZ3601 or BK3200 or MKT2401B or MKT2401\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT2401B","ModuleTitle":"Asian Markets And Marketing Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to acquaint students with the marketing planning and marketing management process. Students are encouraged to apply marketing concepts, tools and techniques in the analysis of marketing situations and problems and in the development of marketing strategies and programs. \n\n\n\nTopics include the roles of planning in marketing, the reasons for planning, the pitfalls in planning, environmental analysis, market analysis, customer analysis, competitive analysis, company analysis, SWOT analysis, issue analysis, objective setting, strategy development, assembling of marketing mix, marketing implementation and control, and marketing evaluation and audit. \n\n\n\nThe module is taught with a practical and applied orientation. Cases are used to a large extent for class discussion, supplemented by computer simulated marketing games, projects, exercises and lectures.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-6-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003 \r\n\r\n","Preclusion":"BH2401 or BZ3601 or BK3200 or MKT2401A or MKT2401\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT2401C","ModuleTitle":"Asian Markets And Marketing Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The primary objective of this module is to acquaint students with the marketing planning and marketing management process; with a focus on Asian markets. Students are encouraged to apply marketing concepts, tools and techniques in the analysis of marketing situations and problems that are commonly faced in Asian markets and in the development of marketing strategies and programmes that are appropriate for Asian markets. Topics include the roles of planning in marketing, the reasons for planning, the pitfalls in planning, environmental analysis, market analysis, customer analysis, competitive analysis, company analysis, SWOT analysis, issue analysis, objective setting, strategy development, assembling of marketing mix, marketing implementation and control, and marketing evaluation and audit. The module is taught with a practical and applied orientation. Asian cases are used to a large extent for class discussion, supplemented by computer simulated marketing games, projects, exercises and lectures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-6-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003","Preclusion":"BH2401 or BZ3601 or BK3200 or MKT2401A or MKT2401B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT2411","ModuleTitle":"Retail Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The course will introduce retail marketing concepts covering both the mechanics and management of retailing from an entrepreneurial perspective. A range of topics, including the role and tasks of an entrepreneur, store and non-store retailing, location and site selection, retail environment and the application of new technologies, retail marketing mix components (such as merchandising, pricing and margin planning, store management, layout and visual merchandising), as well as internal and external promotions will be covered. In addition, short case studies and projects will be used to supplement lectures and readings. Students will acquaint themselves with current and future retailing environments and developments in Singapore and other countries as well as the processes that go on behind the scenes in retailing. While the module will cover theories in retail marketing discipline, it is generally approached with a practical and applied orientation. Lectures will be supplemented with store visits, video clips and talks. Students will also get a chance to learn about assessing retail outlets and developing retail strategies for real-life businesses through hands-on projects. By the end of the course students should be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to start up a retail business. Aside from business students who are interested in retailing, this course is targeted at students who are enterprising and may aspire to start their own retail business in the future.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003\r\n","Preclusion":"BH2411 or BZ3611 or BK3204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT2412","ModuleTitle":"Global Marketing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the complex issues generally encountered when marketing goods and services internationally. Topics to be covered include: the culture, economic, political and legal environments within which global marketing take place; processes involved in assessing globe market opportunities; developing global marketing strategies: product policy, promotion, channel management and logistics; implementing global marketing strategies. Students will be required to conduct a real-life project on the marketing of a specific good or service to another country from Singapore. In this project, they will be asked to asses the marketing environment, identify the marketing opportunities, select the target market segment and advise a marketing plan. In this project, students will also learn how to use the internet to search for country information.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003","Preclusion":"BH2412 or BZ3604 or BK3208","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3402A","ModuleTitle":"Consumer Behaviour","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Consumers make decisions regarding the acquisition, use and disposal of a variety of\n\nproducts, services and experiences. In this course, we seek to understand and appreciate\n\nconsumers as unique individuals and as members of their social and cultural groups. We\n\nwill examine the many facets of consumer behavior (e.g., from the experiential\n\nperspective, incorporating insights from sociology and anthropology), with an emphasis\n\non symbolic forms of consumption, and the use of qualitative research methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3 (tentative)","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003","Preclusion":"BH3402 or BZ3602 or BK3201 or MKT3402A or MKT3402B\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3402B","ModuleTitle":"Consumer Behaviour","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an overview of consumer behavior concepts, theories, research, and applications. It is designed to develop knowledge and skills that will facilitate an understanding of buyer behavior which can be integrated into the formulation of marketing strategies. This will be accomplished by surveying the social science foundations of consumer behavior, in particular, the contributions from psychology and sociology.\n\n\n\nDuring the course, various types of consumer research will be introduced. While students should learn to recognize what types of consumer research are valuable for specific marketing decisions, the course does not focus on the technical aspects of research design. Rather, its emphasis is on the content and logical application of concepts and theories in the analysis of consumer behavior for solving marketing management problems.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3 (tentative)","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003","Preclusion":"BH3402 or BZ3602 or BK3201 or MKT3402A or MKT3402B\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3402C","ModuleTitle":"Consumer Behaviour","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of consumer behaviour theories, research, and applications. It is designed to develop knowledge and skills that will facilitate an understanding of buyer behaviour which can be integrated into the formulation of marketing strategies. This will be accomplished by surveying the social science underpinnings of consumer behaviour as well as various types of consumer research which may be valuable for specific marketing decisions. The module thus emphasises the content and logical application of theories and research in analysing consumer behaviour for solving marketing management problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003","Preclusion":"BH3420 or BZ3605 or BK3203 or MKT3402A or MKT3402B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3412","ModuleTitle":"Services Marketing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module applies marketing principles to service organisations both in the private and public sectors. Students will be taught the unique characteristics that separate services from goods, the managerial problems stemming from these characteristics, and the strategies suggested as appropriate to overcome the problems. Case studies will be used in addition to lectures in conducting this module and students may also be required to complete a project concerning the marketing of services.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003 \r\n\r\n","Preclusion":"BH3412 or BH3412A or BH3412B or BZ3612 or BK3205 or MKT3412A or MKT3412B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3413","ModuleTitle":"Sme Marketing Strategy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the development and application of marketing strategies for entrepreneurs, start-up firms, and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), taking into account specific constraints faced by these set-ups. The major topics covered are: understanding constraints of SMEs, critical evaluation of extant analytical tools and strategic prescription for SME marketing, game theoretic applications in the formulation of SME marketing strategies, developing a formal decision framework for SME marketing strategies. One unique feature of this course is that students will work, either individually or as a group, with an entrepreneurship, start-up firm, or an SME during the duration of the course to get a first-hand experience of running such an organisation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3415","ModuleTitle":"Marketing in a Digital Age","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to wire the students to the digital economy and provides students with Web tools and e-marketing knowledge to compete effectively in the e-business world. Emphasis will be placed on tapping the enormous potential of the Internet as a new marketing medium and exploring the unique characteristics of computer-mediated marketing environments that distinguish them in significant ways from traditional, terrestrial markets of opportunity. Course content includes detailed assessment of issues related to: information economy, e-marketing research, shopping bots and consumer behavior, permission marketing and viral marketing, Internet shopping and e-tailing models, auctions and affiliate marketing, Net community and CRM (customer relationship management), clickstream analysis and online personalisation, and public policy and e-business ethics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3418","ModuleTitle":"Product And Brand Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module aimed at developing skills towards the management of new and existing products, where products cover both tangible goods as well as intangible services. Possible topics to be covered include: the changing role of the product manager; product portfolio management; product planning and concept testing; test marketing and new product introduction; and packaging. Several teaching methods will be used. Apart from lectures, students may be given assigned readings and cases to develop their skills. In addition, students may have the opportunity to apply their skills in group projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003 \r\n","Preclusion":"BH3418 or BZ3603 or MKT3418A or MKT3418B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3420","ModuleTitle":"Promotional Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the use of communication to influence consumer decision making. The module will address the principles and practice of advertising, sales promotion, personal selling and public relations. Possible materials to be covered include setting promotional objectives; copy development and execution; media decisions; consumer and trade promotion; and sales force management. In addition to lectures, students will also be exposed to published research in promotion. Case studies as well as group projects involving the development and execution of a promotional campaign may also be used to allow students apply their knowledge and skill.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT1003 or BH1003 or BZ1003 or BK2003 or TR2201","Preclusion":"BH3420 or BZ3605 or BK3203 or MKT3420A/B or IF3215 or NM3215","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3421","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Analysis & Decision Making","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to show you the benefits of using a systematic and analytical approach to marketing decision-making, and to build your skills and confidence in undertaking such analyses and decision making. An\r\nanalytical approach will enable you to: (1) identify alternative marketing options and actions, (2) calibrate the opportunity costs associated with each option, and (3) choose one or more options that have the highest likelihood of helping you achieve your business goals. By completing this course, you will be well on your way to making the ROI case for marketing expenditures that companies are increasingly asking of their executives. \r\n\r\nThis course follows up on the marketing core course by operationalizing several marketing concepts such as segmentation, targeting, positioning, and marketing resource allocation. By the end of this course, you will learn how to segment customers, recognize different ways to segment markets, understand the data required for segmentation, identify attractive customers to target, determine the best positioning of your brand in customers’ minds, and develop new products that add value to consumers and firms.\r\n\r\nThe course is designed for students who have extensive background in or understanding marketing research and marketing principles, and who know or are prepared to learn to build “smart” spreadsheets in EXCEL. Using market simulations and related exercises tied to PC-based computer software, students will develop marketing plans in varying decision contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT3429","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study in Marketing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for students with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. Students will be exposed to individual-based \r\nresearch and report-writing while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4411","ModuleTitle":"Marketing Strategy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module in strategic marketing and covers the three areas of marketing strategy, marketing planning and marketing management and their inter-relationships. The perspective taken is that of a Chief Executive Officer looking at overall marketing issues and problems at the corporate and business unit levels. The module will cover the process, tools, and models of strategic analysis and their application for the development of marketing module will judiciously synthesise the twin areas of analytic approaches to strategy development and managerial approach to marketing decision making. The pedagogy therefore uses a combination of theory and models on the one hand and complex managerial case situations on the other to develop balanced marketing strategists comfortable with both marketing science and marketing decision making.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT2401 or MKT2401A or MKT2401B","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4413A","ModuleTitle":"Pricing Models And Strategy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Pricing is one of the important decisions that a marketing manager must make. In fact a firm's profitability critically depends on how its products or services are priced. Pricing decisions however are difficult to make and can be quite complex. Effective pricing decisions draw upon a variety of disciplines such as economics, marketing, psychology and law. The purpose of the course will be to introduce students to some of the key concepts and practical issues involved in making effective pricing decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT2401","Preclusion":"BH4413 or BZ4611","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4413B","ModuleTitle":"Pricing Models And Strategy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Pricing is one of the important decisions that a marketing manager must make. In fact a firm's profitability critically depends on how its products or services are priced. Pricing decisions however are difficult to make and can be quite complex. Effective pricing decisions draw upon a variety of disciplines such as economics, marketing, psychology and law. The purpose of the course will be to introduce students to some of the key concepts and practical issues involved in making effective pricing decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"MKT2401","Preclusion":"BH4413 or BZ4611","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MKT4419","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Independent Study in Marketing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA and BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for\r\nadmission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.) Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE1101","ModuleTitle":"Introductory Materials Science And Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Introductory aspects of materials science and engineering (i.e. structure, properties and function). Structure on the Atomic scale. Energy levels, atomic orbitals, molecular orbitals; Interatomic bonding, types of bonds (metallic, ionic, covalent, molecular and mixed); Structure of metals, ceramics and polymers; Basic crystallography, imperfection in solids, point and line defects, non-crystalline and semi-crystalline materials, diffusion and diffusion controlled process; Correlation of structure to properties and engineering functions (mechanical, chemical). Discussion of examples for main materials categories (metals, ceramics, polymers and composites); Corrosion and degradation of materials; Basic materials selection for chemical engineering applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"A Level Physics or H1 Physics or H2 Physics or [PC1221 and PC1222]\r\n","Preclusion":"Mechanical Engineering students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE2103","ModuleTitle":"Phase Transformation and Kinetics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Diffusion in solid-state: Ficks first and second laws of diffusion, diffusion mechanisms; Diffusional & diffusionless transformations: solidification, phase transformation in solid, nucleation and growth, solidification of alloys and eutectics, TTT diagram, equilibrium and non-equilibrium states, spinodal transformation, martensitic phase transformation; Applications of phase transformations: precipitation, grain growth, devitrification, development of microstructures and nanostructures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-0.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"MLE2102","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE2104","ModuleTitle":"Mechanical Properties of Materials","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Stress and strain of material; Elastic deformation: Young’s modulus,\nPoisson’s ratio, stress-strain relation, stiffness/compliance matrix; Dislocations: Edge/screw/mixed dislocation, burgers vectors, twining, stress field of dislocation, dislocation interaction; Plastic deformation of single and polycrystalline materials: Schmid’s law, plastic flow; Inelastic deformation:\nViscosity, deformation of inorganic glasses, deformation of noncrystalline and crystalline polymers; Mechanical fracture: ductile and brittle facture, creep, fatigue; Testing methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-0.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"EG1109FC/EG1109 or MLE1101 or MLE2101","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE2105","ModuleTitle":"Electronic Properties of Materials","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Overview of quantum mechanics and band structures; conductivities in materials: metal, semiconductor, insulator and ionic conductors; electrical conductivity in metals: resistivity of metals and alloys, Matthiessens rule, Sommerfelds model; semiconductors: intrinsic, extrinsic, doping effect, p-n junction, bipolar transistors and MOSFETs; optical properties of materials: light emitting, fluorescence, luminescence and phosphorescence.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-0.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"MLE1101 or MLE2101","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE3101","ModuleTitle":"Materials Characterization","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Optical Microscopy; Scattering, diffraction and absorption of X-ray and electron; Braggs law, lattice parameter, peak profile analysis, grain size and strain analyses, diffraction of powder, thin film and single crystal, structure of biomolecules; Electron microscopy: SEM; TEM; Scanning probe microscopy: AFM, MFM, STM.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-1.5-0.5-5.5","Prerequisite":"MLE1101 or MLE2101","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4101","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Every student majoring Materials Science and Engineering is assigned a research project, which is normally over 2 semesters. This project is carried out under the supervision of an academic staff of the Department and is closely related with the research activities in the Department with the two focus areas of Biomateirals and Nanomaterials/Nanotechnology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-9-6","Prerequisite":"MLE2103 and MLE2104 and MLE2105 and MLE3101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4101R","ModuleTitle":"Integrated B.ENG./B.SC. (Hons) Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MLE2103 and MLE2104 and MLE2105 and MLE3101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4202","ModuleTitle":"Selected Advanced Topics on Polymers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Introduction to polymer physics: chain statistics, static light scattering, hydrodynamics of polymer solutions, thermodynamics of polymer solutions, polymer blends, solubility parameters and group contribution methods; Overview of selected topics in advanced and emerging specialty polymer science and technology; Current interests in nanopatterning and nanoimprinting, layer-by-layer polyelectrolyte assembly, advanced photoresists, liquid-crystalline polymer science and device technology, conducting polymer science and technology, semiconducting polymer device science and technology, polysiloxanes and microcontact printing, low-k (and high-k) dielectric materials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-1-6.5","Prerequisite":"MLE3104","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4203","ModuleTitle":"Polymeric Biomedical Materials","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Properties and processing of polymeric biomaterials; Biological responses to biomaterials and their evaluation. Biocompatibility issues; Biodegradable polymeric materials; Application of polymeric biomaterials in medicine will be discussed with emphasis on drug delivery systems and tissue engineering application.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-1-6.5","Prerequisite":"MLE3104 and BN3301","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4206","ModuleTitle":"Current topics on Nanomaterials","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with an understanding of the size effect of properties; students will learn unique properties of nanomateirals: mechanical, electronic, magnetic and optical. This module is designed for students who has materials science and engineering background and interested in properties of nanomaterials.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-1-6.5","Prerequisite":"MLE2104 and MLE2105","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4207","ModuleTitle":"GROWTH ASPECTS OF SEMICONDUCTORS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Semiconductor surfaces and structures; Aspects of epitaxy in the growth of low dimensional III-V and Si based semiconductor materials; In-situ characterisation techniques and monitoring epitaxial growth by molecular beam epitaxy; Structural, kinematic theory of LEED and application of RHEED; Surface topography, composition and growth modes probed by STM, XPS and Auger spectroscopy; Layer by layer, layer-island and island growth; Problems of sensitivity and selectivity in the study of surfaces and interfaces.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-1-6.5","Prerequisite":"MLE2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE4208","ModuleTitle":"Photovoltaics Materials","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches materials aspects for a wide variety of photovoltaic devices covering conventional p-n junction cells based on Si wafers, amorphous or nanocrystalline Si, bulk heterojunction solar cells, nanostructured solar cells including dye-sensitised solar cells, organic solar cells and quantum structured solar cells, etc. emphasising the materials science and engineering aspects of advanced photovoltaic devices. Therefore students will gain an understanding of the role of materials development and characterisation for current and emerging photovoltaic technologies. Specific objectives include understanding of the physics of photovoltaics, general working principles of individual photovoltaic devices, the roles of photovoltaic materials and how they are incorporated in various photovoltaic devices; attain an informed view on the current aspects of photovoltaic technologies and photovoltaic materials, ability to select materials for device application based on their optical, electrical properties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-1-5.5","Prerequisite":"MLE2105 or EE3406 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE5104","ModuleTitle":"PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Physical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and their hybrids are covered. These include overview of electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, magnetic properties, ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, and optical properties of different classes of materials. The correlations of length-scale, structure, microstructures, and interfaces of materials with their properties are emphasized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MLE6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1001","ModuleTitle":"Management And Organisation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the essence of what managers do. To understand this, we begin by focusing on the two basic building blocks in organisations; the individual and the group. The broader environment in which managers and organisations will also be addressed. Lectures, case studies and experiential learning are used as tools for learning when appropriate.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BE2106, EG1423, CS1303, BK2002 or BZ1001 or BH1001 are not allowed to take MNO1001. Students who took or are taking HR2001, HR2101, HR3111 or HR3308 cannot take MNO1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1001X","ModuleTitle":"Management And Organisation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the essence of what managers do. To understand this, we begin by focusing on the two basic building blocks in organisations; the individual and the group. The broader environment in which managers and organisations will also be addressed. Lectures, case studies and experiential learning are used as tools for learning when appropriate.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have taken BE2106, EG1423, CS1303, BK2002 or BZ1001 or BH1001 are not allowed to take MNO1001. Students who took or are taking HR2001, HR2101, HR3111 or HR3308 cannot take MNO1001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO2007","ModuleTitle":"Leadership and Ethics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"In this module we explore the age-old question of the relationship between ethics and leadership. We begin by examining the theoretical underpinnings of leadership and ethics. We then move to consider how ethics and leadership are intertwined, especially in work organizations. Organizations are “strong situations” which exert considerable influence on leaders’ perceptions, interpretations, judgements, decisions and behaviours. We consider how leaders can enhance ethical awareness, make decisions with ethics in mind, organize for ethical behaviour and face ethical challenges at the organizational level.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management and Organization","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO2009","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to provide an introduction to the venture creation process. The course provides an overview of the major elements of entrepreneurial activity including evaluating and planning a new business, financing, team building, related marketing and management issues and exit strategies. The course utilises class discussions, in-class exercises and participation in a competitive simulation project to achieve the course objectives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management and Organisation","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO2302","ModuleTitle":"Human Resource Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamentals of human resource management (HRM), and it provides a foundation for more advanced modules that focus on specific aspects of HRM. It aims to provide students with general understanding of the core areas of HRM, including HR planning, job analysis, recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, compensation, employee relations, and HRM in an international context. These issues will all be addressed from the perspective of general managers, HRM specialists, and individual employees. Students will be challenged to consider the implications of integrated HR systems, as well as specific HRM policies and implementation procedures, for individual and organisational performance. They will also consider the practical implications of the changing nature of work and the employment relationship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 or BH1001 or BZ1001 or BK2002 or HR2001 or HR2101 or HR3111 or HR3308 \r\n","Preclusion":"BH2302 or BZ3504 or BK3300 or MNO2302A/B or PL3239 or PS3245","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3301","ModuleTitle":"Organisational Behaviour","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course deals with the study of human behavior in organisations: how people influence organisational events and how events within the organisation influence people's behaviour. Organisational behavior is a field that draws ideas from psychology, social psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, and management and applies them to the organisation. The field of organisational behaviour covers a wide range of topics: organisational culture, motivation, decision making, communication, work stress and so on. In the end, the field of organisational behavior asks two questions: (1) why do people behave as they do within organisations? (2) how can we use this information to improve the effectiveness of the organisation?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 or BH1001 or BZ1001 or BK2002 or HR2001 or HR2101 or HR3111 or HR3308","Preclusion":"BH3301 or BZ3501 or BK3309M or PS3243","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3303","ModuleTitle":"Organisational Effectiveness","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to introduce students to the field of organisational theory - which applies concepts from various disciplines such as management studies, sociology, psychology, political sciences and economics to study organisations. The course is designed to encourage students to actively and critically use these concepts to make sense, diagnose, manage and respond to the emerging organisational needs and problems. The course covers topics such as organisational goals, strategy and effectiveness; dimensions of organisational structure; organisational design and environments; technology and organisational change; and organisational decision-making. The emphasis of this course is on the practical value of organisation theory for students as future members and managers of organisations. Developing an understanding of how organisations (should) operate is effectively critical so that students will able to fulfill their roles as future managers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 or BH1001 or BZ1001 or BK2002 or HR2001 or HR2101 or HR3111 or HR3308\r\n\r\n","Preclusion":"BH3303 or BZ3502 or BK4309D or BK3309N","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3313J","ModuleTitle":"Employee and organizational misbehaviors","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module examines deviant behaviors at the workplace, corporate misconduct and organizational ethics. Both the employee and organization will be the focus of our analysis. Topics examined include the role of personality and situation in explaining employee and organizational deviance, employee theft, deceit, lying and whistle-blowing among others.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001: Management and Organisation","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3313K","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Mgt: Managing China Venture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to expose students to the emerging role China plays in the global political/ economic scene and the market opportunities China offers to business investors worldwide. Latest plans on China’s economic restructuring and regional integration to boost domestic consumption will be reviewed. The module also discusses critical challenges executives face in managing a China venture. These include decisions and actions on modes of entry; access to target market segments; sourcing of suppliers and choice of venture partners; creation of distribution network; control of product/service quality; management of government relations; containment of costs; and talent acquisition and retention.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 – Management and Organisation","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3322","ModuleTitle":"Negotiations and Bargaining","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course is intended for upper-level undergraduates. A high degree of preparation, participation, and independent study is expected. Students in this module learn both conflict resolution and learning skills. This course also places great emphasis on individual/group learning and development. Overall, the course objectives are: (a) to understand and think about the nature of negotiation; (b) to interact and share different perspectives on conflict resolution from different participants; (c) to adopt an open and experiential approach in the negotiation process for maximum participation and self-reflective learning; and (d) to provide a good classroom environment in which the participants creativity and analytical abilities can be developed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management & Organisation and MNO2007 Leadership and Ethics\r\nNote: Students who are matriculated before AY2009/2010, need NOT read MNO2007 as a pre-requisite for this MNO module.","Preclusion":"UBZ3001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3329","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study in Mgt & Human Capital","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for students with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. Students will be exposed to individual-based\r\nresearch and report-writing while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO3331","ModuleTitle":"Business with a Social Conscience","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"Whether, how, and to what degree businesses use social considerations to inform their goals, strategies, behaviours, and profits is contestable in Asia and globally. This course\r\ncritically examines a host of issues related to these questions including corporate charitable giving, product development, market placement, pricing strategies, labour\r\nrelations, strategic and venture philanthropy, public policy, advocacy, environmental sustainability, investing, and sponsorships. Students will better understand and\r\nevaluate the ways in which national and multinational corporations affect large-scale changes in Asian societies via their practices and the tradeoffs associated with\r\nvarious means these companies employ as they seek to positively impact society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO4313D","ModuleTitle":"SIMO: Corp Entrepreneurship & Business Model Evaluation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This class emphasizes the cultivation of each student’s ability to evaluate business models and their appropriateness for development in a corporate setting. As an advanced course the content is designed to improve students analytical, creative and communication skills. In a competitive environment, entrepreneurship is an essential and indispensable element in the success of every business organisation - whether small or large, new or long-established. This course focuses on corporate entrepreneurship with a special emphasis on the role of venture capital and spin-offs. Although corporate entrepreneurship encompasses a wide range of organisational activities, this course focuses primarily on managerial efforts aimed at the identification, development and exploitation of technical and organisational innovations and on effective new venture management in the context of large corporations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO4313H","ModuleTitle":"Seminars in Management and Human Capital: Job Attitudes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This module will involve studying the range of attitudes that individuals have toward their jobs and organization including job satisfaction, engagement, commitment, and other related topics. It will be an advanced module in that reading the scientific evidence will be part of the requirements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO4314","ModuleTitle":"Consulting to Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This class aims to generate interest and develop skills of participants to “Consult” to management and assist clients take important managerial decisions in organisations. The class is targeted at participants with preliminary knowledge (about Consulting) and strong aspiration to become consultants. The module covers a broad range of topics from “types of consulting to “how consulting firms make money” and includes a 2-day workshop helping participants develop their skills to consult. Strong analytical and reasoning skills form the prerequisite for the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"MNO1001 Management and Organisation and MNO2007 Leadership and\r\nEthics.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MNO4319","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Independent Study in Mgt & Human Capital","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"Advanced Independent Study Modules (ISMs) are for senior students who are in the BBA and BBA(Acc) honors programs with the requisite background to work closely with an instructor on a well-defined project in the respective specialization areas. (The modules may also be made available to students who are eligible for\r\nadmission into the honors programs but choose to pursue the non-honors course of study.) Students will hone their research and report-writing skills while tackling a business issue under the guidance of the instructor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Vary according to project topic. In general, however, students will have to have completed the core modules of the BBA/BBA(Acc) curriculum.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MS1102E","ModuleTitle":"Malays - Tradition, Conflict and Change","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Foundation module on the Malays that outlines their history, culture and institutions. It introduces some of the major areas of research and scholarship on the study of the Malays. It highlights and evaluates dominant views expounded by colonial and post colonial scholars and alternative discourse on the subject. The themes covered in this module provide the basis for further exploration in greater depths in other modules offered by the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"MS1101E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS2211","ModuleTitle":"Criticism in Modern Malay Literature","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module adopts the approach of literary criticism. It looks at modern Malay literature both in terms of literary creativity as well as ideas and content. This evaluation is set against the social-historical background which had inspired and shaped that literature, bringing out the contextual meanings of major works in modern Malay literature. A general assessment of modern Malay literature would be attempted, examining its role, achievement and direction for the future. This module is designed for students interested in literature and the sociology and history of ideas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS3209","ModuleTitle":"The Malays of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Who are the Malays of Singapore? How are they perceived and how do they perceive themselves? These and other related questions will be raised in this module. To answer these questions we will discuss the Malays in the socio-economic and political context they live in. The module is divided into five topics: Topic 1 looks at the socio-history of the Malays. Topic 2 introduces approaches in studying Malays of Singapore. Topics 3, 4 and 5 look at different dimensions of their life in Singapore i.e. as Singapore citizens, as part of the Malay "community" and as members of "Malay families".","CrossModule":"SSA3203","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SSA3203","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MS3211","ModuleTitle":"Political Culture of the Malays","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the nature and origins of the current day Malay political behaviour as observed. It will focus on the Malay concepts regarding government (kerajaan); consensus building (musyawarah) authority/power; dissent; patronage; territoriality, loyalty; and leadership. Close attention will be given to the role of the traditional and modern political elites in the shaping of Malay political culture. Relevant theoretical perspectives will also be provided. This module is targeted for FASS students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS3212","ModuleTitle":"Classical Malay Literature","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module explores the various forms which can be identified in classical Malay literature, such as folklore, historical romances, the legal digests as well the traditional verses of pantuns and the syair. The relationship between these art forms and society would be examined, with the aim of constructing the culture and worldview of traditional Malay society. The module also attempts at evaluation of the relevance and significance of classical Malay literature for contemporary Malay society and culture. The module applies the multidisciplinary approach to compliment relevant theories on literature and art.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS3219","ModuleTitle":"Muslim Personal Law in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines commonality and diversity of the Muslim personal law and its implementation in Southeast Asia. Utilizing the sociology of law approach, it discusses the law in relation to social structure, its response to social change and its impact on society. Debates on the nature of the law as well as its evolution from classical forms will be discussed within this approach. The overriding aim is to analyze major problems pertaining to the mode in which the law is conceived and implemented as well as challenges posed to its development within the context of modernization confronting these communities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MS3550","ModuleTitle":"Malay Studies Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies. All internships are vetted and approved by the Department of Malay Studies, have relevance to the major in Malay Studies, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed.\r\n\r\nAvailable credited internships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. In exceptional cases, internships proposed by students may be approved by the department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"This module is open to Malay Studies Major students only. Students should have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Malay Studies; and have declared Malay Studies as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules(Note: Students who change major may not do a\r\nsecond internship in their new major)","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MS4201","ModuleTitle":"Social Change 1900 - 1950","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The module looks in depth at the nature and\r\n\r\nsignificance of various social changes in Malay\r\n\r\nsociety 1900-1950. Some topics to be covered\r\n\r\nwould be changes in education, economic life,\r\n\r\nurbanization, ethnic relations, westernization,\r\n\r\nreligious life and administration of Islam, the\r\n\r\nchanging roles of Malay rulers and traditional Malay\r\n\r\nelite, the development of Malay nationalism, the\r\n\r\ndevelopment of modern literature, the issue of\r\n\r\ntradition and change, the challenges of social\r\n\r\nreform. Module is meant for students interested in\r\n\r\nthe study of social change among the Malays, as\r\n\r\nwell as Southeast Asia in general.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-7-2.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted at least 80MCs in MS or 28 MCs in HY with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted at least 80MCs in MS or 28 MCs in HY or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"For the Honours Thesis, students are required to carry out a research under the supervision of a staff member from the Department. Topics will be chosen by students in consultation with and approved by the staff member. Students will learn how to do research based on primary and secondary data and write a thesis of 10,000 to 12,000 words. Honours Thesis is equivalent to three modules.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of MS major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"MS4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module allows for student to define a topic and a list of readings under the guidance of an academic staff of the Department leading to a project work. Students are required to write a paper of 5,000 to 6,000 words. The Independent Study is equivalent to one module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 100MCs, including 60MCs in MS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100MCs, including 60MCs in MS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"MS4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS4880B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Malay Culture & Globalisation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the encounters between Malay culture and globalization. Dimensions of these encounters include the dissolving of frontiers and divisions of Malay culture associated with global consumer citizenship, the active interpenetration and combination of cultural elements as a consequence of human flows and availability of information and, developments revolving around rejection or turning away from changes that have come out of global integration. Empirical cases drawn from the Malay world in the areas of media, internet, tourism, popular culture and music etc will be discussed towards understanding the factor of diversity and difference in the Malay cultural experience of global modernity. Particular emphasis is given to the economic and cultural dimensions of globalization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in MS with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in MS or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS5201","ModuleTitle":"CRITIQUES IN MALAY STUDIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the state of Malay Studies through critiques of existing works, aiming towards theoretical refinement, as well as the building up of research materials. The module aims towards placing Malay Studies on stronger foundation, both theoretically and substantively. It is also the objective to identify new areas of research that could be developed. The module is relevant to students interested in understanding the socio-cultural history of the Malays, as well\r\nas appreciating the state of the social sciences in Southeast Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Malay Studies in\r\n\r\ndepth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed upon topic, readings and assignments for the module. A formal written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a\r\n\r\nclear account of the topic, number of contact hours, assignments, evaluation, and other relevant details. The Head’s and/or Graduate Coordinator’s approval is required. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MS6660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Malay Studies in depth The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed upon topic, readings and assignments for the module. A formal written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, number of contact hours, assignments, evaluation, and other relevant details. The Head’s and/or Graduate Coordinator’s approval is required. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MS6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded "Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory" on the basis of student presentation and participation","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MST5002","ModuleTitle":"MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT2001","ModuleTitle":"Experiencing Engineering Leadership","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"Leadership is a learnable skill developed through experiencing, reflecting and\r\ninternalizing. Crafted specifically for students from engineering disciplines, in\r\nthis module, students will be provided with a foundational knowledge of\r\nleadership theories and principles as guiding tools as they find their own path\r\ntowards becoming leaders in engineering. Varied opportunities will then be\r\nprovided for students to use this knowledge to learn what it means to be an\r\nengineer-leader including reflection on experience sharing from engineer-leaders who have made a difference, experiential workshops to sharpen communication and soft-skills, as well as project work to start putting these skills to use.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Engineering students only","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT4003","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Product Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"Companies live or die by their ability to successfully launch new products into the market place. The basic tenets are: know your market, know your customers and develop products that will delight your customers. The objective of this module is to acquaint students with the theory and practice of New Product Development and New Product Introduction (NPI) methods. The module\r\nexplores various NPI systems, frugal innovation, disruptive innovation and portfolio management skills. Students will gain insight into how to influence multi-disciplinary teams with engineering best practices and design thinking for NPI.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"[TR3001 New Product Development] & [EE3031 Innovations & Enterprise 1]","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5002","ModuleTitle":"Management of Industrial R&D","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"The first part of this module will introduce the 3rd-generation R&D practice which is used currently by successful industrial organizations. The strategic role of R&D in innovation, organization issues in R&D and the evaluation of returns and risks will be presented. The second part of this module will introduce the emerging 4th-generation R&D practice which will augment the current practice in addressing news issues due to discontinuous innovation, increasing importance of tacit knowledge and the need to embrace knowledge management in R&D.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5007","ModuleTitle":"MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this course is to help students develop a strong conceptual foundation for managing technological innovation. It introduces concepts and frameworks for how firms can create, commercialize and capture value from technology-based products and services. The course is designed for business managers and engineers who are involved in the research and development, marketing, acquisitions, and strategic assessments of new technologies. Topics covered include (i) the evolution of industries; (ii) technological discontinuities and vertical disintegration; (iii) network effects and standards; (iv) profiting from innovation and intellectual property (IP); (v) R&D management; and (vi) managing knowledge and learning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5009","ModuleTitle":"ANALYZING HI-TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to help students understand how technological change creates opportunities for new products and services. Students learn about how improvements in performance and cost, including the drivers of them, cause new technologies to become economically feasible over time. This is done in general and for many specific technologies. This enables students to better understand the timing of economic feasibility and thus the opportunities that are currently emerging for specific technologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5010","ModuleTitle":"TECHNOLOGY INTELLIGENCE & IP STRATEGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to equip students with strategic insights and analytical skills of technology, intellectual property (IP) and business competition. Effective collection and transformation of information into competitive intelligence requires a comprehensive awareness of enterprise niches and alternatives, as well as the search and analytical skills of data/information. It needs a thorough understanding of the strategic frameworks and decisions with regard to business, technology and IP. This module covers four main topics: (i) Theory and practice of strategic analysis, (ii) Technology competition models, (iii) In-house IP management and strategy, and (iv) Hands-on training of information search and intelligence analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5011","ModuleTitle":"FINANCE FOR ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this subject is to train technical professionals to grasp the “big picture” of finance and understand important financial concepts. Students will be able to understand how business decisions and market events affects cash flow, profits and financial position, use numbers for effective management decisions, analyze the real performance of a business unit, improve business planning, evaluate forecasts of sales, spending, profits, and the viability of business opportunities. At the end of the course, students will learn why managers need to be proficient with numbers and be equipped with finance knowledge to better manage a business division or company.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"CE5603 & IE5003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5012","ModuleTitle":"MARKETING OF HIGH-TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"This course has been developed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to assume marketing responsibilities in High Technologies organizations. With the practical knowledge and skills on the marketing of high technology products and innovations, students can then craft out value added strategies to support their organization’s marketing activities. The course adopts an intensive team based hands on approach incorporating cases studies, group discussions, role plays as well as the preparation of a high- tech product Marketing Plan and presentation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5016","ModuleTitle":"Business Models for Hi-Tech Products","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this course is to help students create business models for high-technology products and services. A successful business model includes consistency among choice of customers, value proposition, scope of activities, method of value capture, and method of strategic control.\r\nThis course uses examples from a broad set of industries and detailed cases to help students understand the elements of a business model and the importance of consistency among them. It uses group projects, individual papers, and class participation (particularly in cases) to assess student performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MT5880B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Management of Technology - Institutional Innovation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"The topics for the module may be revised each time it is offered. In general, the topics will be in the area of Management of Technology, with a focus or bias on more recent developments in this area and/or topics that are specialized in nature. Example topics include “Techno- Economics” and different types of innovation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Basic understanding of economics and management of technology.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MT5900","ModuleTitle":"MOT RESEARCH PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent research work by students on a relevant topic in MOT. The aim is to promote self-study, critical thinking, independent research and initiative on the student. The student will learn how to plan and implement a research project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MT5910 LaunchPad: Experiential Entrepreneurship & SDM5990 SDM Research Project","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5901","ModuleTitle":"Management Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-5-0-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5902","ModuleTitle":"Management Extended Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will either write a business plan based on the proposed commercialization of a product invention by one of science / engineering R&D groups in NUS, Research Institute or company, or a practical consulting report based on an actual study of a technology management issue in a company. The students may work in a small group of not more than 3. Students from the NUS MBA, MSc (MOT) and PhD research programmes are encouraged to form such\r\ninterdisciplinary groups, Supervisors from Faculty of Engineering and Business School will be appointed accordingly.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MT5911","ModuleTitle":"Venture Funding","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on venture fund raising to support NUS technology teams that are raising money. This module will equip the project team members with fund raising know-how and skills. The project team will work closely with the faculty members and mentors to raise venture funding and other forms of financing to support the growth of their technology ventures.\r\n\r\nThe module requires participation in weekly discussions, talks, case studies, market research, hands-on workshops, project team presentations to prepare for fund raising.\r\n\r\nThe project team will reach out to the various sources of funding in Singapore as they focus on corporate milestones and deliverables. The project outcome will be measured by progress of fund raising, knowledge and skills demonstrated during the fund raising process and lesson learnt.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"Candidate must demonstrate strong interest and passion in entrepreneurship"},{"ModuleCode":"MT5913","ModuleTitle":"TechLaunch - Experiential Entrepreneurship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"TechLaunch - Experiential Entrepreneurship is a unique experiential module in which students develop a start-up based on a selected technology created at NUS. Students will work in cross-disciplinary teams of graduate and Ph.D. students from the Faculty of Engineering & School of Business. In this module students will spend most of their time talking to customers, partners, competitors in search for the right market and the right business model that can leverage the uniqueness of a technology. Students will experience the typical creative and often unstructured start-up process that will challenge their innovation and leadership skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT5999","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MT6999","ModuleTitle":"DOCTORAL SEMINARS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1108","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 1B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. Placement is by audition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1109","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Ensemble 1A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"The study and performance of selected literature for specific instrumental groups and combinations, including orchestral instruments and keyboard instruments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1110","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Ensemble 1B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"The study and performance of selected literature for specific instrumental groups and combinations, including orchestral instruments and keyboard instruments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1112","ModuleTitle":"Piano Ensemble 1B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Undergraduate piano majors are required to take this module as part of the chamber music programme. It is designed to develop reading skills an understanding of written music to foster accuracy and facility in performance at sight. The module is offered in conjunction with four-hand piano literature to acquire ensemble and performance experience through the piano-ensemble repertory of different periods and styles. The course also includes basic analysis and score reading.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1114","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Electronic Music","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"In this project-based class, students will learn the history, principles and practice of electronic music while composing works using original timbres created with software synthesizers, sampling devices and effects processors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0-2-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1116","ModuleTitle":"Accompanying/Sight-Reading II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1150","ModuleTitle":"Basic Mechanics of Percussion B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This class is a continuation of MUA1180 Basic Mechanics\r\nof Percussion A (BMPC-A) Basic Mechanics of Percussion\r\nClass B (BMPC-B) is a class designed to implement the\r\nskills acquired in the previous semester directly into reallife\r\nsettings of individual and ensemble literature.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-1-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"MUA1180 Basic Mechanics of Percussion A (BMPC-A)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1154","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 1B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. Students need to maintain a 80% attendance rate in order to receive a S (Satisfactory) designation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1156","ModuleTitle":"First Year Woodwinds Class B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"A continuation of MUA1180 First Year Woodwinds Class\r\nA, First Year Woodwinds Class B is a class designed to\r\nfurther introduce and familiarize the student with the skills\r\nand knowledge necessary for professional-level\r\nwoodwinds playing. The course will consist of two primary\r\ncomponents divided over 10 sessions throughout the\r\nsemester. One: “Learning through Listening,” will be\r\nclassroom based and will introduce the history and\r\nliterature of orchestral woodwinds playing. Two: “Applied\r\nWoodwinds Techniques,” will be playing based and will\r\nutilize in-class “woodwinds lab” activities to apply basic\r\nwoodwinds playing and woodwinds ensemble techniques\r\nin a group setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0.75-0-0.75-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"MUA1180 First Year Woodwinds Class A","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1161","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 1A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1162","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 1B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUA1161","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1163","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Professional Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-2-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1171","ModuleTitle":"Basic Recording 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Continuing from Basic Recording 1 this course will introduce students to the basics of loudspeaker design and the principles and operation of outboard signal processing equipment. The development of surround sound recording and reproduction technology and related microphone techniques will be also be introduced. Students will participate in recording all YSTCM events and studio sessions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"Prerequisite: Basic Recording 1","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1181","ModuleTitle":"First Year Brass Class B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"A continuation of MUA1117 First Year Brass Class A, First Year Brass Class B (FYBC) is a class designed to further introduce and familiarize the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for professional-level brass playing. The course will consist of two primary components divided over 10 sessions throughout the\r\nsemester. One: “Learning through Listening,” will be classroom based and will introduce the history and literature of orchestral brass playing. Two: “Applied Brass\r\nTechniques,” will be playing based and will utilize in-class “brass lab” activities to apply basic brass playing and brass ensemble techniques in a group setting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0.75-0-0.75-1.5-2","Prerequisite":"MUA1180 First Year Brass Class A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1191","ModuleTitle":"Applied Voice Major Studies 1B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Individual voice lessons specially designed for second semester, freshmen year performance majors. Technical skills, competency and suitable repertoire are expected at the appropriate levels. An individual performance will be required\r\nduring the second semester of every academic year.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-0-2-1.5-8","Prerequisite":"MUA 1190 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1192","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Singers 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Required for voice majors during the first 4 semesters of enrollment, these modules allow students to learn about music through participation in a vocal performance ensemble. Choral music is a vibrant and vital part of many traditions and cultures world wide and has played a major role in western music throughout history. Students will participate in regular rehearsals, and will learn and perform choral music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-century. Through these courses, students will gain knowledge of diverse repertoire, composers, genres, styles, and period performance practices. Students will also learn fundamentals of vocal production and choral technique and will experience working together in a unique team ensemble.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-4-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"Open to Voice Majors","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA1193","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Singers 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Required for voice majors during the first 4 semesters of enrollment, these modules allow students to learn about music through participation in a vocal performance ensemble. Choral music is a vibrant and vital part of many traditions and cultures world wide and has played a major role in western music\r\nthroughout history. Students will participate in regular rehearsals, and will learn and perform choral music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-century. Through these courses, students will gain knowledge of diverse repertoire, composers, genres, styles, and period performance practices. Students will also learn\r\nfundamentals of vocal production and choral technique and will experience working together in a unique team ensemble.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2106","ModuleTitle":"Introduction To Computer Music 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Explores the techniques, repertoire and aesthetics of computer music. Composition and research projects are completed using the resources of the Computer Music Studios. Participation in at least one public performance programme is required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUA2105","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2107","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 2A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. Placement is by audition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2108","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 2B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. Placement is by audition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2109","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Ensemble 2A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"The study and performance of selected literature for specific instrumental groups and combinations, including orchestral instruments and keyboard instruments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2110","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Ensemble 2B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"The study and performance of selected literature for specific instrumental groups and combinations, including orchestral instruments and keyboard instruments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2112","ModuleTitle":"Keyboard Literature II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"1","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2120","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Repertoire for Double Bass 2B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Orchestral Repertoire for Double Bass is an orchestral repertory class designed to give orchestral playing experience to the Double Bass majors of YSTCM. In 13 sessions throughout the semester, the class will read and rehearse significant orchestral repertoire for Double Bass. Repertoire selected in this module will build on and complement repertoire studied in MUA2119. As with MUA2119, Double Bass students are expected to demonstrate aptitude in large ensemble playing including: orchestral concepts in sound, intonation, and blend, as well as a professional attitude in working with conductors and colleagues. This module also teaches them essential audition techniques and skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2119 Orchestral Repertoire for Double Bass 2A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2128","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Repertoire for Woodwinds 2B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Orchestral Repertoire for Woodwinds is an orchestral repertory class designed to give orchestral playing experience to the woodwinds majors of YSTCM. In 13 sessions throughout the semester, the class will read and rehearse significant orchestral repertoire for woodwinds. Repertoire selected in this module will build on and complement repertoire studied in MUA2127. As with MUA2127, woodwinds students are expected to demonstrate aptitude in large ensemble playing including: orchestral concepts in sound, intonation, and blend, as well as a professional attitude in working with conductors and colleagues. This module also teaches them essential audition techniques and skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2127 Orchestral Repertoire for Woodwinds 2A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2153","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 2A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. 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Students will work with local Pop, Rock or Jazz bands to finish at least 5 professional multi-track recording projects the course of the semester. Lectures and lab sessions will introduce and expand upon relevant course topics in microphone use, signal processing, digital audio, musical acoustics, and mixing console operation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-3-3-0","Prerequisite":"Multitrack Recording 1","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2174","ModuleTitle":"Musical Acoustics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover the acoustics of musical instruments, with additional introductory coverage of room acoustics, and perception and cognition of music. 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Students will learn how to set up main stereo microphone and spot microphones in the recording studio for generating both studio and live concert style sound.\r\n\r\nIn this module, students will be requested to finish at least 20 hours live concert recording, and at least 4 studio sessions.\r\n\r\nIn this module, students need to finish each project session with module supervisor together. 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Brass students are expected to demonstrate aptitude in large ensemble playing including: orchestral concepts in sound, intonation, and blend, as well as a professional attitude in working with conductors and colleagues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2180 Orchestral Repertoire for Brass 2A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2183","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Repertoire for Percussion 2B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Orchestral Repertoire for Percussion is an orchestral repertory class designed to give orchestral playing experience to the percussion majors of YSTCM. In 13\r\nsessions throughout the semester, the class will read and rehearse significant orchestral repertoire for percussion. Repertoire selected in this module will build on and complement repertoire studied in MUA2129. As with MUA2129, percussion students are expected to demonstrate aptitude in large ensemble playing \r\nIncluding: orchestral concepts in sound, intonation, and blend, as well as a professional attitude in working with conductors and colleagues. This module also teaches them essential audition techniques and skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2182 Orchestral Repertoire for Percussion 2A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2187","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Repertoire for Harp 2B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Orchestral Repertoire for Harp is an orchestral repertory class designed to give orchestral playing experience to the Harp majors of YSTCM. In 13 sessions throughout the semester, the class will read and rehearse significant orchestral\r\nrepertoire for Harp. Repertoire selected in this module will build on and complement repertoire studied in MUA2186. As with MUA2186, Harp students are expected to demonstrate aptitude in large ensemble playing including: orchestral\r\nconcepts in sound, intonation, and blend, as well as a professional attitude in working with conductors and colleagues. This module also teaches them essential audition techniques and skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA2186 Orchestral Repertoire for Harp 2A","Preclusion":"N/a","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2191","ModuleTitle":"Applied Voice Major Study 2B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Individual voice lessons specially designed for second semester, sophomore year performance majors. Technical skills, competency and suitable repertoire are\r\nexpected at the appropriate levels. An individual performance will be required during the second semester of every academic year.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-0-2-1.5-8","Prerequisite":"MUA 2190 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2192","ModuleTitle":"Chambers Singers 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Required for voice majors during the first 4 semesters of enrollment, these modules allow students to learn about music through participation in a vocal performance ensemble. Choral music is a vibrant and vital part of many traditions and cultures world wide and has played a major role in western music\r\nthroughout history. Students will participate in regular rehearsals, and will learn and perform choral music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-century. Through these courses, students will gain knowledge of diverse repertoire, composers, genres, styles, and period performance practices. Students will also learn fundamentals of vocal production and choral technique and will experience working together in a unique team ensemble.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-4-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"Open to Voice Majors","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2193","ModuleTitle":"Chambers Singers 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Required for voice majors during the first 4 semesters of enrollment, these modules allow students to learn about music through participation in a vocal performance ensemble. Choral music is a vibrant and vital part of many traditions and cultures world wide and has played a major role in western music\r\nthroughout history. Students will participate in regular rehearsals, and will learn and perform choral music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-century. Through these courses, students will gain knowledge of diverse repertoire, composers, genres, styles, and period performance practices. Students will also learn fundamentals of vocal production and choral technique and will experience working together in a unique team ensemble.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-4-0-0-1","Prerequisite":"Open to Voice Majors","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2196","ModuleTitle":"Diction for Singers 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module will address diction for singing in German and French. Students will study and acquire the rules for pronouncing these languages through use of the\r\nInternational Phonetics Alphabet (IPA). The class will be taught in two sections; the first section will be the study of the rules of IPA and the second will be the application of this study through in-class performances which will be\r\nevaluated by the instructor and class members.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2255","ModuleTitle":"Applied Secondary A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA2256","ModuleTitle":"Applied Secondary B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3105","ModuleTitle":"Conducting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3107","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 3A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. Placement is by audition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3108","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 3B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. 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In 13 sessions throughout the semester, the class will read and rehearse significant orchestral repertoire for Double Bass. Repertoire selected in this module will build on and complement repertoire studied in MUA3119. Double Bass students consolidate and further develop technical, musical, and stylistic skills and knowledge essential to this repertoire’s effective execution. 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Woodwinds students consolidate and further develop technical, musical, and stylistic skills and knowledge essential to this repertoire’s effective execution. This module continues to develop professional audition performance techniques and skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA3127 Orchestral Repertoire for Woodwinds 3A","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3130","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Repertoire for Percussion 3B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Orchestral Repertoire for Percussion is an orchestral repertory class designed to give orchestral playing experience to the percussion majors of YSTCM. In 13 sessions throughout the semester, the class will read and rehearse significant orchestral repertoire for percussion. 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This module continues to develop professional audition performance techniques and skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA3129 Orchestral Repertoire for Percussion 3A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3132","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Excerpts for Strings 3B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-2-0-0-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3153","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 3A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. 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Transducers commonly used in audio recording and production include a variety of types of\r\nmicrophones and speakers including dynamic moving coil, condenser, ribbon, piezo, and electrostatic. Electroacoustic systems will be explored including the basics of analog and digital electronics for recording, amplification, signal processing, and reproduction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-2-2-2-0","Prerequisite":"Acoustics and Psychoacoustics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3174","ModuleTitle":"Audio Mastering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Audio mastering is the final creative step in producing recordings for distribution. This module will introduce the aesthetic and technical concepts, issues, and strategies\r\nemployed in final mastering for pop, rock, jazz, and classical genres. Topics will include frequency balance, stereo and multi-channel imaging, dynamics and overall program level control, signal path for analog and digital mastering, file formats and storage for distribution and replication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-3-3-0","Prerequisite":"Audio Mixing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3175","ModuleTitle":"RAS Project 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module covers fundamentals of large format digital console design and applications. The module will also provides concepts, skills and hands on experience with regards to close miking techniques. The module will also cover some basic audio editing skills on Protools software. Students will be requested to finish at least 40 hours of recording studio sessions, and submit one 5 tracks CD with technical description. In this module, students need to finish each project session with module supervisor together. Each project session should be fully under the direction of the module supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-6-0","Prerequisite":"MUA2176 RAS Project 2","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3176","ModuleTitle":"RAS Project 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with the theory and skills required for audio recording and editing techniques for the video programs. Students will be requested to finish at least 2 projects of audio production for video programs.\r\n\r\nIn this module, students need to finish each project session with module supervisor together. Each project session should be overviewed by the module supervisor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-6-0","Prerequisite":"MUA3175 RAS Project 3","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3187","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Repertoire for Harp 3B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Orchestral Repertoire for Harp is an orchestral repertory class designed to give orchestral playing experience to the Harp majors of YSTCM. In 13 sessions throughout the semester, the class will read and rehearse significant orchestral\r\nrepertoire for Harp. Repertoire selected in this module will build on and complement repertoire studied in MUA3186. Harp students consolidate and further develop technical, musical, and stylistic skills and knowledge essential to this repertoire’s effective execution. This module continues to develop professional audition performance techniques and skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1-0-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"MUA3186 Orchestral Repertoire for Harp 3A","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3190","ModuleTitle":"Applied Voice Major Study 3A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Individual voice lessons specially designed for first semester, junior year performance majors. Technical skills, competency and suitable repertoire are expected at the appropriate levels. An individual performance will be required during the second semester of every academic year.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-2-1-6","Prerequisite":"MUA 2191 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3191","ModuleTitle":"Junior Recital in Voice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Presented at the end of the junior year, students will be required to present 20-30 minutes of music in performance in a wide variety of styles in Italian, English and either German or French. Combined with private lessons, the performance will comprise one half of the final grade.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"1-0-2-0-12","Prerequisite":"MUA 3190 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3195","ModuleTitle":"Voice Literature 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover literature composed for the voice from approximately1800 onwards. Repertoire covered will include music for solo voice as well as vocal chamber music and oratorio of various languages and styles. Inclass\r\nperformances and other class presentations will be required. There will be a final exam.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"MUA 3194 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3206","ModuleTitle":"Materials of Jazz Music 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1-1-0-2.5-3","Prerequisite":"MUA3205 Materials of Jazz Music 1","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3207","ModuleTitle":"Collaborative Composition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to give students an opportunity to compose and perform their own music by introducing relevant techniques and concepts of composition, including ways of working with pitch, musical process, nontraditional\r\nnotation, scaling, and layering. Class meetings will be workshop based, allowing students to get hands-on experience with the techniques and concepts introduced.\r\nIn addition, students create a composition for a workshop wherein participants of varying musical abilities make music together.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"0-2-0-4-1.5","Prerequisite":"MCM 1-IV and Introduction to Professional Studies","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3209","ModuleTitle":"Business for Musicians","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3210","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Singers 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Required for voice majors during the first 4 semesters of enrollment, these modules allow students to learn about music through participation in a vocal performance ensemble. Choral music is a vibrant and vital part of many traditions and cultures world wide and has played a major role in western music throughout history. Students will participate in regular rehearsals, and will learn and perform choral music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-century. Through these courses, students will gain knowledge of diverse repertoire, composers, genres, styles, and period performance practices. Students will also learn fundamentals of vocal production and choral technique and will experience working together in a unique team ensemble.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3211","ModuleTitle":"Chamber Singers 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Required for voice majors during the first 4 semesters of enrollment, these modules allow students to learn about music through participation in a vocal performance ensemble. Choral music is a vibrant and vital part of many traditions and cultures world wide and has played a major role in western music\r\nthroughout history. Students will participate in regular rehearsals, and will learn and perform choral music from the Renaissance to the Twentieth-century. Through these courses, students will gain knowledge of diverse repertoire, composers, genres, styles, and period performance practices. Students will also learn\r\nfundamentals of vocal production and choral technique and will experience working together in a unique team ensemble.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3212","ModuleTitle":"Improvisational Styles and Techniques","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3214","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Pedagogy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3219","ModuleTitle":"World Music Ensemble","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Balinese Gamelan Ensemble offers an opportunity to learn and perform traditional Balinese music. Students are also introduced to other dimensions of Balinese culture and\r\nrelated arts. Fundamental playing techniques and theory are introduced and participants partake in a short performance at the end of the semester. The gamelan orchestra allows for varying levels of experience. No previous gamelan experience is necessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3220","ModuleTitle":"World Music Ensemble","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Balinese Gamelan Ensemble offers an opportunity to learn and perform traditional Balinese music. Students are also introduced to other dimensions of Balinese culture and\r\nrelated arts. Fundamental playing techniques and theory are introduced and participants partake in a short performance at the end of the semester. The gamelan orchestra allows for varying levels of experience. No previous gamelan experience is necessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-0-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3255","ModuleTitle":"Applied Secondary C","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3256","ModuleTitle":"Applied Secondary D","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA3264","ModuleTitle":"PD Independent Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Building on previously completed professional development modules, students will design, develop and implement a music-related project in an external\r\nenvironment. Students will also incorporate strategies and materials for promoting their careers using traditional and new media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"0-0-0-6-1.5","Prerequisite":"Pre-requisite of 5 MCs of Professional Development\r\nmodules","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4107","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 4A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. Placement is by audition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4108","ModuleTitle":"Large Ensembles 4B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Provides comprehensive orchestral training and performance experience exposing students to music of the 17th through 21st centuries for chamber orchestra. Each year the Conservatory Orchestra will perform a cross-section of the standard orchestral repertoire, supplemented by new works and lesser-known compositions. Seating assignments in the orchestra are rotated as much as possible. Placement is by audition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4153","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 4A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. Students need to maintain a 80% attendance rate in order to receive a S (Satisfactory) designation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4154","ModuleTitle":"Noon Recital Series 4B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"These recitals offer student performances covering all historical periods and a variety of genre. Attendance is compulsory for all students throughout the course of the undergraduate programme. Students need to maintain a 80% attendance rate in order to receive a S (Satisfactory) designation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4161","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 4A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUA3162","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4162","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 4B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUA4161","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4172","ModuleTitle":"Internship in Recording Arts and Sciences","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"The internship module provides opportunity for hands-on learning in a professional context. Students will intern in a local radio or TV station, recording studio, production\r\nhouse, A/V support company, live sound company, or other approved audio-related business. The knowledge and experiences gained will be documented in a final\r\nessay of substantial length.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"4th year standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4174","ModuleTitle":"Audio for Media 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Continuing with the skills and knowledge attained in MUA4173 Audio for Media 1, MUA4174 Audio for Media 2 provides students more hands on experience of audio recording and editing techniques for the video programs. Students will be requested to finish at least 2 projects of audio production for video programs within the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-6-0","Prerequisite":"MUA4173 Audio for Media 1","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4175","ModuleTitle":"RAS Final Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"2nd major RAS students need to finish the final project under supervision. Students will be requested to finish one CD production with at least 3 multitrack productions that should focus on pop, jazz and rock music and at least 2 tracks stereo recordings that should focus on the classical music. Students will also need to finish the technical description of their recordings. The description should include the information of equipment operation like microphone set up and parameter adjustment on the outboard equipment, and some consideration about the acoustics.\r\n\r\nStudents should finish the final project individually. Module instructor will be present in the session if necessary.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-2-6-0","Prerequisite":"MUA3176 RAS Project 4","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4176","ModuleTitle":"Audio System Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module will mainly discuss Hi-Fi audio system design and setup. The topic includes power amplifier design, pre-amplifier design, hi-fi loudspeaker, and home theatre system design and setup.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"6-2-0-2-0","Prerequisite":"MUA1171 Basic Recording 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4191","ModuleTitle":"Senior Recital in Voice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Presented at the end of the senior year, students will be required to present a full-length recital (45-55 minutes of music) in a wide variety of styles in Italian, English, German and French. Students may petition the Head of Vocal Studies to present a thematic, chamber music or other recital and, based upon the students’ individual background and performance experiences, this may be allowed. Combined with private lessons, the performance will comprise three fourths of the final grade.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"1-0-2-0-22","Prerequisite":"MUA 4190 or Permission of Instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4203","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Conducting I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Designed for the student who desires more intensive study in conducting. Literature will be sequenced with the more difficult works in the Advanced Conducting course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUA4105","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4205","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Conducting II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Designed for the student who desires more intensive study in conducting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUA4203 or MUA4204","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4215","ModuleTitle":"Vocal Pedagogy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module will serve as an introduction to Vocal Pedagogy and will consist of a survey of the current literature on the subject as well as supervised teaching of a beginning level voice student. Course requirements include extensive reading, written assignments, in-class presentations, and mid-term and final examinations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-0-0-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4219","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Chamber Ensemble","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This ensemble is devoted to the study and performance of experimental musical works representative of the 20th century and contemporary compositions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4220","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Chamber Ensemble","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This ensemble is devoted to the study and performance of experimental musical works representative of the 20th century and contemporary compositions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4228","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Chamber Ensemble","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4229","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Chamber Ensemble","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4231","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Excerpts for Strings 4A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-2-0-0-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA4232","ModuleTitle":"Orchestral Excerpts for Strings 4B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-2-0-0-3","Prerequisite":"MUA4231 Orchestral Excerpts for Strings 4A","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUA5115","ModuleTitle":"Ensemble Study 5A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around chamber / orchestral and related ensemble study specially designed for performance / composition majors. It allows the time and opportunity for students to become able ensemble participants in a variety of contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-4-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA5116","ModuleTitle":"Ensemble Study 5B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module continues to consoldate and hone experience around chamber / orchestral and related ensemble study specially designed for performance / composition majors. Students gain greater responsibility in their roles within the ensembles, including assuming leadership and organizational roles where applicable.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-4-6","Prerequisite":"MUA5115 Ensemble Study 5A","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA5161","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 5A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental / composition lessons specially designed for performance / composition majors. It consolidates and hones technical and musical skills appropriate to a varied range of musical\r\nstyles and professional performance contexts. It develops confidence, independence, self-reliance and self-reflection in preparation for advanced study and a life of changing professional expectations and demands.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-1-0-2-22","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA5162","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 5B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental / composition lessons specially designed for performance / composition majors. It continues to consolidate and hone processes initiated in the previous semester, with a view to the presentation of a preliminary major Public Recital during the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-1-0-2-22","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA6115","ModuleTitle":"Ensemble Study 6A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module further consoldates and hones experience around chamber / orchestral and related ensemble study specially designed for performance / composition majors. In addition to greater responsibility in their roles within the\r\nensembles, students also develop extended repertoire acquisition and experiences in a variety of ensemble contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-4-6","Prerequisite":"MUA5116 Ensemble Study 5B","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA6116","ModuleTitle":"Ensemble Study 6B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"The final graduate ensemble module brings to a summation a wide range of training and experience relevant to the professional instrumentalist’s / composer’s abilities and success within a professional music context in the realms of chamber music, orchestral music, and related ensemble combinations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-4-6","Prerequisite":"MUA6115 Ensemble Study 6A","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA6161","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 6A","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental / composition lessons specially designed for performance / composition majors. It continues to consolidate and hone technical and musical skills appropriate to a varied range of musical styles and professional performance contexts. It develops confidence, independence, self-reliance and selfreflection in preparation for advanced study and a life of changing professional expectations and demands.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-1-0-2-22","Prerequisite":"MUA5162 Major Study 5B","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUA6162","ModuleTitle":"Major Study 6B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module revolves around individual instrumental / composition lessons specially designed for performance / composition majors. It continues to consolidate and hone processes initiated in previous semesters, with a view to\r\nthe presentation of a final major Public Recital during the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"10","Workload":"0-1-0-2-22","Prerequisite":"MUA6161 Major Study 6A","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUH1116","ModuleTitle":"Communicating About Music II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUH1115 Communicating About Music 1","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUH2116","ModuleTitle":"Music and Context: After 1800","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This subject explores musical figures, genres, styles, and representative works\r\nfrom 1800 to the present in terms of the socio-cultural circumstances from which they emerged. 19th-century Romanticism, the early twentieth century’s exciting innovations, and the more recent pluralism of postmodernism are considered in terms of 5 central themes that span these two centuries. Students will learn to aurally identify musical characteristics of a range of styles and acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary for their own critical appraisal of, and independent research into the repertoire that they listen to and play.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1-0-4-3.5","Prerequisite":"MUH2115 Music and Context: Before 1830","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUH3204","ModuleTitle":"Medieval and Renaissance Music","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore the music of Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Through reading, listening, score study, and performance, students will explore various composers, genres and styles of vocal and instrumental music from 800-1600. The module will also examine the music in relation to its social, historical and performance contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-1-1-3.5","Prerequisite":"MUH 2115 & MUH 2116 (for YSTCM students) or consent from the instructor (for non-YSTCM students)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUH4202","ModuleTitle":"Musical Intertextuality:Mozart to Tippett","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This subject introduces Julia Kristeva’s intertextual theory and Mikhail Bakhtin’s theory from which Kristeva’s is derived. The emphasis, however, is on the occurrence of different types of musical intertextuality (quotation, stylistic\r\nallusion, pastiche, incorporated genre, etc.) in a range of repertoire from the 18th to the 20th century. Intertextual works are considered from analytical, contextual,\r\nreception-based, and philosophical perspectives - a holistic approach that introduces advanced methods and means of interpreting music. Assessment is research and essayoriented and the subject focuses on the development of\r\nadvanced skills in these areas.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"0-2-0-2.5-2","Prerequisite":"MUH2116","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUH4203","ModuleTitle":"Music Criticism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module will investigate the skills involved in both writing and commenting critically about music and look at the various platforms for such criticism (i.e. print and broadcast media, social networking, assessment reportwriting).\r\nIt will also study how performers and audiences react to criticism and assess its effect on music in performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1-2-0-1.5-3","Prerequisite":"A second-year sequence of modules in either Music History or the history of a related Arts discipline","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUL2102","ModuleTitle":"Patrons of the Arts","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MUL2101 Critical Thinking for Musicians","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT1122","ModuleTitle":"Musical Concepts and Materials II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Study of melody, counterpoint, figured bass, consonance and dissonance, diatonic and chromatic harmony and analysis and composition of short homophonic and polyphonic pieces.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Students would need to fully acquire the concepts and pass MUT1121 before they go on to take MUT1122.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT2118","ModuleTitle":"Musical Concepts and Materials IV","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Studies in the Classical style, as exemplified by the works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. Forms studied will include larger rounded binary and ternary structures, sonata-allegro, sonata-rondo, rondo and variation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Students would need to fully acquire the concepts in MUT2117 and pass the module before they go on to take MUT2118.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT3114","ModuleTitle":"Orchestration B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"A module for composers studying instrumental technique and ensemble combinations as demonstrated in orchestral literature from 1750 to the present.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT3204","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Keyboard Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT3205","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Keyboard Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of MUT 3XXX Intermediate Keyboard Studies. Students learn more advanced keyboard skills and techniques that enhance their musical experiences in performing and teaching. Such skills include orchestral score-reading, application of complex harmony in harmonization and transposition, study of modes and other scales, keyboard improvisation, pianist techniques, and instrumental and choir accompanying skills.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-0-0-0-5.5","Prerequisite":"MUT 1121, MUT 1122, MUT 3XXX or similar level of keyboard competency","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MUT3207","ModuleTitle":"Critical Score Reading","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MUT4203","ModuleTitle":"Practicum in Online Learning in Music","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"Students will learn the current methods and pedagogical approaches to teaching music over the Internet. Students will engage with musicians around the world in lessons, classes and workshops, both as instructors and participants.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1-0-1-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"Fourth year status in music or permission of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"MW5200","ModuleTitle":"MSc Science Communication Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"The students will complete a project related to a topic in science communication. The project may be a combination of a written thesis, material for teaching/outreach, and IT components. The project will be assessed (when\r\napplicable) on scientific accuracy, quality of teaching/outreach material and presentation of findings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MW5201","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Science Communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module will consist of a series of lectures from across all disciplines of science. These lectures will highlight some of the current topics in science that are of major concern to the public and topics that are likely to come up in science education.\r\n\r\nThe lectures will present the fundamental science behind these topics and show how these topics have been communicated to the public. The bi-directional relationship between science and society will be explored and used to illustrate how science communication has evolved in recent history.\r\n\r\nScience communication in the past will also be discussed with particular attention given to the works of Galileo, Kepler and Darwin.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students outside the MSc in Science Communication Programme maybe considered on a case by case basis.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"MW5202","ModuleTitle":"Innovations in Science Teaching","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"Students will be introduced to a wide range of current innovations in science teaching with emphasis on the usage of demonstrations, IT and on-line resources. Topics covered include: basics of designing scientific experiments or demonstrations in lectures, classrooms or exhibitions; basic concepts of conducting interactive demonstrations; approaches to illustrate scientific principles; basic concepts and illustrations in teaching enhancements throught IT and on-line resources. The topics will be introduced by lecturers who are known for their innovative teaching techniques and their experience, including lecture demonstrations, use of IT, and on-line teaching.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students outside the MSc in Science Communication Programme may be considered on a case-by-case basis.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM1101E","ModuleTitle":"Communications, New Media and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces fundamentals of study in communications and new media, exploring ways in which people create and use the variety of emerging networked, mobile, and social media channels to communicate meaning in globalized world. It explores organizational and societal contexts in such areas as games, health, politics, business, public relations, design and activism, with attention paid to creating applications with social impact. Phenomena such as relationships and social life in cyberspace, activism for social change, performance art, deviant behaviour online, communication and community, new business paradigms and economic models of organizing and issues in humancomputer interaction are explored in-depth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM1101FC","ModuleTitle":"Communications, New Media and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module explores ways in which people create and use the variety of emerging networked, mobile and social media channels to communicate meaning in a globalized world. It explores organizational and societal contexts in such areas as games, health, politics, business, public relations, design and activism, with attention paid to creating applications with social impact. Phenomena such as relationships and social life in cyberspace, activism for social change, performance art, deviant behaviour online, communication and community, new business paradigms and economic models of organizing and issues in human-computer interaction are explored in-depth.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NM1101E","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM2101","ModuleTitle":"Theories of Communications and New Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This is a foundational course introducing students to theories and analytical frameworks essential for understanding developments in communications and new media. Students will be introduced to, amongst others, media effects theory, media representations, semiotics, systems theory, agenda-setting theory and computer-mediated communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2008 and before:\r\nNil.\r\n\r\nCohorts 2009 to 2011:\r\nObtain a grade of B- or above in NM1101E Communications, New Media and Society (applies to students from ALL faculties except School of Computing). Students who fail to meet the B- criterion in NM1101E will have the opportunity to take a department conducted test, which will act as an alternative prerequisite.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nNil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2103","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Research Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is to help students understand what quantitative research is (more specifically, how they can develop testable research questions and hypotheses), how to conduct the research and how to interpret the results. It covers fundamental concepts in research design, instrumentation, data collection, and data analysis. This module also introduces basic concepts of statistics such as descriptive statistics, sampling distribution, hypothesis testing. A set of computer lab assignments will give students extensive opportunities to become familiar with the relevant computer software package and experience at computing the various statistics reviewed in the class.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2104","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Communication Research Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to help students understand what qualitative communication research is, the role it plays in the development of communication theories and applications, and the steps in carrying out qualitative research projects. It covers fundamental concepts in qualitative research design, sampling strategies and protocol development, data collection, data analysis, and evaluation. This module also introduces basic concepts of qualitative methods such as interpretation, meaning making, co-construction, and performance. A set of field-based experiences will be designed to give students opportunities to become familiar with specific forms of qualitative data gathering such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, and ethnography.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2201","ModuleTitle":"Intercultural Communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on intercultural and inter-personal communication. Managing intercultural communication in the business context will be emphasised, exploring issues such as ethnocentrism, conflict and negotiation in intercultural settings and the impact of new media on intercultural communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM2203","ModuleTitle":"Social Media in Communication Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The focus of this course is on the dynamics and management of social media and how it has changed communication management, especially in the fields of public relations and advertising. Topics examined include the impact of digital influence, the relationship between traditional and social media, social media trends, pitfalls in the use of social media, management and evaluation of social media, the future of social media and the “internet of things”. This course will also touch on current issues affecting the industry due to the rise of social media and the resultant implications for both industry and society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2212","ModuleTitle":"Visual Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to the principles and theories of visual design. Students will be exposed to the history and influences of visual design, and learn to appreciate the principles underlying visual design practice. Upon completing this module, students will be able to analyse, critique, and evaluate visual designs from both an aesthetic and a social and cultural perspective.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2213","ModuleTitle":"Human-Computer Interaction Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory module to the field of human computer interaction (HCI) design which involves the study, planning, and design of the interaction between people (users) and computers. This module will cover the basics of relevant issues, theories, and insights about the human side, the technical side, and the interaction (interface) between the two.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2219","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Communication Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to introduce students to the field of communication management and to the organizational, societal and legal contexts in which the profession takes place. Emphasis is placed on ethics, social responsibility, the role of mass communication in the formation of public opinion, the role of organizational communication in democracy, the global practices of communication management and major influences that affect organizational behaviour. This is the foundation module for students pursuing careers in communication management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM2220","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Media Writing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This introductory module provides instruction and practice in writing for the mass media, including the Internet. It explores the similarities and differences in writing styles for all mass media and for the professions of journalism, public affairs, public relations, advertising and telecommunications. It emphasizes accuracy, responsibility, clarity and style in presenting information through the various channels of mass communication. It surveys communication theories of various professions that communicate via the mass media, establishing the basis for advanced studies in writing and communication. It helps students acquire the writing skills they need in communication management careers","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM2301","ModuleTitle":"Persuasive Communication: Theory and Application","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is to help students understand and be able to apply persuasive theories and research to everyday life. It covers different persuasive theories and applications. It scrutinizes the social scientific approaches to persuasion, and analyses language and persuasive symbols, as well as non-verbal persuasion. The module is designed with the emphasis on the application of different theories in designing persuasive messages. The main focus of the module is to understand various theoretical approaches to persuasive message design, cognitive processing such as central and peripheral routes of persuasion, and attitude change.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM2302","ModuleTitle":"Mobility and New Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the relationship between mobile communications and new media. The first half covers the socio-cultural, political, spatial and economic forms of mobility facilitated and enhanced by new media: the rise of the information economy, digital divides, political mobilisation, cultural globalisation and migration. The second half concentrates on media platforms and devices that give rise to emergent forms of mobile communication and social connection: issues of privacy/publicness, surveillance, immersiveness and information overload that have arisen with the intensifying use of locative media; and possibilities for sociability/intimacy, disembodiment and virtual mobility via identity experimentation. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1.5-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3202","ModuleTitle":"Governance and New Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"New media governance involves collective action by\n\ngovernments, international organizations, nongovernmental\n\norganizations, the private sector and\n\ncivil society to establish agreements about\n\nstandards, policies, rules, enforcement mechanisms\n\nand dispute resolution procedures. This module\n\nexamines the process of governance of new media\n\ntechnologies and the challenges it presents to the\n\nstakeholders involved. It also examines the legal\n\nand regulatory constraints affecting new media\n\ntechnologies and the implications these constraints\n\nhave on the nature and quality of governance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NM2202","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3203","ModuleTitle":"Copyright and New Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to fundamental principles of copyright law in the field of new media. The module will focus on copyright issues as they apply to content producers confronted with ongoing technological developments in information and communications technologies. It will review copyright issues from a socio-economic, legal and policy perspective, and will cover issues such as fair-use exceptions, the open-source movement, digital rights management and anti-circumvention and peer-topeer file sharing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NM3880A","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3204","ModuleTitle":"E-Learning","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to help students understand and appreciate the importance of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), and how they can be effectively integrated into educational and organisational settings. It introduces students to practical aspects such as planning, designing, implementation and management of new ICTs in both educational and organisational contexts. The course is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in the uses and effects of new ICTs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3205","ModuleTitle":"Digital Culture and Art","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"In this module we will explore the creative aspects of emergent media and technologies. They are creative tools with which we shape our culture, community, and personal lives. Students in this module will learn about the strategies and the aesthetic values involved in artistic experiments with new technologies and their relation to visual arts, film studies, visual studies, aesthetics, semiotics, cultural studies and other unique perspectives on contemporary digital culture and arts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3211","ModuleTitle":"News Reporting and Editing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the skills and knowledge learned about journalistic writing in Introduction to Media Writing. It emphasises accuracy, responsibility, clarity and style in reporting through the various news media, including online news. Students are expected to learn how to find and present news about issues and events that are relevant to the public and the political process. Students will be presented with real-life type situations where they will have to explore journalism ethics and responsibilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"NM2220 Introduction to Media Writing. Read and pass a minimum of 80 MCs.","Preclusion":"NM2221","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3214","ModuleTitle":"New Media and Science Communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The course will explore the major aspects of the communication of science in public contexts, including the representation of science in the media and the role of science in general culture. The students will be introduced to researching new ways to excite the imagination of the public about science and to encourage informed decisions about scientific issues that will concern people in the 21st century. While writing remains the undeniable focus of this course, the students will have opportunities to develop their speaking and visual design skills in science communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3215","ModuleTitle":"Advertising Strategies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module places advertising within the integrated marketing communications (IMC) framework and develops an understanding and appreciation of the role that advertising plays in business organizations in the local and international context. Students will learn about the advertising process, as well as how to plan, implement and control IMC campaigns. In addition, students will learn to recognise the social responsibility as well as ethical implications of advertising in the context of a global community, especially with the advent of new media technologies. The highlight of the module will be the advertising campaign that students will work in groups to develop.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"MKT3420 Promotional Management","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3217","ModuleTitle":"Design for Strategic Communications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the principles of communication design that meet strategic communications objectives and engage the student in communicating effectively through a visual literacy in addition to verbal messaging skills. With emphasis on communication management research and planning, the course is designed to help students understand theories and concepts of visual communication and the design and production processes. The course aims to (1) communicate through visual media used by communications professionals; (2) recognise and apply principles of design in print and online publications; and (3) plan and manage the design process, from initial development to the final product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3219","ModuleTitle":"Writing for Communication Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches students to write for internal and external organizational communication vehicles using traditional and new media. These include business proposals, memoranda, backgrounders, position statements, crisis communication plans, stakeholder newsletters, news releases, fact sheets, speeches, persuasive and informative pieces to key publics, annual reports and campaigns. Students will design and execute polished, audience-directed, professional communication pieces intended for traditional and new media. The module involves extensive comprehensive research and writing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-5-1","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3221","ModuleTitle":"Mobile Interaction Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the growth of mobile computing and the move of computing away from the desktop and into everyday lives, activities, and environments. This change poses a challenge for existing desktop-oriented evaluation methodologies and design practices. Students in this course will explore the theory and practice of such relevant concepts as situatedness, context, and mobile media in the context of designing for mobile platforms. At the end of this course, students will be able to participate in the research agenda of designing for mobile interaction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3223","ModuleTitle":"Digital and Interactive Collage","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Computers can add randomness, animation, and interactivity to visual collages. This module explores the creation of digital and interactive collage in emerging technological spaces that include mobile devices, networked environments, and new interaction modalities. The module also discusses relevant aesthetic and design theories, concepts, and techniques. The objective of the module is to explore interactive media design in the context of creating interactive works that are meant to be experienced simultaneously as a whole. This module therefore complements issues explored in the module on interactive sequential art, which concentrates on changes that happen over time.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3224","ModuleTitle":"Culture Industries","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"In leisure and consumer societies, what is the relationship between the producer, their audience, the intermediaries (advertisers, agents, etc), protest groups and regulators? This module will examine, from a cross-cultural perspective, the complex linkages that exist in popular culture industries spread across such mediums as music, computer gaming, IRC, film and television with such issues as fashion, values, identity, heritage, deviance, subculture and censorship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3227","ModuleTitle":"Critical Game Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Games and game-like interactive media are increasingly being designed by artists, philosophers, and activists for critical purposes such as getting\r\npeople to reflect on aspects of their everyday lives, as a means of artistic expression, and as tools for social change. This module will engage students in designing different types of critical games, as well as exploring the social, cultural, and ethical considerations in their wider adoption.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3229","ModuleTitle":"Data visualization","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore the challenges, issues, methods and theories surrounding the fast developing field of data visualization and data journalism. Through the activities and projects in this course, students will learn to gather data from public websites/databases, use appropriate tools to shape and analyze that data, and develop appropriate visualizations of that data. The module focuses on discussions of information and data visualization, visual analytics and communications as well as supports dynamic, real time interactivity. The main goal of the module is to develop data literacy and the ability to use data to communicate to disparate audiences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-5-1","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3230","ModuleTitle":"Photographic and Video Storytelling","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The most compelling media content makes use of evocative images, and sometimes an image itself is the story. Knowing how to make, edit, and communicate with images are key skills in the digital age. Students enrolled in this module will be introduced to the skills, theories and methods around communicating with both moving and still imagery. The course will focus on using digital tools to capture, edit and present images as data and for storytelling, communicating with visual imagery in the digital age, and the study and use of visual images for research and communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3233","ModuleTitle":"Strategic Communication: Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the principles of strategic communication management with an emphasis on the application of social research to strategic decision making to meet organizational goals and objectives. Built on the theoretical foundation of strategic communications and applied social research, students will learn to evaluate, analyze and monitor research programs, and to design solutions in public, non-profit and for-profit organizations. Emphasis is placed on learning and conducting assessments of organizational need, performing situational analysis, analyzing message design, evaluating media choice, exploring traditional and emerging media tools, and planning effective communication strategies for the respective organizations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NM3220 Research for Communication Management","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3236","ModuleTitle":"Ethics in Communication Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to essential tools for ethical decision-making in communication management through a survey of theory, research, and practice in this area. The seminar addresses psychological theories of moral development, ethical theories in public relations, models of ethical reasoning, professionalism, codes of ethics, ethical strategic management, corporate social responsibility, and the fundamental aspect of ethically managing relationships with stakeholders. It aims to help students recognize and resolve moral issues, develop critical thinking and analytical skills, appreciate the complexities of ethical issues confronting communication management practitioners today, and equip themselves with foundational understanding and awareness of the importance of ethics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NM4201 Ethics in Communication Management","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM3238","ModuleTitle":"Software Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Software has worked its way in to almost every aspect of our lives. Code is not just neutral technology, but is subject to cultural, economic, and political interests. Similarly our cultural lives are profoundly influenced by software – by its development and dissemination (collaboration and open-source), how we work (the paperless office, outsourcing), communicate (friends networks), conduct transactions (bitcoins), enact subversion, its reflection of race and gender divisions, its expressive capabilities (new media art), and reconceptualization of knowledge in programmatic form. This course approaches software from the perspective of humanities and social sciences to critically examine the relationship and interdependencies between culture and software.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3550","ModuleTitle":"Communications & New Media Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies, are vetted and approved by the Communications and New Media Programme, have relevance to the major in NM, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available credited internships for each semester will be advertised at the beginning of the semester before. Internships proposed by students will require the approval of the department. Student must apply for and be accepted to work in the company/organization offering the internship for a duration of 6 months (together with INM3550), on full time basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3 months at the place of work on full time basis.","Prerequisite":"(1) For NM Major only,\r\n(2) Read and pass a minimum of 80 MCs AND\r\n(3) Must read INM3550 concurrently\r\n","Preclusion":"Any other series-internship modules\r\n(Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\r\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MC\r\nin that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.5.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4102","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Communications & New Media Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module is to help honours students conduct independent empirical research using the key social science research methods. Students will learn detailed procedures and executable techniques of selected research methods such as survey research, experimental design, in-depth/focus group interviews, and content analysis. The module adopts a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach, as students will select their own research topics, develop research questions and hypotheses, and design the structure of research activities including measurement, sampling, data collection, and data analysis. Key issues in each step (e.g., instrument development for multi-dimensional constructs) will be discussed through presentations, Q & As, and lectures. The module focuses more on applications and practices than theories, and explains how different types of data and methods can be used to answer research questions relevant to communications and new media.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(1) Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) NM2102 or NM2103 or NM2104.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(1) Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) NM2103 Quantitative Research Methods\r\n(3) NM2104 Qualitative Communication Research Methods","Preclusion":"NM4101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4207","ModuleTitle":"Managing Communication Campaigns","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Managing Communication Campaigns is the capstone module of the communication management sequence. It is designed to strengthen advanced students understanding of communication management principles and to provide opportunities for practical application of those principles to public relations problems or opportunities facing local or global organisations. It provides guided practice in conducting situational research, case studies and environmental scanning, formulating strategies to meet communication objectives, providing collateral materials designed to meet those objectives, evaluating communication effectiveness, and tracking and managing issues that can impact an organisation or its publics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(1) Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) NM3219\r\n(3) NM3220 or NM3232 or NM3233\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(1) Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) NM3219\r\n(3) NM3220 or NM3232 or NM3233","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4208","ModuleTitle":"Designing for an Integrated Communications Environment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"In our world where audiences demand instant and varied channels of information, this course navigates students in messaging and production through print and multimedia platforms. It expands on communication design skills acquired in NM3217 Design for Strategic Communications and focuses on creating multi-page public relations publications, especially through the use of digital and interactive technologies. The course helps students in: communicating effectively through research and strategy; applying and packaging communication messages and design across print through interactive publications; mastering the planning, preparation and management of the design workflow; and developing an appreciation for visual literacy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-0-3-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(1) Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) NM3217\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(1) Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) NM3217","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4209","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Game Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This is an interactive media design capstone module that explores particular game design themes or issues. Students will learn relevant advanced theory and design practices relevant to a particular theme or genre, such as computer-supported cooperative play or persuasive games. The module includes a studio component that involves the analysis of existing games, as well as the design and evaluation of an original computer-based game.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-5.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4210","ModuleTitle":"User Experience Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This is an interactive media design capstone module that explores \"user experience design\" (UXD), where main concern is design and evaluation of overall quality of the interactive experience a person has when interacting with a product or a system. Students will learn relevant theory and design techniques as well as engage in sustained design and evaluation activities. Concepts introduced include user-centric design, desirability, affordance (real and perceived), emotion design -- as well as related concepts and insights from psychology, computer science, semiotics, and marketing research. The module includes a studio component that involves semester-long design and evaluation of original prototype.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs , including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs , including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4212","ModuleTitle":"Media and Representation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module examines a set of key issues in connection with the understanding and analysis of representations of family, class, gender, ethnicity, politics, national identity, citizenship and technology from the broad perspective of new media studies. It explores the idea of representation from various angles, notably through contemporary cultural, post-colonial, feminist, and social semiotic theories and frameworks. The course aims to provide students the necessary practical knowledge and skills required for engaging in theoretically informed media analysis and commentaries. The module will use diverse materials such as various genres of (online) texts, images, cartoons, and films for hands-on exercises to attain this objective.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(1) Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) NM2101\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(1) Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) NM2101","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4218","ModuleTitle":"Knowledge Mgmt: Approaches & Critique","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The module would attempt to provide students a basic and foundational understanding of the concept of Knowledge Management from management, historical, philosophical and political economy perspectives. It would explore the idea of Knowledge Management in theory and practice and offer critical perspectives along with an analysis of widely discussed case studies","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4221","ModuleTitle":"Writing for Health Communication and New Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to writing for health communication. Creating effective health messages is a critical process that equips the public with essential information to respond appropriately to health issues. Increasingly, health communicators are addressing audiences on new media platforms, using techniques that have transformed traditional writing practices. This advanced writing seminar will explicate the task of writing strategic health messages using new media. By the end of this course, students will know to write and design effective messages for health promotion and interventions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-7-2.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4223","ModuleTitle":"New Media and Organizations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with a broad understanding of organizational communication. It will examine the process of communication as individuals work, collaborate, build relationships, and influence each other within organizations. It will also explore the impact that new media has on communicative processes within organizations. In this module, “organizations” include corporations, governments, non-profit organizations, religious groups, social movements, political parties, universities, communities, and families. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NM5213 and NM5213R","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4226","ModuleTitle":"HCI and Interactive Arts/Entertainment Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Interactive entertainment, interactive art, and humancomputer interaction (HCI) design all deal with the ways in which people interact with technology. They\r\ndo so, however, from very different and often contradictory perspectives. This module explores the tensions at the intersection of these related approaches to thinking about, designing, and analyzing interactive media. Issues will be explored\r\nthrough a combination of case studies, theoretical discussions, and project work situated at the intersection of entertainment, art and HCI.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-5.5-4","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(Not applicable to SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\n(For SOC/SDE/ENG students)\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Each student is required to conduct an independent research project on an approved topic under the supervision of a faculty member. The student may select a topic in any field of Communications and New Media. The topic may entail a technical aspect of Communications and New Media or an aspect which explores the application of Communications and New Media to an area of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The project will be submitted as an Honours Thesis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"(1) Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of NM major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs. \r\n(2) Pass NM4101 or NM4102","Preclusion":"NM4660","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and Honours Coordinator's approvals of the written agreement are required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"To be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department.\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"NM4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4883C","ModuleTitle":"Communication and Asian Holistic Healthcare","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This special topics honours seminar will explore the major holistic, traditional, and complementary medicines that originated in Asia and are widely used in Singapore. Holistic health practices are global industries and in the biological and social sciences. In this course, students will study holistic health from a social construction of health perspective in order to examine how people understand, legitimate, and promote these “alternative” or “traditional” medicines. Despite the regional affiliation of health practices such as Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and yoga with particular Asian countries, these health practices are more accurately understood as transnational productions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM4883D","ModuleTitle":"New Media Production and Public Engagement","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module will train students in the theory and practice of production processes to create new media platforms for public engagement based on an immersive project in collaboration with an industry partner. The module provides guided practice in creating, designing and running an online public engagement platform, producing editorial and video content driven by user engagement. It aims to expose students to the practices of creating editorials, writing commentaries, producing news content and developing digital engagement platforms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in NM, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs and obtain a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM5205","ModuleTitle":"Cognition and Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce important theories on how people process information from the media and how media affects individuals. Based on empirical social science research, this course will examine the effects of mass media on user’s cognition, attitude, and behaviour. While the focus of the course will be on how media, both traditional and new media, affects individual users, the effects of mass media on groups and society will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM5205R","ModuleTitle":"Cognition and Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce important theories on how people process information from the media and how media affects individuals. Based on empirical social science research, this course will examine the effects of mass media on user’s cognition, attitude, and behaviour. While the focus of the course will be on how media, both traditional and new media, affects individual users, the effects of mass media on groups and society will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"For CNM major who has accumulated 120 MCs.\r\nFor CNM, FASS, and SoC graduate students","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM5214","ModuleTitle":"Design for Public Engagement","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The module explores the design of interactive media technologies that encourage and support participation. Students will learn relevant theory as well as design issues and techniques. In particular, the module will explore and critique existing participatory media and tools, examine issues that arise for particular kinds of stakeholders and activities, and highlight techniques used to\r\nencourage and sustain participation. The module will also engage students in actual design prototyping and evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM5214R","ModuleTitle":"Design for Public Engagement","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to connect philosophy and design, STS (Science Technology Society studies) and HCI (Human Computer Interaction). STS can improve our design practices vis-à-vis ecological, economic and political crises by bringing a different understanding of the stakeholders’ perspectives and provide a more informed discussion about the possibilities and the limits we face in our complex society. Design practices, on the other hand, provide a much needed experimental method and framework for humanities and social sciences to understand the conceptual conundrum of actor-networks, various ideas of flows, spheres, agency and materiality.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NM5217","ModuleTitle":"Designing for Prosocial Behavior","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Prosocial behavior describes actions intended to benefit another individual or group of individuals. From collaborative editing tools like wikis to video sharing\r\nenvironments like YouTube, there are many computing applications and online spaces that rely on prosocial user behavior. The focus of this course is developing designs for computational applications/interventions to motivate prosocial behavior. Through readings, discussion, and design work, students will learn theories about prosociality from the social sciences and apply\r\nthem in the design of systems that encourage prosocial behavior. The course will consist of readings, discussion, and groupwork focused on the development of mockups and functional prototypes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM5217R","ModuleTitle":"Designing for Prosocial Behavior","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Prosocial behavior describes actions intended to benefit another individual or group of individuals. From collaborative editing tools like wikis to video sharing\r\nenvironments like YouTube, there are many computing applications and online spaces that rely on prosocial user behavior. The focus of this course is developing designs for computational applications/interventions to motivate prosocial behavior. Through readings, discussion, and design work, students will learn theories about prosociality from the social sciences and apply\r\nthem in the design of systems that encourage prosocial behavior. The course will consist of readings, discussion, and groupwork focused on the development of mockups and functional prototypes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Communications and New Media in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IF5660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM5771","ModuleTitle":"Networked Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module analyses the interplay between new communication technologies and society. Students will learn and engage in discussions about how technological developments affect current social systems, and conversely, how social systems affect the nature and use of technology. The module focuses on the studying of triple revolution: the impact of the Internet, the impact of mobile phones, and the turn towards social networks. It explores how society and technology have mutually changed (and shaped) each other, with respect to family, community and work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-6-0-6-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM6102","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH METHODS IN CNM","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This course will prepare graduate students for their dissertation writing by delving into selected quantitative and qualitative methods in depth in the area of communications and new media. Students will have hands-on experience in developing their own research agenda, designing methodologies and conducting independent fieldwork.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IF5101, NM5101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NM6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Communications and New Media in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IF6660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1108","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum 1.2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module enables students to integrate theory and clinical knowledge in the community and surgical settings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-160-0","Prerequisite":"NUR1107 Clinical Practicum 1.1","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1109","ModuleTitle":"Healthcare Ethics and Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine principles and concepts of legal and ethical accountablilty related to the professional role of the nurse. It will also equip students with the knowledge of the fundamentals of law and an awareness of legal issues that may arise in the clincial areana.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-2-0-0-3.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1115","ModuleTitle":"Maternal and Child Health Nursing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on normal pregnancy and childbirth; and normal growth and development of infants, children and adolescents. It also includes collaborative medical and nursing management for patients with alteration in reproductive function; and infants, children and adolescents with alterations in health status. It also introduces students to medication administration.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-2-0-4","Prerequisite":"NUR1114 Fundamentals of Nursing","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1116","ModuleTitle":"Psychology for Health Professionals","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This introductory module aims to provide health professionals with an understanding of psychological concepts underpinning health, illness and well being. It explores the foundations of health and behavior, factors affecting health and behavior, psychophysiological aspects of health, and prevention of illness and promotion of health.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR1118","ModuleTitle":"Anatomy and Physiology II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on NUR1117 Anatomy and Physiology I and further develops knowledge and understanding of the normal structure and function of the human body. Learning in this module will be guided via a ‘tissues to systems’ approach within each of the body systems addressed in the module. 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The module also includes management of patients in pain and patients in the operating room.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-3-1-2","Prerequisite":"NUR2106 Clinical practicum 2.1","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NUR2118 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II, NUR2107 Clinical Practicum 2.2"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR2118","ModuleTitle":"Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module will focus on developing knowledge in both pathophysiology and pharmacology relevant for nursing practice. Students will gain an understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of some major disease states or ndisturbances in homeostasis. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of drugs used to treat disorders addressed within this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NUR2117 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR3114","ModuleTitle":"Leadership and Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"The module focuses on the management of hospitals and health care organisations using principles of effective leadership and management. The module prepares students to make decisions, minimise and manage risks to\r\nensure patient safety within the health care environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-2-0-1-2.5","Prerequisite":"NUR1104 Professional Issues and Practice","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR3115","ModuleTitle":"Issues for Contemporary Nursing Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module will draw on the knowledge and skills acquired over the previous semesters and introduce professional development concepts to promote students’ transition into the practice environment as a registered nurse.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"2-1-2-0-2.5","Prerequisite":"NUR3105","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NUR3114 Leadership and Management, NUR3116 Transition-to-Practice"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR3116","ModuleTitle":"Transition-to-Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"Transition to practice will enable students to integrate theory and clinical knowledge through experience in a clinical placement attachment of their choice. Students will focus on experience to enable them to function as registered nurses\r\non the completion of the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"9","Workload":"0-0-0-360-0","Prerequisite":"NUR3105 Clinical Practicum 3.1","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NUR3115 Issues for Contemporary Nursing Practice"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR4101","ModuleTitle":"Evidence-based Health Care Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with opportunities to develop their understanding of evidence-based practice. 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The student will be expected to, with the assistance of one supervisor, develop a systematic review protocol; have the protocol accepted by the Joanna Briggs Institute or the Cochrane Collaboration; complete a meta-analysis or meta-synthesis, write a systematic review; have the systematic review published by the Joanna Briggs Institute or Cochrane Library and prepare the systematic review for publication in a peer-reviewed journal suitable for the topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-2-0-3-12","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5002","ModuleTitle":"Statistics for Health Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics used in health care research. Emphasis is placed on how and when to use statistical techniques as well as interpretation of statistics. Computer applications also are explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5003","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This elective module involves an individual programme of study undertaken in conjunction with an overseas university with which NUS has a signed collaborative agreement. Students will be expected to use the visit to the overseas host institution to build networks and ascertain similarities and differences in health care practices, models of service delivery, and policies between Singapore and the host country. The minimum placement will be two consecutive weeks. On return to Singapore students will present an oral seminar on outcomes of the visit and write a 2000 word critical review of key issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-5-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5004","ModuleTitle":"Leadership in healthcare","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module requires students to explore leadership principles and practice through case studies, group discussions, special topic presentations, critical reflection and evaluation of leadership styles. Students will have opportunities to examine the role a leader plays in a healthcare enterprise risk management environment and explore various approaches to mitigate risks to patients and family, staff and the organization they work in. Students are required to critically evaluate their personal leadership style and how they can build effective relationships, embed shared values and support clinical governance to ensure quality and patient safety.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-5-1-1","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5005","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in Translational Medicine","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This seminar series provides a framework for students to understand a relatively new initiative in medicine and nursing; translational research. Through an iterative process, key themes in the evolution of scientific discovery and its application to clinical practice will be presented by speakers from different spheres of medicine. The emphasis is on how healthcare professionals use scientific evidence to deliver rational treatments with tangible evidence of benefit for patients.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-5-0-2-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5006","ModuleTitle":"Geriatrics and Gerontology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a solid foundation for the management of older adults from the APN perspective. It focuses on assessment, management and evaluation of\r\ncare and services from a holistic and multidisciplinary approach.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5007","ModuleTitle":"Primary Care","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge in the specialty area of Primary Care in order to manage patients either independently or collaboratively in consultation with other healthcare professionals.\r\nCompetencies and principles of primary care will guide students in the development of their clinical skills. The module focuses on common conditions seen in primary care settings and provide an opportunity for students to deliver\r\nprimary care.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5009","ModuleTitle":"Principles & Practice of Palliative Care","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the philosophy, principles, goals and development of palliative care. It will also enhance the cognitive, affective and psychomotor abilities of students in the provision of\r\nholistic care to patients and families with life-threatening disease.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5202","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Research Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on knowledge taught in the undergraduate research programme. Common research designs used in nursing will be examined with a focus on methodology and methods. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in writing a research question, developing aims, and describing the process of constructing a systematic search strategy and an integrative review of the literature. The process of ethical research will be discussed and avenues for the dissemination of results will be explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5204","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide opportunities for the students to work in small groups (3-4 members) to conduct a nursing research project under supervision. Students will be expected to identify a research problem from a critical review of the literature, design a research study to address the problem, obtain ethics approval, conduct the study, and present results.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"2-2-0-5-6","Prerequisite":"NUR5202 Research Methods for Clinical Practice\r\nNUR5203 Evidence-based Healthcare\r\nNUR5207 Healthcare Ethics\r\nNUR5002 Statistics for Health Research","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5205","ModuleTitle":"PATIENT EDUCATION & HEALTH PROMOTION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to teach students the concepts and principles of patient education and health promotion. Social & behavioural science theories and strategies for communication and counselling will be taught to enhance the students’ understanding of factors that affect health and identify risk factors that can lead to health impairment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5206","ModuleTitle":"Health Care Policy and Quality Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals principles of health ecomomics and ecomomic reasoning as applied in health care policy adn quality management of health care services.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5211","ModuleTitle":"Consolidated Clinical Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to give students the opportunities to consolidate their practice in their area of Specialties under the guidance of a clinical preceptor. Students are given the option to be attached to the unit/ward where they will be serving their internship upon completion of the MN programme or another practised area offering similar learning experiences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5301","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Practice Nursing I (Adult Health)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module emphasises on clinical management of patients with altered health status in relation to the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastroenterology systems. Students will utilise knowledge and skills of pathophysiology, advanced health assessment and pharmacotherapeutics in the clinical management of such patients.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"4-2-0-4-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5311","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum I (Adult Health)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5312","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum II (Adult Health)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5401","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Psychopathology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide essential knowledge for advanced practice in psychiatric mental health nursing. Students will learn to diagnose individuals with mental disorders using various sources of information. Management of psychiatric disorders using biopsychosocial theories, research, evidence-based standard of care, and clinical practice guidelines are strongly emphasised.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"4-2-0-4-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5411","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum I (Mental Health)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"Clinical practicum in the roles of psychiatric mental health APN, including a direct care provider, educator, consultant, and collaborator, is a focus of this module. Assessment, diagnoses, and management of clients with mental health disorders using biopsychosocial theories, research, evidence-based standard of care, and clinical practice guidelines are strongly emphasised.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5501","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Practice Nursing I (Acute Care).","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical knowledge and evidence-based skills needed by the advanced practice nurse in diagnosing and managing physiological alterations involving the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems in the critically ill population. It focuses on pathologies that may involve these systems of the body. Through continuous didactic learning sessions reinforced by practical sessions, the students will enhance their competency in planning, implementing and evaluating care for critically ill patients with complex conditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"4-0-2-0-9","Prerequisite":"Advanced Pathophysiology\r\nAdvanced Health Assessment","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5503","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Practice Nursing III (Acute Care)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the development of theoretical and evidencebased\r\nskills and knowledge for advanced nursing practice in the diagnosis and management of alterations in various systems commonly seen in the critically ill patients. Through ongoing clinical practice, students will develop the attitude, skills and knowledge required for planning, implementing and evaluating care for critically ill patients with complex conditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-1-0-5","Prerequisite":"MDN5122 Advanced Practice Nursing I\r\nMDN5123 Advanced Practice Nursing II","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5511","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum I (Acute Care).","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Advanced Practice Nursing I\r\nAdvanced Practice Nursing II","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5512","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum II (Acute Care).","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Advanced Practice Nursing I\r\nAdvanced Practice Nursing II\r\nAdvanced Practice Nursing III","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR6001","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Seminar","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with opportunities to gain and apply the knowledge and skills needed to understand the research process, prepare for the written components of a PhD thesis, and present research findings in a professional forum. Content is broad and provides students with independent elements of study (attendance at a series of seminars of the students choosing) as well as structured sessions and guidance to produce a PhD research proposal and obtain ethical approval, and opportunities to present preliminary work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR6002","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Research in Health Sciences","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"NURSING/ALICE LEE CTR FOR NURSING STUD","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of five x eight-hour study days spread over the semester. Students will be given opportunities to: identify and describe the major philosophical dimensions and issues in qualitative research, understand the methodologies within qualitative research; identify the appropriate methods within the methodologies; understand and apply the concepts of rigor and validity in qualitative research; and undertake a small qualitative research exercise, analyse the collected data; and develop skills to write up a qualitative research report.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"OT5001","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent study over two semesters, on a topic in Offshore Technology approved by the Programme Management Committee. The work may relate to a comprehensive literature survey, and critical evaluation and analysis, design feasibility study, case study, minor research project or a combination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"OT5001A & OT5001B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5203","ModuleTitle":"Design of Floating Structures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is concerned with the design of floating offshore structures and elements. Floating structures dealt with in this module include semi-submersibles, FPSOs, spar platforms, floating jack-up structures and elements such as reinforced (hull) plating and mooring turntables. The important design parameters for floating structures will be highlighted. Also covered are the methods of analysis and criteria in design such as wave loading and motion in waves, floating stability, (dynamic) positioning, structural strength and fatigue. Safety assessment and codes in relation to design will also be treated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"OT5201 Marine Statics and Dynamics (as of AY2011/12 onwards) or an equivalent, or CE5887 Topics in Offshore Engineering: Marine Statics & Dynamics (in AY2010/2011)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5204","ModuleTitle":"Moorings & Risers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module will cover various mooring and riser systems; hydrodynamics and vortex-induced vibrations; moored object dynamics; design of deepwater moorings and risers; design codes and criteria; material selection; fatigue and structural intergrity; offshore installation and practical applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"CE5307 or OT5201","Preclusion":"N/A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5205","ModuleTitle":"Offshore Pipelines","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module is concerned with the design, fabrication, installation and operations of offshore pipelines. Students will be learn advanced concepts on various aspects of offshore pipelines, 16 including material selection; loads; hydrodynamic and on-bottom stability; collapse & buckling; pipeline design & evaluation; fabrication; installation methods and controls; pipeline operations; risk and safety","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CE4 standing","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5206","ModuleTitle":"Offshore Foundations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is concerned with the analysis and design of foundations for offshore structures. Students will learn the principles, concepts and design considerations that are peculiar to the offshore environment. The major topics covered include: offshore design considerations; foundations for jack-up rigs and offshore gravity platforms; offshore pile foundations installation, analysis and design.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CE2112 Basic Undergraduate Soil Mechanics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"OT5301","ModuleTitle":"Subsea Systems Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for persons interested in the subsea systems engineering in offshore oil and gas production. Its contents are focused on giving an overview and understanding of subsea systems employed in the\r\nsubsea production and processing of oil & gas. Contents to cover subsea systems, equipment and their architecture, offshore exploration, drilling, well completion, subsea processing of oil & gas, subsea control systems, flowline,\r\npipline and risers, etc. A structured programme of lectures, seminars, term papers, mini-projects and a final examination are included in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"OT5302","ModuleTitle":"Flow Assurance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"MECHANICAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Flow Assurance is a relatively new term in the Oil & Gas industry which is all about ensuring the safe and uninterrupted transportation of a multiphase mixture of oil, gas and water from the reservoir to the delivery location. This module is designed for students interested in offshore oil and gas production and the multiphase transportation of oil, water and gas. Its contents are focused on giving an overview and understanding of the various aspects in both single phase and multiphase flow transportation and assurance issues in the oil & gas industry with emphasis on the subsea production and transportation of oil, gas and water. A structured programme of lectures, term papers, mini-projects and a final examination are included in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"OT5882A Topics in Subsea Engineering - Flow Assurance","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PA1113","ModuleTitle":"Basic Pharmacology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a team-taught module that aims to prepare pharmacy students with the fundamental principles in how drugs influence human body and how human body handles these agents. These principles are key to introducing system pharmacology here which includes major topics: autonomic, corticosteroid, steroid hormone and immune-pharmacology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"6-2-4-0-2","Prerequisite":"AY1130","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"PY1131"},{"ModuleCode":"PA1113A","ModuleTitle":"Basic Pharmacology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a team-taught module that aims to prepare Master of Nursing students with the fundamental principles in how drugs influence human body and how human body handles these agents. These principles are key to introducing system pharmacology here which includes major topics: autonomic, corticosteroid, steroid hormone and immune-pharmacology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"6-2-4-0-2","Prerequisite":"NUR5102 Advanced Pathophysiology","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PA2106","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacology 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHARMACOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is the first Pharmacology module for Pharmacy Professional Course. This module will introduce Pharmacology, the scientific study of the actions of drugs and chemicals in living systems and provide the general principles and concepts of pharmacokinetics (body’s handling of drug) and pharmacodynamics (principles/mechanism of drug action) in humans. A sound understanding of these foundation principles, which constitute the scientific basis of therapeutics, will promote the safe and rational use of drugs in disease conditions. The module will then progress to the study of the pharmacological properties of various classes of clinically useful drugs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"5-2-0-1-2","Prerequisite":"PR1908","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1143","ModuleTitle":"Physics III","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism: electric fields, electric flux and Gauss's law, electric potential; capacitance, dielectrics, current and resistance; DC circuits; magnetic fields, magnetic effect of currents, Ampere's law, electromagnetic induction; AC circuits; magnetism in matter; electromagnetic waves. The module also has a practical component consisting of five experiments designed to enhance students' understanding of some of the concepts discussed in lectures. This module is targeted at science students who wish to acquire a working knowledge in electricity and magnetism, and is an essential for physics majors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-1.5-2-3","Prerequisite":"'A' level or H2 pass in Physics or PC1221 & PC1222","Preclusion":"Students who have passed PC1432 are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1144","ModuleTitle":"Physics IV","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the ideas of modern physics to students, with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics covered are a) Einstein's theory of special relativity, including time dilation, length contraction, and his famous equation E=mc2, b) Quantum physics, where the observed phenomena of black body radiation, the photoelectric effect and Compton scattering, leading to the quantization of angular momentum and energy, atomic transitions and atomic spectra, c) Introduction to quantum mechanics, introducing the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, wave-mechanics and wave particle duality, and the use of wavefunctions in predicting the behaviour of particles trapped in potential wells, d) Nuclear physics, introducing radioactivity and decay processes, nuclear interaction and binding energy, fission and fusion, and e) Sub-atomic elementary particles and their classification. The module is targeted at science students who are interested in learning about the more recent developments in physics, and is an essential for physics majors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-1.5-2-3","Prerequisite":"'A' level or H2 pass in Physics or PC1221 & PC1222","Preclusion":"Students who have passed PC1432 are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1221FC","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Physics 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to bridge the gap between O level physics and 1st year university physics level. The module covers the fundamentals of two branches of physics: mechanics and thermodynamics. Topics included in the part on mechanics are linear motion, curvilinear motion, relative motion, circular motion, Newtons laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, linear momentum and conservation, rotational kinematics, torque and moment of inertia, rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, gravitation and planetary motion, static equilibrium, oscillatory motion and fluid mechanics. The part on thermodynamics encompasses topics such as temperature and zeroth law of thermodynamics, temperature scales, thermal expansion, heat and internal energy, thermal processes, first law of thermodynamics, ideal gas laws and kinetic theory of gasses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-1.5-1.5-3","Prerequisite":"'O' level pass in Physics or Combined Science (Physics & Chemistry OR Physics & Biology) or its equivalent","Preclusion":"A' level or H2 pass in Physics or PC1141, or PC1142 or PC1431 or PC1431FC or PC1221","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1222","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Physics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to bridge the gap between O level Physics and first year university physics level. The module covers the fundamentals of three branches of physics: electricity & magnetism, optics and modern physics. Topics included in the part on electricity & magnetism are Coulombs law, electric field and potential, capacitance, current and resistance, DC circuits, magnetic fields, magnetic effects on current, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits and electromagnetic waves. The part on optics encompasses topics such as reflection and refraction, systems of lenses, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, grating and polarization. Topics covered in the part on modern physics are blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, atomic transitions and spectra, the uncertainty principle, wave-particle duality, radioactivity and decay processes, binding energy and fusion energy and fusion & fission.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-3","Prerequisite":"'O' level pass in Physics or Combined Science (Physics & Chemistry OR Physics & Biology).","Preclusion":"'A' level or H2 pass in Physics or PC1143, or PC1144 or PC1432","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1322","ModuleTitle":"Understanding the Universe","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module presents an introduction to the universe, the scientific methods for observing the universe, and evolution of ideas of the universe. The topics covered are planets, stars, galaxies and cosmology. This module is targeted at all interested students with a willingness to be exposed to new ideas.","CrossModule":"GEK1520","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics are not allowed to take this module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1323","ModuleTitle":"Great Ideas in Contemporary Physics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to acquaint students with some of the great ideas in contemporary physics. Accounts will be given to show how these ideas came about; how they have helped us to understand the mysteries of nature and how they have been developed to transform the world as we know it today. The major topics to be covered include the quantum theory of light, particle waves, wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, development of quantum mechanics, Einstein's special and general theories of relativity, the four fundamental forces, unified theory, sub-nuclear particles, fusion and fission, big-bang cosmology, evolution of stars, black holes and some modern technologies based on physics such as lasers, semiconductors and superconductors. This module is targeted at students from all years and all disciplines except physics majors.","CrossModule":"GEK1510","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics are not allowed to take this module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1325","ModuleTitle":"Einstein's Universe & Quantum Weirdness","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module will give a gentle introduction to two of the most important developments in modern physics: relativity and quantum theory. It would cover topics such as: the concept of absolute and relative space and time, the twin paradox, black holes and wormholes, wave-particle duality of matter, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Schrodinger's cat, the ultimate constituents of matter, grand unification and superstrings, and how these theories can contribute to the technology of tomorrow. It is designed for non-physics students, and proceeds mainly by analogy and contrast with the familiar. Concepts will be emphasised, while omitting the technical details.","CrossModule":"GEK1508","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics are not allowed to take this module","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PC1327","ModuleTitle":"Science of Music","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the science of music. Topics to be covered: acoustics, sound and music; vibrations, frequency and pitch; musical intervals and mathematical ratios; vibrating strings and musical intervals; the construction of musical scales; Just, Pythagorean and Equal Tempered tuning; musical instruments and their waveforms; the harmonic series; harmonics and musical timbre; string and wind instruments; the pianoforte and its technology; the action of grand and upright pianos; automated pianos; electronic music; the MIDI system; MIDI signals; general MIDI and MIDI sequencers; synthesis of musical sounds; additive and subtractive synthesis; FM synthesis; digitisation and sampling; digital synthesis of waveforms; digital music reproduction.","CrossModule":"GEK1519","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1431","ModuleTitle":"Physics IE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to provide a clear and logical introduction to the concepts and principles of mechanics and thermodynamics, with illustrations based on applications to the real world. Topics covered include motion in one dimension; curvilinear motion; circular motion; relative motion; Newton's laws; friction; work and energy; conservative forces, conservation of energy; linear momentum and conservation, collisions; rotational kinematics; moment of inertia and torque; rotational dynamics; conservation of angular momentum; gravitational force, field and potential energy; planetary motion; temperature and the zeroth law, temperature scales; thermal expansion of solids and liquids; heat and internal energy, specific heat capacities, enthalpy and latent heat, work for ideal gases, first law of thermodynamics; equipartition of energy, mean free path; entropy and the second law, heat engines; entropy changes for reversible and irreversible processes. The module is targeted essentially at Engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-2-4","Prerequisite":"Students from FOE (i.e. Civil Eng, Environmental Eng, Common Engineering, Mechanical Eng, Bioengineering, Industrial & Systems Eng and Material Science & Eng) with ‘A’ level or H2 pass in Physics; or 'A' level or H2 pass in Physics; or PC1221 & PC1222","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics or students who have passed in PC1141 or PC1142 or PC1433 or PC1431FC are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1431FC","ModuleTitle":"Physics IE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to provide a clear and logical introduction to the concepts and principles of mechanics and thermodynamics, with illustrations based on applications to the real world. Topics covered include motion in one dimension; curvilinear motion; circular motion; relative motion; Newton's laws; friction; work and energy; conservative forces, conservation of energy; linear momentum and conservation, collisions; rotational kinematics; moment of inertia and torque; rotational dynamics; conservation of angular momentum; temperature and the zeroth law, temperature scales; heat and internal energy, specific heat capacities, work for ideal gases, first law of thermodynamics; equipartition of energy, entropy and the second law, heat engines; entropy changes for reversible and irreversible processes. The module is targeted essentially at Engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-1-3","Prerequisite":"Students from FOE (i.e. Civil Eng, Environmental Eng, Common Engineering, Mechanical Eng, Bioengineering, Industrial & Systems Eng and Material Science & Eng) with ‘A’ level or H2 pass in Physics; or 'A' level or H2 pass in Physics","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics. Students must not have passed PC1431.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC1432","ModuleTitle":"Physics IIE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces fundamental concepts of physics and is illustrated with many practical examples. Topics covered include a) Electricity and magnetism, where the basic concepts of electric and magnetic fields, forces on charged particles, electric potential, electromotive force, work and energy, are described. The properties of basic electrical circuits comprising resistors, inductors and capacitors are discussed, along with analysis of their transient and steady-state behaviour. Understanding the role of Maxwell's equations in electromagnetism is emphasized; b) Waves, introducing properties of waves, including geometric optics, propagation, interference and diffraction, and electromagnetic waves; and c) Quantum physics, where new physics concepts which led to the quantization of energy are introduced, leading to an explanation of atomic transitions, atomic spectra and the physical and the chemical properties of the atom. The uncertainty principle, wave-mechanics and wave particle duality concepts are covered, together with the use of wavefunctions in predicting the behaviour of trapped particles. The module is targeted essentially at Engineering students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-2-4","Prerequisite":"Students from FOE ( i.e. Computer Eng, Common Engineering, Bioengineering, Industrial & Systems Eng and Material Science & Eng) with ‘A’ level or H2 pass in Physics; or 'A' level or H2 pass in Physics; or PC1221 & PC1222","Preclusion":"Students majoring in Physics or students who have passed in PC1143 or PC1144 are not allowed to take this module","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2130","ModuleTitle":"Quantum Mechanics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Two-state quantum system. Probabilistic interpretation and Schrodinger equation for the two-state state system. Examples of two state systems such as quantum interferometer (explanation of wave particle duality), quantum beats (elementary spectroscopy) are studied. Two level systems are extended to the N level systems. One dimensional continuous systems; Schrodinger equations of motion; solution for 1D harmonic oscillator, and the infinite and finite square well potential; scattering from barrier and step potential. Applications such as quantum wires, quantum dots, tunnelling.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have either passed PC1144 or PC1432 and (MA1505 and MA1506) or MA1507 or equivalent.","Preclusion":"Students who have passed PC2130B are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2130B","ModuleTitle":"Applied Quantum Physics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Introductory aspects of quantum physics. Two state quantum systems. The wave function and Schrodinger equation. Quantum harmonic oscillator; hydrogen atom; spherical harmonics. Atomic spectra. Scattering theory. Applications such as semiconductors, lasers, quantum dots and wires.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-0.5-6","Prerequisite":"Students who passed one of the following modules.\r\nPC1144 or PC1432 or PC1433.","Preclusion":"Students who passed PC2130 cannot take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2131","ModuleTitle":"Electricity & Magnetism I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Among the four fundamental forces in nature, the electromagnetic force has great technological importance and is critical for the understanding of other subjects in science and engineering, such as optics, radiation, chemistry, biology and electrical engineering. This module provides a comprehensive treatment of electromagnetic fields and forces. It covers the following topics: basic electrostatics, special methods in electrostatics, dielectric media, magnetostatics and magnetic materials, and electromagnetic induction. This module is targeted at physics majors and science students in general.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC1143 or PC1432 and (MA1505 and MA1506)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2133","ModuleTitle":"Applied Solid State Physics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Structure of solids, practical determination of structure, elasticity, phonons and latticevibration; thermal propertire of insulators, free electron gas; semiconductor crystals. Transport properties.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC1144 or PC1433.","Preclusion":"Students who have passed PC3235 are not allowed to take PC2133","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2193","ModuleTitle":"Experimental Physics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a comprehensive training of both experimental and analytical skills in mechanics, thermal physics, electronics, magnetism, nuclear physics, semiconductors, optics and lasers. In particular, emphasis is placed on the measurement skill that will be required in the industries of semiconductors, optical communications and life sciences. While this module is mainly targeted at physics majors, it is also suitable for science and engineering students who are interested in a career in the above-mentioned industries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-6-1-3","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed one of these modules PC1141, PC1142, PC1143, PC1144, PC1431, PC1431FC, PC1432 or PC1433","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2230","ModuleTitle":"Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introductory course in statistical and thermal physics, and is a prerequisite to advanced statistical mechanics. The topics to be covered include: mathematical background, laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamics functions, chemical equilibrium and phase transitions, kinetic theory, postulates of statistical mechanics, independent particle approach of statistical mechanics, basic distributions, ideal gases, paramagnetism, equipartition theorem, etc. Science and engineering students with a background knowledge of general physics are the targeted students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"PC1142, PC1144, PC1431 PC1431FC or PC1433 and MA1505 or MA1507","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2232","ModuleTitle":"Physics for Electrical Engineers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This 2000 level module is designed to give students an indepth grounding in fundamental aspects of modern physics. The module concentrates on modern optics and quantum mechanics (QM), with a focus on the applications of these two topics in electrical engineering.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0.5-0-5.5","Prerequisite":"EE2011","Preclusion":"N.A.","Corequisite":"N.A."},{"ModuleCode":"PC2239","ModuleTitle":"Special Problems in Undergrad Physics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module is intended for a small cohort of undergraduates who have a strong aptitude for physics and who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship. The problems will be assigned on a case-by-case basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"to be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Physics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Please note that only 4MCs can be accredited towards major requirements in case that a student undertakes 8MCs for both PC2288 and PC2289.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"To be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"PC1141 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Physics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Please note that only 4MCs can be accredited towards major requirements in case that a student undertakes 8MCs for both PC2288 and PC2289.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"PC2288 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3130","ModuleTitle":"Quantum Mechanics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module continues from PC2130 and prepares the student for PC4130. The general algebraic formalism of quantum mechanics is presented (Dirac's bra-ket notation). The ladder-operator treatment of harmonic oscillators is developed. After discussing the algebra of orbital angular momentum and the properties of spherical harmonics, the bound states of the hydrogen atom are studied. The algebraic structure of angular momentum is developed with emphasis on the addition of angular momentum. The properties of systems consisting of identical particles, including permutation symmetry, are studied.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed both (PC2130 or PC2130B) and (MA1505 and MA1506), or students who have passed both PC2130 and PC2174.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3193","ModuleTitle":"Experimental Physics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This continuous assessment module is intended to provide training in experimental techniques and analytical skills. Experiments are based on various areas of physics such as spectroscopy, nuclear physics, laser physics, optics and electronics. Some experiments involve the use of research-grade equipment like the electron microscope, the atomic force microscope and the FTIR spectrophotometer. Project-type experiments are also available. The module is targeted at science and engineering students who have a foundation in Level 2 experimental physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-6-1-3","Prerequisite":"PC2193","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3232B","ModuleTitle":"Applied Nuclear Physics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module explores elements of nuclear physics and its applications for students who are not physics majors, beginning with a concise introduction to the relevant elements of quantum mechanics. After a discussion of basic nuclear properties (masses, radii, spins, binding energies), elements of nuclear structure are introduced (liquid drop, Fermi gas and Shell model). Then alpha, beta and gamma decays, their selection rules and transition probabilities are discussed. The general properties of nuclear reactions, their conservation laws and energetics and the general features of the different reaction mechanisms are illustrated.The various interactions between radiation and matter are discussed, and an introduction to radiation detectors and technological applications (nuclear medicine, PET, accelerators, fusion, fission) are covered, and lastly the basics of radiation protection are discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC1144 or PC1432 or PC2232 or PC2130B","Preclusion":"PC3232","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3233","ModuleTitle":"Atomic & Molecular Physics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module presents the basic concepts and principles of atomic and molecular physics. In particular, the module revolves around the energy level schemes of atoms and molecules which are essential to the interpretation of atomic and molecular spectra. Topics covered include the Dirac model, Lamb shift, hyperfine interaction, spin-orbit coupling schemes, Zeeman effect, central-field model, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Pauli's exclusion principle, Hund's rules, electronic, vibrational, rotational and rotational-vibrational spectra, selection rules, and Raman scattering. The module is targeted at students who have a foundation in quantum mechanics and an interest in spectroscopy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC2130 or PC2130B","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3236","ModuleTitle":"Computational Methods in Physics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module presents basic computational methods useful for physics and science students. The lectures cover: (1) Basic numerical methods - differentiation, integration, interpolation, root-finding and random number generators, (2) Differential equations - finite difference method, shooting method and relaxation method; applications to chaotic dynamics of a driven pendulum, one-dimensional Schrödinger equation, and fast Fourier transform, (3) Matrices - Gaussian elimination scheme for a system of linear equations, eigenvalues of Hermitian matrices; Hartree-Fock approximation, (4) Monte Carlo simulations - sampling and integration; random walk and simulation of diffusion equation, stochastic differential equation, Brownian dynamics; variational Monte Carlo simulation; Metropolis algorithm and Ising model, and (5) Finite element methods - basic concepts; applications to the Poisson equation in electrostatics. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed MA1505 and MA1506, or PC2174 or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3238","ModuleTitle":"Fluid Dynamics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces physics students to the fundamental aspects of fluid dynamics. The Navier-Stokes equations are derived from first principles. After a discussion of the various versions of Bernoulli's equation and the concept of vorticity, the study of fluid flows starts with the potential flows, with an application to the theory of airfoils. The theory of irrotational water waves is then presented to illustrate dispersive wave propagation and the hyperbolic tendency to form shocks. The balance of these two tendencies produces soliton solutions. The concept of flow similarity is applied to the study of boundary layer. The phenomenon of boundary layer separation is discussed. The concept of hydrodynamic instability is illustrated with the Rayleigh-Benard convection problem. The chaotic dynamics of the related Lorenz equation is then presented. A brief introduction to turbulence closes the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC2174 or (MA1505 and MA1506) or PC3236 or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3239","ModuleTitle":"Special Problems in Undergrad Physics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module is intended for a small cohort of undergraduates who have a strong aptitude for physics and who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship. The problems will be assigned on a case-by-case basis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"To be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3241","ModuleTitle":"Solid State Devices","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to solid state devices. The topics covered include: introduction to semiconductors, charge carrier concentrations, drift of carriers in electric and magnetic fields, diffusion and recombination of excess carriers, p-n junction physics, junction diodes, tunnel diodes, photodiodes, light emitting diodes, bipolar junction transistors, junction field effect transistors (JFET), metal-semiconductor contacts metal-insulator-semiconductor interfaces, basic MOSFET.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC2131 or PC2231 or PC3235 or MLE2104 or PC2133 or EE2005.","Preclusion":"EE2004","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3243","ModuleTitle":"Photonics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is a first course on photonics that combines fundamentals with important applications, and is targeted at students interested in modern optical technology. The course covers planar dielectric waveguides, basics of optical fibre communication, optical properties of crystals and semiconductors, interband transitions and radiative recombination, semiconductor detectors, stimulated emission and population inversion, diode laser threshold and output power, argon and YAG lasers, Q-switching and mode-locking, electro-optics modulators and flat panel displays. The course strives to maintain succinctness in physical meaning and simplicity in approach with generous allotment of numerical examples to help in understanding the equations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC2131 or PC2231 or PC3130 or PC3241 or PC3235 or PC2133 or EE2005","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3246","ModuleTitle":"Nuclear Astrophysics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the physics of stars and the closely related processes of nucleosynthesis. A brief review of basic astronomy and an introduction to the relevant nuclear physics is given, followed by a discussion of the big bang cosmology. Then important elements of the structure of stars are discussed, including: heat transfer in stars, thermo-nuclear fusion in stars, stellar structures and star life-cycles. We will discuss nucleosynthesis via quiescent burning, and the various processes that lead to the production of heavy (A>60) elements. The module ends with an introduction to very recent developments, e.g. gamma and neutrino astronomy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC2130 or PC2132\r\n","Preclusion":"N.A","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3251","ModuleTitle":"Nanophysics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The changes to physical properties (electronic, optical and magnetic) due to formation of structures at the nanoscale will be the main emphasis of this module. Properties differing from the bulk due either to an increase in surface area/volume ratio or quantum confinement will be studied in structures ranging from quantum wells, wires and dots to self-assembled mono-layers and heterostructure formation. The kinetics and thermodynamics driving the formation of these nanostructured surfaces and interfaces will be discussed. The module will also highlight current and potential applications of these nanoscale systems. Examples of materials systems will include metals, oxides, III-V, II-VI, CNT, SiC and SiGe systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"SP2251","Preclusion":"None","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3267","ModuleTitle":"Biophysics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce the principles and approaches of physics in the area of molecular biophysics. It includes molecular complexes of biomolecules; physical and symmetrical relationships between biomolecules; physical and structural characteristics of proteins and amino acids; symmetric and statistical descriptions of nucleic acids; first law and second law of thermodynamics in biological systems; bonding and non-bonding potentials, and stabilizing interactions in biomacromolecules, and the correlation to macromolecular structures; molecular mechanics in biological systems; bio soft condensed materials, bio-membrane and biomembrane structure, principles of molecular self assembly of biomolecules. There is a lab component included in this module. This module is targeted at both physics and non-physics students who already have basic knowledge in physics and life sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC2131 or PC2267 or EE2011 or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Physics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Please note also that only 4MCs can be accredited towards major requirements in case that a student undertakes 8MCs for both PC3288 and PC3289.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"To be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Physics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3294","ModuleTitle":"Radiation Laboratory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module provides hands-on experience with modern detectors, electronics, data acquisition systems, radiation sources and other nuclear physics equipment that forms the basis for the applications of nuclear physics to medical physics, radiation protection and other fields. The module will be restricted to the students in the Medical Physics minor.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-6-0","Prerequisite":"PC3232 or PC3232B","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC3312","ModuleTitle":"Extended Undergraduate Professional Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having a good academic record and technical foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives non-Applied Science students the opportunity to embark on internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester. Through regular meetings with the Academic Advisor and internship Supervisor, students explore how knowledge learnt in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"SP1001 Career Planning & Preparation or NCC1001 Headstart Module (A Career Development Programme) or NCC1000 Stepup Module (A Career Development Programme) or CFG1001 Headstart Module or CFG1000 StepUp Module; students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Physics as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Physics major at time of application.","Preclusion":"Applied Science degree of which Professional Placement is already within the curriculum; any other XX3311 or XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PC4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Physics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"At least an overall CAP of 3.50, on fulfillment of 100 MC or more; and major requirements under the B.Sc. programme.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4199R","ModuleTitle":"Integrated B.ENG./B.SC. (Hons) Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"Nil","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4232","ModuleTitle":"Cosmology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The topics covered include galaxies, cosmology, cosmological parameters, large scale structures of the universe, dark matter and dark energy, negative energies, cosmic microwave background, baryon genesis, big bang, inflation, open and closed universe, gamma ray burst (standard candles), cosmic acceleration.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC3246 or PC4248 or PC3274","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4240","ModuleTitle":"Solid State Physics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to elements of the physics of crystalline solids. Topics covered include: energy bands of the nearly free electron model, tight binding method, Fermi surfaces and their experimental determination, plasmons, polaritons and polarons, optical processes and excitons. We will also cover superconductivity, dielectrics and ferroelectrics, diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, and magnetic resonance. This module is targeted at physics majors, and is useful for science and engineering students who already have background knowledge of solid state physics on par with PC3235 Solid State Physics I.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC3235 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4242","ModuleTitle":"Electrodynamics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module presents the fundamentals of classical electrodynamics in depth. It covers: (1) Relativistic formulation of the EM field: four-vectors and tensors, four-vector potential, field strength tensor, energy-momentum vector, covariance of electrodynamics. (2) Radiation by a point charge: Retarded potential, Lienard-Wiechert potentials, radiation reaction and the Abraham-Lorentz formula, Larmor's formula for radiated power and its relativistic generation, angular distribution pattern, Cherenkov radiation in a dielectric medium, Bremsstrahlung. (3) Simple radiating systems: Multipole expansion of the EM fields, energy and angular momentum of multipole radiation, angular distribution, multipole radiation sources and linear antenna, and (4) Scattering and diffraction: Kirchoff's integral, diffraction by a small aperture, Thomson and Rayleigh scattering, scattering by a conducting sphere. A good mathematical foundation is required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC3231","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4243","ModuleTitle":"Atomic & Molecular Physics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide students with a background to the important developments in atomic physics over the last 30 years that have now become standard techniques utilized in many laboratories around the world. The lectures provide a detailed description of the interaction of atoms with electromagnetic fields and apply this analysis to a number of applications such as laser spectroscopy, laser cooling, and magnetic and optical trapping. The course will provide students with a comprehensive background to the tools of modern atomic physics. Syllabus in detail includes atomic structure, the interaction of atoms with electromagnetic fields, absorption spectroscopy, sub Doppler spectroscopy, Zeeman slowing, Doppler and sub Doppler cooling, two photon Raman transitions, magnet and optical trapping techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC3233","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4245","ModuleTitle":"Particle Physics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course on the fundamental constituents of matter and their basic interactions; important concepts and principles, recent important experiments, underlying theoretical tools and calculation techniques in elementary particles physics will be expounded. The topics covered are: basic properties of elementary particles and the standard model, relativistic kinematics; symmetries: isospin and SU(3), quark model; parity and CP violation; Feynman diagrams and rules; quantum electrodynamics; cross sections and lifetimes: deep inelastic scattering; and introductory gauge theories and unified models. This module is mainly targeted at physics majors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC3232 or PC4130","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4253","ModuleTitle":"Thin Film Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The scope of the course embraces the basic principles of thin-film deposition techniques such as chemical vapor deposition and physical vapor deposition as well as their applications in the microelectronics industry. The basic principles include vacuum technology, gas kinetics, adsorption, surface diffusion and nucleation. These are the fundamental features which determine the film growth and the ultimate film properties. Common thin-film characterization methods which measure film composition and structure as well as mechanical and electrical properties are also covered. This course is for senior physics students with an interest in pursuing a career in industry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC3235 or PC3241 or PC3242","Preclusion":"EEE or CPE or CEG or MLE5201 students are not allowed to take this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4262","ModuleTitle":"Remote Sensing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the physics behind the chain of events that leads to the acquisition of remote sensing images. Topics covered include: satellite orbital dynamics, radiometry, scattering of EM waves, radiative transfer in the atmosphere, ocean and vegetation canopy, various types of sensors, and examples of remote sensing applications. Skills in image processing and analysis of remote sensing images will be gained through project works. This module is targeted at students who are interested in applying physics to real-life situations. The students should already have a basic knowledge of physics and mathematical methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC3231","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4264","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Solid State Devices","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This course is a follow-up of PC3241 Solid State Devices and is designed for those intending to join the semiconductor industry. The course is intended to give the students an understanding of the physics behind selected devices and that of some of their fabrication technologies. Devices examined are: MOSC & MOSFET, CCD, majority carrier diodes, transferred electron devices, non-volatile memory devices, thyristors and heterojunction devices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC3241","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC4274","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Methods in Physics III","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces advanced mathematical methods that are essential in many areas of theoretical physics. The topics covered are: tensor analysis, applications to classical mechanics, electrodynamics, and relativity; differentiable manifolds, curved manifolds, tangent and dual spaces, calculus of differential forms, Stokes' theorem, and applications to electromagnetic theory; symmetries of manifolds, Lie derivatives and Lie groups, and their physical applications. The module is targeted at students who wish to study theoretical physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC3214 or PC3234 or PC3274","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5198","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR MODULE IN PHYSICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The main purpose of this module is to help graduate students to improve their presentation skills and to participate in scientific seminars/exchanges in a professional manner. The activities of this module include giving presentations during the lecture hours and attending seminars organised by the Department. Students are also required to write summaries of some departmental seminars attended. The grade of this module will be \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" based on student's talk presentations, participation of seminars and the summary writing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5201","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Quantum Mechanics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introduction to advanced topics in quantum theory. Topics include applications in many-body systems; Scattering theory; Approximation methods and their applications. General description of relativistic equations and their solutions; Interaction with electromagnetic fields; Path integral formulation of quantum mechanics. This module is targeted at all students undertaking graduate studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed PC4130 or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5202","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED STATISTICAL MECHANICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module presents an introduction to phase transitions and fluctuations. For phase transitions, the course starts with the treatment of Landau and mean field. Exact Ising model results are then discussed. Critical exponents are introduced and their relations obtained using the scaling hypothesis and Kadanoff's scheme. Real space renormalization is then used to show how the critical exponents can be calculated. For fluctuations, Langevin, Fokker-Planck equations will be used. Time dependence and fluctuation dissipation theorem then follow. Brownian motion will be used as an example. This module is targeted at physics graduate students with at least one year of statistical mechanics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed PC4241 or departmental approval.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5203","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Solid State Physics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to give graduate students additional training in the foundations of solid state physics and is intended to prepare them for research work and other graduate coursework modules. Topics to be covered include: translational symmetry and Bloch's theorem, rotational symmetry and group representation, electron-electron interaction and Hartree-Fock equations, APW, OPW, pseudopotential and LCAO schemes of energy band calculations, Boltzmann equation and thermoelectric phenomena, optical properties of semiconductors, insulators and metals, origin of ferromagnetism, models of Heisenberg, Stoner and Hubbard, Kondo effect. Students are expected to read from a range of recommended and reference texts, and will be given an opportunity to present their reading as part of the regular lessons.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed both PC4130 and PC4240, or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5204B","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Physics: Analytic Approximations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module covers advanced mathematical methods for obtaining approximate analytical solutions to physical problems. It is designed to help graduate students build the skills necessary to analyse equations, integrals, and series that they encounter in their research. Topics include local analysis of differential equations, asymptotic expansion of integrals, and summation of series.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-5-1","Prerequisite":"PC3274 or PC4274 or department approval.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5206","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics in Quantum Field Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This is an advanced module for students of theoretical physics. The topics covered are: Second quantization and path integral formulation of quantum field theory, Feynman rules for scalar, spinor, and vector fields, renormalization and symmetry, renormalization group, and connection with condensed matter physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC4130/PC4201, PC5201, or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PC5207","ModuleTitle":"TOPICS IN OPTICAL PHYSICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to provide a comprehensive understanding on the principles of nonlinear optics. The module is targeted at postgraduate students who have acquired a background in optics, and who are involved in optics-related studies and research. The module presents the principles of nonlinear optics and photonics devices, which includes: nonlinear optical susceptibility, wave propagation in nonlinear media; sum and difference frequency generation, parametric amplification and oscillation, photonic crystals; phase conjugation, optical-induced birefringence, self-focusing, nonlinear optical absorption, photonic devices; ultrafast laser.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"PC4258 or departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PC5210","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Dynamics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to understand Lagrangian mechanics, Hamiltonian mechanics, and basic ideas of nonlinear dynamics and chaos. Topics discussed are: variational principle and Lagrangian mechanics, Hamiltonian mechanics, the Hamiltonian formulation of relativistic mechanics, symplectic approach to canonical transformation, Poisson brackets and other canonical invariants, Liouville theorem, the Hamilton-Jacobi equation, Hamilton's characteristic function, action-angle variables, integrable systems, transition from a discrete to continuous system, relativistic field theory, Noether's theorem, Lie groups and group actions, Poisson manifolds, Hamiltonian vector fields, properties of the Hamiltonian fields, conservative chaos, the Poincare surface of section, KAM theorem, Poincare-Birkhoff theorem, Lyapunov exponents, global chaos, effects of double dissipation and fractals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed both PC3274 and PC4130, or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5212","ModuleTitle":"Physics of Nanostructures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an introduction to the scientific foundations of the function, fabrication and characterization of nano-structured materials and nano-devices. The topics covered are: reviews of quantum mechanics in reduced dimensions and solid state physics, common techniques for nano-structure fabrication and characterization, transport in low-D systems, optoelectronics of nanostructures, nanotubes and nanowires, clusters and nano-crystallites, molecular electronics, magnetic nano-structures. This module is designed for postgraduate students who are interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology research and applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3.5-0.5-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed one of these modules. PC4130, PC4240, PC4201 (old code), PC4214 (old code), or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5213","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Biophysics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on theories and techniques used in some important areas of biophysics and life sciences. The topics covered are: quantum mechanical approach of light and transition; absorption spectroscopy; linear and circular dichroism of biological molecules; emission spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy and applications to biomacromolecules; NMR; equilibria of macromolecular solutions; biomembrane structure and transport of macromolecules and transport across biomembranes; kinetics and techniques of protein crystallization; biomineralization/demineralization in human body. This module also includes a lab component. This module is targeted at both physics and non-physics students who already have a basic knowledge in physics, thermodynamics and molecular biology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"Students who have passed either PC4267 or PC4268, or Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5288","ModuleTitle":"M.SC COURSEWORK THESIS FOR PHYSICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PC5289","ModuleTitle":"M.SC.(COURSEWORK) THESIS FOR APPLIED PHYSICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHYSICS","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF1103","ModuleTitle":"IT for Projects","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide an overview of the evolving theoretical concepts of information and communication technologies, as well as their applications in projects. The major topics covered are the role of IT in the built environment, computer-integration, process re-engineering, security and trust, information standardisation, information systems, virtual reality and artificial intelligence.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF1104","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Science for Building","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"The module covers the basic science relating to projects in the context of sustainable development, with a focus on the elements of the scientific principles relevant to buildings. The major topics include external and climatic effects such as various forms of pollution, humidity and condensation, heat transfer, comfort conditions, comfort zones and indices, air movement, Sick Building Syndrome and solar radiation; lighting such as daylighting and artificial lighting; and building acoustics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF1105","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Facilities Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"The module covers the design, planning, equipping, maintenance, protection, assessment, benchmarking and effective management of different types of real\r\nassets. It explores the principles that underpin sustainable facilities management and the perspectives of stakeholders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF2103","ModuleTitle":"Measurement (Building Works)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental principles for the measurement of work items on projects with special focus on building works. It also covers the writing of specifications for such items. It develops students; skills in conventional and e-measurement of building works covering foundations, frame, building envelope, fenestration and architectural finishes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"PF1102 Visualisation in Design and Technology","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2104","ModuleTitle":"M&E Engineering Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the mechanical and electrical systems in modern facilities, with special focus on a building. It considers the principles and design of major systems such as: heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, power generation and distribution, vertical and horizontal transportation systems, fire fighting systems, and communication and security systems. This module also covers the engineering principles and key factors influencing the thermal environments and quantification of utilities, and the design of systems to local codes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"PF1104 Environmental Science for Building.","Preclusion":"PF2503","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF2105","ModuleTitle":"Research Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"The module covers the basic principles relating to scientific modes of inquiry and research methodologies. It also covers the fundamental quantitative tools that are needed to undertake research in project and facilities management. Major topics include principles of modelling, operations research, systems dynamics, decision analysis, risk analysis and sensitivity analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Students who have read research methodology.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2108","ModuleTitle":"Project Cost Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the basic principles relating to estimating of items of the work to be undertaken on projects, and tendering. Major topics are quantitative techniques in cost analysis, cost planning, approximate estimating and tendering procedures. The principles governing the pricing of items and building up rates for items of work are also covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2203","ModuleTitle":"Quality and Productivity Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"The module enables students to develop knowledge of the role of management in improving quality andproductivity in projects and within firms. Major topics covered include managementprinciples, models and tools that have the potential to improve the level of quality and productivity at the project and corporate levels.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2303","ModuleTitle":"Materials Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the properties, characteristics, selection, specfication, assembly and inter-relationship of materials utilised in modern facilities, focusing on construction materials. Major topics are materials suitable for application in relation to weather resistance, stability, durability, damp prevention, insulation, energy conservation and fire protection. Principles relating to the weathering and corrosion of materials, especially building materials, are also covered. The coverage includes practical tests to evaluate the behaviour of selected materials under various conditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF2304","ModuleTitle":"Operations and Maintenance Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"The module covers the fundamental principles of operations and maintenance of facilities such as organization of O&M team, O&M planning, execution and management, O&M of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection Systems and O&M management systems","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF2503","ModuleTitle":"M&E Engineering Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the mechanical and electrical systems in modern facilities, with special focus on a building. It considers the principles and design of major systems such as: heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, power generation and distribution, vertical and horizontal transportation systems, fire fighting systems, and communication and security systems. This module also covers the engineering principles and key factors influencing the thermal environments and quantification of these factors, functional requirements of utilities, and the design of systems to local codes. Students are recommended to take PF1104 Environmental Science for Building before taking this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"PF1104 Environmental Science for Building.","Preclusion":"PF2104","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF2504","ModuleTitle":"Materials TechnologyMaterials Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the properties, characteristics, selection, specfication, assembly and inter-relationship of materials utilised in modern facilities, focusing on construction materials. Major topics are materials suitable for application in relation to weather resistance, stability, durability, damp prevention, insulation, energy conservation and fire protection. Principles relating to the weathering and corrosion of materials, especially building materials, are also covered. The coverage includes practical tests to evaluate the behaviour of selected materials under various conditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF3102","ModuleTitle":"Facilities Planning and Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental principles of planning and designing of facilities such as space allocation, planning and implementation. The topics include: space projections, date inventories, space allocation; computer-aided facilities design and drafting; selection of systems, phased implementation, and facilities management organisation; and computer-aided facilities management including planning, implementation and vendor evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF3103","ModuleTitle":"Project Management Law II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental principles relating to the various legal relationships in a project; laws relevant to procurement, contract administration, termination and insolvency; and professional negligence and concurrent liability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"PF2101 Project Management Law I","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF3201","ModuleTitle":"Measurement (Specialist Works)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module develops further the students' skills in the measurement of items of work on projects, with a special focus on the quantification of specialist building works. Major topics are measurement of fluid flow systems, specialist and civil engineering construction works and building services.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"PF2103 Measurement (Building Works); PF2104 (M&E Engineering Systems)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF3204","ModuleTitle":"Project Risk Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"The module provides students with knowledge of the principles of risk management which include the common analysis techniques, and their application to projects. The major topics are: types and sources of project risks; risks affecting budgeting decisions and cost estimates; risk management cycle; risk analysis techniques; and risk allocation arrangements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF3303","ModuleTitle":"Intelligent Facilities","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Intelligent facilities are hallmarks of modern cities; they are designed and operated to help to enhance the quality of living and work. The module explores the concept of intelligence of facilities from various perspectives, and covers how a pragmatic approach can be adopted in translating the desirable features into reality in facilities through technology. Smart technologies, sensor technologies, building control and automation systems, and human-systems relationships are explored. Case studies constitute an integral part of the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"PF2104 M&E Engineering Systems","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF3401","ModuleTitle":"Practical Training Scheme","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"The intent of the module is to enable students to apply the knowledge gained from academic studies to practical situations in the relevant local or foreign industry.\r\nThere are also opportunities for students to be employed on funded research projects undertaken by staff members of the department Students who opt for this module are required to undergo nine (9) weeks of approved practical training at the end of the second semester in their Third Year of study. They are to submit a Log Book, an Interim Report, and an Academic Report for assessment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-44-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF4101","ModuleTitle":"Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF4103","ModuleTitle":"Total Building Performance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PF4203","ModuleTitle":"Project Dispute Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the fundamental legal principles relating to disputes on projects in the various stages of preparation of documents, formation of contract, contract administration including documentation and issues of evidence; methods of dispute resolution including contractual mechanism, summary judgment, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), statutory adjudication, arbitration; enforcement and insolvency; and legal approaches to disputes with third parties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF4305","ModuleTitle":"Green Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This studio-based module is about environmentally responsive development integrating construction and ecology. The emphasis is on how environmental\r\nconsiderations affect the entire project cycle in site planning, feasibility study, building designs, approvals, construction, and occupancy in an integrated manner.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-2-0-8","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PF4307","ModuleTitle":"Event Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module applies the principles of project and facilities management to the management of events. Topics include the nature and types of events, the event \r\nmanagement cycle (inception, event planning, mobilization, execution, and post-event evaluation), and case studies on the management of different types of\r\nevents.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-6-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH1102E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Philosophy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"PH1102E offers an opportunity to grapple with some of the most enduring challenges to human thought. Our starting point is a conception of ourselves as free and conscious beings equipped with bodies that allow us to observe and explore a familiar external world. Successive lectures investigate alternative conceptions of the human condition, such as ones in which we are unfree, or non-spirituous, or inhabit a world whose fundamental nature is hidden from our view. Different conceptions bear differently on the further question of what we should value and why. Discussion is both\r\nargument-driven and historically informed.","CrossModule":"GEK1067","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"GEK1067","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PH2110","ModuleTitle":"Logic","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"An introduction to classical logic. The first half of the course introduces propositional logic, using the techniques of truth-tables and trees. The second half of the course extends the use of trees to predicate logic and basic modal logic. Emphasis is placed on applying the techniques to philosophical arguments, and on philosophical questions raised by the study of logic.","CrossModule":"GEM2006","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEM2006, CS3234 and MA4207","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH2202","ModuleTitle":"Major Political Philosophers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce students to some of the major political philosophers in the Western tradition by examining their different views on such issues as the nature and basis of justice, its relation to equality and liberty, the justification of the state, and the basis of political obligation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH2204","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Indian Thought","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to survey the history of Indian philosophy both classical and modern. The course will begin with lectures on the Rig Veda and the Upanishads. It will proceed with the presentation of the main metaphysical and epistemological doctrines of some of the major schools of classical Indian philosophy such as Vedanta, Samkhya, Nyaya, Jainism and Buddhism. The course will conclude by considering the philosophical contributions of some of the architects of modern India such as Rammohan Ray, Rabindrananth Tagore and Mohandas Gandhi.","CrossModule":",SN2273","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK2027, SN2273","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH2207","ModuleTitle":"Hume and Kant","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Two major philosophers are studied in this module: David Hume, in the first half, and Immanuel Kant, in the second. We will try to determine what each philosopher's fundamental approach to philosophy consists in, and how it gives rise to his views on the nature of causation, the external world, the self, and the limits of knowledge. As Kant's first Critique was a response to Hume's philosophical scepticism, we will pay close attention to his diagnoses of Hume's difficulties and his proposed solutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH2301","ModuleTitle":"Classical Chinese Philosophy I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This is the first half of a two-part course which offers an introduction to philosophical debate in the Warring States period of ancient China, the Classical\r\nAge of Chinese Philosophy and the seedbed from which grew all of the native currents of thought that survived from traditional China. It will begin by\r\nconsidering the intellectual-historical background to the ancient philosophies and focus primarily on the Confucius (the Analects), Mozi, Yang Zhu, Mencius\r\nand Laozi, closing with a brief introduction to some of the later developments that will be covered more fully in Part II. The approach of the course will be both historical and critical, and we will attempt to both situate Classical Chinese philosophical discourse in its intellectual-historical context and to\r\nbring out its continuing relevance.","CrossModule":"GEK2038","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PH2205, GEK2038","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH3206","ModuleTitle":"Recent Philosophy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module looks at the development of twentieth century analytic philosophy through the works of some of its major exponents. These include Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Moore, Austin and Quine. The fundamental assumption in analytic philosophy is the idea that all philosophical problems are really problems of language and may be solved either by reformulating them in a perfect language or by a better understanding of the language that we actually speak. One of the aims of this course is to show how certain problems in ethics, metaphysics and epistemology may be solved (or dissolved) through the careful analysis of language and meaning.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH3216","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Environmental Ethics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines how various traditions, both East and West, perceive the relationship between humans and the natural world. It will compare how, e.g., Christianity, the secular West, Hinduism, Taoism and Confucianism conceive of this relation. Commonalities and differences in the respective approaches will be discussed and \r\nhighlighted. Environmental issues are now in the forefront of global attention. Our current environmental problems may arguably be said to ultimately trace their roots to (implicit) metaphysical assumptions, to cultural or religious attitudes towards the natural world, to ethical \r\nperspectives that do not accord moral consideration to non-humans.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PH3230","ModuleTitle":"Normative Ethical Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module is a study of the main contending\n\ncontemporary views about goodness and virtue,\n\nprinciples of moral evaluation, and moral\n\ndecision-making. These include deontological,\n\nconsequentialist, and contemporary virtuebased\n\nand contractarian theories. Emphasis will\n\nbe placed on securing a thorough understanding\n\nthe arguments used to derive fundamental\n\nmoral principles and to justify claims about our\n\nmoral obligations. Such study aims to reveal the\n\nkinds of issues that are involved in analyzing\n\nwhat constitutes rational considerations for\n\nmoral action, and the strengths and weaknesses\n\nof the rival theories.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH3243","ModuleTitle":"Chance and Uncertainty","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"We often appeal to probabilistic notions in everyday life. We say things such as ‘It’ll probably rain later’, ‘It’s unlikely that an asteroid will collide with Earth any time\r\nsoon’, and ‘There’s a chance that the restaurant will be open’. But what exactly is probability? We shall investigate various answers to this question by looking\r\nat various theories of probability, including the subjective theory, the epistemic theory, the frequency theory, and the propensity theory. Along the way, we’ll\r\nsee how issues in the philosophy of probability bear on issues in the philosophy of science, metaphysics, and epistemology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"PH2110/GEM2006 or PH2201/GEM2025 or PH2243 or PH3211","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH3303","ModuleTitle":"Modern Chinese Philosophy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended for students usually in their third year, preferably with some basic knowledge of Chinese Philosophy. It will study the key Chinese Philosophical debates from the nineteenth century to the present. This is a\r\nperiod dominated by China’s encounter with the Modern West, giving rise to criticisms of its own philosophical traditions and attempts to modernize them. New philosophical movements, such as Chinese Marxism also grew from that intellectual ferment. Both Chinese and Western philosophers’ works will be \r\nconsidered. The core reading materials will be in English, but there may be a few optional readings in Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"At least one Chinese Philosophy module (PH2301 OR PH2302) or Lecturer’s permission","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4204","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Indian Philosophy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"An in-depth study of a major topic in Indian philosophy. We may study a particular philosopher such as Sankara or Nagarjuna. We may concentrate on a particular school of Indian Philosophy such as Advaita Vedanta or Madhyamika. We may also consider modern Indian thought within the context of contemporary cultural theory by considering figures such as Tagore or Gandhi.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH4206","ModuleTitle":"A Major Philosopher","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"A study of the work of a major figure in philosophy. The philosopher studied may be from the Asian or Western tradition, from any period up to the present day. The philosopher selected may be someone important who has not been given much coverage in other courses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PH or 28 MCs in EU/LA (French/German)/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in PH or 28 MCs in EU/LA (French/German)/ recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4211","ModuleTitle":"Issues in Epistemology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module will explore an advanced topic in epistemology in depth. Some possible topics are the problem of scepticism, including realist and anti-realist responses to it, the nature of certainty and the relationship of knowledge to chance and credence, the internalism versus externalism debate about the nature of knowledge and justification, and the definability of knowledge in terms of truth, belief, justification and their cognates. The module may also explore a problem from formal epistemology, such as the lottery paradox, the problem of logical omniscience, or probabilistic approaches to the problem of induction.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4213","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Philosophy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module identifies and compares the philosophical traditions generally labelled Eastern and Western. Aspects of comparative analysis include philosophical reasoning, linguistic style, logic of arguments, and substantive content. Comparison between traditions is cross-cultural and can result in dialogues across boundaries of space and time, and can also provide a forum to demonstrate the universality of human thought. Possible topics include, for example, Wittgenstein and Daoist philosophy, Nietzsche and Buddhism.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PH or 28 MCs in EU/LA (French/German)/ recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28 MCs in PH or 28 MCs in EU/LA (French/German)/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"A dissertation on an approved research topic not exceeding twelve thousand words.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-1-0-0-36.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of PH major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"PH4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH4550","ModuleTitle":"Internship: Philosophy for Teaching","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Students will intern in an educational organization approved by the Department. (e.g. Logic Mills, which specializes in courses on analytical thinking skills to\r\nschools and other educational organizations). During the internship, they will learn to use their philosophical skills to teach, and through practice, reflect on the usefulness of Philosophy in education practice and intellectual development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-3-2-1-3.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track. Minimum grade of B+ for PH2110 Logic (students will apply to Department to read this module and qualified applicants will be selected through an interview).\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track. Minimum grade of B+ for PH2110 Logic (students will apply to Department to read this module and qualified applicants will be selected through an interview).","Preclusion":"Any other internship module.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100MCs, including 60MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100MCs, including 60MCs in PH, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"PH4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH5510","ModuleTitle":"COMPARATIVE PHILOSOPHY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Philosophy in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH6320","ModuleTitle":"TRADITIONS IN ASIAN PHILOSOPHY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"The module will intensively examine philosophical traditions from the histories of Chinese or Indian Philosophy. Traditions may\r\ninclude (but is not restricted to) Confucianism, Taoism, neo-Confucianism, Legalism from Chinese Philosophy and Vedanta, Indian Buddhism, Nyaya, modern Indian philosophy from the Indian tradition. The emphasis will be on the building of a solid foundation in the philosophical grammar of a non-Western\r\nphilosophical tradition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH6660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Philosophy in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"Offered to Graduate students only and admission of others by permission of instructor ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PH6760","ModuleTitle":"PHILOSOPHICAL TOPICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"The module will study a topic in various areas of philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics, political philosophy, a topic that crosses area boundaries. An example might be "Theories of Human Nature". The module might approach the topic from within the perspective of one philosophical school or from a comparative perspective that examines the views of more than one philosophical school, eastern or western.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PH6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces psychology as an empirical, behavioural science. The aim is to provide students with a broad overview of the different fields in psychology. The emphasis of the course is two-fold: first, so that students appreciate the diversity and richness of the psychology discipline; second, to acquaint students with the important principles, theories, concepts and findings in psychology. Topics covered include the biological bases of behaviours, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, and abnormal psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL2131","ModuleTitle":"Research and Statistical Methods I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at equipping students with the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary as a foundation for evaluating or carrying out empirical research in psychology. It is an essential module for psychology major students. It consists of two sections: the first deals with the design of psychological research; the second covers basic descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Students will be taught how to design their own empirical study, to carry out appropriate statistical analyses on the data collected so as to draw valid conclusions, and how to write up their findings. Ethical aspects of psychological research are covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1-1-6","Prerequisite":"Obtained a minimum grade of C6 in G.C.E. 'O' level Mathematics or equivalent.","Preclusion":"UQF2101B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL2132","ModuleTitle":"Research and Statistical Methods II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on the methodological and statistical base prepared by PL2131. An essential module for psychology major students, it aims to provide knowledge and experience in conducting a psychological study. Methods of data collection in laboratory and field settings are taught alongside commonly-used statistical techniques for data analysis. Students are introduced to issues of design and analysis in factorial experiments and correlational studies. Students also do experiments in class and learn the use of computer statistical packages for data analysis. A group empirical project is required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-4-2","Prerequisite":"At least a B- in both PL1101E and PL2131, OR has declared Psychology as a major. Students who fail to meet the B- criterion in either of the modules, or both, will have the opportunity to take a department-conducted test, which will act as an alternative prerequisite.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3231","ModuleTitle":"Independent Research Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module allows students to undertake an individual research project under staff supervision. Students wishing to take this module are advised to obtain additional details from the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and consent of Supervisor. Students must have at least a "C" grade in one of the prerequisites.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3232","ModuleTitle":"Biological Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a general one-semester introduction to the relationship between brain and behaviour. Although no background knowledge is assumed other than from the introductory psychology course, those with an interest in biological bases of behaviour or neuroscience will be advantaged. The course is intended primarily for students doing a single major in Psychology, and is designed as an introduction to those wishing to pursue advanced courses in Cognitive Neuroscience (PL3285 & PL4206). The course will focus on key questions asked about the brain, such as: How is the brain organised? How do drugs affect our behaviour? How does the brain see, hear and produce movement? How does it learn and think? Clinical topics, such as Parkinson's Disease and schizophrenia will be integrated into the course, as will fMRI research methods and findings. Emphasis will be given to the key principles of nervous system function, however, the course still requires a lot of factual information to be assimilated and memorized.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3233","ModuleTitle":"Cognitive Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the psychological study of human information processing; learning and memory; acquisition, retrieval, and forgetting; and general knowledge, concepts, reasoning, and related issues in cognition. The impact of computational approaches on cognition is considered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3234","ModuleTitle":"Developmental Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is primarily for psychology major students, for whom it is a core area. It aims to provide an overview of the major issues in developmental psychology, with a main focus on\n\ninfancy and childhood. The development of individual differences is reviewed. Stage and process theories of cognitive, social and linguistic development are evaluated. The extent to which research findings have pan-cultural and local application is considered throughout the course. The importance of empirical research is stressed, and students are recommended to take PL2131 before reading this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3235","ModuleTitle":"Social Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a broad foundation for the study of human social behaviour. Topics such as attitudes, social cognition, interpersonal relations and group processes are discussed. One aim of this course is to introduce students to the theories and research of social psychology. A second aim is to help students appreciate how the findings of social psychologists are relevant and applicable to the day-to-day situations in our lives.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3236","ModuleTitle":"Abnormal Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This core module covers most of the common mental health problems identified for children and adults, e.g. eating disorders, behavioural problems, attention deficits, learning disabilities, schizophrenia, anxiety, stress, depression, personality disorders, sexual adjustment, substance abuse, suicide, and dementia. The lectures and discussion groups provide an introduction to clinical intervention, but emphasis is placed on the theoretical formulation of problems. Whenever possible, films and case studies are used to supplement the textbook and readings, and a visit to the local Institute of Mental Health will usually be arranged.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"SW3217","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL3237","ModuleTitle":"Language & Cognitive Processes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module covers aspects of current research in the fields of psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology and cognitive neuropsychology. Reading material is supplemented with local case studies to facilitate discussion of issues relevant to language and cognition in multilingual populations. Lectures, tutorials and workshops will include the following topics: brain-language relationships and levels of explanation; emergence of literacy skills; acquired and developmental disorders of spoken language; cognitive analyses of normal and abnormal reading; bilingualism; writing systems and biscriptal reading.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"PL1101E","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3239","ModuleTitle":"Industrial and Organisational Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended to expose students to applications of the facts and principles of scientific psychology to industrial and organisational settings. Topics include the structure and function of organisations; selection and training; management of efficiency (motivation, working conditions, and coping attitudes); and group processes in organisations. Lectures build the knowledge base of the students; case discussions encourage applications of their knowledge.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131 and PL2132","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3248","ModuleTitle":"Learning and Conditioning","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Learning is a fundamental area of psychology and everyday life. This module focuses on how humans and other animals learn information, for example associations between different stimuli in their environment, or between their actions and the outcomes of those actions. The concepts of classical (Pavlovian) conditioning and instrumental (operant) conditioning will be introduced, alongside various learning phenomena (e.g. acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, overshadowing, blocking, sensory preconditioning, latent inhibition). While some mathematical learning theories such as the Rescorla-Wagner model will be discussed, an effort will be made to relate these more abstract concepts to adaptive everyday life functioning as well as clinical issues such as anxiety disorders, addiction and behavioural therapy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, and PL3232 or PL3233","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3252","ModuleTitle":"Social-Cognitive Perspectives on Emotion","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module offers an exploration of current socialcognitive research on emotions. Emotions are complex, multiply-determined states that influence our experiences, biochemistry, thinking, actions, relationships, motivations, and behaviours, as well as our health. Topics to be covered in this module include 'what is the nature of emotion?', 'what functions, if any, do specific emotions serve?', 'what are their antecedents and their consequences?', among others. The discussion of emotion will stretch across various sub-disciplines in psychology, such as developmental psychology, biological psychology, social and personality psychology, cognitive neuroscience, social-cognition, cross-cultural psychology and evolutionary psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E and PL3235","Preclusion":"PL3880B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3255","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Paediatric Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course is an intermediate level course in child psychology. It is intended to build greater understanding of the interface between child psychology and medicine, with a focus on how illness can affect development in children. The impact of acute and chronic illness on children transcends their physical health and this course is aimed at teaching students about distinct neuropsychological, emotional, interpersonal and daily living issues that emerge for children who become ill.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3234.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3258","ModuleTitle":"Decision Neuroscience","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Decision Neuroscience is the study of the neural mechanisms of human decision making. This module will provide a broad introductory examination of this topic, to facilitate an intermediate understanding of cognitive neuroscience. This module builds upon the introductory level Biological Psychology module and helps prepare students for honours level discussion modules in the area.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3232","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3281","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Cognitive Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Students will be introduced to the different methodologies used in cognitive research such as classical psychophysics, signal detection theory, reaction time paradigms, judgment tasks, similarity ratings, memory measures, and psycholinguistic methods. Selected topics on perception, attention, memory, categorisation, language, problem solving, and decision making will be used to illustrate these methods. Students will work in small groups to design and conduct an experiment using these methodologies and submit individual research reports. Prior background and interest in cognitive psychology will be very helpful.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3233","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3281B","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Memory and Cognition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Students will be introduced to the different methodologies for assessing memory performance such as simple and complex memory spans, direct and indirect tests of memory. Selected techniques in manipulating encoding and studying retrieval in short-term memory, working memory, and long-term memory will be covered. Students will work in small groups to design and conduct an experiment using these methodologies and submit individual research reports. Prior background and interest in cognitive psychology will be very helpful.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3233.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3282A","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Interpersonal Relationships","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This first half of the module will explicate different methods and paradigms in social psychology with interpersonal relationships studies. The design aims to provide students a broad overview of methodologies as well as a deeper understanding of the important issues in interpersonal relationship research. In the second half of the module, students would carry out group projects, applying their knowledge to conducting a research study. They will have hands-on experiences at different research stages, from how a research study is formulated, crystallized and carried out to data analysis, results presentation and writing-up.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3235","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3283B","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Development of Communication","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This lab module will introduce to students linguistic and non-linguistic ways of human communication from psycholinguistic perspectives. It addresses the following issues: 1) How do speakers communicate? 2) How do they modify the ways of communication to accommodate different circumstances? 3) When and how do children develop different ways of communication? 4) Are there cross-linguistic differences in ways of communication? 5) How do communication-impaired adults and children incorporate other modalities to communicate? Theoretical and empirical issues will be discussed. Students will also conduct scientific studies to examine the latest issues of human communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3234","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3284","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Applied Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide psychology majors with hands-on experience using research designs and methods commonly used in applied psychology such as health, engineering, education, and industrial/organizational psychology. Students will work in teams to carry out research exercises on specific topics in applied psychology. Topics to be covered will vary depending on the specific application of psychology. The focus will be an understanding the rationale, design, and interpretation of empirical research in the specific application. Target students are psychology majors who intend on a career in psychology or to pursue a postgraduate degree.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131 and PL2132","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL3287","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Clinical/Abnormal Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides the foundation training in the use of major research skills and techniques in clinical and abnormal psychology. Students will have opportunities to observe and conduct research in clinical settings. This module is particularly relevant for psychology major students who are interested in pursuing a postgraduate research or professional training program in clinical psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and PL3236","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL3288","ModuleTitle":"Lab in Electroencephalography (EEG)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Ongoing electrical changes in the human brain can be measured non-invasively using electrodes placed on the scalp. This technique, called electroencephalography\r\n(EEG), allows the neural and cognitive basis of information processing to be\r\nexamined, and is also used clinically for diagnosis of neurological dysfunction. In this module, students will develop a basic understanding of the neurophysiology\r\nunderlying EEG and how EEG can be used as a tool to investigate the brain. To this end, students will learn to acquire, analyse, and interpret EEG data in order to\r\nanswer questions about the biological basis of behavior.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-4-3","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3232 and PL3233","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must:\r\nhave declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MC\r\nin that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.5.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4202","ModuleTitle":"History and Systems of Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The course aims to provide students with an integrated overview of the development of modern psychology since around 1850. Special attention will be given to the emergence of biological, behavioural, cognitive and social theoretical approaches. The intention is to help students appreciate the paradigm changes that have taken place in the last 150 years, and thus also appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of current paradigms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4205","ModuleTitle":"Developmental Processes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course concerns development in infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood. It reviews in depth important cognitive, social and emotional changes during these phases, the theories of development that document these changes and the rich variety of research methodology that track these changes. Students will get a genuine understanding of how current information on human development contribute to, modify or challenge extant theories of development and how far developmental psychology has progressed in the last 50 years.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3234, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3234, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4207","ModuleTitle":"Social Psychology: Theories and Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with contemporary social psychology. Topics include cognitive and learning perspectives in social psychology, quantitative methods in social psychology, attitudes and attitude change, attribution and social perception, altruism and aggression, sex roles, interpersonal attraction, social influence, leadership and power, intergroup relations, and cultural psychology. In discussing these topics, illustrations are given of how research programmes are conducted in social psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3235, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3235, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4214","ModuleTitle":"Evolutionary Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this course is to give students an understanding of evolutionary theory and its implications for psychological theory. The idea that behaviour, like physical structure, is evolved in response to selection pressures carries implications for understanding phenomena in a range of diverse fields such as logical reasoning, altruism, competition, mate selection, aggressive behaviour, attachment and child maltreatment. Pitfalls and limitations in the speculative use of evolutionary explanations will be considered, and the way in which such explanations complement those couched in terms of psychological processes or mechanisms will be explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"UAS3006","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4218","ModuleTitle":"Psychological Assessment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the techniques of psychological assessment that are widely used by practising psychologists. Content will include the properties of assessment techniques; the context of assessment and its applications in a clinical setting; practical, social, and ethical considerations in assessment; and an introduction to the assessment of individual differences in intelligence, cognition and ability/disability. Students will be exposed to some commonly used psychological tests. They will learn to follow the standardised rules of administration, how to use test manuals to interpret test scores, and how to construct a professional psychological report from their findings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4219","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Abnormal Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course is an advanced course in Abnormal\r\n\r\nPsychology. It builds on the fundamental concepts\r\n\r\nintroduced in PL3236, by focusing on some specific\r\n\r\nareas, e.g., mood, psychotic and anxiety disorders.\r\n\r\nThe role of stress and emotion in psychopathology,\r\n\r\nand the treatment of these disorders, with drug\r\n\r\ntherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy will be\r\n\r\nconsidered. The student will be introduced to recent\r\n\r\nadvancement in research and practice in these and\r\n\r\nother cognate domains. The focus of the seminars will\r\n\r\nbe discussion of current basic and clinical research\r\n\r\npapers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-1.5-8","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"PL4880A","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4222","ModuleTitle":"Neuroscience of Memory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the neural underpinnings of memory. This course will cover the biological bases of the different memory systems and how these may interact with biological systems that support other cognitive functions like attention, language etc. Additionally, the various neuroscience methods that are used to study these will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), which should include PL3232 and PL3233, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), which should include PL3232 and PL3233, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4224","ModuleTitle":"Child Abnormal Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course is an advanced course in child abnormal psychology. It is intended to build a foundation of knowledge and concepts necessary in the specialized area of child clinical psychology, by focusing on theory, research and clinical application in the area of childhood psychological disorders. Theories that will be highlighted include developmental psychopathology, the diathesis-stress model and cultural diversity models. Psychological disorders relevant to the following periods of development will be discussed: infancy/early childhood; school age; adolescence. The seminars will consist of lectures, as well as in-class, small-group discussion of current clinical topics and selected research papers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4226","ModuleTitle":"Correctional Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course seeks to equip students with an understanding of criminal behaviour and the criminal justice agencies’ response to offending in the local settings. Students will be introduced to psychological theories of criminal behaviours, psychopathology associated with offending, offender assessments, offender programming, re-entry initiatives, professional practice and research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4228","ModuleTitle":"Criminal Forensic Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Criminal forensic psychology is the intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system, which involves the understanding of criminal law in the relevant jurisdictions in order to interact appropriately\r\nwith the legal professionals. The course will introduce students to the relevant sentencing and evidentiary\r\nissues, as well as the literature on the assessment andmanagement of violent and sexual offending\r\nbehaviours, amongst other problem behaviours. In addition, the course will explore areas relating to eyewitness testimony in children. Further, the association between personality disorders and offending behaviours, as well as the relevant assessment and management issues will be examined.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), which should include PL3235 and PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), which should include PL3235 and PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4230","ModuleTitle":"Mindful Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Mindful Psychology is an integration of Western and Buddhist psychology, mindfulness and neuroscience. This unique integration takes essential elements of these disciplines and blends them into a new way of understanding the human psyche, emotional suffering and healthy psychological development.\r\n\r\nThe aim of this course is to address questions such as: What is Mindful Psychology and how does mindfulness practice relate to healthy psychological development? What are the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of this emerging discipline? This course will introduce students to the scientific research, applications and future trends in Mindful Psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted a minimum of 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted a minimum of 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4231","ModuleTitle":"Personality Biology, Economics and Wellbeing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Personality measures have gained traction in Economics, Psychiatry and Health Psychology as potential predictors of wellbeing and social and economic achievement. Students will read key article showing the relationship between personality, economics, wellbeing and social success. The student\r\nwill explore through interactive discussions the role of hard wiring mediated by genetic polymorphisms, as well as environment, in shaping individual personalities and how personality impacts individual trajectories across the life span.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3241 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), which should include PL3235 and PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3241 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), which should include PL3235 and PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4232","ModuleTitle":"Psychology of Organizational Processes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with knowledge of organizational psychology and the behavior of people in today’s complex organizations. A variety of\r\norganizational processes will be examined, including motivation, leadership, group dynamics, justice and ethics, organizational climate, and decision-making. The effective management of people is a key requirement for organizational functioning. This module covers the psychological concepts and theories concerning the administration and management of organizations, groups, and individuals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3239 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3239 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4234","ModuleTitle":"Patient and Health Care ","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of health psychology as an applied science. The module focuses on understanding developmental and lifespan frameworks in the experience of illness and disease; exploring patients’ experiences in the health-care system; and developing an appreciation of factors that may lead to patient harm and adverse events in the context of health care delivery. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-6.5-3","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3242 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3242 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4237","ModuleTitle":"Evidence-Based Treatments for Trauma","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide an overview of evidence- based treatments that are empirically supported as efficacious for treating trauma and stress-related disorders, including cognitive-behavioural therapies such as trauma-focused therapy, cognitive processing therapy, skills training in affective and interpersonal regulation, prolonged exposure, acceptance and commitment therapy, virtual reality, motivational interviewing among others, and body-focused treatments such as meditation and mindfulness. Theoretical underpinnings of stress-related disorders, application of specific therapeutic techniques for trauma treatment, methods of evaluation, empirical support for mechanisms of change, and ethical and cultural considerations will be covered. Seminars will include didactic presentations, video vignettes, and discussion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0.5-9","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3254 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3254 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Each student selects a topic for research and works under the supervision of a member of the teaching staff. The research work is presented as a thesis for examination. The Honours Thesis carries an equivalent weight of three modules and should be about 12,000 words.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Completed 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of PL major requirements, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"PL4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in PL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in PL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"PL4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4880F","ModuleTitle":"Addictive Behaviours","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to major contemporary perspectives on addictive behaviours. Topics to be covered include the aetiology, assessment, prevention, and treatment of substance-related and 'behavioral' (e.g., gambling, eating) addictions. Recent research and clinical advances in related areas such as behavioural genetics, dual diagnosis, contingency management, cognitive expectancy, and motivational enhancement will also be explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3236, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4880G","ModuleTitle":"Positive Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Positive Psychology is the study of how people thrive despite external obstacles and their own human frailties. The aim of this course is to address questions such as: What are the positive psychological mind-states and action sequences that promote flourishing lives, and how can we live life well? What are the behaviours and cognitions that undermine wellbeing? This course will introduce students to the scientific research and issues in positive psychology, and will explore the meaning and implications of positive psychology towards a global understanding of wellbeing.\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3235, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3235, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PL4880I","ModuleTitle":"Social Psychology of the Unconscious","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Conscious awareness is a prized possession of mankind. Lay people and philosophers alike ascribe sacred values to people’s capacity for conscious thoughts, reasoning, and behaviour. However, social psychology research demonstrates the powerful influence of the unconscious, mechanisms that occur without conscious awareness, on high-level mental processes. In this module, students will be exposed to an array of research revealing how the unconscious affects social perception, social behaviour, goal pursuit, and complexed decision making. Students will acquire a basic understanding of how the unconscious operates and appreciate the real-life implication of the unconscious in consumer behaviour, public opinion, and legal decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3235, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3235, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL4880J","ModuleTitle":"The Right and Left Brain","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Brain lateralization is the notion that each of our cerebral hemispheres (“the left and the right brain”) has its own unique processing strength. Among the various techniques employed to understand how the left and right brain function, divided visual field (DVF) stands out as a widely-used non-invasive behaviour-based method and thus will constitute a major focus of this module. Students will be exposed to discussions on the historical and theoretical background to, and application of DVF in understanding brain lateralization, either by itself or combined with brain recording/imaging methods. A demonstration of divided visual field method will be conducted.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3232, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs of which student must have passed PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132 and 4 out of the 5 core modules (PL3232 - PL3236), in which one must be PL3232, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL5222","ModuleTitle":"Multivariate Statistics in Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the use of multivariate methods for the analysis of psychological data. Included among the methods to be covered may be canonical correlation, discriminant function analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills for multivariate data analysis through hands-on analysis and interpretation of datasets.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"PL2101Y/PL2131 and PL2102Y/PL2132 or consent of Instructor","Preclusion":"PL4204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL5222R","ModuleTitle":"Multivariate Statistics in Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the use of multivariate methods for the analysis of psychological data. Included among the methods to be covered may be canonical correlation, discriminant function analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills for multivariate data analysis through hands-on analysis and interpretation of datasets.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"PL2101Y/PL2131 and PL2102Y/PL2132 or consent of Instructor","Preclusion":"PL4204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL5225","ModuleTitle":"STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module with introduce the ideas of structural equation modeling and its relationship to other current statistical models. Specifically, regression analysis, path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis will be formulated within the general framework of structural equation modeling. Advanced topics, such as ordinal data analysis, missing data, multiple-group analysis and latent growth models, will also be covered. After the course, students are expected to know how to conduct the analysis and interpret the results themselves.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"PL2101Y/PL2131, PL2102Y/PL2132 and PL5221, or consent of the instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL5225R","ModuleTitle":"STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module with introduce the ideas of structural equation modeling and its relationship to other current statistical models. Specifically, regression analysis, path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis will be formulated within the general framework of structural equation modeling. Advanced topics, such as ordinal data analysis, missing data, multiple-group analysis and latent growth models, will also be covered. After the course, students are expected to know how to conduct the analysis and interpret the results themselves.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"PL2101Y/PL2131, PL2102Y/PL2132 and PL5221, or consent of the instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL5226","ModuleTitle":"Electroencephalography","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Since its introduction in first half of the 20th century, electroencephalograpy (EEG) found extensive application in both clinical and research settings. As such it represents an important component of the methodological repertoire of clinical and experimental psychologist. Aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the neurophysical principles underlying EEG as well as the practical know-how to collect and analyse EEG data.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-1-1-5-2","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3232 or upon approval by the lecturer","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL5226R","ModuleTitle":"Electroencephalography","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-1-1-5-2","Prerequisite":"PL1101E, PL2131, PL2132, PL3232 or upon approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Psychology in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PL5220","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PL6202","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Health Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of current research being undertaken in health psychology. Topics to be covered will vary from semester to semester but may include, health behaviour, stress and its relationship to health, illness cognition, illness behaviour, patient-practitioner interaction, psychological factors in hospitalization, chronic illness, death and dying, psychological research on\r\npain as well as applications of health psychology for cancer, heart disease and other health conditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL6203","ModuleTitle":"Emotion and Social Cognition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This graduate level course aims at giving students an in-depth exposure to the social-cognitive processes involved in emotions. Topics include relationships between emotions and heuristics, stereotyping, appraisals, attribution, persuasion,\r\nrisk-judgments, evaluation, analytical processes, core values and beliefs, and dissonance processes. Evolutionary, cross-cultural, and personality perspectives that add to understanding the socialcognitive processes involved in specific emotions will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL6208","ModuleTitle":"Empirical Research Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The ability to conduct independent psychological research is a prerequisite for embarking on a doctoral dissertation. As such the module is aimed at advancing the research skills of doctoral students prior to their qualifying examinations. They will achieve this advancement by working on a research project under the close supervision of their doctoral supervisor. All doctoral students must take this\r\nmodule.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Admission to the NUS psychology PhD program","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PL6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Psychology in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PL6220, PL6220A, PL6220B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5003","ModuleTitle":"Health across the lifespan","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended to facilitate acquisition of knowledge and expertise on: 1) normal and abnormal developmental issues affecting health and mental health across one’s lifespan with specific focus on early childhood and adolescent stages, midlife crisis, aging and gero-psychological issues; 2) basic concepts of mind-body interactions and psychoneuroimmunology; 3) role of clinical psychologists in the identification, assessment, and treatment of mental health and health problems across lifespan; 4) psychological management of chronic health and mental health conditions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Admission to Clinical Psychology programme or with permission of the instructor","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5004","ModuleTitle":"PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION AND THERAPY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides students with fundamental skills that are the foundation of clinical psychological interventions, including\r\ninterviewing and counselling, basic interventions and theoretical concepts, processes and techniques which underlie cognitive-behaviour therapy. Students will begin to develop core\r\npractical skills in the use of these techniques for therapeutic management of a range of problems and disorders across settings. Content includes basic behavioural change strategies, brief intervention techniques, critical case analysis, assessment and case formulation, and cognitive behavioural therapeutic techniques. Students will also explore the role of the psychologist and the boundaries and responsibilities of this role\r\nin different cultural contexts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5006","ModuleTitle":"Ethics and Professional Issues","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamentals of professional and ethical practice as clinical psychologists. We will draw on international perspectives to inform our understanding of best practices within the local context. Topics covered in this module include professional practice guidelines and codes of conduct, ethical issues in assessment and research, legal issues in psychology, diversity and multicultural considerations, and professional development issues.\r\nUpon completion of the module, students should: (i) understand what it means to practice clinical psychology in a professional manner based on standards established internationally, as well as an understanding for issues specific to professional practice in Singapore (ii) be familiar with core ethical principles and apply these to clinical practice, (iii) demonstrate awareness of potential ethical dilemmas across a wide variety of contexts and be able to approach these using the appropriate ethical decision-making strategies, (iv) understand the importance of developing and maintaining professional skills and competencies, and (v) demonstrate good insight and ability to reflect on their ethical obligations as professional clinical psychologists.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PLC5011 (Clinical Placement 1)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5009","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH PROPOSAL","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Admission to Clinical Psychology training programme","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5010","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to help students prepare a scholarly report of their proposed applied research project submitted in PLC5009 Research Proposal. Under the supervision of a member of the faculty, students will make appropriate modifications to the planned design, complete data collection and analyses, and prepare draft reports. Students will also receive comments and feedback from other faculty, clinical supervisors and peer students. Students then present their completed research projects orally and submit the final draft of the report as a thesis of about 20,000 words in APA style for examination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"1-1-0-10-8","Prerequisite":"Research Proposal","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5011","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL PLACEMENT 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"PLC5004 (Psychological Intervention and Therapy), PLC5001 (Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5012","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL PLACEMENT 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides professional practice experience related to the theoretical foundations on clinical psychopathology covered in coursework modules. Students will undertake direct clinical experience either in a hospital or a community setting, under the close supervision of an experienced clinical psychologist. The focus of this second placement is on the gradual development of the clinical skills required for assessing, describing, diagnosing and treating adult and/or paediatric psychological disorder.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-200-50","Prerequisite":"PLC5011 (Clinical Placement 1), PLC5002 (Psychopathology & Pharmacotherapy), PLC5003 (Clinical Health Psychology), PLC5005 (Advanced Psychopathology)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5013","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL PLACEMENT 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides professional practice experience related to the theoretical foundations of clinical psychopathology, assessment, diagnosis and intervention covered in coursework modules. Students will undertake an intensive block (40 days) of direct clinical experience either in a hospital or a community setting, under the supervision of an experienced clinical psychologist. The focus of this third placement will be on the continued development of clinical skills in planning and carrying out intervention with psychiatric patients with minimal guidance. If considered appropriate by their supervising clinician, students may progress to independent management of clients by the end of the placement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-250-70","Prerequisite":"PLC5012 (Clinical Placement 2); Pass on the Professional Competency Examination","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PLC5014","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Placement 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PSYCHOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides professional practice experience related to the theoretical foundations of assessment, intervention and management covered in previous modules. Students undertake an intensive block (40 days) of direct clinical experience in the hospital or community clinic, under the supervision of an experienced clinical psychologist. The focus of this final placement is on the continued development of clinical skills in planning and carrying out intervention with adult or child psychiatric patients with minimal guidance. Students should progress to independent management of one patient by end of placement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-250-70","Prerequisite":"PLC5013 (Clinical Placement 3)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PM5000","ModuleTitle":"DISSERTATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Objective - This graded module provides students with the opportunity to conduct independent research under the guidance of a supervisor. Students are required to submit a 10,000-word written dissertation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5101","ModuleTitle":"PROJECT MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Objective - The module offers an overview of project management. It covers the strategic use of projects as part of business strategy, the project cycle in terms of its conception, planning, and execution, and the factors that underpin the success of projects. The project manager as an effective leader in managing projects is emphasized at each stage of the cycle.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5105","ModuleTitle":"DEVELOPMENT FINANCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Objective - This module introduces capital budgeting, project finance, and risk analysis. It covers the capital allocation framework, project cash flows, investment criteria, cost of capital, financial risk analysis, and how various types of projects are financed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5107","ModuleTitle":"TIME AND COST MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Objective - This module focuses on management of the construction project from the perspective of the contractor. It covers tendering and estimating, material and equipment procurement, subcontracting, and cost and financial control of projects incorporating cash flow analysis, financial reporting, and project scheduling.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5109","ModuleTitle":"PROJECT MANAGEMENT LAW","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Objective - This module provides an understanding of aspects of construction law and mechanisms for resolving disputes. It covers the law of contract, the duties and liabilities of different parties in a project, negligence, claims, procurement, risk allocation, and remedies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5111","ModuleTitle":"SPECIAL TOPICS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"Objective - This module is designed to allow students to conduct independent studies on special topics in project management under the guidance of a team of staff members. Students are required to submit a 6,000-word report.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5115","ModuleTitle":"Project Finance Contracts and Agreements","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an understanding of aspects of different project finance contracts and agreements. It covers the issues of risk management through\r\ncontractual terms, duties and liabilities of lenders and borrowers, dispute management and contractual remedies, and issues relating to international contracts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PM5116","ModuleTitle":"Project Finance Case Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"BUILDING","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an opportunity for students to do an independent field study of how project finance plays an important role in a major development project. Students will select their own project, conduct the study under an appointed supervisor, present their findings in a seminar, and submit a 6,000-word written report.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-6-4","Prerequisite":"CAP 4.0 from a combination of two modules from:\r\n1. 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This course provides students with a solid grounding on economic theory and statistical techniques used to analyze public policy. At the end of the course, students will be able to use advanced econometric tools on real world policy problems and draw policy implications. The major topics covered include: inference and hypothesis testing, simple regression analysis, multiple regression analysis, non-linear regression models, binary dependent variable models, program evaluation, panel data analysis, and time series analysis and forecasting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5142","ModuleTitle":"Liveable and Sustainable Cities - A Singapore Case-study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"An unprecedented level of urbanization is expected worldwide, presenting immense resource challenges as well as opportunities for cities. \r\n\r\nIt is critical that the future city leaders learn from urban pioneers and case examples, to gain insights into the urban development challenges of cities, and to make informed decisions based on the principles and practice of dynamic urban governance. \r\n\r\nSingapore is an example of a very dense city that is also highly liveable. The module will therefore focus on Singapore, analysed through the lens on the Liveability Framework, and brought to life by experts in various fields of urban development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5147","ModuleTitle":"Asian Global Cities","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"In today’s globalization, many of the policy challenges are becoming urban issues, especially in the rapidly urbanizing Asia. This module focuses on examining the new policy challenges and opportunities of Asian global cities that are increasingly strengthening their presence in the world. It studies a number of rising and transforming global cities in East, Southeast and South Asia, in order to understand their experiences of globalization and urban policy priorities. A number of key policy-related topics will be covered, including global urban networks, urban gateways, megaprojects, privatization, land governance, housing development, informal economy, and participatory development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5151","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Case Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Case studies are widely used in public policy analysis. But what assumptions do we rely on when we draw general lessons from specific policy events? What is the point of comparison and how can we do it fairly? This course examines what the systematic, close study of carefully chosen cases can teach us about political and policy processes. It will enable students to identify the major elements of comparative case studies as a research method, to consume published case studies in a critical manner, and to conduct an independent case study focused on public policy change.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5155","ModuleTitle":"International Political Economy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The course brings together politics, economics and international relations on issues relevant to the global economy. It is divided into three parts: 1) IPE theory; 2) history of the world economy, focusing on the post-1945 era; 3) modern policy. Policy issues covered are in macroeconomics and finance, trade and investment, and energy and environment. Major regions of the world economy are covered, as are the key actors – governments, international governmental organisations, business and NGOs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5156","ModuleTitle":"Moral Reasoning and Policy Communications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course discusses the fundamentals of logic, moral philosophy and the art of policy communications. It has a theoretical component in political and moral philosophy and a practical component in policy communications. It provides a foundation for the tool of moral reasoning, the processes of public decision-making and the critical and analytical tools for public discourse.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5204","ModuleTitle":"Evolving Practices of Governance in Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Writing in The New York Times, Thomas Friedman encouraged policymakers to emulate the prevailing attitude in Singapore of ‘taking governing seriously and thinking strategically’. This module is a critical exploration of the basis and implications of such a claim, focusing on features of governance in Singapore that may be viewed as unique. To achieve this, such features – particularly Singapore’s systematic attempt to manage risks and complexity – are discussed in the context of influential theories and models of governance. To bridge theory and practice, the module is team-taught by a top civil servant and a political scientist, both Singaporean.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5209","ModuleTitle":"Exercising Leadership","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This is a skills-based course that focuses on the interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics that impact leadership. Participants are encouraged to clarify their own\r\nleadership direction and personal motives so they may make effective progress in pursuing their ambitions while avoiding typical areas of derailment. The classroom is used for both didactic learning, e.g., of diagnostic tools for\r\nanalyzing interactions in case studies and in class, and for practicing new strategies of action. Other sources of learning include readings, lectures, plenary discussions, small group work, film, and cases provided by participants’ of their experience with leadership challenges.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5217","ModuleTitle":"Innovation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Innovation leads to higher productivity and economic growth. However, typical innovation metrics focus on input measures which may be necessary but are not sufficient to guarantee outcomes either in terms of adoption or diffusion. This course discusses a number of themes in innovation including network industries; the importance of country context and the role of innovation in developing countries; open data and cloud computing which provide new platforms for citizen participation in the public policy process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"PP5242M","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5223","ModuleTitle":"Population Ageing, Public Policy, and Family","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course covers policy issues of modern ageing societies, with special emphases on families and comparisons between Asian and Western countries. To tackle the complex issues, we discuss both relevant theories and empirical evidence from various disciplines. The first part investigates demographic causes of population ageing–decreased fertility and extended\r\nlongevity. The second part reviews public old-age support programs and discuss their challenges. We also describe policy options to mitigate the consequences of population ageing, and assess the effectiveness of the policies. The third part examines why families provide elder support, and how public and private old-age provisions are interrelated.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5228","ModuleTitle":"Evidence-Informed Policy Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The module will address the salient aspects of how evidence informs policy making, covering the following areas: needs assessment; evidence generation and synthesis; presentation of evidence in an appropriate, useful and\r\nactionable manner; strengthening evidence generating and presenting capacity in low income countries; barriers and aids to use of evidence by policy-makers; engaging the public; and effectiveness of methods and processes to achieve evidence-informed policy. Health policy is used to illustrate concepts and practice, but principles are equally applicable to policy development in other sectors. The module will emphasize case studies from real policy situations but will also address the importance of sound conceptual frameworks.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"None required. Statistics or research methods background can be helpful.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5231","ModuleTitle":"Ethics and Global Governance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Good governance and managing conflicting ethical demands are key skills for policy makers. This course seeks to introduce students to the ethical aspects of some major problems in global governance. Topics include foundations of ethical theory, human rights, intervention, climate change, immigration and trade. Background readings come mostly from moral philosophical, political theory and political science. Each session pays special attention to a particular policy area in the international domain and thereby combines philosophical inquiry with applied questions. The course does not have any formal prerequisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5241J","ModuleTitle":"Asia in the World Economy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5242K","ModuleTitle":"Policies for Urban Intervention","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5266","ModuleTitle":"GLOBAL HEALTH POLICY AND ISSUES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The changing social, economic, technological and political conditions across the diverse countries and populations of Asia, and the world mean that there is a need for policy professionals to have an overview of global health policies and associated issues. To do that, this module examines the roles and relationships among major players at the global level, and different approaches taken by various international organizations and national governments in tackling health and related problems in the context of the post-2015, post-MDG development agenda. The module will also compare and contrast global health policies with international policy instruments in other areas related to health. The module will examine global health trends and issues using a macro policy framework. Significant challenges in the organization of global health programmes and the complexities involved in international cooperation and the implementation of international policy instruments will be analysed through selected case-studies. Topics on current issues will include: role of international health organizations, international aid and development assistance, emerging epidemics and disasters, non-communicable diseases (including tobacco use), health impacts of climate change, cross-border health issues (e.g. food security), migration of health human resources (brain drain), international trade in health services, global health diplomacy, international health law and the future of global health.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5267","ModuleTitle":"URBAN TRANSPORT POLICY: A GLOBAL VIEW","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5274","ModuleTitle":"Financial Management for Policy Makers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5276","ModuleTitle":"Dialogue, Facilitation and Consensus Building","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5279","ModuleTitle":"Clusters and National Competitiveness","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5291","ModuleTitle":"SECURITY IN ASIA-PACIFIC","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5294","ModuleTitle":"Dynamic Modelling of Public Policy Systems","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5298","ModuleTitle":"Public Policy and Management in Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a survey of Singapore’s practices in public management and policy development from a comparative perspective. We will focus on innovations in public sector governance as main contributing factors for\r\nSingapore’s strong economic growth in the last four decades, and discuss underlying principles and rationale for these innovations. The course consists of two parts. The first part of the course introduces to students key elements of public\r\nsector governance in Singapore, including governance structure, civil servant system, policy development, policy implementation, and financial management. The second part of the course examines Singapore’s experience in policy development and implementation in selected sectors such as health care, housing, water supply, land transport, industrial development, information technology and telecommunication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5401","ModuleTitle":"Policy Challenges","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This year-long module is designed to get students to think in a practical, problem-oriented, and multidisciplinary way through critical lenses and analytical tools available in the disciplines of Public Management and Leadership, Political Science and International Relations, and Economics, all pillars of a traditional Public Policy education. Students will be presented with an Asia-focused wicked problem, a\r\ncomplex case study, or a hypothetical situation through which they can engage, throughout the year and in a sustained way, central ideas and tools associated with each discipline. The module will be team-taught and enhanced through flipped classroom approaches.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5404","ModuleTitle":"Policy Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Public policy crafters need to use reliable evidence when creating policy. In this module, students will learn the methodology and tools to be good consumers, users, and producers of research and be equipped with foundational analytic skills through a comprehensive introduction to the field of policy analysis, underlying theory, and major analytical toolkits. The emphasis will be on application, particularly through case studies and group projects addressing research questions that will flow through the year. Every attempt will be made to relate what is learnt in this module with the topics and issues addressed in the Policy Challenges module that will run in parallel. Policy Analysis will also serve as preparation for the Policy Analysis Exercise.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5411","ModuleTitle":"Economic Analysis of Public Policy (Gateway)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The module covers microeconomics and macroeconomics at a more advanced level than the Economic Foundations course. The objective is to deepen students' understanding of key economic principles and their application in public policy. The first part of the module covers advanced topics in consumer decision-making, factor markets, and decision making under uncertainty. The second covers monetary and financial issues with attention to inflation and the\r\nintermediary role of the financial sector. This is followed by an analysis of fiscal, monetary, and prudential policies. Finally, the last part addresses gains from international trade, managing capital flows, and choice of exchange rate\r\nregime.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5412","ModuleTitle":"Politics and International Relations (Gateway)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"International Relations (IR) is a key component of public policy initiatives. Public policy graduates will need a firm grasp of IR issues and concepts when crafting policies. This course introduces some of the key issues and principles of global and international affairs. It conceptualizes and contextualizes global public policy through the academic discipline of IR. Early sessions cover core IR theories, integrating concepts to develop understanding of global public policy as a complex interplay between power and interests, institutions and norms, and diverse actors. Later these ideas will be applied to three vital issue areas: security, insecurity, and war; international trade and finance; and global public goods. The course is team-taught, with faculty members covering topics from their own research and policy interests.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5415","ModuleTitle":"Foundations of Public Management (Gateway)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This gateway to the Specialization in Public Management and Leadership focuses on the ways in which public managers and leaders mobilize resources to achieve important public purposes. In the module, we will discuss the roles and responsibilities of managers in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public programmes and policies. Since leaders try to anticipate and manage change strategically, they must have an appreciation of the integrative, interdependent nature of organizations, their environments, and their stakeholders. We will pay specific attention to the uniqueness of the public sector environment, and the relation between public managers and political principals and stakeholders. Required readings and cases represent a balanced mix of classical and recent materials and studies from around the globe, including Asia, USA, Europe and Africa.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5416","ModuleTitle":"Social, Environmental, and Urban Policy (Gateway)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Gateway course focusing on core knowledge and faculty areas of research in the social, urban and environment cluster.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1.5-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY MODULE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5701","ModuleTitle":"Economic Applications for Public Organizations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of this module is to describe how basic concepts in economics are applicable at different levels in public administration. The module commences with a presentation of the basic concepts and then illustrates the applicability and relevance of these concepts to decision making by recourse to a set of case\r\nstudies as well as widely cited examples in public administration. Topics covered include: Markets and Pareto Efficiency; Markets and Property Rights; Market Failure; Natural Monopolies; Strategic Outcomes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5702","ModuleTitle":"Public Administration in Theory and Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the key concepts relating to the theory and practice of public administration. The module is organised around four themes: foundations (key concepts and contexts of public administration); core functions (different types of public organisation); key processes; values; and challenges. The module\r\nuses both a comparative approach and case studies from Asia to link theory to real-world practice of public administration. Upon completion of the module, students will be familiar with the key issues in public administration and will be able in better position to relate the various components of their degree programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5705","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Public Policy and Management: Singapore and Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a coherent analysis of Singapore’s development experiences focusing on the economic outcomes, political leadership, policy design and implementation, institutions and the interaction between these components. The objective is to provide students with greater insights into the policies that have shaped Singapore’s economic development, sharpen their understanding of policy making and implementation in Singapore and encourage them to reflect on its relevance to their own country and organisations. The module will draw upon the expertise of senior government policy- and decision-makers as well as those who have been involved or researched in policy-making. It will involve visits to relevant institutions in Singapore and a short attachment to a government agency in Singapore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5802","ModuleTitle":"Policy Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Public sector managers are frequently confronted with decisions about whether or not to initiate, continue, modify, or terminate policies or programs, and the knowledge and skills in policy analysis and program evaluation are essential for them to make intelligent choices. The module will cover important considerations in conducting policy analysis and evaluation, such as identifying policy problems, establishing criteria, assessing policy alternatives, choosing among policies, and evaluating policy impacts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-2-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5803","ModuleTitle":"Public Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Public managers are answerable to various groups of people including those within hierarchical structures, political parties and politicians, citizens and civil society groups and also international actors and organizations. Also public managers are often caught in policy dilemmas and are tasked to carry out policy promises in very challenging contexts. This course aims to introduce students to key concepts in the discipline of public administration. Students will explore various ways to think about these public management problems. Students will be able to understand theoretical concepts and appreciate their applicability to real-world practices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-1.5-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP5804","ModuleTitle":"Governance Study Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The Governance Study Project (GSP) is a year-long team- based project. Consisting of a study trip at the end of the first semester, a seminar, and a final conference the end of the special term, the GSP connects the beginning to the end of the degree programme, requiring students to put to use the knowledge and skills learnt in each module. Through projects that are real public problems, students will acquire skills related to analysis of complex managerial\r\nproblems, basic research, and writing and other presentational modes. The GSP also aims to develop team building and a strong sense of cohort.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PP6704","ModuleTitle":"The Economics of Public Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide economic perspectives on selected features of economic systems, and on design, implementation, and outcomes of various public policy issues. The first part of the course covers broad areas\r\nsuch as the nature of market systems and capitalism, the economic boundaries of the State, and economics of globalization. The second part of the module focuses on selected public policy themes (such as, inequalities) and issues such as social security, health, education, state enterprise reform, taxes and subsidies, and environment. The module emphasizes that while economic principles are universal, their application must be contextual and capability-driven.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"PP5101: Economics and Public Policy I","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP6705","ModuleTitle":"The Politics of Public Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"Doctoral-level research seminar on institutional theory, emphasizing: (i) frontiers of research on institutionalism (from the fields of public administration, organizational\r\nsociology, and political economy) and (ii) new research directions. The aim is to train students in theory-building and the conduct of original research in institutional analysis and design, which requires developing an ability to critique extant literature and identify open questions that are ripe for investigation. Open to masters students with instructor's permission. The course begins with an\r\ninvestigation of current frontiers in research, and ends with positing new directions for inquiry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PP5268 Institutional Design and Analysis","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PP6706","ModuleTitle":"Research Methods in Public Policy II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This is the second in a two-module series in research methods in public policy. This module provides a more in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of empirical methods, both quantitative and qualitative, used to study the\r\ncausal effects of policy on observed outcomes. It focuses on the applications of econometric techniques to policy research with real world data sets. Students apply these techniques to real-life case studies and present analyses in class.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"PP6701 Research Methods for Public Policy I","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"PP6770","ModuleTitle":"PUBLIC POLICY GRADUATE SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","Department":"LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR1102","ModuleTitle":"Physical Pharmacy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"To understand the fundamental physicochemical principles relating to the design of pharmaceutical dosage forms. To be able to apply these principles to the understanding of the relationship between pharmaceutical formulations and biological activity.Major topics: Solubility. Solutions and their properties. Buffered and isotonic solutions. Partition phenomena. Phase distribution. Polymorphism, drying process and phase transition. Mass transfer. Heat transfer.Target student: Pharmacy Year One","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"A-level Chemistry or equivalent exam, excluding CM1417","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR1120","ModuleTitle":"Microbiology in Pharmacy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module gives an insight into the nature of microorganisms, with greater emphasis on bacteria and their significance to the pharmaceutical industry and medicine. The fundamentals of basic microbiology, such as the characteristics, morphology, classification, cultivation, enumeration and identification of bacteria, as well as fungi and viruses, will be discussed. Disinfection, disinfectants and antiseptics will be covered. Applications of microorganisms and strategies to counteract pathogens will also be covered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-3-1-2.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR2102","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacy Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To study the important statutes that govern the practice of pharmacy in Singapore. To understand the code of ethics that guides the professional conduct of pharmacists.Major topics: Overview of Pharmacy Law. Poisons Act. Misuse of Drugs Act. Pharmacists Registration Act. Medicines Act. Legal status of traditional Chinese medicines.Target students: Pharmacy Year Two","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"PR1103 ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR2105","ModuleTitle":"Pharmaceutical Microbiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To understand the nature and significance of microorganisms. To apply this knowledge in the identification, control and application of microorganisms in the pharmaceutical and allied fields.Major topics: Fundamentals of pharmaceutical microbiology. Microorganisms of pharmaceutical and clinical significance. Disinfectants and antiseptics.Target students: Pharmacy Year Two","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"A-level Chemistry and Biology or equivalent exam, excluding CM1417 and LSM1301 or LSM1301FC","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR2202","ModuleTitle":"Cosmetics & Perfumes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To understand the development, usefulness, classification, composition and application of cosmetics and perfumes. To gain pertinent information for the selection and evaluation of these items. To acquire an overview of the marketing and regulatory aspects of the global industry for these products. Major topics: History of cosmetics and perfumes. Formulation, manufacture and use of perfumes. Biology of the skin, cosmetic preparations, consumer information and precautions. Regulatory and industrial aspects of these products.\n\n\n\nTarget students: All students outside the Faculty of Science. Science and Pharmacy students may read it as an elective\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-4-2.5","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Pharmacy I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3. Target students: Pharmacy Year Two or Year Three and Science","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"PR1110 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Pharmacy II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3. Target students: Pharmacy Year Two or Year Three and Science","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"PR2288 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3103","ModuleTitle":"Pharmaceutical Analysis II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To understand the basic principles of analytical techniques. To apply the analytical techniques to study bulk-drug pharmaceuticals, quality control. To get hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and application to real-life problems.Major topics: Basic principles of the following techniques will be covered: nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; electrochemistry and potentiometric titration; chromatography-column, TLC, paper, size-exclusion, HPLC and gas chromatography; atomic absorption and flame photometry. Analytical method validation and development, guidelines of ICH and FDS. Application of these analytical techniques in bulk-drug pharmaceuticals, quality control and structural elucidation.Target students: Pharmacy Year Three","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"PR2104 ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3104","ModuleTitle":"Pharmaceutical Biotechnology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To understand the various techniques in biotechnology and their applications in the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals and biomedical research. To gain knowledge in some of the physicochemical properties, pharmacology and the formulation of commonly used biopharmaceuticals. To understand the principles of the mechanism of some biotechnologically drived diagnostic aids / tests.Major topics: Physicochemical properties, structure and stability of peptides & proteins. DNA sequencing by Maxam-Gilbert and Sanger's methods. Gene expression and its regulation. Principles of recombinant DNA technology & applications in medicine and research. Principles of site directed mutagenesis & applications in improving properties of proteins. Gene therapy, methods of gene delivery & applications in medicine. Hybridoma technology & applications in the production of monoclonal antibodies. Biotechnologically derived therapeutic proteins: insulin, human growth hormones, cytokines, enzymes, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, blood products. Formulation and downstream processing of biopharmaceuticals. Dispensing biotechnology products. Diagnostic aids/tests for urine analysis, plasma glucose, plasma lipids, HIV, pregnancy and ovulationTarget students: Pharmacy Year Three","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"Pass PR1101 or LSM1101 or LSM1201 or LSM1301 or LSM1301FC or CM1121 or GCE 'A' level or H2 Biology or equivalent.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3105","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacotherapy I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To be familiar with the epidemiology of the disease state. To understand the pathophysiology of each disease state. To be familiar with the clinical presentation and diagnosis of each disease state. To be familiar with the non-pharmacologic management of each disease. To be able to discuss the pharmacotherapeutic agents employed for each disease state. To understand the relative efficacy and safety of drugs used in each disease state. To be able to monitor the clinical outcomes in terms of efficacy and safety of each drug used.Major topics: Introduction to pharmaceutical care and drug-related problems. Laboratory medicine. Parameters which affect drug therapy decisions in selected diseases: diabetes mellitus, pulmonary, renal and hepatic diseases.Target students: Pharmacy Year Three","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-2-0-1.5-4","Prerequisite":"PX3108 and PP2107/PA2107","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3106","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacokinetics & Drug Disposition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To understand the basic concepts and kinetic processes of drug absorption, distribution and elimination (i.e. excretion and metabolism). To learn how formulation, physicochemical and physiological factors affect therapeutic performance of drug products. To evaluate how internal and external factors affect drug metabolism. Major Topics: Basic kinetic modelling on drug absorption, distribution and elimination. Physicochemical and physiological factors governing drug absorption; distribution, excretion and metabolism. Biopharmaceutical factors affecting the drug absorption and bioavailability; gastrointestinal membrane transport. Internal and external factors affecting drug metabolism; polymorphism of drug metabolism; pharmacogenetics. Kinetics of drug following various modes of drug administration. Application of pharmacokinetics in drug development. Target students: Pharmacy Year Three","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"PP2106/PA2106","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3107","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacy Practice II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To understand the pathophysiology, etiology and complications of self-treatable ailments. To understand the complexities of managing patient therapy with and without medications. To provide patient education with the goal of appropriately affecting patient behaviours for illness and wellness. To integrate and recommend appropriate nutrition, alternative therapies, non-medication therapies and over-the-counter remedies in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.Major topics: The Pharmacist and non-prescription medicines. Prevalence, epidemiology, etiology, transmission, manifestations, specific considerations, prognosis, complications, treatment, prevention of selected conditions. Self-care therapeutics. Regulations on non-prescription products.Target students: Pharmacy Year Two","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1.5-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"PR1103 ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Pharmacy I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3. Target students: Pharmacy Year Three and Science","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"By permission or PR2288 or PR2289","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Pharmacy II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3. Target students: Pharmacy Year Three and Science","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"By permission or PR2288 or PR2289","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3301","ModuleTitle":"Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: This module will introduce the principles of formulation, manufacturing technology and product quality assurance of a range of commonly used pharmaceutical dosage forms. Students will learn a body of technical knowledge and acquire practical skills in the manufacture and product quality evaluation of solutions, emulsions, suspensions, ointments, gels, suppositories, sterile products, microcapsules, capsules, tablets, inhalation products, powders and controlled-release products. Target students: Candidates without a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy will have to read this module as a Bridging Module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0.5-0-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Pharmacy Major","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR3312","ModuleTitle":"Extended Undergraduate Professional Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having a good academic record and technical foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives non-Applied Science students the opportunity to embark on internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester. Through regular meetings with the Academic Advisor and internship Supervisor, students explore how knowledge learnt in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"SP1001 Career Planning & Preparation or NCC1001 Headstart Module (A Career Development Programme) or NCC1000 Stepup Module (A Career Development Programme) or CFG1001 Headstart Module or CFG1000 StepUp Module; students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Pharmacy as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Pharmacy major at time of application.","Preclusion":"Applied Science degree of which Professional Placement is already within the curriculum; any other XX3311 or XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"PR4102","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacotherapy III","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To introduce to the pharmacotherapeutic management of some of the commonly encountered disease states in the practice of clinical pharmacy. Major topics: Parameters which affect drug therapy decisions in selected diseases/conditions: oncology, nutritional support, rheumatology, psychiatry. Target students: Pharmacy Final Year","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-2-0-1.5-4","Prerequisite":"PR4101 ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR4104","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacy Practice III","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To articulate and perform essential steps in the prescription dispensing process for extemporaneous, proprietary and reformulated medications. To effectively use the pharmacy references and IT resources for review, documentation, information search, medication labelling and packaging. To develop effective communication skills for interacting with patients, caregivers and other health professionals. To learn the process of patient triage and the recommendation of safe and effective treatment options to appropriately affect patient behaviours for illness and wellness.Major topics:Good dispensing practice. Effective patient counselling. Patient education. Dispensing and occasional reformulation of commercial pharmaceutical products. Pharmacist intervention and communication with other health professionals. Patient instruction on use of self-monitoring equipment. Resolution of medication-related problems.Target students: Pharmacy Final Year","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-3-1-1 (conducted over 2 semesters)","Prerequisite":"PR3105 ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR4105","ModuleTitle":"Natural Products","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To understand and appreciate the structural diversity of the constituents in natural products. To elucidate on the pharmacodynamic activities and pharmaceutical properties of selected herbal remedies. To appreciate the safety and quality issues pertaining to the use of herbal remedies. Major topics: The physicochemical and pharmacological properties of the constituents of natural products - terpenes, steroids, saponins and glycosides, alkaloids, phenols and flavanoids and polysaccharides. Natural product as a source of lead compounds in drug discovery and drug development. Aspects of pharmacognosy. Issues on safety and quality of herbal remedies - good agricultural practice, identification and authentication of herbs, standardisation of herbal products and drug-herb interactions. Target students: Pharmacy Final Year","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"Pass PR1101 ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR4106","ModuleTitle":"Dosage Form Design III","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning Objectives: To understand the Science and Technology of solid dosage forms for the delivery of therapeutic agents with coverage of the basic concepts and fundamental principles in the design and manufacture of drug delivery systems. Lectures will include topics on certain pharmaceutical operations, pre-formulation studies, science and characteristics of particulate systems, dosage forms such as pellets, capsules and tablets, basic controlled delivery technology, product quality and packaging. Target students: Pharmacy Final Year","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-2-0-1.5-4","Prerequisite":"PR1102 ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Pharmacy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: The research project work will start in the first semester of the academic year and last for 12 weeks. Each candidate will be required to carry out an independent laboratory-based or literature-based project under the supervision of an academic staff. A formal written report in the form of a research paper will be submitted for examination purpose. Target students: Pharmacy Final Year","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"215 practical hours","Prerequisite":"Completion of Level 3000 modules and subject to departmental approval.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR4201","ModuleTitle":"Pharmaceutical Marketing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To understand the systems and principles of marketing. To acquire an overview of the global pharmaceutical industry. To appreciate the unique features of pharmaceutical marketing namely, the players, the types of competitions, international regulations and technology innovation. Major topics: Marketing decisions. Understanding and identifying a market. Creating and managing a product. Assigning value and delivering a product. Communicating about a product. Emphasis is placed on marketing issues pertaining to pharmaceutical/healthcare products and services.Target students: Pharmacy Final Year","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-2-0-1.5-4","Prerequisite":"PR1103 ","Preclusion":"BH1003 or MKT1003 or CS3261","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR4206","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Pharmacy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To understand that the total control of quality in drug industry is a plant-wide activity and involves careful attention to a number of factors including the selection of quality components and materials, adequate product and process design, and control (statistical) of process through in-process and end-product testing. Major topics: Good Manufacturing Practices. Statistical quality control. Microbiological quality control\n\ntechniques. Target students: Pharmacy Final Year","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-2-1-4","Prerequisite":"Pass PR2103 and PR3102 OR PR3301 ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5113","ModuleTitle":"CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS & THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to develop the students’ ability to apply the basic knowledge of pharmacokinetics to the clinical situation and to understand the importance of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in patient care. Emphasis is placed on the adjusting dosage regimen as well as on patient monitoring with respect to plasma drug levels, efficacy, adverse events, drug interactions, and disease and population interactions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-1.5-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5130","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Pharmacotherapy I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: The objective of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the pharmacotherapy management of infectious diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5133","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at having students gain a fundamental understanding of the diagnosis and therapeutic management of disease states and/or conditions unique to paediatric and geriatric population groups.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-0-0-0-3","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5136","ModuleTitle":"PHARMD SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module includes presentations by graduate students, faculty members, and guest speakers. Students make an oral presentation on a preselected topic agreed upon by the instructor. The ability to create and deliver a lecture or seminar is fundamental to PharmD student and future practitioners. Topics include those related to research, clinical and pharmacy practice. Issues dealing with complex drug therapy decision-making will be explored using case presentations and current literature. Requires active student participation in resolution of therapeutic controversies. This module is intended to improve the student’s ability to make in-class presentations and to become effective preceptors to pre-registration pharmacists and residents.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-0-0-1-2.5","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5150","ModuleTitle":"Ambulatory Care Clerkship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This is a 5-week full time clinical clerkship. Students will integrate their knowledge of therapeutics and pathophysiology to effectively provide pharmaceutical care in an ambulatory patient care environment while a licensed preceptor supervises them. Their activities will include: evaluate, assess and monitor pharmacotherapy of acute and chronic diseases in addition to providing drug information to patients and health care professionals. This is a compulsory clerkship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program or by permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5151","ModuleTitle":"Acute Care Medicine Clerkship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This 5-week, full-time clinical clerkship is designed to develop the student’s clinical knowledge and skills in the area of acute care medicine. Students will be able to apply this knowledge to the management of patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. This is a compulsory clerkship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program or by permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5152","ModuleTitle":"Adult General Medicine Clerkship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This 5-week, full-time clinical clerkship is designed to develop the student’s clinical knowledge and skills in the area of adult general medicine. Students will be able to apply this knowledge to the management of patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. This is a compulsory clerkship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program or by permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5153","ModuleTitle":"Critical Care Clerkship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Critical care clerkship is a 5-week full time clerkship that is designed to train students to practice pharmaceutical care in a critical care setting. The aims are to provide patient care services to patients in a critical care area, to effectively communicate with patients and/or their caregivers and to be an effective member of the critical care team. This is a compulsory clerkship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program or by permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5154","ModuleTitle":"Drug Information Clerkship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This 5-week, full-time clerkship is designed to develop the student’s knowledge and skills in the area of drug information. After this five weeks clerkship, students should be able to retrieve, analyze, and communicate appropriate information on medications and healthcare issues to physicians, patients, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals. This is a compulsory clerkship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program or by permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5198","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR MODULE IN PHARMACY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This is a compulsory module for all Masters and Ph.D. research students who register from AY2004/05 onwards. The main purpose of this module is to help the students to improve their communication skills and to develop into effective communicators and leaders. It also aims to provide a platform for exchange of ideas and update of information which is important for advancement in research. Students reading this module are required to participate actively in the departmental graduate seminars, focus group discussions and attend other seminars that are relevant to their areas of research. This module will be spread over two semesters and the students will be given a \"Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory\" grade on the basis of their performance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Enrolment in Graduate Studies by research programme (Pharmacy)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5212","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry ","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"Learning objectives: To introduce students to the principles of quantitative structure activity relationship and how to carry out and interprete QSAR studies based on multiple linear regression models. To introduce students to Comparative Molecular Field Analysis (CoMFA) and how to carry out and interprete CoMFA. To introduce students to the application of multivariate data analysis to QSAR and how carry out and interprete such analyses. To introduce the application of combinatorial chemistry in drug potential. To introduce rationale in computer-aided derivation of potential pharmacothore.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Pass PR3101 Principles of Medicinal Chemistry or by special permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5217","ModuleTitle":"FORMULATION SCIENCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"The main objective of this module is to teach the principles of formulating active pharmaceutical ingredients into pharmaceutical products. The students will acquire a body of technical knowledge in pharmaceutical ingredients, product development, stability and packaging. Target students: Enrolment in M.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology) programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-1.5-6","Prerequisite":"(PR2101, PR3102 and PR4106) or PR3301","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5220","ModuleTitle":"BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to the theory and application of recombinant DNA and cell culture technologies leading to the development and manufacture of biopharmaceutical products. Students will acquire the basic biological and engineering concepts of cell culture, bioreactors and fermentation processes, and an overview of the current Good Manufacturing Practices and quality control practices in the biopharmaceutical industry. The module will be conducted through lectures, tutorials and journal presentations. Students will be expected to do simple mathematical calculations and work in groups for the tutorial and journal presentations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-2.5-5","Prerequisite":"PR3104 or PR3301 or by special permission.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5221","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Targets in Drug Discovery","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this module is to equip students with a better understanding of the molecular basis of modern drug discovery, with a special focus on drug target selection and\r\nvalidation. In this module, we will discuss intracellular signaling cascades, cell to cell signaling and pharmacological intervention in these processes. The use of animal models to select and validate molecular targets will also be covered. Students will gain an enhanced understanding of the drug discovery process which will complement their technical expertise in the field.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PR3104 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology or by special permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5230","ModuleTitle":"Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to help students develop skills to interpret and evaluate pharmacoeconomics and quality-of-life literature and use this information to make pharmaceutical products and health service decisions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-1-5","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5239","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Pharmacy Research Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to help students develop skills for clinical research. Areas covered include formulation of research ideas into protocols for clinical studies, gathering, analysis and presentation of clinical data.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the PharmD programme or by permission","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5250","ModuleTitle":"Elective Clerkship I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of one 5-week, full-time clerkships, and is designed to further develop the students’ knowledge and skills in a variety of practice settings. Students will be able to select from a variety of patient care and non-patient care clerkship sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program or by permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5251","ModuleTitle":"Elective Clerkship II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of one 5-week, full-time clerkships, and is designed to further develop the students’ knowledge and skills in a variety of practice settings. Students will be able to select from a variety of patient care and non-patient care clerkship sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program or by permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5252","ModuleTitle":"Elective Clerkship III","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of one 5-week, full-time clerkships, and is designed to further develop the students’ knowledge and skills in a variety of practice settings. Students will be able to select from a variety of patient care and non-patient care clerkship sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"Acceptance in the Pharm.D. program or by permission","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PR5302","ModuleTitle":"REGULATION OF DRUG DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module is aimed at reviewing the drug discovery and drug development processes with an emphasis on the regulatory aspects of these activities. Animal pre-clinical research and human clinical research are discussed, along with the three phases of human clinical trials. The chemistry manufacturing and control (CMC) aspects of drug development are presented. The ICH documentation requirements and the application of manufacturing process analytical technologies will also be discussed. The course will conclude with a brief overview of patents and international regulatory issues. Target students: Enrolment in M.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology) programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1.5-0-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"(PR2101, PR3102 and PR4106) or PR3301","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PR5303","ModuleTitle":"GOOD REGULATORY PRACTICES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"PHARMACY","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide an overview of the FDA and ICH regulations on good manufacturing, good laboratory and good clinical practices. The meaning of these regulations, the globalisation of the practices and the roles and responsibilities of the various professionals implementing these regulations are addressed. Target students: Enrolment in M.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology) programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1.5-0-2-3.5","Prerequisite":"(PR2101, PR3102 and PR4106) or PR3301","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Politics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this module is to impart a preliminary overview of political science and its sub-fields so that students have a basic orientation of the discipline. It briefly explains the scope and components of each of the four sub-fields (political theory, comparative politics, international relations and public administration) and familiarises students with the major issues and arguments related to power, justice, political culture, national identity, accountability, ethics and world order. It also focuses on key political institutions. The module will be of interest to students across the university who want to gain a basic understanding of politics.","CrossModule":"GEK1003","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEM1003K, GEK1003, PS1101","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2204","ModuleTitle":"Modern Western Political Thought","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores major political ideas and concepts from the modern Western tradition. Key political constructs such as power, authority, justice, liberty and democracy are examined in intellectual and historical context. Reading Thomas Hobbes’s Leviathan and John Locke’s Second Treatise on Government, among other influential writings, students will be exposed to the broader themes and ideas that have shaped political life in the West since 1600.","CrossModule":"EU2204","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS2231, EU2218, PS2201B, PS2218, EU2204","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2233","ModuleTitle":"Political Ideologies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module begins with the examination of various strands of liberalism, including liberal versions of communitarianism, and then proceeds on that basis to survey various significant reactions to liberalism. In addition to communism and fascism, the module will also examine the ideological challenges to liberalism from radical/militant Islamism and the advocates of so-called \"Asian values\". This is an introductory module and is designed for any beginning student with an interest in the theoretical approach to the study of competing political belief systems.","CrossModule":"GEK2024","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EU3208, PS2203B, PS3210, GEK2024","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PS2234","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Comparative Politics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces to students some major approaches to comparative politics, including system perspective, case study, comparative approach, rational choice, and cultural approach. Specific cases are used to illustrate how people have applied these approaches in research. It also covers selected topics in comparative politics, such as democratisation and democratic consolidation, revolution, and ethnic conflicts. Much of the discussion will be based on specific cases. This introductory module is offered to students who want to gain basic knowledge of comparative politics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS2204B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2237","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to International Relations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Designed as an introductory theoretical module, it covers the basic concepts of International Relations in two halves. The first introduces the concepts of nation, state, sovereignty, non-state actors and their implications for the coexistence of nation-states, as well as a brief roundup of the instruments of conducting relations among them. The other offers a grounding in the major schools of thought on International Relations, namely realism, liberalism/pluralism and revolutionism. Additionally, there will be topics on radical perspectives such as feminism, constructivism and postmodernism. It is hoped the module will provide students with a foundation for other courses in the sub-field.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS2207, PS2207B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2241","ModuleTitle":"Public Administration in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The module briefly covers the origins, functions, and contexts of public administration, and various comparative approaches to administrative systems in Asian countries. On that foundation, it then focuses on some of the major administrative issues in Asian countries, including local government and decentralisation, privatisation and public sector reform, ethnic representation, bureaucratic corruption, and administrative accountability. The module can be read by year 1-3 students across all faculties at NUS.","CrossModule":"GEK2012","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2012, GEM2012K, PS2206, PS2211B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2244","ModuleTitle":"Public Administration in Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with major themed and issues in public administration with specific reference to Singapore. It covers relevant domains of the city-state government and explores issues such as the relationship between politics and administration, meritocracy and performance, combating corruption, grassroots administration, and e-governance. It also discusses administrative trends and challenges in contemporary Singapore.","CrossModule":"SSA2222","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SSA2222","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2245","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asian Politics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module will serve an introduction to the nature and dynamics of government and politics in Southeast Asia, especially state-society relations. Hence, the module will look at government and politics in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Burma. This module is aimed at students across all faculties and at all levels interested in learning about political dynamics in Southeast Asia. Its primary objective is to expose students to the region, and provide a basic foundation in government and politics of Southeast Asia from which students can further acquire/develop specialised knowledge.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS2215B, SE2213","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2249","ModuleTitle":"Government and Politics of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines a number of areas in Singapore's domestic politics with the following objectives: identify the key determinants of Singapore's politics; understand the key structural-functional aspects of Singapore's domestic politics; examine the extent to which nation building has taken place in Singapore; and analyse the key challenges facing Singapore and its future as far as domestic politics is concerned. The course examines both the structural-functional aspects of domestic politics as well as issues related to nation building, state-society relations and the likely nature of future developments and challenges.","CrossModule":",SSA2209","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GEK2003, GEM2003K, PS1102, PS2101, PS2101B, SS2209PS, SSA2209","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS2258","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Political Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Political theorizing considers basic questions about government, citizenship, equality, justice, rights, and the use of force. This module investigates these and related questions by reading and discussing classic and contemporary sources of different kinds, from letters, stories, and manifestos to systematic works of philosophy. By engaging with some of the most readable and interesting of these writings, one can learn how such questions have been answered in different times and places, as well as one’s own.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3240","ModuleTitle":"International Security","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines key issues pertaining to international security including: the various approaches to studying international security, the nature of interaction among various levels (national, regional, international) of security, and the major security threats caused by the expansion of conventional arms, proliferation of nuclear arsenal and the spread of biological and chemical weapons. The rise of non-traditional security threats in world politics, especially Southeast Asia, and of Asia, particularly China, as a security concern internationally is also analysed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS3210B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3249","ModuleTitle":"Singapore's Foreign Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module analyses Singapore's outlook towards the world with particular reference to countries in the West and Asia. It examines the following key issues affecting Singapore's foreign policy: problems of a small state, factors influencing the worldview, the key foreign policy principles and precepts, the operationalisation of relations towards different countries; and the key differences in outlook towards the world in the Cold War and post-Cold War periods. The course is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in Singapore and particularly its foreign policy.","CrossModule":"SSA3205","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS3219B, SSA3205, SS3205PS","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3257","ModuleTitle":"Political Inquiry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the theories of knowledge and\n\nmethods of inquiry appropriate to studying politics. It\n\nintroduces students to alternative understandings of\n\nthe social sciences and to the empirical, critical, and\n\nanalytical skills they imply. It pays particular attention\n\nto helping students understand the basics of good\n\nresearch and to acquire skills essential to conducting\n\ntheir own research.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Completed 20 MCs in Political Science","Preclusion":"PS2102, PS2102B, PS2231B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3258","ModuleTitle":"Research Methods in Political Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a survey of different methodological approaches to the study of political science: single case studies, qualitative comparative analysis, and a variety of quantitative methods. The module focuses more on applications than theories, and explains how political questions can be investigated using different types of data and methods. All students are expected to have completed PS2102B (Political Inquiry) or an equivalent introductory research methodology module. Students are required to work on group research projects and present their findings at the end of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PS2102B, PS2102 or PS3257","Preclusion":"PS3101B, PS3218B, PS3248","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3259","ModuleTitle":"American Political Thought","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the American political tradition,\n\nfocusing on the ideas that inform America’s unique\n\nsystem of governance during the past two centuries -\n\nrevolution, self-determination, constitutional\n\ngovernment, the separation of powers, the legal\n\nprotection of basic moral rights, federalism, slavery,\n\nequality, and civil disobedience. Students will study the\n\nwritings of America’s most important political thinkers\n\nincluding Madison, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lincoln,\n\nEmerson, Thoreau, and Martin Luther King.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3262","ModuleTitle":"Managing Non-Profit Organisations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module presents a broad overview of non-profit organization management. Based on public administration and strategic management theory, it focuses on practical problem-solving ideas. Topics to be considered include: 1) shaping an organisation’s vision and mission, 2) SWOT analysis, 3) decision-making, 4) establishing strategic management capacity, 5) inter-organizational cooperation and partnership, and 6) other management techniques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3263","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Study of Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the politics of economic development and underdevelopment. Students are introduced to major political issues in developing countries and to political science frameworks for understanding those issues. Themes covered include state-building, the relationship between development and democracy, the state’s role in industrialisation, development problems and development policy. Specific countries are used as cases to illustrate – and criticise – arguments about politics and development, but the focus in this module is on common themes rather than the political histories of particular nations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"PS2205B, PS2235","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3550","ModuleTitle":"Political Science Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within an organisation, are vetted and approved by the Department’s internship advisor, have relevance to the\r\nmajor in Political Science, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed.\r\n\r\nAvailable credited internships (if any) will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. In exceptional cases, internships proposed by students may be approved by the Department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA","Prerequisite":"Students should:\r\n- have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Political Science; and\r\n- have declared Political Science as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules\r\n(Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PS3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP )","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must: have declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MC in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.5.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS3880H","ModuleTitle":"The Politics of European Integration","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module considers European integration as an advanced experiment in supranational governance. It examines the main theories of European and\r\nregional integration, including neofunctionalism, liberal intergovernmentalism, and Europeanization theory, and applies these theories to understand debates about the EU’s identity, its imagined ‘end point’, arrangements for sharing power between member states and central institutions, and possible futures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4207","ModuleTitle":"Int'L Law & Institutions","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines the evolution of international laws and institutions with a focus on the significance of \"rule of law\" in the global context. It covers the classic tradition of international law based on the principle of statehood and the protection of state sovereignty by international institutions implementing such law. The module also analyses the major global powers behind the creation and transformation of international law and institutions, and the impacts of such laws and institutions on nation-states. The module is offered to honours and postgraduate students in Political Science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4213","ModuleTitle":"International Political Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The issue of morality in international politics is frequently treated as marginal to the contemporary concerns of states in their international relations. Developments such as the Nuremberg Trials, the Cold War, the African Famines of the 1980s, the Genocides in ex-Yugoslavia and the emergence of wrangles over resource exploitation and environmental pollution call attention otherwise. This module equips the student with the conceptual tools and frameworks with which to comprehend and make informed decisions about these cross-boundary ethical complexities. Both Political Science majors and non-Political Science students will find this a useful supplement to studies of international politics and philosophy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in EU/LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in EU/LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"PS3203B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4217F","ModuleTitle":"Major Political Thinkers: Hobbes","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Hobbes stands next to Machiavelli in the popular imagination as the author of a grim view of human nature whose political solution was even worse than the\r\nproblem. Modern scholarship has been slowly dismantling this myth, revealing Hobbes as one of the most profound thinkers in the English language. His metaphysical understanding of reality as matter in motion underpinned a systematic philosophy of the natural world and the place of human beings in it which gave particular attention to the linguistic and ethical problems which needed to be overcome in order to create a political community; the notorious ‘Leviathan’.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\n(1) Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in EU/LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) PS2204/EU2204\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n(1) Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in EU/LA [French/German]/recognised modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.\r\n(2) PS2204/EU2204","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4218","ModuleTitle":"European Foreign Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The European Union is often viewed as an economic\r\n\r\nsuperpower but a military pygmy. This module aims to\r\n\r\nprovide students with tools to evaluate whether the EU, as\r\n\r\na non-state actor, can have a coherent and effective\r\n\r\nforeign policy. It considers theories and debates\r\n\r\nconcerning the institutionalisation of the EU's Common\r\n\r\nForeign and Security Policy (CFSP), and includes case\r\n\r\nstudies of EU objectives and actions on selected issues\r\n\r\n(international trade, ethics, human security), in selected\r\n\r\nregions (Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa),\r\n\r\nand in relations with international organizations such as the\r\n\r\nUN.","CrossModule":"EU4228","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"EU4228","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PS4227","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Politics ","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to competing concepts and arguments in environmental politics. The module will enhance students’ understanding of the ways in which political and economic institutions, regimes, culture, and norms interact with environmental outcomes at local, regional, and global levels. Students will also learn the roles different actors and institutions play in global environmental governance. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4228","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Democratic Politics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Democratic politics are an integral part of Comparative Politics. This module addresses major issues of democratic politics since World War II. The module has three parts: contemporary democratic theory, patterns of democratic transition since the 1980s, and democratic consolidation. The module combines historical, theoretical, and comparative approaches to help students understand the democracy as a political system, the merits and demerits of democracy, and the driving forces behind democratization in the contemporary world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4230","ModuleTitle":"Public Sector Reforms in China","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Chinese leaders in the reform era face a distinct governance challenge: economic transition requires major revamps in the ways China is managed while an overhaul of the political system is not a viable option. Against the backdrops, Chinese leaders have carried out substantial reforms in public sector organizations. This module examines the content, rationale, and outcomes of public sector reforms in China. Major topics include reforms on cadre personnel management, public finance, healthcare, education and enterprise systems. It helps students understand the significant role of public sector reforms in China’s transition, and the new challenges caused by these reforms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4231","ModuleTitle":"Social Theory and International Relations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Critical international relations theory argues that the social structures of the international system are the product of human interaction in specific historical circumstances. It also argues that these structures contribute to oppressing much of the world's population. How did these oppressive structures emerge, and why do they persist? Who gains from them and how do they maintain their privileged position? This module will explore such questions by examining major traditions in critical theory, including Marxism, constructivism, post-modernism, and critical feminist theory and applying these theories to issues in international relations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards: Completed 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This is basically a research and writing exercise to be supervised by a Department staff. Those who qualify are expected to select a research topic in any subfield of Political Science, conduct research on the topic, collect and analyse data, present arguments, complete the thesis, and submit it within the stipulated deadline. The length of the thesis should not exceed 10,000 words. Each thesis is assessed by two examiners (including the supervisor), and it is meant only for Honours Year students in Political Science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of PS major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"PS4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs including 60MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs including 60MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"PS4401, PS4401S","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4881B","ModuleTitle":"Topics in CP: Malaysian Politics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines major issues in Malaysia’s political landscape today and in recent times. It considers tensions and controversies over ethnicity, religion, party politics, money politics, governance, democracy and civil society, national identity and national integration, and globalization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PS4882D","ModuleTitle":"Topics in IR: Politics of Global Migration","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This seminar examines the causes and consequences of\r\n\r\ntransnational migration, a complex and little\r\n\r\nunderstood aspect of globalisation. How have\r\n\r\ngovernments and international organizations\r\n\r\nresponded to mass population movements? How has\r\n\r\ntransnational migration been treated as a political,\r\n\r\neconomic, security, and human rights issue? What are\r\n\r\nthe gender aspects of migration? We will explore these\r\n\r\ntopics through historical and contemporary\r\n\r\nperspectives on migrants and refugees. We will\r\n\r\nconsider a wide range of sending and receiving\r\n\r\ncountries, focusing on states and movements in\r\n\r\nSoutheast Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4882I","ModuleTitle":"Topics in IR: International Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"International society is classically defined as a group of states that are associated in respect of common norms, values, and institutions. This module explores the historical development of international society, from its Christian and European origins to its gradual expansion into a genuinely global political\r\narrangement. It also explores fundamental institutions, such as war, diplomacy, international law, great powers, and the balance of power. Particular attention will be given to the role of culture in international society (western and non-western), theories of empire, the revolt against the west, and alternatives to a society of states.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS4883A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in PT: Orientalism and Femininity","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course explores the construction of an Oriental femininity in western scholarly, journalistic, and artistic production in the 19th and 20th century. It begins by examining colonial representations of Oriental women mapped onto an exotic fantasy of the harem. It then traces the imprint of the Orientalist cosmology upon 20th century portrayals of Muslim women within the context of a “clash of civilizations” and American intervention in Afghanistan. It also addresses the “headscarf controversy” that has erupted in France in the 1980s, and the linkages between the “veil”, agency, Islam, and secular modernity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in PS or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS5312","ModuleTitle":"SEMINAR IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This seminar will survey the methodology, dominant approaches and theories in comparative politics. The seminar will place emphasis on methodological and theoretical issues that are common to the study of comparative politics. Classic works by leading comparativists will be used to illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of the existing methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of comparative politics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS5213, PS6301B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS5312R","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in Comparative Politics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS5213, PS6301B","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS5317","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in Public Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module surveys the major theories of public policymaking within the political science literature. It pays particular attention to theoretical frameworks for explaining public policy processes. Students will learn how different theoretical frameworks handle questions of stability and change in public policy, such as why some social problems get on the political agenda and others do not, and why\r\nsome policies remain relatively stable over time and others change more frequently.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PS5111 Research Design in Political Science","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PS5317R","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in Public Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module surveys the major theories of public policymaking within the political science literature. It pays particular attention to theoretical frameworks for explaining public policy processes. Students will learn how different theoretical frameworks handle questions of stability and change in public policy, such as why some social problems get on the political agenda and others do not, and why\r\nsome policies remain relatively stable over time and others change more frequently.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"PS5111 Research Design in Political Science","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"PS5318","ModuleTitle":"The Politics of Authoritarian Rule","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the politics of authoritarian rule. It begins by investigating conceptual and operational differences between authoritarian and democratic regimes. It then proceeds to examine the question of “who governs” in authoritarian regimes, looking in particular at personalist, monarchical, military, and single party regimes. Further topics include: conditions that give rise to authoritarianism; strategies of maintaining power; authoritarianism and economic growth; and domestic and international sources of authoritarian demise. Readings will cover theoretical approaches to the study of authoritarian rule and in-depth (mainly qualitative) case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS6317","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS5318R","ModuleTitle":"The Politics of Authoritarian Rule","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the politics of authoritarian rule. It begins by investigating conceptual and operational differences between authoritarian and democratic regimes. It then proceeds to examine the question of “who governs” in authoritarian regimes, looking in particular at personalist, monarchical, military, and single party regimes. Further topics include: conditions that give rise to authoritarianism; strategies of maintaining power; authoritarianism and economic growth; and domestic and international sources of authoritarian demise. Readings will cover theoretical approaches to the study of authoritarian rule and in-depth (mainly qualitative) case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS6317","ModuleTitle":"The Politics of Authoritarian Rule","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the politics of authoritarian rule. It begins by investigating conceptual and operational differences between authoritarian and democratic regimes. It then proceeds to examine the question of “who governs” in authoritarian regimes, looking in particular at personalist, monarchical, military, and single party regimes. Further topics include: conditions that give rise to authoritarianism; strategies of maintaining power; authoritarianism and economic growth; and domestic and international sources of authoritarian demise. Readings will cover theoretical approaches to the study of authoritarian rule and in-depth (mainly qualitative) case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS5318","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS6405","ModuleTitle":"International Political Economy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"International Political Economy (IPE) combines political and economic analysis to explain conflict and cooperation among international actors as each pursues power and wealth through economic exchange. The aim of this module is to help the student better understand how political power shapes economic outcomes and how economic forces constrain political action in international relations. This module examines major classic and contemporary IPE theories. It, too, applies these theories to the study of international division of labor, economic cooperation and interdependence, and international institutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"The student must have Political Science as his/her undergraduate major or must have taken at least two courses in International Relations, or must have received permission from the module chair to read the module.\r\n\r\nPlease refer http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/pol/modules/mod14.htm for the list of modules offered by the Department.","Preclusion":"PS5405","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Political Science in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PS6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and Ph.D. students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PY1106","ModuleTitle":"Physiology 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Description: The syllabus for the Physiology II course includes largely core material on Human Physiology with reference to relevant clinical examples. Topics for the module include:\r\n\r\n1. Gastrointestinal Physiology\r\n\r\n2. Endocrine Physiology\r\n\r\n3. Renal Physiology\r\n\r\n4. Neurophysiology (with special emphasis on Physiology of Pain)","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-0-0-4","Prerequisite":"Pharmacy Year 1 students who have passed GCE 'A' Level Biology.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"PY1131","ModuleTitle":"Human Anatomy and Physiology Il","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"PHYSIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The module encompasses core material on aspects of human anantomy and physiology with reference to relevant clinical examples. Topics for the module include the following human systems: 1. gastrointestinal, 2. nervous, 3. renal and acid base 4. reproductive","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-2-2-0-2","Prerequisite":"AY1130","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QF3101","ModuleTitle":"Investment Instruments: Theory and Computation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to present the student with the basic paradigms of modern financial investment theory, to provide a foundation for analyzing risks in financial markets and study the pricing of financial securities. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTopics will include the calculation of risk and return, market efficiency, asset pricing (CAPM), factor models, models of asset dynamics, futures and forward contracts, swaps and mean-variance portfolio theory. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis module targets all students who have an interest in computational finance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"(MA1104 or MA1505 or MA1507) and (MA2222 or QF2101 or MA3269)","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QF3312","ModuleTitle":"Extended Undergraduate Professional Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having a good academic record and technical foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives non-Applied Science students the opportunity to embark on internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester. Through regular meetings with the Academic Advisor and internship Supervisor, students explore how knowledge learnt in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"SP1001 Career Planning & Preparation or NCC1001 Headstart Module (A Career Development Programme) or NCC1000 Stepup Module (A Career Development Programme) or CFG1001 Headstart Module or CFG1000 StepUp Module; students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Quantitative Finance as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Quantitative Finance major at time of application.","Preclusion":"Applied Science degree of which Professional Placement is already within the curriculum; any other XX3311 or XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"QF4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Quantitative Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"The Honours project is intended to give students the opportunity to work independently, to encourage students develop and exhibit aspects of their ability not revealed or tested by the usual written examination, and to foster skills that could be of continued usefulness in their subsequent careers. The project work duration is one year (including assessment).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"Only for students majoring in Quantitative Finance and who matriculated from 2004/2005, subject to faculty and departmental requirements.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QF5202","ModuleTitle":"Structured Products","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in quantitative finance. It covers the valuation of various structured products in the financial markets, including convertible bonds, mortgage backed securities, annuity products in insurance, real options, volatility swaps, collateralized debt obligations. Numerical methods and implementations will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"QF5205","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Quantitative Finance I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in quantitative finance. The \r\n0bjective of this module is to introduce students to some selected topics in quantitative finance not covered by other modules in the quantitative finance programme. The lectures will demonstrate how various mathematical instruments, such as stochastic analysis, stochastic control, partial differential equations, numerical methods, etc, can be used to solve practical problems in quantitative finance. Modeling, numerical implementation and the interplay between theoretical and modeling approaches will be emphasized. In particular, examples from current and/or past developments in financial markets will be chosen for illustrations of applications of theory and modeling techniques introduced. The actual topics covered may vary from year to year, and will be decided by the lecturers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"QF5206","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Quantitative Finance II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in quantitative finance. The objective is to offer topics in quantitative finance that are of current interest and not\r\ncovered by other modules in the quantitative finance programme, with the aim of providing students with the knowledge and skills that are of current demand in the\r\nfinance industry. The module demonstrates how various mathematical concepts and methods in disciplines such as stochastic analysis, stochastic control, partial differential equations and numerical methods that the students have\r\nlearned in the other modules are used to solve practical problems in quantitative finance, and emphasizes mathematical modeling, algorithms and numerical\r\nimplementation. The topics covered may vary from year to year, and will be decided by the lecturer.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"QF5210","ModuleTitle":"Financial Time Series: Theory and Computation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"MATHEMATICS","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to financial time series techniques, focusing primarily on Box-Jenkins (ARIMA) method, conditional volatility (ARCH/GARCGH models), stochastic volatility models, regime switching and nonlinear filtering, diverse non-linear state models, co-integration, and their applications on real-life financial problems. We provide both the relevant time series concepts and their financial applications. Potential application of financial time series models include modeling equity returns, volatility estimations, Value at Risk modelling and option valuation. This module targets honours students in the Quantitative Finance Programme and students in the Master of Science in Quantitative\r\nFinance Programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"(QF3101 and MA4269) or Departmental approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"QT5198","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR IN QUANTUM INFORMATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"CENTRE FOR QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"QT5201J","ModuleTitle":"Semidefinite Programming and Quantum Information","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SPECIALITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES/CENTRES","Department":"CENTRE FOR QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce graduate students in NUS to specialized techniques (semidefinite programming) used in the research of quantum information and computation. The module will be taught by research fellows, providing a unique opportunity to learn advanced techniques from active researchers in the field of interest.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"This module is open to all students at CQT, and those in Computer Science, Mathematics, and in Physics. Students from other departments and faculties are welcome, but it is advisable that they discuss their background with one of the lecturers before registering.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE1103","ModuleTitle":"PROPERTY AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the principles in property management including various aspects such as maintenance management, lease management, and investment management. It will also discuss the role and functions of facility management including design and space planning, building services management etc in relation to the business goals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"RE2480 Urban and Real Estate Management I","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE1104","ModuleTitle":"PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE VALUATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The module introduces students to the theories that underpin real property valuation with the aim of providing students with an appreciation of the fundamental principles of valuation. The model therefore provides a critical review of the value theory, appraisal theory and valuation theory. Topics to be dealt with include: nature and scope of valuation; concepts of value, particularly open market value and fair market value; foundations of appraisal; role and functions of the valuer; characteristics of property and the property market; market study and valuation; the valuation process; professional standards and valuation report; a critical review of the hedonic model, the methods of valuation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE2104","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines real estate finance institutions and instruments. It equips students with essential skills to analyze and evaluate real estate financing decisions. The topics include: institutional landscape real estate financing; mortgage mechanics; different mortgage instruments; residential financing analysis and borrower choices; residential underwriting and lending policies; development and project financing; and housing financing innovations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE1101 Fundamentals of Real Estate Finance","Preclusion":"RE2281 Real Estate Asset Market I","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE2105","ModuleTitle":"Land Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The module covers basic concepts in Land Law, including the doctrine of estates and tenures, rights in land, transfer of title, strata law, landlord and tenant law and estate agency. Through content knowledge, students will gain an appreciation of legal analysis and reasoning, as well as the rationale for the current state of real estate law.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"RE1182 Principles of Law\r\nRE2180 Fundamentals of Real Estate Law\r\n","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE2106","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Marketing & Negotiation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the fundamentals of real estate marketing and negotiation. The first half of the module focuses on the concepts, principles, and practices in marketing and leasing of various types of real estate developments. The second half of the module emphasises the nature of real estate conflicts and disputes, negotiation theory and principles, negotiation skills, negotiation practice and applications. Case studies in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region will be used extensively in the discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"RE3190 Real Estate Marketing","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE2107","ModuleTitle":"PROPERTY TAX AND STATUTORY VALUATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module applies valuation theory to various types of valuation problems in Singapore with a special focus on valuation for property tax and other statutory purposes. It is aimed at helping students to understand the application of various methods of valuation to different types of properties under the Property Tax Act. In addition, statutory valuation for compulsory purchase and acquisition, stamp duty, GST, development charge, differential premium and upgrading premium will also be covered under this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"RE1104 PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE VALUATION","Preclusion":"RE4390 Advanced Real Estate Valuation","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE2201","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Methods in Real Estate","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to offer essential knowledge and provide solid training in statistics/econometrics with particular emphasis on real estate applications. Primary focus is placed on applicability, comprehension of techniques in the literature, and in an ability to apply statistic software for analysis. The module is built on the foundation of ST1131 Introduction to Statistics. Topics include, but are not limited to, estimation and hypothesis testing, linear regression, multiple regression, simultaneous equation models, discrete choice models, time-series and panel data analysis, as well as other advanced techniques. Issues on identification will be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"ST1131 Introduction to Statistics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE2301","ModuleTitle":"GIS for Real Estate","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The module provides students with the basic concepts, skills, and applications of the Geographic Information System (GIS) to urban analysis. Students will be taught the principles of database structures behind a GIS, operational skills for data capturing and manipulations, and knowledge of GIS project design, implementation and administration. Students will have the opportunity to develop\r\nan application of GIS relevant to local area planning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"RE3490 GIS for Real Estate","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE3105","ModuleTitle":"Regional Real Estate Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module intends to cover more advance issues in real estate development, strategies formulation and decision making processes. Entrepreneurial of real estate developers in converting raw lands into the highest and best uses will be discussed. Topics include real estate development ideas, strategies, and creative designs; maximizing land use values; international/regional real estate and township development projects; integrated resorts and theme parks developments; project financing and management; land bidding and banking strategies; and success stories real estate developers. The module will be structured as case-based and problem-based learning with real life cases. Students are expected to conduct an integrated project as part of the requirement of this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE3103 Real Estate Development","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE3106","ModuleTitle":"Residential Property Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module covers both private and public residential real estate management. The first part covers the management of high-rise high density private condominium, which covers issues of common property management, Land Title Strata Act, responsibilities of management councils and managing agents. The second part of the modules covers public real estate polices and management. Topics include role of government and its agencies in public housing markets, market failure and public intervention; town councils, management of public housing estates; asset enhancement, upgrading schemes, and selective enbloc redevelopment scheme (SERS); and social and political aspects of public estate management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2106 Real Estate Marketing & Negotiation","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE3201","ModuleTitle":"Research Methodology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"Students will be introduced to the mechanics and process of research. This module covers topics such as: problem identification and formulation, statement of research objectives, literature review, development of relevant hypothesis, research design and methodologies, data collection, statistical analyses, report writing and presentation.\r\n\r\nStatistical techniques such as descriptive and inferential statistics, time series, and multivariate statistical methods will be introduced. The emphasis is on the application of the statistical tools to real estate research questions. Students will also learn to apply basic statistical tools with hands-on practices on software like SPSS and Eview.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2101 Real Estate Market Analysis, RE2104 Real Estate Finance","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"RE3211","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Finance Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the legal aspects of conducting and participating in the business of investing organizations as well as joint venture agreements. Students will also gain an understanding of the regulatory framework that governs real estate lending institutions and mortgages, real-estate backed securities and other forms of real estate financing. The original Trust concept and its adaptation to business trusts and real estate investment trusts (REITS) will also be discussed from the legal perspective.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2105 Land Law","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE3212","ModuleTitle":"CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines strategic dimensions of real estate in property companies and business firms. Topics include the business, financial and stock market\r\nperspectives of real estate as well as case studies. Students will learn basic theories, techniques and practices of corporate finance and asset management\r\napplicable to property companies and business portfolios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"RE3104 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ANALYSIS","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"RE3221","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Development Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the legal issues that affect real estate development. It examines the regulatory framework for real estate development and taxation. It also deals with the regulations pertaining to the acquisition of land for public and private developments. Topics to be covered include: land use planning and zoning, development and building controls, betterment value and development charge, property tax, stamp duty, income tax, and goods and services tax.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"RE2105 Land Law","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE3222","ModuleTitle":"URBAN DESIGN AND CONSERVATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the principles and concepts of urban design and urban conservation. The module introduces students to the essential concepts of urban\r\nform, urban imaging, massing and how basic elements of urban design enhance urban functions and aesthetics. As an appreciation module, it will not be studio- or designbased, but students would undertake a project that requires critical understanding of how the concepts are applied in a given urban context. Urban Conservation would be introduced, with an emphasis on its role and\r\nimplementation in the planning process, as well as an understanding of basic architectural / historical / design and typological references.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"RE3102 ADVANCED TOPICS IN URBAN PLANNING","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"RE4000","ModuleTitle":"Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at developing students’ capability in conducting research. Students are expected to formulate a research problem, and to demonstrate the ability to pursue unaided investigations relevant to their research problem, in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of the results.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-0-20","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"RE4181 Dissertation","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4001","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Case Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at developing students’ capability in analysing and evaluating case studies. Students are expected to select a real estate development as a case study, examine the pertinent issues involved, collect relevant data relating to the case, analyse the case facts, and recommend appropriate solutions to problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"RE4182 Real Estate Project/Case Study","Preclusion":"RE4182 Real Estate Project/Case Study","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4210","ModuleTitle":"REAL ESTATE FINANCE SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"Institutional investment into real estate has increased both in scale and sophistication in recent years. This module is designed to enable student to study flows of fund into real estate markets and different instruments in structured real estate financing. Topics include real estate capital market private real estate funds, real estate hedge funds, mutual and close-end funds, fund of funds, Islamic financing and issues in\r\ncross border real estate investment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"RE4211 REIT MANAGEMENT, RE4212 REAL ESTATE SECURITIZATION.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4213","ModuleTitle":"REAL ESTATE RISK ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the concepts, principles, theories, techniques and practices of risk analysis and management in real estate investments. Topics include concept of real estate market risks; real estate strategic risk management; Value-at-Risk (VaR); sensitivity and scenario analyses; Monte Carlo simulation; risk hedging and property derivatives; option pricing theory and real options.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"RE3104 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ANALYSIS, RE4211 REIT MANAGEMENT, RE4212 REAL ESTATE SECURITIZATION","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4220","ModuleTitle":"URBAN PLANNING SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to expose students to a range of urban planning issues and concepts, with a focus on policy, implementation and relationship to the real estate\r\nenvironment. The course is practice-oriented, and the professional aspects of the discipline are emphasized. Topics chosen for discussion in class are those directly relevant to the Singapore context, but global issues, such as planning and climate change and eco-cities would also be explored. While the course is not studio-based, it will include an appreciation of the plan-making processes, using case\r\nstudies for evaluative study.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"RE4221 ADVANCED URBAN PLANNING THEORIES, RE4222 PUBLIC POLICY AND REAL ESTATE MARKETS.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE4223","ModuleTitle":"URBAN PLANNING IN ASIAN CITIES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a comparative and evaluative study of Asian cities, highlighting different planning regimes, regulatory processes and institutional environments. The\r\naim is to provide a better understanding of urban planning and how it interacts with economic, social, cultural and political dynamics to shape cities. The module uses a case study and narrative approach, and may include a field study to enhance the appreciation of planning responses to the dynamics of city growth and change at different stages of urban development.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"RE3102 ADVANCED TOPICS IN URBAN PLANNING\r\nRE4221 ADVANCED URBAN PLANNING THEORIES\r\nRE4222 PUBLIC POLICY AND REAL ESTATE MARKET","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5000","ModuleTitle":"Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The dissertation offers the opportunity for candidates to individually conduct independent research work on a topic of interest and relevance to the program. The dissertation will be graded.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-20-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5005","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module examines how real estate can be financed. Students will learn the theories, techniques and practices of corporate finance applicable to property company portfolios. Major topics covered include: sources of finance, financial statement analysis, corporate growth and market valuation, net asset discount, the impact of leverage and dividend policy on capital structure decisions, corporate governance and transparency. In addition, the module deals with the implications of different arrangements such as partnerships, joint-venture structuring, sale-leaseback and other forms of development financing, both bridging and permanent, on deal viability.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5006","ModuleTitle":"Portfolio and Asset Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module develops an understanding of the tools for assessing real estate investment opportunities at the macro or portfolio level, as well as the micro or asset level. It covers modern portfolio theory before examining the role of property in an institutional investment portfolio with particular attention given to property portfolio performance analysis, diversification benefits and investment strategy. Real estate asset management involves optimizing the cash flows generated from real estate assets by a direct real estate owner, investor or an organization which incidentally heads, owns or leases real estate to support its corporate mission. This module examines how direct real estate should to be managed proactively to enhance property value or the worth of the business operations the property facilitates.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5010","ModuleTitle":"Special Seminar","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This seminar elective examines the latest trends and issues that impact the local and international real estate markets. Staff and guest lecturers including overseas Visiting Professors would be invited for focused discussion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5011","ModuleTitle":"INTERNATIONAL FIELD STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module involves organizing and participating in a field trip to another country to study the unique institutional features, market trends, investment opportunities in the particular foreign real estate market. Assessment of the module is based on written assignment and field study report.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5012","ModuleTitle":"INTEGRATIVE FIELD PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"In this course, students will work as interns in selected firms or institutions that have business dealings in the specialised domain. They will complete a written report on business problems of strategic importance to the firms. The scope of each project will be defined by the student in consultation with, and under the supervision of, an assigned company mentor and a faculty supervisor. The company mentor and/or its representatives will provide the student with specific information and briefings pertaining to the problem investigated. The student is required to provide regular progress reports to the company mentor and faculty supervisor. Upon completion of the project, the student is required to perform an oral presentation of his/her recommendations to the representatives of the company and the faculties. The students are expected to make amendments as required by the faculty supervisor and submit a professional prepared management report to the company and to the faculties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5016","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Securitisation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"The course covers innovations in debt capital markets, mainly the design of mortgage contracts and the development of real estate securitisation and structured financing products globally. Students will acquire a toolkit that allows them to understand mortgage mathematics, term structure models and the pricing of embedded options in real estate debt instruments. The module also covers credit analysis and the role of credit rating for real estate debt. Emphasis will be placed on the investment characteristics and pricing of secondary real estate instruments such as Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), Collateralised Mortgage Obligations (CMOs), asset-backed securitisation deals, as well as publicly traded debt paper.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5017","ModuleTitle":"Real Estate Case Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at developing students’ capability in analysing and evaluating case studies. Students are expected to select a real estate problems as a case study, examine the pertinent issues involved, collect relevant data relating to the case, analyse the case facts, and recommend appropriate solutions to problems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-2-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE5770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE6005","ModuleTitle":"REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of theoretical and empirical research focusing on real estate markets and urban economics. It is designed to provide research students with (1) an improved ability to read and criticize theoretical and empirical papers in the field, (2) enhanced skills needed to undertake and present theoretical and empirical research and (3) an appreciation of the main econometric tools and theoretical modeling strategies that have been applied in recent research. The topics covered are intended to expose students to some major contributions in real estate research as well as a consideration of the current trends and methodological advances in recent papers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"RE6008","ModuleTitle":"Urban Planning and Development Seminar","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"This module is primarily designed to enable research students to explore approved topics in urban planning and land development in depth. The topics include urban planning theories and methods, global cities, sustainable development of Asian cities and urban development literatures. Specific topics, readings and assignments will be worked out between the students and a lecturer.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-5-0-3-2","Prerequisite":"PhD students with urban planning background","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"RE6770","ModuleTitle":"PHD SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"REAL ESTATE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SA4101","ModuleTitle":"OBJECT ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"- Fundamentals of Programming using C#\r\n- Object Oriented Programming using C#\r\n- User Interface Development with Visual Studio Net and C#\r\n- SQL Programming & DBMS\r\n- Enterprise System Development using .Net Framework\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"3-1-2-4.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SA4102","ModuleTitle":"PROGRAMMING AND .NET DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"- Application Development Life Cycle I\r\n- Application Development Life Cycle II\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"5-1-3-6-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SA4104","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"- Application Development Life Cycle III\r\n- Project Management\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"16.5-8-0-8-0; 20-0-6-6.5-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SA4105","ModuleTitle":"Java Programming","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"- Java Programming\r\n- Java Object Persistence\r\n- Web-based J2EE Applications\r\n- Wireless Technology\r\n- J2EE Project\r\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"3-1-2-4.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SA4106","ModuleTitle":"AD Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"- Application Development Project\r\nThis is a pre-internship project where the students will work in a team to apply the project management, analysis, design, business communications and programming skills learnt earlier in the course. Based on a User Requirement Statement given to the students, they will go through a complete software development life cycle to develop and deliver the required system. The students will capture requirements through user interviews, produce a feasible design of the system, code, test and implement the solution in a distributed platform. This project provides a simulation of the real-life IT working environment, and tests their strengths in working closely as a project team.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SA4107","ModuleTitle":"INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-30-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SA4108","ModuleTitle":"Mobile Application Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this elective course is to allow students of the Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis (GDipSA) to specialise in mobile application development. Students will acquire the mobile-related skill-sets required by an increasing number of employers who need developers for their mobile-related projects. Students will learn to design and develop mobile applications using the Android and iOS platforms and the associated Java and Objective C programming languages. The course includes classroom teaching, lab exercises and hands-on design and development projects using both platforms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"5.0-1.0-2.0-6.0-6.0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SA4109","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Web Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this elective course is to allow students of the Graduate Diploma in Systems Analysis (GDipSA) to specialise in advanced web application design and development. Students will acquire the Web-related skillsets required by majority of local employers who need developers for their Web-related projects. Students will gain a robust foundation in web development techniques,\r\nfocusing on .NET and Java development skills, and will learn how to design, construct and test web applications on both platforms. The course includes classroom teaching, lab exercises and hands-on design and development projects using both platforms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"5.0-1.0-2.0-6.0-6.0","Prerequisite":"Have passed the following two compulsory GDipSA modules:\r\n¿¿ SA4102: Programming and .NET Development.\r\n¿¿ SA4105: Java Programming.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC1101E","ModuleTitle":"Making Sense of Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Students are introduced to the concepts used in Sociology and Anthropology. The main objective is to train students to use Sociology in analyzing social institutions and processes. For this reason, students are encouraged to relate their experiences in society to the discipline of Sociology and Anthropology. The topics covered in the module are the logic and methods of social investigation; family, work and organization; power and the state; social inequality (including gender and ethnicity); mass communication and popular culture; values and beliefs; and deviance and social control.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2101","ModuleTitle":"Methods of Social Research","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is an introductory course to the basic concepts and tools of social research, covering the areas of research of problem definition, research design, measurement, and data collection, processing, and analysis. Students are given in-depth understanding of what qualitative, eg participant observation, in-depth interviewing, and quantitative, eg survey, data collection techniques involve. In addition, students are introduced to qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. Students are taught the important aspects of making a good presentation of research findings. This module is mounted for all students in NUS with interest in research methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2202","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Work","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to help students develop a framework with which to analyse and understand the following: (1) key political issues and underlying social mechanisms relating to the dynamics of industrial society and the organisation of work; (2) various aspects of social relations at the workplace; (3) how different categories of workers respond to the organisation of work; and (4) the interconnections between (1), (2), and (3). The module is open to all students throughout NUS with an interest in analyzing work situations sociologically.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2204","ModuleTitle":"Social Inequalities : Who Gets Ahead?","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses a seemingly simple question: who gets ahead? It introduces students to some of the key theoretical approaches and methodological tools for finding answers to this question. More specifically, it aims at helping students acquire a good understanding of relevant theories, measurement issues, and class maps, structures, societies, and dynamics. The module is accessible to all students who want to understand the impact of class and stratification on contemporary societies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2209","ModuleTitle":"Money, Business and Social Networks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the sociology of economic life. At the micro level, it examines the social relationships that are formed when economic transactions are performed. At the macro level, it analyses the role of social institutions in influencing economic behaviour. In the course of this module, students will be introduced to key concepts such as competition, entrepreneurship, business networks, trust, social capital and economic globalisation. It will also introduce students to social networks analysis. This module is mounted for students throughout NUS who are interested in understanding how societies are organised within their respective economic environments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2211","ModuleTitle":"Medical Sociology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the relationship between society and health-related issues. The differing notions of \"illness\" and \"wellness,\" and how societies influence the type, definition and distribution of disease and illness will be examined. The social organization of medicine, the social functions of health-care institutions in society will also be explored. Special emphasis will also be given to the role of the state in providing health-care as well as the relationship between the state and the health industry. This course is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in society and health-related issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2212","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Deviance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the sociological study of deviance and social control, distinguishing it as a field of research from biological and psychological explanations of deviance. It will trace the historical development of sociological theories on deviance and introduce students to contemporary approaches to deviance and crime. These perspectives will be utilized and illustrated through a study of the changing patterns of defining and controlling deviance in modern societies with reference to selected substantive issues. Students who have a keen interest in issues of social order, social control and conformity will find this course attractive.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2214","ModuleTitle":"Media and Culture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Mass communications should be understood in the context of their production and consumption. In particular, we have to look at macro-structures like economy and politics as well as the legal framework in which mass media systems operate. This module analyses those relationships and looks at some key issues in media such as propaganda, media ethics, sociology of looking, celebrities and media stereotypes. This course is mounted for students throughout NUS with an interest in culture and politics, but some background in Sociology is important. It provides a good foundation for those who wish to read Ethnographic Analysis of Visual Media in the third year.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IF2214","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2217","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Tourism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course looks at the development of tourism in the past and in the modern world. Looking at tourists as the \"typical modern person\", this course will explore what it means to be a tourist, the different kinds of tourist and the place of tourism in globalization. More importantly, it looks at the influence of tourists and tourism in various places of the world. What happens to culture and heritage when it becomes a tourism object? What happens to local communities and the relations between people because of tourism? This course is mounted for students interested in Sociology and Anthropology","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC2220","ModuleTitle":"Gender Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces the topic of gender by using basic concepts like biological sex, nature, nurture, roles, norms and culture. The meaning of gender categories is examined in relation to difference, exchange, reproduction, knowledge and social change. Although the main perspective is ethnographic, this course is intended to be an exercise in interdisciplinary thinking. Understanding gender provides a foundation to analyze social structures (power and inequality), social institutions (family, kinship, education, economy, the state, health) and cultural issues (science, food, emotions, popular culture).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3101","ModuleTitle":"Social Thought & Social Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a critical examination of central problems in classical social theory, with emphasis on the multifaceted analysis of the larger social processes in the making of modern society. The module will concentrate on the original contributions of major theorists such as Marx, Weber, and Durkheim and explore how their works continue to influence current Sociology. This course is mounted for all students throughout NUS with an interest in classical social theories.","CrossModule":"EU3224","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"EU3224","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3203","ModuleTitle":"Race and Ethnic Relations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Concepts of race and ethnicity and theories/models of inter-group relations provide the tools for understanding and analyzing race/ethnic relations and ethnicity in selected societies. This module will refer to Malaysia/Singapore, Southeast Asian, and other societies where relevant. The topics explored also include race/ethnicity and the nation-state; ethnicity and citizenship/multiculturalism; ethnic identity; gender and ethnicity; race/ethnicity and its representations; race/ethnicity and crime. This module will appeal to students who are interested in understanding how race/ethnicity influences our perceptions of and responses to other races/ethnic groups, and why it continues to be a source of tension and conflict in societies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3206","ModuleTitle":"Urban Sociology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The module will look into the various external and internal forces shaping the development of cities. The following themes will be examined: the development and role of cities in Southeast Asia, cities and the new international division of labour (economic roles of cities in linking their respective countries to the global economy), and the social organization (culture, community, housing, social-economic opportunities) of cities. This course is mounted for all students throughout NUS with an interest in the development and social organization of cities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3208","ModuleTitle":"Religion in Society & Culture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module has three primary foci: (1) the nature of religions as historically and geographically situated social practice, (2) an introduction to select historically significant/influential theories of religion and influences of these theories within Anthropology and Sociology, and (3) exposing students to contemporary sociological/anthropological research on selected religions/religious practices, which may include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Taoism and Buddhism. Students will apply social science research methodologies to their own explorations of social practices of religion within the context of Singapore. These research opportunities are designed to have students explore religious practices other than their own and those of their ancestors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3211","ModuleTitle":"Science, Technology & Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Science and technology shape our lives from the beginning to the end. Sociologists, being scientists themselves, observe the observations which scientists make about the world, look at the ways in which technologies change and shape that world, and try to make sense of processes which, as Weber claims, have divested the world of any meaning whatsoever. In this course, classical and contemporary approaches to the sociology of science, technology and society will be introduced, discussed and exemplified by several case studies. This course is mounted for students throughout NUS with an interest in the influence of science and technology on society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3213","ModuleTitle":"Ethnographic Analysis of Visual Media","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches a critical appreciation of visual media (photography, film, video) as important documentary resources in the social sciences, and as distinctive modes of representation. A wide range of ethnographic films will be analyzed. The powers of a visual language to say things differently from text, or to show things that cannot be said in writing, will be examined. This module will not only help enhance the marketability of our students but also encourage them to take on the post-graduate programme where a more hands-on module is offered.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"IF3213","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3214","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Life Course and Ageing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module examines life course transitions and experience of aging. The first half of the module provides students with an understanding of the life course perspective and its use in sociological analyses. Topics covered include (1) changes in family dynamics over the life course, (2) changes in work patterns over the life course, and (3) gender differences in life course experience. Comparisons between Singapore society and other societies will be addressed. This module is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in life course transitions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3216","ModuleTitle":"Self and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on self-actualization, i.e., on how the individual may best develop, utilize and express his/her potential for the benefit of society and himself/herself. It consists of four major components: a discussion on the contemporary significance of individuality and the new meaning of self-identity and self-actualization;.an exploration of the major forces that underlie self-actualization; to examine a few essential aspects of the positive making of self identity: self presentation, management of spoiled identity, management of emotion. This module is mounted for students with interest in issues such as self-actualisation and individual freedom.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3222","ModuleTitle":"Social Transformations in Modern China","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"China’s transition from a command economy to\n\na market economy has brought fundamental\n\nand rapid changes in its social structure and\n\nsocial relationships among members of\n\ndifferent subgroups in society. The objective of\n\nthis course is to offer an overview of emerging\n\nsocial issues in contemporary China, focusing\n\non changes after 1949. This module offers\n\nsociological perspectives to examine topics\n\nsuch as changes and new challenges in Chinese\n\nfamilies, gender roles, demographic structure\n\nand distribution, social safety net, and\n\nenvironment. The class will combine lectures,\n\nacademic readings, films, sources from the\n\nmass media, and discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3224","ModuleTitle":"Theory and Practice in Cultural Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The course is intended as a 'capstone' to unify and ground the Cultural Studies Minor. As such, it explores the critical tradition from which Cultural Studies emerged and examines some of the directions that this critical tradition went as it encountered and modified institutions and institutional practice in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students gain additional coverage and depth as they work the theoretical terrain underpinning all courses in the minor while also generating essays and projects that reveal this critical ground in an applied fashion. \n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"XD3101","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC3226","ModuleTitle":"Markets and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module offers a survey of economic life from a macro-sociological and historical viewpoint. The module will introduce students to important\r\nsociological contributions on the organization of economic life, with particular emphasis on industrialization, the rise of market society, employment systems, property rights, fiscal sociology, ideational sources of economic organization, and sociology of firm. The focus of the module is on (1) illustrating the institutional and social foundations of economy, and (2) the consequences of different institutions for the organization of economic life across the world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3227","ModuleTitle":"Modernity and Social Change","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the theoretical and methodological approaches through which sociologists analyze major historical changes that have deeply shaped the modern world, ranging from the emergence of capitalism and nation-state, revolutions and democracy, empires and colonization, to the formation of modern subjectivity and citizenship. The course will examine various challenges, strategies and reflections on making generalizable arguments based on historical cases and events. Central issues in comparative thinking, understanding of historical specificity and analysis of temporality will be explored. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a\r\nfew involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must: have declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MC\r\nin that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.5.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC4101","ModuleTitle":"Reflections on a Sociological Education","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to provide honours students with a final opportunity to recollect, summarize and reorganise the disparate modules in their four years of studying sociology. The broad philosophical and pragmatic questions addressed in this course are: What is meant by thinking sociologically? How does one put sociologically framed analysis and subsequently knowledge derived to work at different scales in institutional operations and in personal life? In short, what does it mean to be a sociologist.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC4204","ModuleTitle":"Social Policy & Social Planning","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"An analysis of approaches to social policy and social planning, with emphasis on the social context of planning and development; social indicators for development planning; the formulation and implementation of social policy; and strategies and experience of social planning in East and Southeast Asian countries. This module is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in policies and planning.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4210","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Migration","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the main contemporary issues and problems that have their roots in migration and its consequences at the individual, societal, and global level. It will focus on the following issues and processes: the migratory process and the formation of ethnic groups; postwar migration patterns, the globalization of international migration; new migration in the Asia-Pacific; migrants and minorities in the labour force; the migratory process: Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei compared; new ethnic minorities and society; immigration policies and politics; and migration in the New World order. This module is mounted for students with interest in human migration and its implications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4218","ModuleTitle":"Religions, Secularity, Post-Secularity","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to develop a nuanced understanding of forms of religiosity in the present. One aim of the module is to explore connections between the realms of religion and politics, particularly within the framework of secular states. The module examines the notions of ‘secularity’ and ‘post-secularity’ and queries their relevance for the contemporary moment, within a comparative, historical perspective. Is it useful to invoke the concept of ‘secularism’ to make sense of encounters between religious and political domains? Do the ideas\r\nof the ‘separation of church and state’ and ‘state non-interference in religion’ help in these efforts?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SC4220","ModuleTitle":"Aging and Health","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the intersection of aging and health within social contexts. This course first introduces the theoretical orientations focusing on social construction of aging and health. It considers distribution of illness among older adults and its association with demographic characteristics and SES. Next, this module examines the role of social contexts, including marital and family relationships, social networks, and social participation, on health disparities in late life. Finally, it examines how demographic characteristics, social contexts, and health are dynamically associated across the life course, focusing on gender differences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SC4221","ModuleTitle":"Comparative Analysis of Human Rights","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Human rights are one of the most globalized, yet often vigorously contested, political values of our time. This course takes a critical and empirical approach and\r\nfocuses on the following human rights issues: the ontology of being human; relativist versus universalist positions on human rights issues; empirical case studies of human rights violations associated with ethnic conflict and civil war; minorities' rights; the rights of children; transnational capital, development and local community/ indigenous rights; and human rights, the state and the international system.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\n\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"SC4208A Comparative Analysis of Human Rights","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4222","ModuleTitle":"Body and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a course that surveys the enormous intellectual growth of studies of the human body in sociology, anthropology and other social science disciplines. It\r\nwill focus on the diverse social meanings of the body situated within a range of social contexts. Sociocultural notions of the body are examined through analyses of corporeal experiences in relation to religion, the senses, health, spectacles,\r\ncommodification, technology, and other substantive dimensions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"SC4208B Body and Society","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4224","ModuleTitle":"Welfare and Social Justice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The term justice is used with many different meanings. Social justice concerns justice as it refers to the societal distribution of scarce goods and necessary burdens. One of the most important aspects of social justice is the way in which societies deal with the collective provision of welfare for their members. Following a brief introduction to influential theories of justice, this course will look at the historical roots of the welfare state and at the central features of various presently existing welfare regimes. Cases will be drawn from Europe, the United States, and East Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"SC4215D Welfare and Social Justice","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module requires students to conduct an independent research project on an approved topic under the supervision of an academic staff. The research project, which usually includes some fieldwork, will be submitted as an Honours Thesis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-24-13.5","Prerequisite":"Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of SC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"SC4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"SC4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC4882B","ModuleTitle":"Citizenship, Nation and Globalization","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"The concept of citizenship has been understood as the mechanisms through which the individual is linked to the nation, involving a variety of processes, such as rights, culture, or race. There are new claims that with globalization, there has been the re-definition of the idea of the citizenship and the nation, leading to new concepts such as flexible citizenship and de-territorialized nation-states. This course will examine how that movement of people, capital, and ideas are affecting citizenship, and how this affects the relation between state and society. This module is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in the concept of citizenship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SC or 28MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"SC4215B Citizenship, Nation and Globalization","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC5102","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Data Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a systematic exposition of general linear models in social science research.Topics include relative frequencies, probability distribution, model specification, estimation, hypothesis testing, and remedies for violations of statistical assumptions. The main emphasis is on the hands-on application of statistical techniques to social research. Research articles in sociology \r\nare used to illustrate the application of these models and techniques. Extensions to nonlinear models and panel data analysis are introduced in the latter part of the module. The course aims to help students to strengthen their understanding of statistical concepts and modelling techniques, and enrich their capacity to interpret statistical findings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"SC5101 or equivalent SC3209 or equivalent","Preclusion":"SC6101 (obsolete)","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC5102R","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Data Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a systematic exposition of general linear models in social science research.Topics include relative frequencies, probability distribution, model specification, estimation, hypothesis testing, and remedies for violations of statistical assumptions. The main emphasis is on the hands-on application of statistical techniques to social research. Research articles in sociology \r\nare used to illustrate the application of these models and techniques. Extensions to nonlinear models and panel data analysis are introduced in the latter part of the module. The course aims to help students to strengthen their understanding of statistical concepts and modelling techniques, and enrich their capacity to interpret statistical findings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"SC5101 or equivalent SC3209 or equivalent","Preclusion":"SC6101 (obsolete)","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC5103","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Data Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Increasingly, more qualitative research work is being under-taken in its own right rather than as preliminary research for subsequent quantitative surveys. This explains the broadening of the range of qualitative research techniques. In addition to dealing with the traditional fieldwork and participant observation methods, the module will examine a number of qualitative approaches. These include techniques of analyzing data generated by laypersons (as in life-documents: diaries, journals, travelogues) communications materials, material artifacts, and visual information. This course is open to postgraduate students with an interest in qualitative research methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"To include SC5101 Graduate Research Methods as the pre-requisite.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC5103R","ModuleTitle":"Qualitative Data Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC5770","ModuleTitle":"Graduate Research Seminar for Masters students","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters students admitted from AY2010/2011. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SC6770","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC6224","ModuleTitle":"Producing Ethnography","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Ethnography is the central mode of documentation and representation in social and cultural anthropology. ‘Ethnography’, the detailed depiction of human social and cultural experiences and their focused analysis, can refer either to the process of conducting fieldwork and undertaking participant observation or the product of such research, in a written or a visual form. The module recognizes the diverse modes in which anthropologists represent their works – including in visual, oral and digital. The emphasis is on ethnographic writing/ representation in an effort to understand the various methodological, literary and conceptual choices made by authors in the process.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SC6228","ModuleTitle":"Social Stratification and Mobility","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"All human societies classify their members into categories that carry significant social meaning. A primary interest in sociology is stratification, which considers hierarchical social structures that rank people with respect to access to resources, and how such structure varies with space and time and enables individuals to move through different ranks over time at varying speed. This module will examine the concepts, methods, and facts in major literature about: class structure, intergenerational transmission of socioeconomic status, factors that affect an individual’s socioeconomic achievement and social inequality. Students will study in greater depth specific situations in some Asian countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SC6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Sociology in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, number of contact hours, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Sociology Masters students are not allowed to read SC6660 to fulfill their coursework requirement. If they wish to read SC6660 in addition to the required coursework component, permission must first be sought from the Department’s Graduate Chair.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SC6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The\r\nmodule may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SDM5002","ModuleTitle":"SYSTEMS ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach to realize the successful creation of systems that meet customer and stakeholders requirements with due consideration of the system’s performance and impact over the entire life-cycle. The module covers the fundamental methods and concepts of this approach including those to surface system requirements; architect options and alternatives; model systems; evaluate performance; and analyze tradeoffs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SDM5003","ModuleTitle":"KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"As the knowledge economy and globalization intensifies, the field of knowledge management is becoming crucial to corporate competitiveness. Knowledge Management (KM) is a relatively new subject area which is in this course conceptualized as a strategy for improving organizational performance through a set of processes, tools and incentives designed to help people create, share, and integrate knowledge. The main idea is that knowledge can be purposefully managed in order to improve knowledge transfer, its re-use, adaptation to rapidly changing environments, and the creation of innovative new products and services. Module covers: (i) basic concepts of the nature of knowledge and its creation; (ii) organizational culture and learning organisations (iii) explicit and tacit knowledge as well as knowledge artifacts; (iv) technology and its role in knowledge creation, sharing, and management; (v) the information professional and ethical considerations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SDM5004","ModuleTitle":"Systems Engineering Project Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"Systems engineering project management shows how generic project management concepts and methods are used in the context of the systems engineering process to realize techno-centric systems. The module also develops the need for plans to manage change in systems development projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"IE5208 Systems Approach to Project Management\r\nDTS5720 Systems Engineering Project Management","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SDM5990","ModuleTitle":"SDM RESEARCH PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MT5910 LaunchPad: Experiential Entrepreneurship & MT5900 MOT Research Project","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE1101E","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia: A Changing Region","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Description Southeast Asia has been described as one of the 'crossroads of the world' - a place where people from many cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds meet. The intermingling of people, the exchange of ideas and international commerce have been part of Southeast Asian life for centuries. This module surveys the broad currents of conflict, change and continuity across the region from a multidisciplinary perspective. It looks at how Southeast Asian societies and political systems have changed over time in response to the pressures of ecology, colonialism, nationalism, urbanization and globalization. The module also looks at the way ethnic, religious, national and regional identities have been constructed, used and altered over time. The overall objective is to provide students with an introduction to different ways of exploring Southeast Asia and different experiences of living in the region.","CrossModule":",SSA1202","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK1008, GEM1008K, SSA1202, SS1203SE","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SE2210","ModuleTitle":"Popular Culture in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Popular culture - in forms such as music, cinema and magazines - has been seen as a way for non-elite groups to make sense of their common experiences. In the modern era, these pop culture products have also been linked with mass-production and standardised, commercialised commodities which work to entertain and distract. However, more recent scholarship has seen popular culture as a possible means of contesting dominant ideologies. This module examines the debate by considering various forms of popular culture in Southeast Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SE4215","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE2218T","ModuleTitle":"Changing Economic Landscape of Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The Southeast Asian economies and the region as a whole have experienced a significant change in their economic landscapes in terms of high growth rates, rising income levels, improvement in the standards of living, and the changing structures of production and trade. What accounts for this transformation? We seek to answer this question by examining the experiences and problems of the various Southeast Asian economies in the context of the leading development models and policies that they have pursued in promoting and developing their domestic sectors (agriculture, manufacturing and services) and external sectors (trade, foreign capital and regionalism).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"NIl"},{"ModuleCode":"SE2223","ModuleTitle":"Doing Research In Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces different approaches to studying the region, with the aim of developing students’ independent research skills. It covers issues such as identifying a research question, the role of theory in research, and selecting an appropriate research design. By looking at a range of exemplary works in Southeast Asian studies as well as explicit methodological discussions, students will gain understanding of theoretical debates and practical issues related to doing research in Southeast Asian\r\nStudies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SE2227","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asian Gardens: History and Symbolism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide a historical introduction to Southeast Asian gardens, describe their situation and plan, and explore their aesthetic value (gardens as\r\nplaces of pleasure). Their philosophical significance (garden, microcosm, place of meditation) is equally important but less well known. Artificial gardens have existed in Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Java, Bali, Vietnam, Myanmar) since the seventh century. They contain Chinese and Indian influences, but exemplify a Southeast Asian view of the universe in microcosm. Gardens are a significant but overlooked medium of Southeast Asian symbolic representation. Persian,\r\nIndian, Chinese, and Japanese gardens will be invoked to provide context.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE2660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This Independent Study Module is specially designed for the Semester-in-SEA programme at the SEASP in order to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Southeast Asian Studies. \n\nWe seek to develop three skills that could only be most fruitfully realised in a fieldwork context away from the campus environment. These are namely: the ability to conduct fieldwork; utilising a Southeast Asian language for academic study; and first-hand engagement with research methodological issues. Beyond the ability of writing a logical essay learnt in campus, the student will develop in-depth academic research capabilities.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-4-2-2","Prerequisite":"Students should: have completed a minimum of 12 MC in Southeast Asian Studies; and have declared Southeast Asian Studies as their Major. read or waived from: LAB 1201 & LAB 2201; LAT 1201 & LAT2201; or LAV1201 and LAV2201","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE3219","ModuleTitle":"Country Studies: Island Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The main countries of island Southeast Asia are Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. This module examines one or two of these countries for indepth study, providing a multi-stranded approach to different facets of contemporary life in that country. The module will investigate a variety of themes, such as local democracy, military power, religion, ethnic identities and conflicts, justice and reconciliation, popular culture, music and food. Each theme is integrated, with the aim of developing a more comprehensive understanding of the country in question.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIl","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE3224","ModuleTitle":"Thai Drawing and Painting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the art of Thai painting and drawing through an analysis of both scholarly texts and hands-on sessions. The module takes students on a visual journey through all the major periods of Thai classical art. Emphasis will also be placed on regional and folk styles of painting as well as with new forms of traditional art. The module focuses primarily on the Rama 3 style of Thai painting as developed in nineteenth century Bangkok and which has become the most common form of Thai classical art seen in the country today. Students enrolled in the class will be taught not only how to appreciate traditional Thai painting but also how to draw, create compositions and critique art works.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-5-1","Prerequisite":"As the emphasis of the class is on practical approaches to art as a way of appreciating and understanding Southeast Asian Studies, students should ideally have genuine interests in drawing, painting, and the creative arts.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SE3226","ModuleTitle":"Hard at work: the changing face of labour in SEA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"In this class, students are introduced to the history and ethnography of work in Southeast Asia. The class focuses on a particular country in the region depending on the instructor. Students read texts that explore the social, political, economic, cultural, and technological forces that have shaped work in the region since the 1800s. At the same time, students are introduced to the practices of ethnographic fieldwork, including observing, interviewing, writing, and editing. Students also read critically ethnographies of work from the region and the world. Students then apply these practices and insights through field research projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SE3550","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asian Studies Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length and take place within organisations or companies located in Singapore or Southeast Asian countries. Internships with organisations or companies in Southeast Asian countries will occur during the semester-in-SEA programme at the SEASP. \n\nAll internships are vetted and approved by the SEASP, have relevance to the major in Southeast Asian Studies, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available credited internships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. Internships proposed by students will require the approval of the department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"All internships must include a minimum of 120 hours, accumulated during one period.","Prerequisite":"Students should: have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Southeast Asian Studies; and have declared Southeast Asian Studies as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 module. [Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE3660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This Independent Study Module is specially designed for the Semester-in-SEA programme at the SEASP in order to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Southeast Asian Studies. \n\nWe seek to develop three skills that could only be most fruitfully realised in a fieldwork context away from the campus environment. These are: the ability to conduct fieldwork; utilising a Southeast Asian language for academic study; and first-hand engagement with research methodological issues. \n\nThe student is expected to develop more reflexive research capacity and present a seminar at the end of the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-4-2-2","Prerequisite":"Students should: have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Southeast Asian Studies; and have declared Southeast Asian Studies as their Major. read or waived from: LAB 1201 & LAB 2201; LAT 1201 & LAT2201; or LAV1201 and LAV2201","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE4217","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia in the Global Economy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Southeast Asia has been linked to the rest of the world through various channels: historically through colonisation, geographically by land, water and air, economically through trade, financial capital, technology and foreign aid, politically through regional and international organisations, and culturally through human mobility. This module examines these linkages and the various factors that have influenced them particularly in terms of the national, regional and international policies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SE or 28 MCs in GL/GL recognised non-language modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Students are required to conduct research on a Southeast Asian topic under the supervision of a member of staff. Topics will be chosen by students in consultation with staff. The length of the honours thesis should not exceed 12,000 words. The honours thesis is equivalent to three modules.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of SE major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"SE4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-10-2.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SE, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SE, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"SE4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5222","ModuleTitle":"THE ARTS IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the various forms of visual and performing arts in contemporary Southeast Asia in their contexts. While the different art practices, notions, institutions, and art worlds discussed in the module may be labelled traditional, tribal, modern, or contemporary, none of these terms fully expresses how each artistic phenomenon continues the artistic/cultural history of the region and at the same time is part of the contemporary artistic, cultural, and social landscape. The module explores these and other issues through studying specific cases. The focus is on the present, but historical background will important to understanding the current situation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5222R","ModuleTitle":"THE ARTS IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the various forms of visual and performing arts in contemporary Southeast Asia in their contexts. While the different art practices, notions, institutions, and art worlds discussed in the module may be labelled traditional, tribal, modern, or contemporary, none of these terms fully expresses how each artistic phenomenon continues the artistic/cultural history of the region and at the same time is part of the contemporary artistic, cultural, and social landscape. The module explores these and other issues through studying specific cases. The focus is on the present, but historical background will important to understanding the current situation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SE5241","ModuleTitle":"Country Studies: Mainland Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides detailed studies of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and/or Vietnam, including their societies, history, politics, relations with each other and the rest of the world. The focus will vary, depending on staff expertise, student interest and contemporary developments.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"For SE Honours students with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5241R","ModuleTitle":"Country Studies: Mainland Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"For SE Honours students with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Southeast Asian Studies in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE5880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Southeast Asian Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to cover specialized topics in Southeast Asian Studies. The topic(s) to be covered will depend on the interest and expertise of regular or visiting staff members.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Southeast Asian Studies in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SE6880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Southeast Asian Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to cover specialized topics in Southeast Asian Studies. The topic(s) to be covered will depend on the interest and expertise of regular or visiting staff members.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG3204","ModuleTitle":"Human Computer Interface","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The aim of this course is to teach how to design effective Human-Computer Interfaces (HCI) The course begins by explaining that the success of a software application may be critically dependent upon it?s HCI Topics included in the course are principles of HCI design; interface design process; design criteria; scripting and story boarding; evaluating and testing the interface; Web and mobile interface design and tools for interface design. There are case study workshops using interface tools. There will be a design/prototyping project. This course is appropriate for all software developers who wish to construct effective HCIs for software applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG4101","ModuleTitle":"Basic Software Engineering Discipline","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"SG4001-1 Introduction to Software Engineering\r\nThis is a general introduction to the SE Programme. It gives students the course overview, course rules and regulations. Details of student administration are given, and an introduction to the SE core units and the SE electives units is given. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG4001-2 Software Engineering Process\r\nThe objective of this course is to teach how to understand software engineering processes, and how to model these processes using a derivative of the SADT methodology. This module looks at Software development life cycle processes, processes for planning and controlling software development and Quality management processes. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG4001-3 Introduction to Object -Oriented Programming\r\nThe objective of this module is to introduce students to the basic concepts of object orientation. The course covers the topics of basic object modeling and OO programming. This is illustrated with the Java Language and development environment. Detailed concepts such as classes and instances, static and packages are covered. Java language concepts such as inheritance, exceptions, basic library classes, Java Collections, and input and output mechanisms will be described. There will be a Java programming assignment. This module is compulsory for all SE students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-9.2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG4202","ModuleTitle":"MOBILE WIRELESS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to enable participants to understand the various M-business strategies, and be able to select the appropriate wireless network infrastructure and develop a wireless application. The main topics are as follows: M-Business Strategies; Wireless Network Infrastructure and Technologies; Security for M-commerce; Mobile User Interface Design; Wireless Application Development using WAP, J2ME, and Wireless Security There will be a design/programming project. This course is intended for designers/developers who wish to develop m-applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG4205","ModuleTitle":"Information Systems Security","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of this course is to provide learners with a holistic foundation in information systems security. An organization?s security is only as strong as its weakest link. Without a holistic approach to security that takes into account people, processes and technology, an organization may lull itself into a false sense of security. This e-learning course seeks to teach various IS security issues, including security management practices, cryptography, network security, application development security, security architecture, access control, operations security, physical security, security incident investigation and business continuity planning. There will be an assignment on IS security issues. This course is intended for IT professionals who need to ensure the security of their IT systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5*-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG4210","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise .NET I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design and develop Enterprise Applications using state-of-the-art computing principles and practices. The module teaches important software engineering patterns with an emphasis on the critical analysis of their applicability to large enterprise systems under specific platforms. By exploring the various challenges in real-life enterprise situations, the module would prepare students to devise novel approaches of problem solving for implementing reusable software components. The module would use a sequence of practical business cases to train students in implementing a wellengineered web-based, component-oriented application\r\non the .NET platform.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"While there is no module pre-requisites, the student is expected to have knowledge in the following topics:\r\n- Basic Software Engineering\r\n- Object Oriented Analysis and Design\r\n- Working knowledge of .NET and C# language","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SG4211","ModuleTitle":"Cloud Computing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Cloud computing are pools of virtualized computing resources that can be dynamically re-configured to accommodate variable load, optimize resource utilization and support pay-per-use business model. The module teaches the practical aspects of cloud computing and emphasizes on the critical analysis of the\r\nvarious platforms and their applicability to large enterprises such as:\r\no Various business models available\r\no Typical Stakeholder concerns\r\no The Cloud computing architecture\r\no Different cloud computing platforms.\r\no Software Engineering aspects.\r\nBy exploring the various challenges of cloud computing, the module would prepare students to assess and understand the business drivers and implement cloud\r\ncomputing solutions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.75-0.75-3-2","Prerequisite":"While there is no module pre-requisites, the student is expected to have some Working Knowledge on Enterprise Applications","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SG5012","ModuleTitle":"FORMAL METHODS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this course is to teach students basic formal method concepts and theory and implementation of formal methods. Topics include: Formal methods in SE, mathematical foundations of formal methods, the Z formal method, applying formal methods and advanced issues in formal methods. There is an in-course assignment. This course is appropriate for all software engineers who are developing highly reliable software systems using Formal Methods.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-5-2.3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5013","ModuleTitle":"SOFTWARE ENTREPRENEURSHIP","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The overall objective of the course is to help the student understand the business of software, i.e. how to build and sell software for profit. The main topics covered within the course are these: Marketing - the concept of the market; market research, selection and targeting; pricing, promotion, sales and distribution; customer service and support; dealing with the competition; feedback from markets to product development. Product Development - the place of technology in the human world; designing for the user community; turning a prototype into a product; product quality and customer satisfaction; turning a product into a product line; internationalization. Key Business Issues - business structure and organization; business finance; the legal background; business plans and their purpose; strategic partnerships. There will be a marked assignment. This course is suitable for all IT professionals who wish to create and sell IT products and services.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-5-2.3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5015","ModuleTitle":"ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"After taking this course, the student should be able to: Understand the architecture of modern E-Business solutions and bridge the gap between business strategy and technical deployment. Participate effectively in the architectural analysis and design for an E-business solution as part of the architecture team on a project. Identify possible architectural options in a variety of design scenarios, and assess their relative advantages and disadvantages to determine the most suitable option. Understand how to plan and manage the technical development of large-scale E-business systems in a structured manner. Topics covered in the course include: The Architecture Process; Technical Architecture: Building the E-Business Platform; Application and Data Architectures: Providing Functionality; Security Architecture: Securing an E-Business Architecture; E-Business Architecture Workshop; Operations Architecture: Ensuring Architecture Liveliness. There is an in-course assignment. This course is appropriate for all software engineers who are developing e-Business applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-5-2.3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5016","ModuleTitle":"Business Transformation Through Technology Innovation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Technology innovation enables organisations to identify and develop tools and methods to grow new lines of revenue; or to solve operational productivity challenges. However, when combined with other business process improvements, and coupled with judicious use of technology, organisations can sometimes revolutionise their business transformation.\r\n\r\nThis course shows how a mix of business methods and technology can be ingredients in the process of change; and the ability of organisations to manage such a change is the basis for business transformation. It provides the participants with various approaches, tools and techniques to transform their organisation and a methodology to manage change.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5017","ModuleTitle":"Software Product Line Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course teaches participants to transform the processes, methods and techniques employed by their software development organization so that they can move from developing customer-oriented systems to market driven products. The key motivation is to provide the means to significantly improve the productivity and product quality. This is achieved through software reuse at a large scale, beyond the levels achievable using the traditional reuse strategies based on object-oriented mechanisms, design patterns and frameworks. The course covers the processes, methods and techniques required to instrument and harvest from reuse. It also highlights the necessary transformations required in the management of the organization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5018","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Topics in Software Process Improvement","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"Top-performing organisations succeed in obtaining value from IT by adopting and implementing effective IT governance practices to support their strategies and business processes. This course is designed to explain IT governance and its role in the organisation, apply methodologies to assess IT governance practices and maturity, establish closer linkages between IT and corporate governance for greater effectiveness and elevate the role of IT within the organisation, develop and execute IT governance and compliance implementation plan (including compliance related issues like SARBANES-OXLEY and BASEL 2) for their business environment, show how to lead and direct a governance and compliance implementation team and manage IT governance and control competencies. Key topics include foundations of IT governance, linking IT governance and corporate governance, key IT decisions and making IT a strategic asset, frameworks for IT governance and control (COBIT, ITIL etc.), IT governance implementation guidelines, IT governance structures and mechanisms, IT performance management and the Balanced IT Scorecard, assessing IT governance practices and governance maturity models, information security governance and its role in IT governance, building service oriented capabilities, IT portfolio and investment management, IT control and audit, audit and compliance process in an IT environment, and assessing risks in IT operations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SG5101","ModuleTitle":"OO ANALYSIS & DESIGN","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"SG5101-1 Object-Oriented Requirements & Analysis\r\nThe objectives of this module are to introduce students to OO development. The OO lifecycle will be illustrated using the Rational Unified Process (RUP). The course describes the RUP OOAD method and how to use the Rational CASE tools; The course also describes the various activities and artifacts created during OO requirements analysis, including creating the user requirement specification, Requirements modeling: and developing the Use Case model, creating the domain object model. The course then goes to describe analysis modeling, including constructing the analysis object model and assigning operations. There will be an OO Requirements and analysis assignment. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5101-2 Object Oriented Design & Implementation\r\nThe objectives of this module are to teach students how to design and implement OO systems. The course will begin by revisiting the OO lifecycle, and concentrating on design and implementation issues. The course will then describe details of design modeling, including construction of the design object model, how to assign attributes; and constructing interaction diagrams; Advanced issues such as interacting with RDBMS, the relationship with Client/Server implementations and distributed computing are also explored. Finally implementing RUP projects, with examples of RUP projects moving into Java are given. There will be an OO implementation assignment. This module is compulsory for all SE students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-9.2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5102","ModuleTitle":"Software Project Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"SG5002-1 Basic Project Management Techniques\r\nThe objectives of this module are to teach basic project management skills The course covers project planning techniques including selecting the appropriate software development Life cycles, assessing and controlling risks, constructing Work Breakdown Structures, basic effort estimating, network and precedence analysis and, project scheduling The course also includes producing project plans and quality plans and techniques for project monitoring and control. There are project planning and Project control assignments. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5002-2 Software Economics\r\nThe objectives of this module are to explore the economic issues associated with Software engineering. The module focuses on the use of parametric models in software cost estimation, in particular using the COCOMO model as an example. Issues associated with software sizing are also discussed and the technique of function point counting (FPC) is described in detail. The subject of overall project costing is also covered. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5002-3 OO Development Management\r\nThe objectives of this module are to explore the particular issues associated with Management of technically innovative Object Oriented Projects. It examines how specific issues associated with OO projects are resolved in planning the project, and how technical leadership is performed when carrying out OO projects. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5002-4 Advanced Project Management Topics\r\nThe objectives of this module are to describe advanced project management issues and Techniques. The subject of Software requirements management is explored, with topics such as managing project scope, organizing requirements and change management being explored. This module is compulsory for all SE students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-9.2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5103","ModuleTitle":"SOFTWARE QUALITY MANAGEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"SG5103-1 Software Quality Engineering\r\nThe objective of this course is to provide an introduction to Software quality engineering It begins by describing features of modern quality thinking, including Deming?s 14 Points It then gives an overview of CMM and compares CMM and ISO9001; The course covers the following topics: Planning for Quality; Software Quality Assurance Activities in the Software Life Cycle; Quality Factors; Quality Metrics; Quality Roles and Responsibilities, Quality Policies and Quality audits. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5103-2 Software Quality Management Systems\r\nThe objective of this course is to provide an introduction to SQMS and ISO9001:2000. It describes how to conduct a pre-assessment. It then focuses on developing an SQMS. In particular it describes Quality manual development, the quality system framework, life cycle activities, supporting activities,. There is a quality manual development assignment, quality audit assignments and pre-assessment assignments. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5103-3 Peer Reviews\r\nThe objective of this course is to teach how to perform Peer Reviews. It provides an overview of Peer reviews, and describes Rules, Source Documents and Kin; the Software Inspection Process, and Inspection roles and responsibilities; Software Inspection Defect classifications; Defect Logging, Peer Review Follow-up. There is a peer review assignment. This module is compulsory for all SE students.\r\n\r\nSG5003-4 Software Testing\r\nThe objective of this course is to teach how to effectively test software Topics covered in the course include; Purpose of Testing; Functional and Quality Testing; Testing Techniques; Tool Support for Testing; Success Criteria; Defect Tracking and Defect Cause Analysis. This module is compulsory for all SE students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"3-1-1-9.2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5116","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5117","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering Overseas Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The Software Engineering Overseas Practicum is designed to allow students to experience entrepreneurial enterprises, such as high technology start-up companies, in rapidly developing economies, such as Israel and China, and\r\ncontribute to those companies by playing a significant role in the development of an advanced software product.\r\n\r\nThe practicum allows students to apply their knowledge in a real world context, demonstrating their mastery of a range of Software Engineering skills, such as project management, requirements analysis, architecture and design, software construction, verification and validation.\r\n\r\nThis module is conducted in collaboration with the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0.0-0.0-0.0-30.0-0.0","Prerequisite":"Before commencing the Software Engineering Overseas Practicum, the students must successfully complete the four MTech SE core courses:\r\n\r\nSG4101 Basic Software Engineering Discipline\r\nSG5101 Object Oriented Analysis and Design\r\nSG5102 Software Project Management\r\nSG5103 Software Quality Management\r\n\r\nIn addition, they must demonstrate in the electives they have taken and/or in their work experience that they have the technical background for the project being offered by NOC.","Preclusion":"Students that select SG5116 Software Engineering Project cannot also select the Software Engineering Overseas Practicum and vice versa.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5205","ModuleTitle":"SOFTWARE METRICS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course will focus on software process improvement and software measurements. In particular, it will describe how to assess development and maintenance processes within an organisation, how to identify Key Process Areas (KPA) that need improvement, and how to design and implement these improvements. The CMM/CMMI representations will be used here as models. The course will discuss the use of software measurement. It will look at what software metrics are, how to design a metrics collection programme, how to collect and analyse metrics, and how to make decisions based on metrics. In particular, it will discuss how software measurement can be used to support and assess process improvement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5214","ModuleTitle":"SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The overall objective of the course is to teach the student to collect and manage User requirements. At the top level, the course is divided into seven components. The content of each of these components is briefly as follows: Overview - The Software Development Process and the Role of the Requirement; Users and their Needs; The Requirements Engineering Process; The Requirements Engineering Team. Requirements Elicitation - Techniques of Requirements Elicitation; Example of Requirements Elicitation; Domains, Problems and Terminology. Requirements Analysis - Review of Quality Function Deployment; Requirements Organisation and Prioritisation; Requirements Dependencies and Conflicts; Constraints on the Requirement; Requirements Quantification. From Requirement to Specification - Requirements Review; Requirements Verification and Validation; Planning Implementation Strategies. Requirements Risk Analysis - Principles of Software Technical Risk; Requirements-Based Risk Analysis; Managing Requirements Risk. Study of Specific Methods - Object Oriented Analysis; Structured Requirements Definition; Specification and Description Language. Requirements Evolution - Why Requirements Evolve; Assessing Requirements Volatility; Managing Requirements Volatility. There is also an in-course graded assignment. This course is suitable for all software developers who must determine and manage user requirements.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5219","ModuleTitle":"IT LAW","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5220","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH ON ADVANCED IT TOPICS 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5222","ModuleTitle":"IT Service Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on best practices in managing IT as a service. IT Service Management is important as it supplements other aspects of IT management (such as IT Project Management). It goes beyond project implementation and emphasises the smooth ongoing operations of IT systems and services, and the planning, management and optimisation required to achieve it. It includes key management processes such as Service Level Management, Service Portfolio Management, Availability Management, Performance Management, Problem Management and others important to high quality IT services. IT Service Management is recognised as a critical component to the overall IT governance of an organisation. This course will cover ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), an international framework of best practices for IT Service Management. It will also include additional material relating to the new approach to services known as Service Science, Management and Engineering (SSME).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-1.8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SG5226","ModuleTitle":"Enterprise .NET II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and skills in architecting robust Distributed Enterprise Applications. The module would\r\ndiscuss key critical issues that impact multi-tier and multi-platform applications and would provide scientific solutions to address these. The module would also\r\naddress research issues in the area of enterprise applications to prepare students in evolving innovative design models and implementation strategies for\r\nengineering secure, scalable and interoperable applications. The students would learn to experiment and apply these models in practice through project work that\r\ninvolves building and deploying multi-tier enterprise applications with .NET components, WCF and Web services as implementation vehicles.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3-2","Prerequisite":"While there is no module pre-requisites, the student is expected to have knowledge in the following topics:\r\n- Basic Software Engineering\r\n- Object Oriented Analysis and Design\r\n- Posses good design & development knowledge\r\nin .NET equivalent to the coverage of SG5026","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SG5230","ModuleTitle":"Software Prototyping","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"A prototype is typically created quickly and simulates only essential aspects of the system. The prototype code might be eventually thrown away, or could form the basis for constructing a component of the final product.\r\n\r\nUsing prototypes, developers can obtain valuable feedback from the users early in the project lifecycle and can assess whether the software architecture can support demanding technical requirements. Prototypes also allow managers to assess the feasibility of estimates and whether the deadlines proposed can be successfully met.\r\n\r\nThis course presents a software prototyping framework and how it might be supported directly by the Python programming language.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3.0-2.0","Prerequisite":"The course pre-requisite would be a professional competency in a contemporary programming language such as C#, Java or C++.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SG5231","ModuleTitle":"Agile Software Project Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"INSTITUTE OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the practice of Agile software project management. The course is very relevant today as leading organizations are adopting Agile. Hence, it is imperative that aspiring and practicing project managers are taught Agile techniques so that they are able to effectively manage such projects in industry.\r\n\r\nWhile existing frameworks like SCRUM and DSDM cover certain aspects related to developing a product solution, they do not define an end to end approach for managing Agile projects. This course addresses this short coming by providing a holistic understanding of Agile project management.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"3","Workload":"1.5-0.5-0.5-3.0-2.0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5003","ModuleTitle":"FUNDAMENTALS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The course provides basic environment protection knowledge for safety, health and environment protection practitioners. It will cover air emission control and assessment, water emission control and assessment, waste minimization, energy conservation, product stewardship, trade effluent, toxic industrial waste, theories behind current thinking on the effects of pollution on the environment to include ozone destroying CFCs, volatile organic compounds, particulates, oxides of sulphur and nitrogen etc. Other topics will include waste disposal techniques including incinerators, environmental impact assessments and the dispersion effects of pollutants on ecosystems and the public at large.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-1-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have obtained degrees or post-graduate diplomas in Environmental\r\nEngineering, Environmental Sciences or their equivalent","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5102","ModuleTitle":"OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The course covers human capability and job demands. The principles of job design and analysis, and their application in the prevention of occupational disorders arising from the mismatch worker and job will be covered. Other topics cover including anthropometry, biomechanics, work physiology and work psychology, job factors and environmental factors in occupational disorders.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5107","ModuleTitle":"INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5108","ModuleTitle":"Chemical Hazard Management","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the chemical hazards mitigation, control and management principles on chemicals selection, use, storage, handling, hazard communication to workers, administrative measures, transportation and disposal. The proper implementation of engineering controls & selection, administrative control, and selection, use and limitations of respirators for personal protective equipment are discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"SH5004 Fundamentals in Industrial Hygiene","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SH5201","ModuleTitle":"HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & EVALUATION TECHNIQUES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"Different types of hazard identification techniques, factors influencing selection, methods for using qualitative results in decision-making and use of PC software will be covered. The following techniques are a sample of those that will be covered in the course. Hazard and Operability Analysis, What-if analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5203","ModuleTitle":"EMERGENCY PLANNING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5403","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SH5404","ModuleTitle":"Safety Health and Environmental Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5101","ModuleTitle":"NORMAL FUNCTIONING 1 (BIOSCIENCES FOUNDATION)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5102","ModuleTitle":"NORMAL FUNCTIONING 2 (LINGUISTICS FOUNDATION)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5103","ModuleTitle":"PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5104","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5113","ModuleTitle":"PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module provides professional practice experience related to the theoretical foundations of intervention and management covered in SLP 5110 and SLP 5111 and previous modules. Students will undertake an intensive block (5-6 weeks) of direct clinical experience in one clinic, either in a hospital or a community setting, under the supervision of an experienced speech and language pathologist. The focus of this third placement will be on the continued development of clinical skills in planning and carrying out intervention with adult and/or paediatric clients with communication and/or swallowing impairment. If considered appropriate by\r\ntheir supervising clinician, students may progress to independent management of one client at entry level by end of placement.In addition, students will participate in a 30-hour direct clinical experience involving assessment and clinical management of clients, from one of a range of specific client groups over an approximately 6 week period.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"SLP 5101- SLP 5112 or equivalent with permission of the\r\nProgramme Director","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5114","ModuleTitle":"INTERVENTION AND MANAGEMENT - CHILDREN 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5115","ModuleTitle":"INTERVENTION AND MANAGEMENT - ADULTS 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5116","ModuleTitle":"RESEARCH PROJECT 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5117","ModuleTitle":"PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ISSUES","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5118","ModuleTitle":"PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 4","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"management of majority of caseload at entry-level competence by\r\nend of placement","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"SLP 5101- SLP 5117 or equivalent with permission of the\r\nProgramme Director","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SN1101E","ModuleTitle":"South Asia : People, Culture, Develop'm","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to contemporary South Asia in terms of the significant features of social, cultural and economic life. It will discuss the physical and human resources of the region and give an overview of developments at the outset of the new century. The films, the literature and the arts of the region will be introduced throughout the module to provide a wealth of illustration of the changing patterns of life of the people of the seven nations of South Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN2232","ModuleTitle":"South Asia:Poverty, Inequality, Power","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module explores linkages between economic and political structures in South Asia, the social organization of production in village and town, and the impacts of technological and demographic change. The focus is on poverty, inequality and social exclusion, as well as relationships of power and the exercise of force and violence. Topics covered include: peasant societies, migration, urbanization, industrialization, environmental degradation, ethnic conflict, women and gender disparity, working children, the state and the black economy. It is taught from basics without requiring any prior knowledge of economics, politics or South Asia, and is open to students of all disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SN2212","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN2233","ModuleTitle":"Globalizing India: The Politics of Economic Change","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"India is a large, poverty stricken, rapidly growing economy, which has witnessed substantial changes in its economic orientation and institutions since independence in 1947. This module focuses on economic change from import substitution to globalization, and from the command economy to economic deregulation. It engages with the political economy of India's industrialization, globalization and welfare. Relatively greater emphasis will be placed on the post-cold-war globalized world, which is the period when India embraced globalization and economic deregulation to a much greater extent than in the past.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SN2271","ModuleTitle":"Religion and Society in South Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the student to the scientific and comparative study of religion in general and to South Asian religions in particular. After an introduction into the discipline of Comparative Study of Religion, the history of this discipline, and the different approaches it offers, the great variety of South Asian religions will be described chronologically and studied from a comparative perspective. For each tradition a survey of the relevant original literature will be given. Further themes to be covered are the co-existence of different religious traditions, and the social and psychological implications of religious values, beliefs and rituals.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN2273","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Indian Thought","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"PHILOSOPHY","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to survey the history of Indian philosophy both classical and modern. The course will begin with lectures on the Rig Veda and the Upanishads. It will proceed with the presentation of the main metaphysical and epistemological doctrines of some of the major schools of classical Indian philosophy such as Vedanta, Samkhya, Nyaya, Jainism and Buddhism. The course will conclude by considering the philosophical contributions of some of the architects of modern India such as Rammohan Ray, Rabindrananth Tagore and Mohandas Gandhi.","CrossModule":"PH2204","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PH2204, GEK2027","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SN2277","ModuleTitle":"Indian Communities in Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The Indian presence has had considerable influence\n\non the development of Southeast Asian societies: in\n\nterms of its economic, commercial and political\n\ninfluence; and its role in the everyday life of Southeast\n\nAsian multicultural societies. Adopting a multidisciplinary\n\napproach, this module seeks to examine\n\nthe historical, political, social and economic\n\ndevelopment of the people from the Indian\n\nsubcontinent who have come to settle in Southeast\n\nAsia. \n\n\n\nThe module will provide students with the\n\nnecessary framework to analyse the historical\n\nand socio-economic development of these\n\ncommunities and their identity concerns. The\n\nmodule will develop critical and analytical skills\n\nguiding students in the process of social scientific\n\nenquiry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN3262","ModuleTitle":"The Struggle for India, 1920-1964","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module is concerned with the political evolution of the Indian nation in two of its most formative periods: the late nationalist struggle from 1920-47 that led to the withdrawal of the colonial power; and the years of Jawaharlal Nehru's prime ministership, 1947-64. The module looks at both decolonisation and nation-building as processes characterised by debate and contestation in relation to (a) social, regional and group identity and (b) political rights and power. The module will study the impact of that debate and contestation on the character, institutions and political life of the nation.","CrossModule":"HY3236","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"HY2228, HY3236, SN2261","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SN3274","ModuleTitle":"South Asian Cinema","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module begins with a historical overview of cinema in South Asia. It then focuses on the regional production centres and their specific specialisations. Other topics covered are 'Genres of SA Cinema' and their stylistic elements, and 'Cinema and Local Politics in South Asia'. Important films will be viewed and discussed as case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN3275","ModuleTitle":"Tamil Culture and Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The module is designed to study the Tamil society and culture through various texts and visual media about Tamil world(s) such as films, documentaries, scholarly articles and books. The module is designed to incorporate students who both want to follow Tamil studies as a language course and students who want to learn about Tamil culture and society through the English language. The students will be assessed in either Tamil or English. At the end of the course, all students would have learned and gained advanced knowledge about Tamil culture and society.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Pass in O/A level Tamil or O Level Higher Tamil In Singapore or Pass in \r\nSecondary/Higher Secondary Tamil in India","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN3550","ModuleTitle":"Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies, are vetted and approved by the South Asian Studies Programe, have relevance to the major in South Asian Studies, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available credited internships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester. Internships proposed by students will require the approval of the department.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"Please see remarks","Prerequisite":"Students should have completed a minimum of 24 MCs in SN coded and SN recognised modules; and have declared South Asian Studies as their Major","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules (Note: Students who change majors may not do a second internship in their new major)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN3880A","ModuleTitle":"Art of India","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the South Asian visual culture. It looks at this material not in isolation but in a global context. It will cover the history of South Asian art, that is, the art of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, from the time of the Indus Valley Civilization to the present day.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SN4101","ModuleTitle":"Approaches to the Study of South Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The module will provide a basis for a close study of the foundations of the study of South Asia, particularly in the three areas around which the Programme operates: historical and political; cultural and religious; and social and economic. It will look closely at the work of major figures in order to provide an understanding of important shifts in the study of the region. These studies will include work on historical writing in colonial and postcolonial times, the rise of village studies, the development of the significant scholarly work on South Asian religions and caste, and the nature of the colonial and postcolonial economies of the region. Thus, the module will provide a basis for understanding the literature in the three areas of study and the major advances that have taken place in the study of South Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SN, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SN, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The Honours Thesis will normally be done in the second semester of the student’s final year. A qualified student intending to undertake the Honours Thesis will be expected to consult a prospective supervisor in the preceding semester for guidance on the selection of a topic and the preparation of a research proposal. The research proposal will be in an area of South Asian Studies in which the student has the necessary background and will be discussed with the supervisor. The supervisor will provide guidance to the student in conducting researching and writing the thesis of 10,000 to 12,000 words.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of SN major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"SN4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in South Asian Studies in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA-NA-NA-NA-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in South Asian Studies in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"NA-NA-NA-NA-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SN6770","ModuleTitle":"SOUTH ASIA GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP1230","ModuleTitle":"NUS H3 Science Research Programme","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"The SRP is a talent development programme. It is meant for very capable students who aspire to a higher level of challenge than that offered through the mere application of scientific and mathematical concepts in the classroom. Highly motivated students are involved in concentrated research and are mentored by practising mathematicians, scientists, medical researchers and engineers from the Faculties of Science, Medicine and Engineering of the National University of Singapore (NUS) and participating Research Centres/Institutes such as the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, the Tropical Marine Science Institute, the Defence Science & Technology Agency, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Currently taking relevant H2 subjects.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP2171","ModuleTitle":"Discovering Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module is a series of lectures conducted to improve students’ computational, modelling and communication skill as an integral part of the Integrated Science\r\nCurriculum. Students are also required to engage in small-group discussions and undertake focused literature surveys on special topics of their choice within the four major themes in the Integrated Science Curriculum of the Special Programme in Science, namely Atoms to Molecules, The Cell, The Earth and The Universe. Students will read this module in Semester I and Semester II of their first year of study, with a 4-MC workload over two semesters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP2174","ModuleTitle":"The Cell","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This is the second module of an interdisciplinary program\r\ncovering nature at different scales from “Atoms to\r\nMolecules”, “The Cell”, “The Earth” and “The Universe”. Using simple bacteria as the model organism, key chemical and physical principles underlying several biological processes which cells can integrate and function as an autonomous machine in order to regenerate (selfreplicate), repair and re-program (differentiate), respond (energy harness and utilization) and re-model (community\r\nformation) will be explored. These processes will be examined at single molecule, single cell to multi-cellular levels under their general ability to store, decode and\r\nprocess information (“Information”), to self-assemble, migrate (“Dynamics”) and to harness and utilise energy (“Energy”).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-4-1-3","Prerequisite":"SP2173 Atoms to Molecules","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SP2251","ModuleTitle":"Science at the Nanoscale","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"CHEMISTRY","ModuleDescription":"Many topics debated in nanoscience are frontier and futuristic, although some have immediate technological applications. The fundamental scientific principles of all nanotechnology applications, however, are grounded in basic physics and chemistry. This module thus aims to illustrate and discuss the physics and chemistry that are operative at the nanoscale. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nStudents will be introduced to some fundamental principles of physics and chemistry important to the nanoscale and learn to appreciate what the world is like when things are shrunk to this scale. They will also learn about some basic physical tools that can be used to explore structures at this length scale. On completion of this module, students will learn to appreciate the linkages between the fundamental sciences and practical applications in nanotechnology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"PC1144 - Physics IV \r\nor PC1432 - Physics IIE \r\nor CM1101 Principles of Modern Chemistry \r\nor CM1131 Physical Chemistry 1 \r\nor PC1321/GEK1509 Introduction to the Nanoworld","Preclusion":"N.A.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP3172","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Science Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module serves to initiate students into the arena of scientific investigation and is taken concurrently with SP2171. Students get to design and to conduct laboratory experiments under the supervision of mentors. The focus of this module parallels closely to that of SP2171. Here, students are strongly encouraged to undertake projects that mirror their chosen topics in SP2171. With the inter-disciplinary flavour, this module provides an avenue for students from several disciplines to work together and it also lays the foundation for further work in experimental science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP3173","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module comprises seminar talks and problem sessions that are targeted towards an in-depth exploration of a chosen area of specialization in science. This module, in general rides on an existing level 3000 regular module offered by the relevant department. Its content is modelled after a regular module with the exception that the students have to propose an independent study plan in consultation with the lecturer conducting the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP3174","ModuleTitle":"Project Laboratory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module in general rides on an existing level 3000 UROPS module offered by a department. Strong emphasis is placed on the sophistication and depth of the investigation. Project topics are usually suggested by students and planned in consultation with their mentors.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP3176","ModuleTitle":"The Universe","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This is the fourth module of an interdisciplinary program covering nature at different scales from ‘Atoms to Molecules, ‘The Cells’, ‘The Earth’ and ‘The Universe’. This module traces the developments in theoretical and\r\nobservational cosmology, starting from Newtonian cosmology, Hubble’s observations, the Big Bang, formation of stars and black holes to recent ideas in the origin and fate of the Universe.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"SP3175 The Earth","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SP3202","ModuleTitle":"Evidence in Forensic Science","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to Singapore’s basic criminal laws, evidence and procedures. The module also focuses on the scene of the crime and evidence found there. Topics include crime scene protocols, recognition, collection and preservation of evidence. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"GEK1542 ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SP3277","ModuleTitle":"Nano: from Research Bench to Industrial Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCIENCE)","ModuleDescription":"This module exposes senior students to nanoscience research and nanotechnology-based industry. This is done through a series of weekly seminars by principal investigators and industrial experts in the field, laboratory and industrial visits, and by completion of nanosynthesis/nanocharacterization-related mini projects. The course culminates in an intensive one-week study tour to Japan, organised in collaboration with La Trobe University and Tokyo University","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"SP2171 (Discovering Science) and SP2173 (Atoms to Molecules), or SP2251 (Science at the Nanoscale)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH2101","ModuleTitle":"Public Health and Epidemiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"Epidemiology is the study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined human populations. It is the cornerstone of public health, with potential impact on both personal decisions about our lives, and also public policy decisions. Epidemiology is relevant for the prevention of human diseases to modern systems science with inputs from many disciplines, like biology, physiology, computer science, engineering and social science.\r\nThis module uses a lecture plus case-study based approach to introduce fundamental concepts of epidemiology, such as disease frequency, association, causation, confounding, bias, screening and surveillance.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH2103","ModuleTitle":"Systems and Policies to improve Health","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce you to ways we can improve the health of a community through examining the role of the government, healthcare professionals, the health system and the individual. The module will explore common health problems such as obesity, diabetes, influenza and mental health and what we can do about these problems through enacting health policy and programs. We will discuss case studies from Singapore and the region.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH2104","ModuleTitle":"Public Health Nutrition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"Public Health Nutrition lies at the intersection of public health and nutritional sciences and is concerned with the “promotion and maintenance of nutrition-related health and wellbeing of populations through the organized efforts and informed choices of society”. Such approaches are required to solve many of the complex nutritional challenges, such as obesity, type-2 diabetes, micronutrient deficiencies, and hunger, which we face today. In this class we will study fundamental concepts related to nutrition, understand frameworks used to examine public health issues, and examine key historical and current public health nutrition challenges and policies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH3102","ModuleTitle":"PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATION","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module equips students with the principles and skills to design health communication messages and activities/projects e.g. talks, skills development, telehealth in a variety of settings such as the school, workplace, internet and the community. It emphasizes the critical analysis and application of health communication theory and social marketing principles in the design of messages and communication projects to promote health in the community.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-1-2-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH3103","ModuleTitle":"Public Health Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide an introduction to the field of health economics. We will discuss some of the key concepts that health economists use to analyze the production, distribution, and organization of health care services and delivery (including market structure, demand and supply, incentives and financing mechanisms) and apply these concepts to selected current issues in health policy. Students will learn economic principles and apply them through a semester-long research project on a critical public health issue.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH3201","ModuleTitle":"Public Health Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the public health infrastructure and functions in Singapore, as well as provide hands-on exposure to work by way of attachments\r\nat selected public health agencies. It allows students to explore career opportunities in public health, develop related essential skills, specifically soft skills such as management of resources, time, money and human, interpersonal relationships, communication and advocacy and provides practical exposure to selected public health careers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have completed at least 8 MCs of essential modules and at least 8 MCs of approved electives for the Minor in Public Health.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6001","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Epidemiology II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module covers advanced methods for the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic studies. Students will apply these methods to the interpretation of published research and the design of a new research project. The main focus is on analytical studies that aim to identify risk factors for diseases particularly case-control and cohort studies. Topics include causal inference, study design, methods of handling confounding and identifying effect modification, measurement error and information bias, selection bias, lifestyle and molecular epidemiology, and meta-analysis. Students will be expected to critique research articles and participate in facilitated group discussions.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1.5-0-4.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"CO5102 Principles of Epidemiology\r\nCO5103 Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6002","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Quantitative Methods II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"In this module, the principles of advanced statistical modelling will be introduced, and statistical models such as multiple linear regression, logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards model will be applied to a variety of practical medical or public health problems. For time-to-event data analysis involving the Cox proportional hazards model, the proportional hazards assumption will be discussed, and strategies for handling non-proportional hazards, such as via stratification or modelling using time-dependent covariates will be introduced. We also consider the situation where several competing event types define the event of interest in a time-to-event study. Methods for analysing repeated measures data, assessment of model fit, statistical handling of confounding and statistical evaluation of effect modification will also be discussed. The statistical models introduced\r\nwill be applied to real life clinical or public health data.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-1.5-4.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"A minimum grade ‘B-‘ obtained in CO5103 Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods and working knowledge of STATA","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6003","ModuleTitle":"Nutritional Epidemiology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"Dietary exposures have an important impact on health, but are highly complex and difficult to assess. This module covers methods for the assessment of diet, nutritional\r\nstatus, and body composition including novel developments such as the use of metabolomics and genetics. It also covers the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological studies on diet and health. Students will be trained in the interpretation of published studies, the design of studies, and the analysis of data on diet and health. The emphasis of this course will be on the application of methods to the research projects of the students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1.5-0-4.5-3.5","Prerequisite":"CO5102 Principles of Epidemiology/ Basic Epidemiology \r\nCO5103 Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods /Basic Biostatistics","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6004","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Biostatistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce several advanced topics for analyzing large or complex datasets, with a particular emphasis on biomedical and epidemiological data. Classical strategies for statistical inference, variable selection and model assessment are less efficient when the dimension of the dataset is large. This module will introduce Bayesian techniques and multivariate data analysis in an applied framework that combines both computing and theory, and also overviews the problem of multiple testing correction common in, for example, genomics and proteomics studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-1-1-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6201A","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study (Epidemiology and Disease Control)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6201B","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study (Biostatistics)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6201C","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study (Environmental / Occupational Health)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6201D","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study (Health Policy and Systems)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6201E","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study (Health Services Research)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6201F","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study (Health Promotion)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SPH6201G","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study (Global Health)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","Department":"SAW SWEE HOCK SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA1201","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIOLOGY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to critical developments in the development of Singapore as a society and nation-state. It enables students to develop skills in understanding and making sense of Singapore society. It also encourages them to develop alternative interpretations of the development of Singapore society. The topics include: the origins of Singapore, ideology and identity, ethnic relations, industrialization, family, gender, religion, the state and civil society. This is a Singapore Studies module and open to students from all faculties.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SS1202SC","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA1202","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia: A Changing Region","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Description Southeast Asia has been described as one of the 'crossroads of the world' - a place where people from many cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds meet. The intermingling of people, the exchange of ideas and international commerce have been part of Southeast Asian life for centuries. This module surveys the broad currents of conflict, change and continuity across the region from a multidisciplinary perspective. It looks at how Southeast Asian societies and political systems have changed over time in response to the pressures of ecology, colonialism, nationalism, urbanization and globalization. The module also looks at the way ethnic, religious, national and regional identities have been constructed, used and altered over time. The overall objective is to provide students with an introduction to different ways of exploring Southeast Asia and different experiences of living in the region.","CrossModule":"SE1101E","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK1008, GEM1008K, SE1101E, SS1203SE, Students majoring in SE are precluded from taking this module.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA1208","ModuleTitle":"Everyday Life of Chinese Singaporeans: Past & Present (taught in English)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"CHINESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Studies on the everyday life of ordinary people offer an important perspective for understanding human history. This module examines the daily life of Chinese\r\nSingaporeans during the late 19th to 20th centuries, focusing on their cultural expressions and social actions, revolving around eight geo-cultural sites, namely, Singapore River, Chinatown, Chinese temples, clan associations, opera stages, amusement parks, hawker centres, and streets/roads. Students are asked to compare the past and present of these sites through oral history and fieldwork observation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2202","ModuleTitle":"Changing Landscapes of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"This module attempts to understand the rationale of changes in Singapore's urban landscape. It places these changes within a framework that considers Singapore's efforts to globalise and examines how policies are formulated with the idea of sustaining an economy that has integral links sub-regionally with Southeast Asia while developing new spatial linkages that will strengthen its position in the global network. Emphasis is also given to recent discussions about how diversity and difference in the perception and use of space pose a challenge to the utilitarian and functional definition adopted by the state.","CrossModule":"GEK2001","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SE2241, GEK2001","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2204","ModuleTitle":"Nation-Building in Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"This module is about Singapore's emergence from British colonial rule and merger with Malaysia to independence and nation-building. It covers political events, the economy, education, national service, ethnic relations, and culture and national identity. Students are encouraged to think through issues central to these topics. The module is tailored for students in all Faculties at all levels.","CrossModule":"HY2229","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"HY2229, USE2304. Students majoring in HY or SE are precluded from taking this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2205","ModuleTitle":"Japan and Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"JAPANESE STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to promote a better understanding of Japan-Singapore relations, combining historical, political, economic, social and cultural perspectives. Besides an examination of the activities of the Japanese in Singapore from the late 19th century to the present, the module also helps students grasp issues affecting Japan-Singapore in a wider context by considering Japan's relations with other Southeast Asian countries and the ASEAN. Students are actively encouraged to use oral history, fieldwork and internet for their projects.","CrossModule":"JS2224","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"JS2224. Students majoring in JS are precluded from taking this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2209","ModuleTitle":"Government and Politics of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines a number of areas in Singapore's domestic politics with the following objectives: identify the key determinants of Singapore's politics; understand the key structural-functional aspects of Singapore's domestic politics; examine the extent to which nation building has taken place in Singapore; and analyse the key challenges facing Singapore and its future as far as domestic politics is concerned. The course examines both the structural-functional aspects of domestic politics as well as issues related to nation building, state-society relations and the likely nature of future developments and challenges.","CrossModule":"PS2249","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"GEK2003, GEM2003K, PS1102, PS2101B, PS2101, PS2249, SS2209PS. Students majoring in PS are\r\nprecluded from taking this module.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2211","ModuleTitle":"The Evolution of a Global City-State","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"HISTORY","ModuleDescription":"The history of Singapore has traditionally been conceived along internal lines, based mainly, if not solely, on the traditional trajectories of administrative, political and national historical narratives. Yet, as we all know, the evolution of Singapore, from classical regional emporium to international port city and strategic naval base, has all along been defined by much larger regional and international forces. After its emergence as a sovereign state in 1965, Singapore continues to project itself as a 'global city-state'. Our local society has an 'international' make-up, being the product as it were of historical and current diasporic trends. This module provides an international framework for a study of the history of Singapore, and seeks to examine the historical evolution of Singapore against the contexts of regional and international changes and developments from the 14th to the 20th century. This module is open to all students throughout NUS interested in Singapore history/studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2214","ModuleTitle":"Singapore and India: Emerging Relations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to examine the evolving economic linkages between Singapore and India in a post Cold War setting and attempts to explain the factors that have led to their enhanced economic collaboration based on areas of complementarity. The module will use concepts like economic regionalism, Singapore's regionalization policy and India's \"Look East\" policies to explain the confluence of national interests that has enhanced bilateral economic ties between both countries. In particular it will examine bilateral collaboration in infrastructure development (ports and telecommunications) and services (airline and tourism) industries to explain the success and problems of bilateral economic collaboration. The target audiences are students from various Faculties who would like to have a better understanding of Singapore's evolving foreign economic policy in South Asia in an increasingly globalised economy.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2215","ModuleTitle":"The Biophysical Environment of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"GEOGRAPHY","ModuleDescription":"The module will focus on the functions of the biophysical environment of the city state of Singapore. The topics include geology, soils, river systems, water supply, natural reserves, green areas, land reclamation and coastal environments. The environmental problems that arise from the development of a large tropical city within a limited area, and the possible solutions for such problems will be examined. The module does not require an extensive science or mathematics background.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"GE2018","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2220","ModuleTitle":"Global Economic Dimensions of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the dynamics of the world economy and the impact on Singapore in the last two centuries. It will demonstrate how Singapore grew through continual dependence on the rest of the world in different ways by focusing on major labour, capital and technological factors, in which threats are also seen as\r\nopportunities.","CrossModule":"EC2373","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"EC2373 and PP5215","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2222","ModuleTitle":"Public Administration in Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with major themed and issues in public administration with specific reference to Singapore. It covers relevant domains of the city-state government and explores issues such as the relationship between politics and administration, meritocracy and performance, combating corruption, grassroots administration, and e-governance. It also discusses administrative trends and challenges in contemporary Singapore.","CrossModule":"PS2244","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS2244","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA3201","ModuleTitle":"Singapore English-Language Theatre","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a grand overview of Singapore English Language Theatre as well as an in-depth analysis of its canonical texts. It traces the development of Singapore's cultural identity through her theatre's shifting strategies of representation. Apart from contextualizing the key texts within an awareness of Singapore cultural policy and social rubric, this module also focuses on an understanding of theoretical paradigms from postcolonialism, feminism, interculturalism and postmodernism.","CrossModule":"TS3235","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TS3235. Students who are majoring in TS, or intend to major in TS should not take\r\nSSA3201.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA3203","ModuleTitle":"The Malays of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"MALAY STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"Who are the Malays of Singapore? How are they perceived and how do they perceive themselves? These and other related questions will be raised in this module. To answer these questions we will discuss the Malays in the socio-economic and political context they live in. The module is divided into five topics: Topic 1 looks at the socio-history of the Malays. Topic 2 introduces approaches in studying Malays of Singapore. Topics 3, 4 and 5 look at different dimensions of their life in Singapore i.e. as Singapore citizens, as part of the Malay "community" and as members of "Malay families".","CrossModule":"MS3209","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"MS3209. Students majoring in MS are precluded from taking this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSA3205","ModuleTitle":"Singapore's Foreign Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"POLITICAL SCIENCE","ModuleDescription":"This module analyses Singapore's outlook towards the world with particular reference to countries in the West and Asia. It examines the following key issues affecting Singapore's foreign policy: problems of a small state, factors influencing the worldview, the key foreign policy principles and precepts, the operationalisation of relations towards different countries; and the key differences in outlook towards the world in the Cold War and post-Cold War periods. The course is mounted for students throughout NUS with interest in Singapore and particularly its foreign policy.","CrossModule":"PS3249","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"PS3219B, SS3205PS, PS3249. Students majoring in PS are precluded from taking this module.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSB1204","ModuleTitle":"Labour Law In Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"The course introduces students to the development of industrial relations and labour laws in Singapore. Students can thus understand why labour relations are the way they are in Singapore. In addition, the course is not purely historical. A substantial part of the course is also aimed at looking at the current legal problems faced by employees and employers in Singapore. This course will be of general relevance to all as students are in all likelihood going to be employees or employers some day.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSB1204T","ModuleTitle":"Labour Law In Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SSB2216","ModuleTitle":"Employee Management In Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to provide insights into the different approaches in employee management adopted by organisations in Singapore. The relationship between organisation structures, cultures and human resource practices will be explored. Some contemporary issues and challenges, such as the changing demographic and its implications for the workplace will also be examined. Students reading this course will be able to gain insights into the intricacies of employee management in Singapore, and hence be able to understand the implications for and impact of such practices on their roles in the workplace.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3(sectional)-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students who have taken MNO2302, MNO2302A, MNO2302B, BH2302, BZ3504 are not allowed to take SSB2216.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSB2217","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Taxation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"ACCOUNTING","ModuleDescription":"This is an enrichment course designed to introduce students to basic concepts of taxation in Singapore, in particular, corporate and personal income tax and goods \r\nand services tax. The course will make students aware of pertinent tax issues as a future income tax payer.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"ACC3605; BBA (Accountancy) students are not allowed to take this module. LL4056/A/B Tax Planning and Policy","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSD2213","ModuleTitle":"Singapore Urban History & Architecture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the urban history and architecture of Singapore from an inter-disciplinary perspective. It will cover the period from the ancient market and settlement of Tanma-hsi or Singapura, to the formation and development of a colonial town, and to the recent post-independence period, until the contemporary debates in Architecture and Urbanism in Singapore. The module, which is targeted at general audiences of undergraduate students, aims to stimulate intellectual discourse and critical thinking by using inter-disciplinary approaches to understanding the city and architecture.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSE1201","ModuleTitle":"Building a Dynamic Singapore - Role of Engineers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND TECH MGT","ModuleDescription":"In becoming what she is today, Singapore had overcome many challenges and constraints. In many of these achievements which have created wealth, jobs and improved quality of life, engineers have played a pivotal role. Using examples such as Newater, Jurong Island and offshore jack-up rigs this module will present the challenges and achievements made over the years. The\r\nrole of organizations which are largely staffed by engineers such as JTC Corporation, DSTA, ASTAR, EDB and SPRING in Singapore’s engineering and technology development will also be discussed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSS1207","ModuleTitle":"Natural Heritage of Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES","ModuleDescription":"Located within one of the global centres of biodiversity, Singapore is endowed with a rich natural heritage that is impacted by expanding urbanisation. Development poses a great challenge to nature conservation and Singapore is an excellent model to study how a balance can be achieved. Students will be introduced to the country?s natural heritage, its historical, scientific and potential economic value. You will have the opportunity to explore important habitats, and to think critically about the issues of sustainable development and the nation?s responsibility to posterity and to regional and international conventions related to biodiversity conservation. Students are expected to undertake the field trips on their own and at their own time within the semester; and will be encouraged to ?self-learn?. A special website with information on the places to visit and their significance serves as a semi-interactive IT-resource. Suggested trails and what can be observed appear on the website. The students? independence and experiential learning aspects are strongly encouraged.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2000","ModuleTitle":"Biomedicine and Singapore Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This ‘Senior Seminar’ is required of students in their second year of residence in Tembusu College. The module will consider social and public health issues raised by modern advances in biomedicine, particularly as they affect Singapore and the surrounding region. Merging insights from medicine, social sciences, and the humanities, students will be introduced to problems, conflicts, and debates, and asked to form their own reasoned opinions. The seminar will meet weekly in small groups of 15-20, with periodic full-class meetings to hear guest speakers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2000X","ModuleTitle":"Biomedicine and Singapore Society","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This ‘Senior Seminar’ is required of students in their second year of residence in Tembusu College. The module will consider social and public health issues raised by modern advances in biomedicine, particularly as they affect Singapore and the surrounding region. Merging insights from medicine, social sciences, and the humanities, students will be introduced to problems, conflicts, and debates, and asked to form their own reasoned opinions. The seminar will meet weekly in small groups of 15-20, with periodic full-class meetings to hear guest speakers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2001","ModuleTitle":"College 3 Capstone Experience","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"The Capstone Experience is open to undergraduate members of the College (Year 2 and above) and builds on the first and second year modules of the UTown\r\nResidential Programme. Students may elect to work individually (e.g. as part of an internship) or in an multidisciplinary group. Together with an external organization,\r\nand under the guidance of an academic supervisor, they apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to address an issue or question which is authentic and of practical relevance to the community. In the process, students engage\r\ncommunities and organizations either locally or abroad in planning, implementing and communicating their ideas and concepts, develop collaborative and leadership skills, cultural competency and an awareness of civic values. The\r\nlearning experience is reflected in well-researched and thoughtful situational analyses, a learning journal, and midterm and final reports or presentations.\r\nCapstone experiences will be supervised by College faculty with expertise in the chosen area, with the participation of a qualified preceptor from the external\r\norganization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-5-3","Prerequisite":"Completed (or concurrently reading) Senior seminar requirements of the College curriculum (not applicable for pilot phase)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2002","ModuleTitle":"Identities in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This course explores identity-formation in Asia from topdown\r\nand bottom-up perspectives, by looking at how\r\nauthorities, communities and individuals construct their\r\ncollective identities. The concept of ‘identity’ is a\r\ncontentious site as it deals with issues of belonging,\r\nimagining communities and defining one’s trajectory\r\n(identity-formation). Looking at historical cases to crosscompare\r\nexamples among Asian societies, the course\r\naims to encourage students to investigate groups and their\r\nrelationships to their surrounding communities (families,\r\nsocieties and gender) and to examine the relations\r\nbetween state and identity, and between social activism\r\nand identity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"This module is currently open only to students of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, University Town","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2002X","ModuleTitle":"Identities in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"This course explores identity-formation in Asia from topdown and bottom-up perspectives, by looking at how authorities, communities and individuals construct their collective identities. The concept of ‘identity’ is a contentious site as it deals with issues of belonging, imagining communities and defining one’s trajectory (identity-formation). Looking at historical cases to cross-compare examples among Asian societies, the course aims to encourage students to investigate groups and their relationships to their surrounding communities (families, societies and gender) and to examine the relations between state and identity, and between social activism and identity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"N/A","Preclusion":"This module is currently open only to students of the College of Alice & Peter Tan, University Town","Corequisite":"N/A"},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2004","ModuleTitle":"Singapore as ‘Model’ City?","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"A ‘global city’, a ‘city in a garden’, a ‘city of 6.9 million’... what do these and other models say about Singapore and its relationship to its past and future? This course facilitates critical and multi-disciplinary engagement with the imagination and organization of Singapore as city. Students will examine visible aspects of the urban environment together with what is (treated as) invisible, and explore what is at stake in meeting Singapore’s ambition within its borders and beyond. The module culminates in a project that allows students to situate ideals of the liveable, sustainable, inclusive (etc.) city in particular urban sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Only students who are resident at Tembusu College will be able to read this module. Most students will be expected to have read a Junior Seminar and an Ideas and Exposition module before embarking on this Senior Seminar. ","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2004X","ModuleTitle":"Singapore as ‘Model’ City?","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"TEMBUSU COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"A ‘global city’, a ‘city in a garden’, a ‘city of 6.9 million’... what do these and other models say about Singapore and its relationship to its past and future? This course facilitates critical and multi-disciplinary engagement with the imagination and organization of Singapore as city. Students will examine visible aspects of the urban environment together with what is (treated as) invisible, and explore what is at stake in meeting Singapore’s ambition within its borders and beyond. The module culminates in a project that allows students to situate ideals of the liveable, sustainable, inclusive (etc.) city in particular urban sites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Only students who are resident at Tembusu College will be able to read this module. Most students will be expected to have read a Junior Seminar and an Ideas and Exposition module before embarking on this Senior Seminar.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2007","ModuleTitle":"Citizenship in a Changing World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"Originally a concept which bound individual members to a defined nation via relations of rights and responsibilities, “citizenship” in the 21st century is coming under unprecedented pressure from technological change and\r\nglobalization. This module will trace the development of the concept, the values and social assumptions which underpin citizenship, and the interactions between liberal, communitarian and civic narratives of citizenship from\r\nancient Greece to contemporary Singapore. Three key relationships are considered: the rights and duties of citizens in relation to government, to other citizens, and to non-citizens in and beyond the polity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2007X","ModuleTitle":"Citizenship in a Changing World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"COLLEGE OF ALICE & PETER TAN","ModuleDescription":"Originally a concept which bound individual members to a defined nation via relations of rights and responsibilities, “citizenship” in the 21st century is coming under unprecedented pressure from technological change and\r\nglobalization. This module will trace the development of the concept, the values and social assumptions which underpin citizenship, and the interactions between liberal, communitarian and civic narratives of citizenship from\r\nancient Greece to contemporary Singapore. Three key relationships are considered: the rights and duties of citizens in relation to government, to other citizens, and to non-citizens in and beyond the polity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-2-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SSY2223","ModuleTitle":"Western Music within a Singaporean Context","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","Department":"YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC","ModuleDescription":"This module will look at the place of the Western Classical music tradition within the cultural life of Singapore. It will assess the impact of majority cultures (particularly from the Chinese, Malay and Indian communities) on the general reception of Western music, as well as on music written by Singapore-based composers. Students will be introduced to the principal figures in Singapore’s musical development. The module will also chart the growth of music education in Singapore, both in the national schooling system as well as in private institutions and tertiary academies. A prior knowledge of music is helpful but not required.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST1131","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Statistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the basic concepts and the methods of statistics. A computer package is used to enhance learning and to enable students to analyse real life data. Topics include descriptive statistics, basic concepts of probability, sampling distribution, statistical estimation,\r\nhypothesis testing, linear regression. This module is targeted at students interested in Statistics who are able to meet the prerequisite. It is also an essential module for students in the following programmes: Industrial and Systems Engineering (FoE); E-Commerce (SoC); Project & Facilities Management and Real Estate (SDE).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"GCE ‘AO’ Level or H1 Pass in Mathematics or its equivalent or MA1301 or MA1301FC","Preclusion":"ST1131A, ST1232, ST2334, CE2407, CN3421, EC2231, EC2303, PR2103, DSC2008. Engineering students except ISE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST1232","ModuleTitle":"Statistics for Life Sciences","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces life science students to the basic principles and methods of biostatistics, and their applications and interpretation. A computer package is used to enhance learning and to enable students to analyze real life data sets. \r\n\r\nTopics include probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, statistical inference for one and two sample problems, nonparametric tests, categorical data analysis, correlation and regression analysis, multi-sample inference. This module is essential to students of the Life Sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"GCE 'AO' Level or H1 Pass in Mathematics or its equivalent","Preclusion":"ST1131, ST1131A, ST2334, CE2407, CN3421, EC2231, EC2303, PR2103, DSC2008.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST2131","ModuleTitle":"Probability","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to give an elementary introduction to probability theory for science (including computing science, social sciences and management sciences) and engineering students with knowledge of elementary calculus. It will cover not only the mathematics of probability theory but\r\nwill work through many diversified examples to illustrate the wide scope of applicability of probability. Topics covered are: counting methods, sample space and events, axioms of probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, joint and marginal distributions, conditional distribution, independence of random variables, expectation,\r\nconditional expectation, moment generating function, central limit theorem, the weak law of large numbers. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisite. It is an essential module for Industrial and Systems Engineering students.","CrossModule":"MA2216","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MA1102 or MA1102R or MA1312 or MA1507 or MA1505 or MA1505C or MA1521","Preclusion":"MA2216, ST2334, CE2407","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST2132","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Statistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the theoretical underpinnings of statistical methodology and concentrates on inferential procedures within the framework of parametric models. Topic include: random sample and statistics, method of moments, maximum likelihood estimate, Fisher information, sufficiency and completeness, consistency and unbiasedness, sampling distributions, x2-, t- and Fdistributions, confidence intervals, exact and asymptotic pivotal method, concepts of hypothesis testing, likelihood ratio test, Neyman-Pearson lemma. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistic and are able to meet the prerequisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"MA2216 or ST2131 or ST2334","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Statistics and Applied Probability I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"ST1131 or ST1232; AND Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ST2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Statistics and Applied Probability II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"ST2288 and Departmental Approval","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST2334","ModuleTitle":"Probability and Statistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Basic concepts of probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, joint and marginal distributions, mean and variance, some common probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing based on a normal population. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites. Preclude ME students taking or have taken ME4273.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"MA1306 or MA1102 or MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1505C or MA1521 or MA1312 or MA1507","Preclusion":"ST1131, ST1131A, ST1232, ST2131, MA2216, CE2407, EC2231, EC2303, PR2103, DSC2008. ME students taking or having taken ME4273. All ISE students.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3131","ModuleTitle":"Regression Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on data analysis using multiple regression models. Topics include simple linear regression, multiple regression, model building and regression diagnostics. One and two factor analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, linear model as special case of generalized linear model. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2131 or MA2216 or ST2334 ","Preclusion":"ST2335, EC3231, EC3303","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3236","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Processes I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces the concept of modelling dependence and focuses on discrete-time Markov chains. Topics include discrete-time Markov chains, examples of discrete-time Markov chains, classification of states, irreducibility, periodicity, first passage times, recurrence and transience, convergence theorems and stationary distributions. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"MA3238","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"(MA1101 or MA1101R or MA1311 or MA1508) and (ST2131 or MA2216)","Preclusion":"MA3238. All ISE students.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST3239","ModuleTitle":"Survey Methodology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module gives an introduction to the design of sample surveys and estimation procedures, with emphasis on practical applications in survey sampling. Topics include planning of surveys, questionnaire construction, methods of data collection, fieldwork procedures, sources of errors, basic ideas of sampling, simple random sampling, stratified, systematic, replicated, cluster and quota sampling, sample size determination and cost. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"MA2216 or ST2131 or ST2334 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3241","ModuleTitle":"Categorical Data Analysis I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces methods for analysing response data that are categorical, rather than continuous. Topics include: categorical response data and contingency tables, loglinear and logit models, Poisson regression, framework of generalised linear models, model diagnostics, ordinal data. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3131 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3242","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Survival Analysis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the analysis of survival data or “failure times”, which measure the length of time until the occurrence of an event, with the objective of modelling the underlying distribution of the failure time variable and to assess the dependence of the failure time variable on the independent variables. Topics include: examples of survival data, concepts and techniques used in the analysis of time to event data, including censoring, hazard rates, estimation of survival curves, parametric and nonparametric models, regression techniques, regression diagnostics. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2132 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3244","ModuleTitle":"Demographic Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide an introduction to the fundamental principles and methods of demography. The role of demographic data in describing the health status of a population, spotting trend and making projection will be highlighted. Topics include sources and interpretation of demographic data, rates, proportions and ratios, standardization, complete and abridged life tables, estimation and projection of fertility, mortality and migration, Interrelations among demographic variables, population dynamics, demographic models. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST1131","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3247","ModuleTitle":"Simulation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The advent of fast and inexpensive computational power has facilitated the description of real phenomenon using realistic stochastic models which can be analysed using simulation studies. This module teaches students how to analyse a model by use of a simulation study and the topics include: pseudorandom number generation, generating discrete and continuous random variables,\r\nsimulating discrete events, statistical analysis of simulated data, variance reduction, Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods. It also covers topics in stochastic optimisation such as simulated annealing. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the prerequisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"{ST2131 or ST2334 or MA2216} and {CS1010 or CS1010E or CS1010S or CS1010FC or CG1101 or IT1002 or IT1006}","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Statistics & Applied Probability I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"nil","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Statistics & Applied Probability II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST3312","ModuleTitle":"Extended Undergraduate Professional Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"In addition to having a good academic record and technical foundation, students with good soft skills and some industrial attachment or internship experiences often stand a better chance when seeking for jobs. This module gives non-Applied Science students the opportunity to embark on internships during their undergraduate study.\r\n\r\nThe module requires students to compete for position and perform a structured internship in a company/institution for 16-20 weeks during regular semester. Through regular meetings with the Academic Advisor and internship Supervisor, students explore how knowledge learnt in the curriculum can be transferred to perform technical assignments in an actual working environment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"SP1001 Career Planning & Preparation or NCC1001 Headstart Module (A Career Development Programme) or NCC1000 Stepup Module (A Career Development Programme) or CFG1001 Headstart Module or CFG1000 StepUp Module; students must have completed 3 regular semesters of study, have declared Statistics as first major and have completed a minimum of 32 MCs in Statistics major at time of application.","Preclusion":"Applied Science degree of which Professional Placement is already within the curriculum; any other XX3311 or XX3312 modules offered in Science, where XX stands for the subject prefix for the respective major.","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"ST4199","ModuleTitle":"Honours Project in Statistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of the course are to develop the basic skills for independent scientific research, and to promote an appreciation of the application of problem solving strategies in science. On completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the current state of knowledge in a particular field of research, to master of the basic techniques required for the study of a research question, and to communicate scientific information clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-2-0-0-13","Prerequisite":"At least one major at B.Sc./B.Appl.Sc. level; and minimum overall CAP of 3.50 on completion of 100 MCs or more.","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4232","ModuleTitle":"Nonparametric Statistics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module focuses on the theory and methods of making statistical inference based on nonparametric techniques. Students will see the analyses of real data from various areas of applications. Topics include properties of order statistics, statistics based on ranks, distribution-free statistics, inference concerning location and scale parameters for one and two samples, Hajek's projection. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2132 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4238","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Processes II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module builds on ST3236 and introduces an array of stochastic models with biomedical and other real world applications. Topics include Poisson process, compound Poisson process, marked Poisson process, point process, epidemic models, continuous time Markov chain, birth and death processes, martingale. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"MA4251","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"MA3238 or ST3236","Preclusion":"MA4251","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4240","ModuleTitle":"Data Mining","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The module covers statistical techniques and tools such as kernel methods for estimating the density and regression functions, machine learning, hidden Markov Chain, EM algorithm, classification, cluster analysis and support vector machines for analyzing large data sets and for searching for unexpected relationships in the data. It also covers model selection for searching through a large collection of potential local models that describe some aspect of the data in an easily understandable way. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3131 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4242","ModuleTitle":"Analysis of Longitudinal Data","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This course covers modern methods for the analysis of repeated measures, clustered data, correlated outcomes and longitudinal data, with a strong emphasis on applications in the biological and health sciences. Both continuous and discrete response variables will be considered. The use of generalized estimating equations (GEE) will be emphasized. Topics include introduction to longitudinal studies, exploring longitudinal data, analysis of variance for repeated measures, general linear models for longitudinal data, growth curves, models for covariance structure, estimation of individual trajectories, generalized linear models for longitudinal discrete data, marginal models, generalized estimating equations, random effects models and transition models. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3131 ","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST4245","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Methods for Finance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The module aims to equip students with a repertoire of statistical analysis and modelling methods that are commonly used in the finance industry. Major topics include statistical properties of returns, regression analysis with applications to single and multi-factor pricing models, multivariate analysis with applications in Markowitz's portfolio management, modelling and estimation of volatilities, calculation of value-at-risk, nonparametric methods with applications to option pricing and interest rate markets. Students are assumed to have had no background in finance or economics and will be acquainted with the foundations of finance such as portfolio optimizing and the Capital Asset Pricing Model. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisite.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3131 or QF3101","Preclusion":"nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5198","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE SEMINAR MODULE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module is a compulsory module for research students matriculated from August 04 onwards. The objectives are to encourage research students to participate in seminars and help to improve their presentation skills. It is made up of 2 components, seminar attendance and presentation","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5199","ModuleTitle":"COURSEWORK TRACK II PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The objectives of the course are to develop the basic skills for independent scientific research, and to promote an appreciation of the application of problem solving strategies in science. On completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the current state of knowledge in a particular field of research, to master of the basic techniques required for the study of a research question, and to communicate scientific information clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"0-2-0-0-13","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5202","ModuleTitle":"APPLIED REGRESSION ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Multiple regression, model diagnostics, remedial measures, variable selection techniques, non-leastsquares estimation, nonlinear models, one and two factor analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, linear model as special case of generalized linear model. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"ST5318","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5212","ModuleTitle":"SURVIVAL ANALYSIS","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Censoring, probability models for survival times, graphical procedures, Inference procedures. Parametric and nonparametric models, Cox proportional hazards model, regression models for grouped data, Bayesian predictive distributions. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST2132 or Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST5213","ModuleTitle":"CATEGORICAL DATA ANALYSIS II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Categorical response data and contingency tables, loglinear models, building and applying loglinear models, loglinear and logit models for ordinal variables, multinomial response models. This module is targeted at students who are interested in Statistics and are able to meet the pre-requisites.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3131 or Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST5218","ModuleTitle":"ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS IN FINANCE","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The objective of the module is to familiarize the students with selected advanced methods in quantitative finance. The major topics to be covered are:\r\n- Realized volatility and high frequency data\r\n- Risk management under heavy-tailed distributional assumptions\r\n- Independent component analysis and its applications\r\n- Local parametric estimation of violatility","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST4245 or Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST5220","ModuleTitle":"STATISTICAL CONSULTING","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"The goal of this module is to develop the skills needed by a statistical consultant. Emphasized topics include data analysis, problem solving, report writing, oral communication with clients, issues in planning experiments and collecting data, and practical aspects of consulting management. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST3131 Regression Analysis and ST3232 Experimental Design or Department Approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST5223","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Models:Theory/Applications","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Univariate and multivariate regression, graphical displays, normal equations, Gramm-Schmidt orthogonalization and singular value decomposition, model selection and prediction, collinearity and variable selection, diagnostics: residuals, influence, symptoms and remedies, ANOVA, fixed and random effects, nonlinear models including logistic regression, loglinear models and generalized linear\r\nmodels, computations with datasets using statistical computer package.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5224","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Statistical Theory II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"Confidence intervals, P-values, classical (Neyman- Pearson) tests, UMP tests, Likelihood ratio test, Power, Wald’s test, Rao’s Score test, Application of likelihood ratio tests to regression. Additional topics that can be covered in this module includes resampling methods, Bayes procedures, robustness, times series, empirical and point processes, optimal experimental design, parametric, semiparametric and non-parametric modelling, survival analysis and sequential analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"ST5215 or Departmental approval","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ST5241","ModuleTitle":"Topics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of selected topics which may vary from year to year depending on the interests and availability of staff.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST5242","ModuleTitle":"Topics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of selected topics which may vary from year to year depending on the interests and availability of staff.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"ST5243","ModuleTitle":"Topics III","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCIENCE","Department":"STATISTICS & APPLIED PROBABILITY","ModuleDescription":"This module consists of selected topics which may vary from year to year depending on the interests and availability of staff.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW1101E","ModuleTitle":"Social Work: A Heart-Head-Hand Connection","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the enriching experience of being in social work education. Learning includes both cognitive and experiential knowledge on the needs of individuals, families and society, and the social work response in meeting these needs. Included are the mission, values and principles of the social work profession and its roles and functions in contributing to human well-being. As an integral and compulsory part of this module, students will visit social service organization. The module is open to all NUS students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW2101","ModuleTitle":"Working with Individuals and Families","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module presents the generalist model of social work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities. Basic knowledge and skills of the problem-solving process, including engagement, assessment, formulation of objectives, intervention, evaluation of outcome, and termination are examined. Using an ecological-systems perspective, the module will emphasize the integration of social science knowledge and social work practice theory in facilitating the bio-psychosocial development of people. The module is for students who major in Social Work.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"Students majoring in Social Work, SW1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW2104","ModuleTitle":"Human Development over the Lifespan","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to human development from a lifespan perspective. Major developmental theories and contributions to the field from cross-disciplinary perspectives will be discussed. More specifically, students will look at physical, cognitive, social, psycho-emotional and moral development and gain some understanding of how each developmental domain may be shaped by the forces of nature or nurture. Tutorial assignments provide students with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with practical concerns.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-6","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW2105","ModuleTitle":"Values & Skills for Helping Relationships","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module concentrates on developing foundational skills for professional helping relationships in direct social work practice. It focuses on values and skills for interpersonal communication, relationship building, problem solving and intervention at the various stages of the helping relationship. Experiential learning involving role playing, case studies and the development of self-awareness are employed.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Only for students majoring in Social Work, SW1101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW2106","ModuleTitle":"Social Group Work Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The module will focus on the generalist and specialized methods of group intervention within the context of specific populations and settings. The phases of group work development, group processes, therapeutic factors and role of the leader in facilitating these will be critically examined. Contemporary group work approaches in organisational, residential and community settings are compared and contrasted. Assessment methods of social group work practice are included. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"Students from 2008 cohort onwards, who have completed SW1101E and who are majoring in Social Work.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW3101","ModuleTitle":"Social Work Research Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an overview of the research process with specific emphasis on social work research. It deals with the development of scientific inquiry as the basis of social work practice. It covers different elements involved in the research process from problem formulation to designing the research, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation and presentation of the research findings. The module assists students with first-hand experience in writing a research proposal and conducting basic research. It also assists students in understanding and appreciating published research reports.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-1-5","Prerequisite":"SW1101E","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW3103A","ModuleTitle":"Social Work Field Practice (I)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Field Practice consists of 400 hours of full-time fieldwork in an agency or project where students work under professional supervision for the equivalent of 10 weeks from May to August. Students are taught skills in direct and indirect social work, depending on the placement. They also attend compulsory fieldwork seminars during the placement to link classroom theory to professional practice and to discuss social work methods and professional development. Assessment is made on performance in fieldwork and a written assignment on applying theory to practice and the comparative use of literature. The assignment must be submitted by the designated date.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-1-0-31-1","Prerequisite":"SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105. Students from 2007 cohort onwards.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW3104","ModuleTitle":"Social Work Field Practice (II)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Teaching focuses on the development of professional skills for specific contexts, e.g., in a community development setting, in medical social work, in family service centres, residential\r\n\r\nhomes and in the correctional setting. Topics will include specialised knowledge and skills in needs assessments and helping strategies specific to the context the student is placed for practicum. For example, in a hospital setting, topics will include the holistic psycho-social-medical approach to healing\r\n\r\nand wellness, healthcare policies and the dynamics of primary healthcare. It is a field practice module consisting of 400 hours of full-time fieldwork where students receive professional social work supervision for the equivalent of 10 weeks from May to August.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nStudents are assessed on their fieldwork performance and a written assignment that relates theory to practice, with appropriate application of literature. The student assignment must be submitted by the designated date.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-1-0-31-1","Prerequisite":"SW3103A. Students from 2007 cohort onwards.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW3203","ModuleTitle":"Communication & Public Education","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The module seeks to enable students to understand and analyse the value content and attitude-shaping implications of contemporary media communication. It also introduces to them selected communication theories for application especially in service-user and public education contexts. Students will be taught to examine public communication campaigns for their objectives, scope, strategy and outcome. Through process work, they will be given opportunities to exercise their creativity in such areas as copywriting, graphics and design, visual display and photography. Students will be required to demonstrate an ability to relate theory to practice in a social work context through these projects.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW3208","ModuleTitle":"Negotiation & Conflict Resolution","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the theory and practice of conflict management and negotiation. It emphasises experiential learning and personal negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Through a series of case studies, simulations and role plays, students will discover and explore issues in negotiation and conflict management. Students will also be able to develop their interpersonal skills in relationship building and resolving disputes through an active exchange of views.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SW3205","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW3217","ModuleTitle":"Mental Health and Illness","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the nature of mental health and human dysfunction throughout the lifespan. Within an ecological-systems framework, a model of stress-coping-adaptation to modern living is examined. Theories of etiology and treatment of common human disorders in children and adults are also examined.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"PL3236 Abnormal Psychology","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW3551","ModuleTitle":"FASS Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"A UROP involves the student working with a supervisor, and usually in a team, on an existing research project. It has relevance to the student’s Major, and involves the application of subject knowledge, methodology and theory in reflection upon the research project. UROPs usually take place within FASS or ARI, though a few involve international partners. All are vetted and approved by the Major department. All are assessed. UROPs can be proposed by supervisor or student, and require the approval of the Major department. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"Students must: have declared a Major, completed a minimum of 24 MC in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.5.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4201","ModuleTitle":"Theory Building in Social Work Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module involves the analysis of direct and indirect professional practice in Singapore and includes the study of cross-cultural variations and applications of social work theory. An examination of the process of theory building and the study of different theoretical models for indigenous practice will be made. Students are required to identify and develop a specific knowledge base for local social work practice.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-2-7.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4211","ModuleTitle":"Welfare Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The module takes as a given fact that resources are scarce and subject to competing demands. As such, social workers must or should know the relationship between economics and social welfare, and how social services operate in an economic context. The module will deal with the background, principles, methods and techniques for the rational and efficient allocation of limited resources among competing social programmes and services.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 or SW4102 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules or (iii) Students who have passed or are currently reading EC3101 or EC3102 can read this module as an unrestricted elective, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 or SW4102 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules or (iii) Students who have passed or are currently reading EC3101 or EC3102 can read this module as an unrestricted elective, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track..","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4213","ModuleTitle":"SOCIAL NETWORKS & SOCIAL SUPPORT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"There is increasing interest in social networks and social support among human service professionals and lay people for intervention purposes. The module covers the various meanings, structures, and processes of these two terms. It will analyse the different aspects of network analysis and their relevance to social work practice. The scope and limits of social support will also be examined. In addition, the module includes a review of how social support is used in selected settings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4216","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Studies in Community Work","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This is an applied module where students will be challenged to investigate and explore new trends in social and community development. The module will have a very strong field component where students will be required to conduct independent investigation into new and developing fields. Students will investigate the extent to which theories and hypotheses discussed in class apply in real field settings. Students will also be required to develop new programmes in the community based on the theories discussed in class. The primary objective is to equip the students with the knowledge and skills in understanding the processes of community change and effecting community change.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5-4.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in SW of which (i) student must have passed SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105 and (ii) passed or are concurrently reading SW3104 in the semester they intend to read the SW4000 modules, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The student is required to undertake research, which should have an evaluative and/or policy component and which may require direct social work intervention. The Honours Thesis, which should be of about 12,000 words, is the equivalent of three modules. The student, in consultation with staff of the department, will choose the research topic.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-37.5-0","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of SW major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of SW major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50.","Preclusion":"SW4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SW, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nTo be offered subject to the agreement of the Supervisor and Department. Completed 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in SW, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"SW4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5107","ModuleTitle":"Program Development and Evaluation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module deals with the overall process of social service program planning and evaluation. Its emphasis is not only on the conceptual understanding of research\r\nmethodological issues underlying different program evaluation designs, but also on the application of various data collection methods and data analysis skills required\r\nfor program evaluation. Seeking to promote both evidence-based practice and practice-based research in the field, this module also examines how social workers can utilize and incorporate research methods and skills into their helping process to generate practice-informed data for the stage of program evaluation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW5111","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Candidates of MSW who have a Bachelor in Social Work degree are allowed to enrol for ‘SW5111 – Advanced Practicum’. Two specialization tracks are offered: clinical and supervision track and programme development track. The learning goal is to enhance social work practitioners’ competence and capabilities in the chosen track.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-62-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Only for Master of Social Work (course work) students with a Bachelor in Social Work degree.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5111A","ModuleTitle":"Practicum","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Practicum is a compulsory module for candidates who do not have a Bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent. This module is designed to ensure practice competence by providing 800 hour first hand, systematic and supervised practice experiences in the actual field together with seminars for integration of social work theories with practice. The stipulated hours should be completed prior to graduation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-62-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Students enrolled in MSW (course work) programme.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5112","ModuleTitle":"SUPERVISED PROJECT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Candidates are required to complete a Supervised Project, which will be an independent and original piece of work, which involves innovative and original initiatives such as developing a new social service program/policy or conducting an original piece of field research. Exemption of Supervised Project may only be given to non-social work graduates or other candidates on a case-by-case basis and, in such a case, Supervised Project is replaced by a Practicum.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Only for M.Soc.Sci (Social Work) Students and/or consent of the Instructor.","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW5216","ModuleTitle":"Family and Interpersonal Violence","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Family and Interpersonal violence has been given prominence in the last decade. Social workers are increasingly identified as key providers of social-emotional\r\nservices to this target group. This module will cover knowledge and skills pertaining to interpersonal violence. Topics include conceptual understanding of family\r\nviolence and its dynamics, the legal provisions; casework and treatment group modalities in engaging survivors, men who abuse, child witnesses; ethical issues;\r\nnetworking and collaboration with key players such as Family Court, Police, MCYS, hospitals and other social services; case management services. In addition, the module will examine the international experience of using different models of working in family and interpersonal violence.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW5216R","ModuleTitle":"Family and Interpersonal Violence","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Family and Interpersonal violence has been given prominence in the last decade. Social workers are increasingly identified as key providers of social-emotional\r\nservices to this target group. This module will cover knowledge and skills pertaining to interpersonal violence. Topics include conceptual understanding of family\r\nviolence and its dynamics, the legal provisions; casework and treatment group modalities in engaging survivors, men who abuse, child witnesses; ethical issues;\r\nnetworking and collaboration with key players such as Family Court, Police, MCYS, hospitals and other social services; case management services. In addition, the module will examine the international experience of using different models of working in family and interpersonal violence.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SW5219","ModuleTitle":"Palliative and End-Of-Life Care","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This course covers important issues encountered by social workers involved in palliative and end-of-life care. Key topics include 1) assessment and intervention strategies based on the bio-psychosocial-spiritual perspective, 2) potential ethical dilemmas encountered in end-of-life care, 3) impact of personal values and biases on quality of care, 4) grief and bereavement and 5)\r\nend-of-life care for special populations. At the end of the course, students will be able to a) explain influence of personal values and biases on end-of-life (EOL) care, b) implement assessment and intervention strategies for\r\nend-of-life care and c) describe key aspects of the dying process, grief and bereavement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"SW5219R","ModuleTitle":"Palliative and End-Of-Life Care","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This course covers important issues encountered by social workers involved in palliative and end-of-life care. Key topics include 1) assessment and intervention strategies based on the bio-psychosocial-spiritual perspective, 2) potential ethical dilemmas encountered in end-of-life care, 3) impact of personal values and biases on quality of care, 4) grief and bereavement and 5)\r\nend-of-life care for special populations. At the end of the course, students will be able to a) explain influence of personal values and biases on end-of-life (EOL) care, b) implement assessment and intervention strategies for\r\nend-of-life care and c) describe key aspects of the dying process, grief and bereavement.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Nil","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"SW5660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Social Work in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW6660","ModuleTitle":"INDEPENDENT STUDY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic in Social Work in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Graduate Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"SW6262","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SW6770","ModuleTitle":"GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This is a required module for all research Masters and PhD students admitted from AY2004/2005. The module provides a forum for students and faculty to share their research and to engage one another critically in discussion of their current research projects. The module will include presentations by faculty on research ethics and dissertation writing. Each student is required to present a formal research paper. Active participation in all research presentations is expected. The module may be spread over two semesters and will be graded \"Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory\" on the basis of student presentation and participation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Non-research students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SWD5102","ModuleTitle":"SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS AND COMMUNITY","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the methods and skills of group work and community work. Social work theories related to work with social and community groups in a multicultural context will be critically examined. This module will also include topics such as assessment, understanding of group dynamics, the various stages of group work, intervention skills and roles of the social worker in group and community settings.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SWD5104","ModuleTitle":"HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"The module will examine human development from a life span perspective with emphasis on some pertinent life span demands. It will also explore how these issues are addressed from the social development and environmental context. The various aspects related to human development, which will be covered, include human personality, theories from psychoanalytic, behavioural, ecological and existential viewpoints. All these aspects will be reviewed within the human development perspective. Also, significant implications of human and social development issues to social service will be touched.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"Not available to undergraduate students","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SWD5120","ModuleTitle":"SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Candidates are required to fulfil practicum requirements of 400 fieldwork hours under an approved supervisor and it is equivalent to one module. The candidate is only allowed to take the Social Work Practicum if he/she had already taken or is concurrently taking one of the essential modules specified by the Department of Social Work and Psychology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"SWD5103 Contemporary Social Work Practice","Preclusion":"SW5120","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"SWD5880","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Social Work","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"SOCIAL WORK","ModuleDescription":"Current topics and challenges in social work practice including preventive and developmental approaches to social intervention are given emphasis in this specialised module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"Not available to undergraduate students.","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TC1401","ModuleTitle":"Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This is the first module that provides basic concepts of engineering mathematics to chemical engineering students. The module covers limits and continuity of functions, derivatives, Newton's method, integration, vector algebra, functions of two variables, partial differentiation, directional derivatives, and complex numbers. The mathematical principles and applications are illustrated with some relevant chemical engineering process examples, such as fluid mechanics, chemical thermodynamics, and chemical reaction engineering. This module is targeted at the first year part-time chemical engineering students with some working experience in chemical industries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TC1422","ModuleTitle":"Materials for Chemical Engineers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TC2401","ModuleTitle":"Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"TC1401","Preclusion":"TC1402","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TE2002","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This is a follow up module for TE2102. The topics include the following: Vector algebra. Vector function. Directional derivatives. Divergence and curl of vector fields. Line, surface and volume integrals. Jacobian. Gauss' and Stokes' Theorem. Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Partial Differentiation. Partial differential equations. Curve Fitting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-0-5","Prerequisite":"TE2102 or TG1401","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"TE2003","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Mathematics for Engineers","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This is a follow up module for TE2002. The topics include the following: complex functions, complex differentiation, Cauchy-Riemann equations, singularities and zeros, contour integration, conformal mapping; probability, random variables, probability density function, distributions, applied statistics, random process, responses of linear systems to random inputs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-4","Prerequisite":"TE2002","Preclusion":"TE2401","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"TE2101","ModuleTitle":"Programming Methodology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to introduce students to the discipline of computing and the problem solving process. It stresses on good programme design and programming styles, and structured programme development using a higher-level programming language. The topics covered in this module are: Algorithm design process, Programme development/coding/debugging. Programming concepts in a high-level language including programme structure, simple data types and structured types and various control structures (sequencing, loops, conditionals, etc.). Linear data structures such as arrays and linked-lists. The utility of recursion using a variety of sorting algorithms.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-1-0-4","Prerequisite":"None","Preclusion":"TE1122","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TE3201","ModuleTitle":"Software Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Software project planning, requirements analysis, data flow methods. Software development, object-oriented design, portability and re-use. Software quality assurance, testing strategies and techniques. Case studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0.5-1.5-3","Prerequisite":"TE2101","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TE3801","ModuleTitle":"Robust Design Of Electronic Circuits","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This purpose of this module is to learn the effects of, and ways of mitigating, random manufacturing variations and failure of components and systems. This module is targetted at students wishing to pursue careers in electronic manufacturing industries. Topics covered: Review of probability and statistics. Concepts of tolerance analysis and design. Methods of tolerance design including the Monte-Carlo method. Tolerance sensitivity and its applications. Reliability concepts. Device reliability. System reliability. Modelling and monitoring reliability. Burn-in and accelerated wear.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0.5-0-4","Prerequisite":"EE2005E or EE2021E & TE2003","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TE4001","ModuleTitle":"BTech Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"In this module, students will do a research project over two semesters on a topic of current interest in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students learn how to apply skills acquired in the classroom and also think of innovative ways of solving problems. Apart from intrinsic rewards such as the pleasure of problem solving, students are able to acquire skills for independent and lifelong learning. The objective of this module is to teach skills, such as questioning, forming hypotheses and gathering evidence. Students learn to work in a research environment.\n\n\n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Level 4 Standing.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TG1401","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Mathematics I","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TE2102 or TM1401","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TG2415","ModuleTitle":"Ethics In Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module highlights to students the ethical issues they will face working as an engineering professional. The issues covered range from the rationale for an engineering code of practice, risk and safety issues, conflict of interest, ethical issues in research. This module will be offered to second or higher year engineering students as they need their engineering background to better understand the issues involved. Case studies will be presented to cover real life issues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-3-2","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TG3001","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Practice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Level 3 Standing","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TG3101A","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"These module allow individual students to investigate, through independent self-study and research under the guidance of an advisor, into topics of special interest to them. The academic scope, which may be a combination of laboratory-based projects and other academic prescriptions, will be worked out between the student and the advisor amounting to approximately 65/130 for TG3101A/TG3101B hours of work over one or two semesters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-0-5-0","Prerequisite":"Level 3 standing AND approval from the Director, BTech.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"TG3101B","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"These module allow individual students to investigate, through independent self-study and research under the guidance of an advisor, into topics of special interest to them. The academic scope, which may be a combination of laboratory-based\r\nprojects and other academic prescriptions, will be worked out between the student and the advisor amounting to approximately 65/130 for TG3101A/TG3101B hours of work over one or two semesters.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-5-0","Prerequisite":"Level 3 standing AND approval from the Director, BTech.","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"TM2401","ModuleTitle":"Engineering Mathematics II","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"TE2002 or TC2401 or TC1402 or TM1402","Corequisite":"TG1401"},{"ModuleCode":"TM3101","ModuleTitle":"Mechanical Systems Design","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This is a group-based project that focuses on the design of a complete mechanical design product, emphasizing the design process, analysis and drawings. The major project may be preceded by smaller projects to instill familiarity and experience. Elements of commercialization (e.g. market survey) and form-giving (aesthetics) may be incorporated. Students are required to submit a report, drawings, do a presentation, and take oral examinations. Effective group dynamics and experience of the process and problems involved in translating paper design to prototype are the key objectives of this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"6","Workload":"1-2-0-3-2","Prerequisite":"TM2101 or ME2101E","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TM4101","ModuleTitle":"B.Tech. Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module consists mainly of a research-based project carried out under the supervision of one or more faculty members. It introduces students to the basic methodology of research in the context of a problem of current research interest. The module is normally taken over two consecutive semesters, and is a core requirement of the B.Tech. programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Senior Level 3 Standing (For AY 2006/2007 intake & earlier); Level 4 standing (For AY 2007/2008 intake onwards)","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TM4264","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Automotive Engineering","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module covers the basic principles in various areas of the automobile. These include various types of petrol engines, diesel engines, rotary engines, electric engines and hybrid engines, and their related issues, various types of transmission systems (manual and automatic), chassis design and their development, and vehicle dynamics (including suspension, steering, brakes), car body design and manufacture, and safety issues. Also covered are fuel, combustion, and emissions, plus examples from the automotive industry and current industrial practices.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3.5-0-0-1.5-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TP5001","ModuleTitle":"Research Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module involves independent project work over two semesters, on a topic in Transportation Systems & Management approved by the Programme Management Committee. The work may relate to a comprehensive literature survey, and critical evaluation and analysis, design feasibility study, case study, minor research project or a combination.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TP5026","ModuleTitle":"Transportation Management & Policy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide senior level undergraduate and graduate students with an overall view of the transportation systems, means of managing and influencing the systems to achieve certain goals. The topics covered include the characteristics of land, sea and air transportation systems; roles and structure of government agencies in transportation management; environmental and social impact of transportation systems, travel demand management; public transport management; models of financing transportation services; regulation and deregulation of transportation services; roles of intelligent transportation systems in system management and policy implementation; case studies of transportation policies in several countries","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TP5028","ModuleTitle":"Intermodal Transportation Operations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING","ModuleDescription":"The module will critically examine the dimensions of an integrated inter-modal transport system in relation to the changing logistics and supply chain practices of procurement, production and distribution. Themes and issues studied include the analysis of inter-modal choices using the total cost concepts in distribution, the international-domestic interface, advanced technologies in inter-modalism, the role of government in inter-modal integration. The module will also introduce simulation analysis for multi-modal operations, including building, calibration and validating models, output analysis and application programming interface.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"CE4 standing or higher","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR2201","ModuleTitle":"Entrepreneurial Marketing","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to introduce students to the core concepts of marketing, with a special emphasis on the marketing of new, innovative products and services where no market previously existed or where the underlying product concepts may be unfamiliar to existing customers. The pedagogical approach emphasises those market research methods, marketing strategies, pricing analysis and promotional techniques that are particularly useful for entrepreneurial settings. Particular attention is paid to the innovative use of internet as well as non-conventional techniques such as "guerilla" marketing. The usefulness of these analytical tools is illustrated through concrete case studies of successful entrepreneurial marketing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TR3003 ","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR2202","ModuleTitle":"Technological Innovation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course helps students build a strong conceptual foundation for understanding technological innovation. The dynamics of technological change are explored through concepts such as technological dominant designs, disruptive technologies and diffusion curves. Students will learn the process through which an innovative idea is transformed into a marketable product or service, as well as the organisational and strategic factors that influence this process. These include ways to encourage risk-taking and creativity, discover market opportunities, protect intellectual property, attract resources, nurture entrepreneurial leadership, and overcome resistance to change. These concepts are brought to life using case studies, videos and guest speakers.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR3001","ModuleTitle":"New Product Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"MARKETING","ModuleDescription":"This course focuses on the integration of the marketing, design, and manufacturing functions of a company to create products that meet market demand. Topics covered in the course include development processes and organisations, product planning, identifying customer needs, product specifications, concept development, product architecture, industrial design, design for manufacturing, prototyping, product development economics, and managing projects. The students are required to complete a group product development project. The course is targeted at undergraduate students in the Technopreneurship Minor Program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR3002","ModuleTitle":"New Venture Creation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"STRATEGY AND POLICY","ModuleDescription":"This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and tools required to start their own successful scalable business. Students learn through developing a business idea and business plan and presenting it to a panel of judges at the end of the course. Major topics covered include: idea generation and evaluation, value proposition, market analysis, sustainable competitive advantage, marketing strategy, creative problem-solving, innovation, teams, legal issues, financing, valuation and forecasting, managing growth, going global, negotiation and presentation. The course is targeted at all students who are interested in learning how to start a scalable business.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"TR3004, TR3005","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR3102","ModuleTitle":"Internship Program Report","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS ENTERPRISE","Department":"NUS ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE","ModuleDescription":"Students spend a year in an overseas high tech start-up company as interns, which provides them an opportunity to experience working and learning in the entrepreneurial environment of a start-up in Silicon Valley/ Bio Valley. Students will prepare a final report summarizing the specific entrepreneurial skills and business/ management knowledge they have learned through the internship program.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-4-16","Prerequisite":"TR3101 (concurrent)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TR3103","ModuleTitle":"Start-Up Business Case","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NUS ENTERPRISE","Department":"NUS ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE","ModuleDescription":"The module forms part of the structured learning for the internship program at NUS Overseas College at Silicon Valley/ Bio Valley. It is targeted at students undergoing internship at start-up companies in the Silicon Valley/ Bio Valley, and it involves writing a business case on the start-up process and challenges faced by the companies. It is intended to be a channel for (a) the application of concepts and frameworks learned in Technopreneurship courses to document the key process and challenges faced by real companies, (b) sharpening student's observation, learning by questioning, and raising awareness of the broader business and strategic context, and (c) documentation of application of learning. Selective cases written by the students may be used as teaching cases.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-18-2","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS1101E","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Theatre and Performance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will provide students with foundational knowledge of the\r\ndifferent aspects of, approaches and discursive contexts relating to the study and praxis of theatre and performance. The module will also introduce students to the various forms of classical and contemporary performance practices and their attendant modes of analyses: combining play analysis, theatre history & theory. Using complementary content-centred lectures and practice laboratory, the module creates an environment where students simultaneously engage with module content while investigating its relations to the creation of theatre and performance.","CrossModule":"GEM1003","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test, or passed NUS \r\nQualifying English Test, or exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules.","Preclusion":"GEM1003","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS2217","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Performance Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"From religious rituals to personal identity, propaganda to public protests, media spectacles to interactive artworks, performance is a prevalent feature of\r\ncontemporary societies. Performance Studies draws on anthropology, cultural studies and art theory to explore how these and related phenomena work, what effects they have, and how they relate to each other. This introductory module provides an overview of the key concepts behind a fast-developing discipline, and uses them to interpret a range of social practices and performance events that can be found in Singapore and other highly globalized societies. The module combines\r\nfieldwork, critical thinking, and performance analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS2236","ModuleTitle":"Crossing Boundaries in Performance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Intended for students majoring in Theatre Studies, this module aims to explore how the boundaries of social and cultural identities are constructed and crossed in performance. By looking at various forms of performance texts, it will examine a) racial and gender identities represented in the body and language, b) patterns of image-making and c) the performative dynamics of the encounter between different identities. Throughout the course, students will be guided to address the questions of how the differences across the borderlines are represented and challenged and, also, whether these boundaries are ultimately directed towards specific cultural ends.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS2240","ModuleTitle":"Voice Studies and Production","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module looks at how one's voice is made and how one can modulate it. Students will get an understanding of the physiological processes that produce voice and the relationship between mind and body in vocal communication. Hence this is also a very practical workshop using techniques developed by actors and singers that will improve the resonance and musicality of the speaking voice and also vocal strength and endurance. Using verse, prose and dramatic text, students will work on vocal characteristics - pitch, intonation patterns, pace and pausing, placement - and so improve their oral delivery.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-6-1","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3103","ModuleTitle":"Play Production","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"As the graduation production of the Theatre Studies Programme, this module represents the culmination of a student's training in theatre. The production project provides the graduating cohort with the collaborative experience of mounting a professional theatre production as a company. Working under the guidance of a different guest director each year, students are trained in the various aspects of the production process and performance as actors, stage designers, and production and marketing teams, to develop creative as well as practical skills. This is an essential module for Theatre Studies major students, taken in Year 3 of a student's enrolment.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"2-8-0-0-10","Prerequisite":"TS major students who have completed a minimum of 80 MCs.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3233","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asian Performance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the rich sources of ritual theatre, dance drama, script plays, and puppetry of Southeast Asia. Some of them as living theatre are only available in the region. The performative heritage of shamanism and exorcism will be examined against the phenomena of trance and human sacrifice. The impact of the Southeast Asia performance on the Western avant-garde theatre will be studied. Key subsidiary issues such as authenticity, cultural appropriation will be considered as well. Independent study of primary material is required. Students of theatre studies, sociology, and history may find this module useful.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3234","ModuleTitle":"Performance and Popular Culture","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides an introduction to the basic tenets of performance studies (i.e. performance and performativity) and applies them to a study of popular culture in a global arena. Through a variety of texts including plays, television programmes and films, the module teaches how the production and circulation of popular forms can be read as performance: how they are produced or packaged for consumption, how the consumer relates to them and how their success or failure is measured. It will show the pervasiveness and relevance of performativity in everyday societal interactions and the hybirdization of Asian and Euro-American cultures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3235","ModuleTitle":"Singapore English-Language Theatre","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides a grand overview of Singapore English Language Theatre as well as an in-depth analysis of its canonical texts. It traces the development of Singapore's cultural identity through her theatre's shifting strategies of representation. Apart from contextualizing the key texts within an awareness of Singapore cultural policy and social rubric, this module also focuses on an understanding of theoretical paradigms from postcolonialism, feminism, interculturalism and postmodernism.","CrossModule":"SSA3201","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"SSA3201","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3237","ModuleTitle":"Acting and Directing in Asian Theatre","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"Asian performance has had a huge impact on the 20th century world theatre. Prominent figures, such as Stanislavski, Artaud, Brecht, Brook, Grotowski, Suzuki and Schechner, were influenced by Asian acting. This module teaches the Asian performance traditions of the golden age: the Sanskrit theatre of India, zaju opera of China, and kabuki of Japan. The principles and philosophies of these traditions are compared as an organic whole that differs significantly from Western traditions. Students are guided to explore masterpieces in a Renaissance manner, imitating and reviving both their style and spirit. The module also serves as a reference for intercultural performances","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3240","ModuleTitle":"Theatre Criticism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover the writing and the critical aspect of theatre criticism - the art of writing theatre reviews. The role of the theatre critic will be examined in conjunction with the stylistic and formal contents of theatre criticism. The module will explore the uses and elements of theatre criticism with a heavy emphasis on the practical applications of the techniques and skills of writing play analysis in communicating the theatrical experience to the reader. This module will also explore the different modes of publishing in old and new media and examine how they affect reviewer-reader communication.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3243","ModuleTitle":"Stage and Screen","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the many ways in which theatre and film are distinct but closely inter-related mediums. The bulk of the module focuses on close analysis of texts that have been adapted from the stage to the screen, examining performativity within those texts and how the essential properties that define the stage and the screen contribute to and facilitate particular ways for performing such texts. Notions of theatricality and the cinema will be interrogated, especially in relation to how cinema can be ‘theatrical’ and the theatre ‘cinematic’. Teaching and assessment modes include lectures, seminars, workshops and guided practical coursework.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"TS1101E or GEM1003","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3245","ModuleTitle":"Professional Theatre Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module provides Arts 3 students majoring in Theatre Studies with the opportunity of an internship project in theatre organizations. It matches individual students' interests and skills with internship roles in stagecraft, stage production, event planning, theatre in education, research and administration offered by theatre companies. Through research papers, regular reports, and a final presentation, students are trained to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, develop skills in teamwork and problem-solving, and form research parameters and gather data to address issues in theatre practice from a critical perspective. Students are selected competitively on the basis of interviews and portfolios.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"Total of 150-200 hrs","Prerequisite":"TS1101E. Only for TS Major students who are in or going into their third year.\r\n","Preclusion":"Nil","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS3247","ModuleTitle":"Digital Archiving and Performance","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The informal archiving of events through recording technology and social media is now an everyday activity, such that the event and its record are increasingly intertwined. This module provides a hands-on introduction to the considerations and processes in the digital archiving of theatre performances. Issues in the selection of materials, their ownership and presentation will be explored through the interests of different parties: the archivists, the institution housing the archive, the copyright holders and the archive’s users. Students will be guided in group projects to archive a set of performance materials for different kinds of archives in the digital humanities. 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This module is suitable for honours students in Theatre Studies as well as other interested students.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in TS or 28 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs including 28 MCs in TS or 28 MCs in EL, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS4217","ModuleTitle":"Cultural Performance in Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"What is the form and function of theatricality in contemporary Asian society? The module seeks to answer this question by investigating a range of live events, including religious rituals, firework displays, tourist performances, and parades. In recent years, these collective practices of symbolic action and meaning-making that prioritise the live over the mediated have become known as "cultural performance". The methodological perspectives of Performance Studies - anthropology, ethnography, critical theory, aesthetics - will be deployed to contextualise ritual and theatricality as integral to the practices of spectacle and display that contribute so arrestingly to social reality in urban Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in TS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in TS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Honours Thesis is usually done in the second semester of a student's registration in the Honours Degree Programme.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-1-0-12-24.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before:\r\nCompleted 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of TS major requirements\r\nwith a minimum CAP of 3.50. \r\n\r\nCohort 2013 onwards:\r\nCompleted 110 MCs including 60 MCs of TS major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, or with recommendation by the programme committee. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP prerequisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"TS4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS4660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to explore an approved topic within the discipline in depth. The student should approach a lecturer to work out an agreed topic, readings, and assignments for the module. A formal, written agreement is to be drawn up, giving a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments, evaluation, and other pertinent details. Head's and/or Honours Coordinator's approval of the written agreement is required. Regular meetings and reports are expected. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment and must be worked out between the student and the lecturer prior to seeking departmental approval.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-0-0-0-12.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in TS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 100 MCs, including 60 MCs in TS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20.","Preclusion":"TS4401","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS4880B","ModuleTitle":"Applied Theatre","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"This module develops students’ theoretical and practical perspectives of Applied Theatre, a term that embraces different strands of socially engaged theatre, and focuses on the ‘usefulness’ of theatre in various educational and community contexts. Through exploring a range of practical approaches deployed by some key practitioners in the field, students are guided to think critically about how the social efficacy of theatre can be promoted and debated. Leading approaches are re-examined in light of context- and culture-specific situations, and students’ practical experience form a basis to engage with theoretical questions and issues of creating participatory theatre in non-conventional settings. ","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5 ","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in TS, with a minimum CAP of 3.50 or be on the Honours track.\r\n\r\nCohort 2012 onwards:\r\nCompleted 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in TS, with a minimum CAP of 3.20 or be on the Honours track.","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS5212","ModuleTitle":"ASIAN INTERNATIONAL CINEMA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"In recent years, the vitality and currency of Asian cinema has resulted in texts that can no longer be viewed as merely artifacts of a particular culture or nation. This module looks at how film industries in Asia have engaged with global cinema through various forms of negotiations that assert, compromise or consume national, cultural or conventional distinctions. We assess the implications of a conglomerate Asian cinema by examining the current trend of transnational Asian films, the translatability of conventions and adaptability of ideas within Asia itself as well as between Asia and dominant cinemas like Hollywood.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS5212R","ModuleTitle":"ASIAN INTERNATIONAL CINEMA","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"In recent years, the vitality and currency of Asian cinema has resulted in texts that can no longer be viewed as merely artifacts of a particular culture or nation. This module looks at how film industries in Asia have engaged with global cinema through various forms of negotiations that assert, compromise or consume national, cultural or conventional distinctions. We assess the implications of a conglomerate Asian cinema by examining the current trend of transnational Asian films, the translatability of conventions and adaptability of ideas within Asia itself as well as between Asia and dominant cinemas like Hollywood.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"TS5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Must be registered as a Graduate Student in the University or with the approval of the Department","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"TS6660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Admission to the PhD programme or doctoral competence in the discipline to be determined by the Department upon recommendation by the instruction","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"UAR2201","ModuleTitle":"Cyberart","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The aim of the module is to expose students not only to arts with digital media, but also let them develop their own art works. Students practise the analysis and interpretation of arts and become familiar with the major shifts of the arts in the 20th century and the basics of postmodern aesthetics. During the production of creative works, the focus lies on the training of conceptual skills. Similarities between artistic and strategic creativity are investigated. The connection between art and leadership, the tradition of the avant-garde and a discussion about favourable conditions for innovation in a society serve to round up the module. \n\n","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UAR2208","ModuleTitle":"From Lab to Stage: Writing the Science Play","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"How do we turn science into art? This creative writing module examines how theatre explores issues of science - - the personal, institutional and social dimensions of scientific inquiry – as students create new original dramatic works. Students read and analyse science plays from a playwright’s perspective, and apply the techniques learned to their own short weekly creative writing exercises based on scientific developments. These will be critiqued by their peers, and will culminate in the research and writing of their own one-act plays.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules. USP Advanced modules (Course-Based Modules, CBMs) may state general pre-requisite skills/knowledge. Pre-requisites should not make reference to NUS modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UD5602","ModuleTitle":"URBAN STUDIO DESIGN 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The urban design studio is where the synthesis of theoretical and practical aspects of urban analysis and design takes place. Using urban design projects of different scales that deal with programming, planning and design, the studio encourages the integration of political, social, economic, environmental, and physical concerns in the design of urban spaces. The studio will also analyse successful urban design projects in the form of case studies. Urban Design Studio 2 will include a compulsory international workshop in the form of a field trip to a regional city to work with the relevant local planning/design authority and academic institution (cost of fieldtrip borne by student).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"4-4-0-4-8","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UD5628","ModuleTitle":"Sustainable Urban Design and Development","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT","Department":"ARCHITECTURE","ModuleDescription":"The module engages the contemporary issues of urban ecology and its articulation to design and development in urban settings. The new commitment of the co-habitation of nature and built environment has drawn attentions of the architects, urban designers and environmental professionals. The discourses of urban sustainability have to move away from social sufficiency, ecological efficiency to ecosystem compatibility by linking the forms and flows of urban, industrial and natural systems. The new challenges of urban ecological issue require design and environmental professionals to deal with how urban and environment spaces could be analyzed, designed, managed, evaluated, represented and changed for responding to the cutting-edge sustainable issues. Divided by two main categories, Spatial Typologies and Ecological Flows, the series of lecture covers the trends and issues of sustainable urban design and development. Following the introductory lecture based on planning and design history, the Part One Spatial Typologies includes global ecological effects of mega urban form, suburbanization and propositions of sustainable city, downtown urban design, waterfront revitalization and brown field redevelopment. The Part Two Ecological Flows covers the ecological design issues of landscape ecological flow, material and energy flow, water flow and informational flow. The sessions conclude with the discussion of representational dimension of urban and environmental design that is essential to the professional practices of ecologically sound urban and environmental design. By selecting one of the specific sustainable urban issues, students are required to work on a research project, which is to be presented as a team work during the semester and further developed as an individual term paper at the end of semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UHB2204","ModuleTitle":"Virtue And Leadership","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module will examine the Biblical, Confucian, Socratic, and Modern or Machiavellian conceptions of the virtuous leader. The module is aimed at exposing students to the most representative texts of each tradition in order to gain depth of understanding of the competing conceptions of leadership, and their underlying assumptions about the nature of human beings. Students will also be expected to interrogate each tradition with a view to discovering its relevance to contemporary life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UHB2206","ModuleTitle":"Leadership in a Complex World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This course adopts an eclectic, multi-disciplinary approach towards leadership. \r\n\r\nThrough a section on Core Ideas and Great Texts, it highlights the key tensions and complexities involved in leaders’ decision-making, exemplified in seminal thinkers’ work on how to determine the “right” and / or “good”; and explores how these tensions/complexities play out in a selection of Great Texts, both literary and philosophical. \r\n\r\nA section on Contemporary Issues applies the ideas of leadership tension/complexity to current leadership challenges. A student-selected USPitch Project provides a first-hand practical experience of the issues explored in earlier sections.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-0-6","Prerequisite":"NA","Preclusion":"NA","Corequisite":"NA"},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3901","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3901S","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module (ST)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3902","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study 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We will explore a wide range of programming languages, systems, and activities designed to help children and the general public acquire\r\ncomputational thinking skills. Students will build and explore computer models of complex systems in the life and social sciences in order to acquire a deeper understanding of the underlying phenomena. No programming experience required. \r\n\r\nThis module is also about the pedagogical theories that underlie attempts to create environments designed to support learners in becoming creative problem solvers and capable of doing scientific research via computer simulations.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ULS2202","ModuleTitle":"Evolution","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of Evolution This bold statement by the Russian population geneticist T. Dobzhansky emphasizes the importance of evolution as the only unifying concept in biology. Yet, the theory of evolution is more controversial and opposed by more forces in society than any other theory in science. The module will revisit many of these objections and reveal that they are based on reasoning that is incompatible with the principles of science. We will investigate, why it is \"Neo-Darwinism\" and not \"Intelligent Design\" that is currently the best supported paradigm for explaining \"adaptation.\" We will then challenge the power of the neo-Darwinian paradigm by asking how seemingly incompatible phenomena like altruism and excessive male ornamentation can possibly be explained by natural selection. We will also study several key events in evolution such as the origin of sex and its numerous consequences and the origin of the human species. We will conclude with discussing the importance of the theory of evolution for understanding cultural evolution (\"memes\") and human health and senescence (\"Darwinian medicine\").","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-2-0-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"ULT2299C","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Lit. 2: The Subject of Reading","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Where does meaning come from? Some people think that it resides in the text; some suggest that it originates from the author; others argue that meaning is created by the reader. This module examines the possibilities and problems of the last answer. To what extent does the reader of a text determine its meaning? Is there a universal, objective reader, or are readers historically specific, biased and always \"subjects\"? If a reader constructs the text, can the text in turn construct the reader? We will think about these questions by operating on several levels: (1) by discussing literature and films that thematise reading; (2) by assessing how thinkers have debated the reader's role; and (3) by examining our own processes of reading.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules. USP Advanced modules (Course-Based Modules / USP Advanced Multidisciplinary Seminars) may state general pre-requisite skills/knowledge. 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The mathematization of science in the 17th Century - from Descartes use of coordinate geometry to Galileo’s Principle of Inertia and the mathematics of motion will serve to showcase how the early concepts took shape.\r\n- The mathematical strand will serve to showcase how Euclid’s axiomatic approach to geometry formed the basis of subsequent generalizations that led to the characterization of space and time. Here students will be introduced to structures such as topological spaces, manifolds and Riemannian spaces that form the basis of the space-time fabric.\r\n- The physical strand will touch on the notion of physical symmetries and its relation to geometry. In particular, Galilean and Special relativity will serve to elucidate how the motion of particles in the space-time fabric reveals its geometrical structure. This will culminate in Einstein’s Equivalence Principle and its implications leading up to the General theory of Relativity.\r\n\r\nThe aim here is to provide a coherent exposition of how the three disciplines come together in providing insights into the nature of space, time and matter. The questions raised will force students to examine and reflect on the extent to which our commonsensical views of the physical space accurately describes the way nature really is; and to what degree this view is tenable on the basis of detailed quantitative reasons and empirical evidence. Hopefully, through this analysis, students will appreciate the subtle interplay between the realm of ideas and mental constructs and that of experiments and scientific facts.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UNL2206","ModuleTitle":"Nature's Threads","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module seeks to explore the importance of various key ideas in the history of physics by considering a selection of examples each semester as a means of examining the whys and hows of certain scientific revolutions. The theme underlying the choice of topics to be covered will be to explore the evolutionary aspect of scientific understanding which finds inter-connections (often, only much later, sometimes even centuries later) between seemingly unrelated ideas. The student should take away from this module a sense of the revolutionary nature and scientific importance of the ideas explored that semester, as well as the deep inter-connections which science establishes - 'Nature's Threads' as it were.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UPC2206","ModuleTitle":"Nanoscale Science And Technology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Nanotechnology is a relatively new field, and there is still controversy over its future potential. This module aims to acquaint students with the current topics in nanoscience, while engaging them in a dialogue on future possibilities, as well as the social and environmental implications of nanotechnology. Students will first be introduced to fundamentals of the nanoscale and learn to appreciate what the world is like when things are shrunk to this scale. They will then explore the special tools and fabrication methods required and have some hands-on experience with nano-instrumentation in a group project.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UPC2207","ModuleTitle":"The Technology of Life - Machines That Go Squish","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Can we learn how man-made technologies work by taking a deeper, more quantitative look at how living organisms function? The nature of physical law imposes unique\r\nconstraints on the evolution and functioning of living organisms – the same constraints (and opportunities) we encounter when inventing technologies. This module will investigate how living organisms of all shapes and sizes have evolved creative solutions around natural constraints, and indeed turned these into opportunities for amazing feats of ‘natural’ engineering. To do this, students will learn important engineering fundamentals such as fluid mechanics and chemical and heat transport. The overall goals are to assemble a conceptual toolkit to analyse physical and chemical technologies, and to also highlight how nature can inspire new man-made technologies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-0-2-4","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules. USP Advanced modules (Course-Based Modules, CBMs) may state general pre-requisite skills/knowledge. Prerequisites should not make reference to NUS modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UPC2208","ModuleTitle":"Molecular Courtship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"How does an understanding of molecular interactions help us to make sense of everyday chemical phenomena to important chemical technologies? For example why are plastics non-biodegradable? Why and how an LED lights up or gets quenched, or one drug molecule works while another results in side effects? These are important outcomes resulting directly or indirectly from initial intermolecular forces. Environmental issues such as differentiation between\r\nbiodegradable and “unfriendly” materials can also be discussed. Stereochemical or 3D-controlled intermolecular forces allow an understanding of many chemical processes in biological systems.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-2-4","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UPC2209","ModuleTitle":"Understanding Environmental Pollution in Singapore","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Clean air and water are crucial for public health and to ensure a safe supply of drinking water. Pollution to our air and water can pose health risks and increase treatment costs. This module explores topics related to environmental pollution that threatens clean air and water. What are the main air and water pollutants? From what sources do they come? How do these contaminants get transported? How do we monitor and keep tabs on the quality of the environment? Relevant examples from Singapore and other countries will be used to demonstrate concepts taught in class.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UPI2205","ModuleTitle":"Ethics And The Environment","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The environmental crisis, manifested in air and water pollution, environmental degradation, the rate of extinction of animal and plant species, and the depletion of natural resources, has many different aspects, the most important being, arguably, the philosophical aspect. In this module, students will be introduced to the philosophical debate about environmental issues. The objective is to equip students with concepts and theories that will help them think about the environment at the fundamental level. Major topics include anthropocentrism and non-anthropocentrism, bio-centred ethics, deep ecology, eco-feminism and environmental virtues.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UPI2209","ModuleTitle":"Creation of Value","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Making money is a widely accepted goal for many in various societies. This module focuses on what does it actually mean to make money, what are values in general and how can individuals, such as entrepreneurs create them in particular. Studying the close intertwinedness of economic and cultural values will lead, perhaps surprisingly, to philosophical reflections upon the meaning of life and what could constitute “happiness”. While acquiring some practical business skills students, draw the connection between what has been called rhetorics in the humanities and marketing, sales and negotiation in business studies. A discussion on the potential of “transformative entrepreneurship” for societies will round up the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UQF2101E","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning Foundation: Quantifying Our Eco-Footprint","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This topic-based module develops quantitative reasoning skills through a structured analysis of one important but accessible problem, imparting to students the appreciation that, for many questions/issues, a quantitative analysis can provide the insight and clarity that complements and moves beyond what might be gained through a qualitative approach.\r\n\r\nIn this particular iteration of the module, we will learn to make appropriate measurements to quantify the ecofootprint arising out of our current personal lifestyle\r\nchoices, conduct systematic thought/real experiments to explore improvement opportunities, and propose a modelbased sustainable alternative for ourselves, our families or communities such as the USP Residential College.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules. USP Advanced modules (Course-Based Modules, CBMs) may state general pre-requisite skills/knowledge. Prerequisites should not make reference to NUS modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UQF2101G","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning Foundation: Quantifying Nuclear Risks","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This topic-based module develops quantitative reasoning skills through a structured analysis of an important but accessible problem, imparting to students the appreciation that, for many questions/issues, a quantitative analysis can \r\nprovide the insight and clarity that complements and moves beyond what might be gained through a qualitative approach. \r\n\r\nThis module focuses on quantifying aspects of nuclear risks. Students will pose a question related to nuclear risks (e.g. What is the lowest dose of radiation that can lead to cancer?), propose a method to measure the relevant variables, collect the necessary data, and make scientifically justifiable inferences from it. Students will thus perform all aspects of a genuine scientific study, from problem formulation to decision making and final reporting.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UQF2101H","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning Foundation: War and Democracy","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This topic-based module develops quantitative reasoning skills through a structured analysis of an important but accessible problem, imparting to students the appreciation that, for many questions/issues, a quantitative analysis can \r\nprovide the insight and clarity that complements and moves beyond what might be gained through a qualitative approach. \r\n\r\nThis module focuses on interstate war, and how its likelihood is affected by countries’ regime types. Does democracy cause peace between states? Known as the “democratic peace theory,” this hypothesis will be investigated by students using quantitative analyses. They will survey extant research and build empirical models to test the proposition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UQF2101I","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning Foundation: Quantifying Environmental Quality","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This topic-based module develops quantitative reasoning skills through a structured analysis of an important but accessible problem, imparting to students the appreciation that, for many questions/issues, a quantitative analysis can provide the insight and clarity that complements and moves beyond what might be gained through a qualitative approach.\r\n\r\nThis module looks at environmental quality and human health. Students will learn how environmental quality is measured, air and water quality parameters, and health effects of pollution. They will apply quantitative analyses in understanding our environment and its link to our wellbeing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"UQR2212","ModuleTitle":"How Linguists Work","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Linguistics is the scientific study of language. Linguists study the range of possible human languages, how languages differ, and what they have in common, and formulate explicit and consistent theories of linguistic structures and relations. The data of linguistics are all around us, on every written page and in every conversational interaction. How do linguists who are interested in the grammar of languages collect and analyse linguistic data, and how do linguists use these data to build theories of human language? This module focuses on the theory of grammar, and examines the broader goals of linguistics and the methodology of grammatical theory by means of hands-on exploration of these processes.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-5-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"USE2307","ModuleTitle":"HIV/AIDS: From Microbes to Nations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"In the past 30 years HIV/AIDS has gone from being an unknown disease to being one of the key issues of the 20th and 21st centuries, killing millions and threatening entire nations and even continents. This module explores the various aspects of this disease from the perspective of multiple academic disciplines ranging from microbiology on through psychology, sociology, art, literature,\r\neconomics, public health, geography and political science. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the various phenomena involved from multiple perspectives so as to grasp the overall significance of HIV/AIDS in a holistic fashion.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"USE2317","ModuleTitle":"Multiculturalism in Singapore and Its Contested Meanings","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"Multiculturalism is a foundational pillar and defining feature in Singapore’s history and society. At once celebrated and contested, Singapore’s multiculturalism is imbued with various themes and meanings, and poses many important issues and challenges central to personal, group and national cultural identities as well as to political, economic and social life. How did it come to be a core principle in nation-building? What are state imperatives and social processes and state imperatives in its historical making and constant remaking? Why are race, language and religion its core constitutive elements and how have their saliency evolved over time? What are its main controversial features and areas of tensions, and how do these affect identities, social relations between individuals, groups and communities, and impact social cohesion, citizenship and belonging? How is it further impacted by massive immigration? Is its present official form still valid in light of immigration, changing demographics and competing claims of rights and responsibilities? What does multiculturalism mean in citizens’ memories of the past, experiences in their present everyday lives, and imaginings of the future? This module explores and discusses these central questions and significant dimensions, issues and problems in Singapore’s contested multiculturalism through a combination of lectures, seminars, on-site learning, research projects, class presentations and personal reflections. It also has a strong research component in which students discover and understand multiculturalism through research on selected topics using a variety of research methods, and relate their research and other observations to readings drawn from various disciplines of anthropology, sociology, history, economics, geography, heritage studies and memory studies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules. \r\nUSP Advanced modules (Course-Based Modules, CBMs) may state general pre-requisite skills/knowledge. Pre-requisites should not make reference to NUS modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"USE2318","ModuleTitle":"Managing Cultural Difference:Theorizing the S’pore Model","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"The question of managing ethnocultural diversity—i.e. of how to reconcile particular ethnic and cultural claims with the broader demands of national cohesion and citizenship—is a challenging and pressing issue faced by all multiethnic states and met with a variety of responses that draw from different intellectual traditions. For Singapore, this question has been a key feature of its nation-building process since 1965 and its response has been the cultivation of an ostensibly ‘Asian’ multiculturalism styled in contradistinction to ‘Western’ liberal models. \r\n\r\nThis module examines and evaluates the conceptual framework of the Singaporean model of multiculturalism. It does so by positioning it in relation to other existing theories of ethnocultural identity and rights. In so doing, it asks: \r\n1. What are the theoretical and normative underpinnings of the Singaporean model? \r\n2. How does it stand up against the liberal-democratic model? \r\n3. What might be its differences between both the ‘Western’ communitarian and ‘Confucian’ communitarian models of multiculturalism? \r\n4. Does it adequately account for the complexities of identity? \r\n5. Can, given a changing ethnic and cultural demography, the Singaporean model survive?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules. USP Advanced modules (Course-Based Modules, CBMs) may state general pre-requisite skills/knowledge. Prerequisites should not make reference to NUS modules.","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"USP3506","ModuleTitle":"Religious Issues in the Contemporary World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module develops a nuanced understanding of multifaceted expressions of religiosity in the contemporary global context, appropriately grounded in a historical perspective. It explores various socio-cultural, political, economic and technological forces and processes that impact the manifold expressions and manifestations of religion in different societies, and vice-versa. Beginning with problematizing the category “religion” and tracing its emergence historically and contextually as an analytical domain, the material is organized to introduce the multiple, complex and sometimes opposing strands and arguments in many social science studies of religion. This multidisciplinary module emphasises both the empirical and the theoretical.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"USR4002A","ModuleTitle":"Intellectual Responsibility in a Complex World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This course prepares students for intellectual life beyond the university by modelling and asking students to engage in responsible reading, thinking, teaching, writing, and dialogue. The module will be taught by a multidisciplinary faculty of four and will examine a theme from several disciplinary perspectives. Students will be challenged to critically read and productively respond to assumptions, evidence, and methods from the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. This module builds upon and expands USP’s goal of developing socially engaged thinkers, readers, and writers with the skills necessary to understand and intervene in debates concentrated in but relevant beyond specific disciplines and academia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-4-2","Prerequisite":"Open to students in years 3 and above","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"USS2105","ModuleTitle":"University Scholars Seminar","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module requires students to reflect on and further develop the intellectual dimension of their academic, professional or social interests. It revolves around a series of talks given by invited speakers, organised into three strands: (i) the academic strand, which introduces various areas and modes of academic inquiry; (ii) the professional strand, which introduces various professions and looks into the nature of the knowledge society; (iii) the social strand, which examines an individual's intellectual and social engagement with the increasingly interdependent world. Facilitated by the instructors, students will engage in discussions in small groups. The focus of these discussions need not be on the content of the talks per se, but on the process of intellectual inquiry; and the aim is not to find answers per se, but to ask (good and feasible) questions. The module reinforces skills learnt in Writing and Critical Thinking, and allows students to apply them to a diverse range of issues. Assessed on a CS/CU basis, the 4-MC module is completed in two semesters (student's Semester 2 & 3). Students are required to attend at least nine talks (minimum four per semester), participate actively in discussion, and submit four short response papers and two longer papers. Students will have to perform satisfactorily in each of these assessment modes. No partial MC will be given. \n\nRegistration for this one-year long module will be opened for a new intake of first-year students only in Semester 2 of each academic year.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"Attend at least nine talks (minimum four per semester), as well as small group discussions","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101A","ModuleTitle":"Writing and Critical Thinking: Colonialism and Cosmopolitanism","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches writing and critical thinking through a\r\ncritical exploration of the notion of cosmopolitanism and its\r\nrelation to colonialism. Topics discussed include the origin\r\nof cosmopolitanism, the relevance of cosmopolitanism as a\r\nmoral ideal in the age of globalization, and the formation of\r\ncultural identity among diasporic Asians. The module thus\r\nprovides the chance for students to reflect on the notion of\r\nglobal citizenship in the contemporary world, as well as\r\ntheir responsibilities as cosmopolitan citizens.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101B","ModuleTitle":"Writing and Critical Thinking: Civic Discourse in a Fractious World","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches writing and critical thinking through a\r\ncritical exploration of theories of civic and public discourse\r\nas they were configured by the ancient Greeks. Topics\r\ndiscussed include the political, ethical, and emotional uses\r\nand impacts of civic discourse. The module thus provides\r\nthe chance for students to gain a critical awareness of the\r\nnatures of their own engagement with public discourses, to\r\ncontextualise these discourses both locally and\r\ninternationally, and to explore the possible futures of\r\ncommunities of which they are a part.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101S","ModuleTitle":"Writing & Critical Thinking: Danger and National Security","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to skills necessary for writing an academic essay. It does so by facilitating students' ability to think critically about the relationship between the concepts of \"danger\" and \"national security\". In particular, it asks if the process by which danger is identified by national communities are unquestionable and self-evident, or if they are historically contigent and mutable. In this regard, is \"danger\" constructed to foster national solidarity and identity? This module examines different cultural and political texts attesting to the changing nature of the national security community, and uses them as the basis of teaching the elements of essay writing.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"UWC2101Y","ModuleTitle":"Writing and Critical Thinking: Issues in and Around Justice","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","Department":"UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME","ModuleDescription":"This module teaches writing and critical thinking by introducing students to the assumptions that inform, and the arguments for, different concepts and practices of justice. Students will engage topics such as human rights, the place and limits of legal institutions, justifications for civil disobedience, and whether violence is justified in the pursuit of justice. This module enables students to think critically about theories of justice and how these theories shape the pursuit of justice in political life.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Not applicable to USP First-Tier modules","Preclusion":"Not applicable to USP modules.","Corequisite":"Not applicable to USP modules."},{"ModuleCode":"VM5104","ModuleTitle":"Psychiatry, Psychosocial Care & Spiritual Issues in Palliative Care","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module covers common psychosocial and spiritual issues in palliative care. Assessment and management of Anxiety and Depression as well as managing patients asking for hastened death will be included. There will be a section on grief and bereavement and caring for caregivers, including healthcare workers. Sexuality and body image and its impact on patients’ psychosocial wellbeing will be covered in the module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-12-0-8-100","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"VM5105","ModuleTitle":"Communication and Ethical Issues","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE","Department":"DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDIES","ModuleDescription":"This module covers communication skills in breaking bad news, managing collusion, conducting a family conference and advance care planning. It also covers major ethical dilemmas encountered in palliative care such as withholding and withdrawing life sustaining treatment. Learning will be achieved through use of role plays and case discussions in this module.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-12-0-8-100","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"WR1401","ModuleTitle":"Workplace Readiness","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"NON-FACULTY-BASED DEPARTMENTS","Department":"RIDGE VIEW RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module aims to enhance students’ workplace readiness, personal and interpersonal effectiveness, inner resilience, as well as leadership qualities. Attributes associated with team spirit and personal effectiveness are developed through camps, sustained sports activities, and career readiness workshops and seminars. Unlike the interdisciplinary and writing and communication modules which are credit-bearing modules, this module is not credit bearing. It is however compulsory for all students to read. The module challenges students to venture and explore beyond their comfort zone and places them in situations/contexts where their endurance and resilience are put to test.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"0","Workload":"1-2-2-0-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"XD2550","ModuleTitle":"General Local/Global Internship","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ARTS & SOCIAL SC.)","ModuleDescription":"This is a formal module to recognise students who embark on local or overseas internship (self-sourced or through NUS) that is usually 10 weeks long and can be up to 6 months. This module requires students to complete a minimum of 65 hours over the duration of the internship.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"XFA4401","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honours Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: (1) Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, (2) Passed EC4101 or EC4102 Cohort 2012 onwards: Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"EC4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"XFA4402","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"ECONOMICS","ModuleDescription":"For this module, students are required to write a scholarly report of not more than 40 typed pages (including bibliography and appendices) on a rigorous multi-disciplinary research on current issues, or on theory or methodology in economics and business.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: (1) Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50, (2) Passed EC4101 or EC4102 Cohort 2012 onwards: Completed 110 MCs including 60 MCs of EC major requirements with a minimum SJAP of 4.00 and CAP of 3.50. Students may seek a waiver of the SJAP pre-requisite from the department if they have a minimum CAP of 4.25 after completing 110 MCs.","Preclusion":"EC4660","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"XFA4403","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES","Department":"COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA","ModuleDescription":"This module allows CNM/Business double degree students to write an honours thesis that integrates their two areas of study—Communications and New\r\nMedia and Business. Students taking this module must conduct an independent research project on an approved topic under the supervision of two faculty members (one from CNM and one from the School of Business). The maximum length of the\r\nthesis is 12,000 words.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-0-0-0-37.5","Prerequisite":"Students must\r\n1. Be in the CNM/Business Double Degree;\r\n2. Have completed 110 MCs, including 60 MCs in CNM;\r\n3. Read & pass NM4102; and\r\n4. Obtain one of the following minimum standards at the point of registration for this module: minimum SJAP of 4.0 and CAP of 3.5","Preclusion":"NM4660 Independent Study","Corequisite":"Nil"},{"ModuleCode":"XFB4001","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honors Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"XFB4002","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honours Dissertation","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF BUSINESS","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (BIZ)","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of the Integrated Honours Dissertation is to provide DDP students with an opportunity to select and synthesise research topics from two distinct bodies of knowledge, and to present their findings logically and systematically in a clear and concise prose.\r\n\r\nStudents are expected to demonstrate (i) a good understanding of relevant methodology and literature; (ii) the significance and relevance of the problem; (iii) logical and sound analysis; (iv) clear and effective presentation; and (v) achieve a balance between the learning objectives of both the Business course and the second course of study.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"Vary, depending on specific research topic.","Preclusion":"Integrated honours thesis/dissertation from other faculties","Corequisite":"Vary, depending on specific research topic."},{"ModuleCode":"XFC4101","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honours Thesis","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"SCHOOL OF COMPUTING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (SCHOOL OF COMPUTING)","ModuleDescription":"The objective of this module is to enable students to\r\nwork on an individual integrated research project\r\nspanning over two semesters, with approximately\r\n400 hours of workload. Students learn how to apply\r\nskills acquired in the classroom and also think of\r\ninnovative ways of solving problems, and learn to\r\nwork in a research environment. The project\r\ndemonstrates a student’s work ethic, initiative,\r\ndetermination, and ability to think independently. On\r\ncompletion of the project, the student has to submit a\r\ndissertation describing the project work, and give an\r\noral presentation before a panel of examiners.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"Attain at least 70% of the MC requirement for the\r\nrespective degrees or departmental approval","Preclusion":"CS4101 B.Comp. Dissertation or CS4349 Game Research\r\nProject","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"XFE4401","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Honours Project","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"ENGINEERING","Department":"DEAN'S OFFICE (ENGINEERING)","ModuleDescription":"","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"16","Workload":"","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YCC1112","ModuleTitle":"Literature and Humanities 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This is the second semester of a two semester sequence on literature and humanities. The sequence explores literature and other arts from cultures around the world throughout history. Special attention is paid to developing skills in written and oral expression.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-3-0-8.5-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"YCC1114","ModuleTitle":"Philosophy and Political Thought 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This is the second module of a two semester sequence exploring philosophy and political thought. Texts and ideas from many times and many cultures around the world will be explored. Special attention is given to developing skills of oral and written expression.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-3-0-8.5-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"YCC1122","ModuleTitle":"Quantitative Reasoning","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module explores a range of quantitative methods in a manner accessible to all students regardless of level of preparation. Examples are generally chosen from the social sciences, but the methods themselves are applicable to a wide range of topics. Special attention is paid to helping students develop their skills in presenting and analysing quantitative information.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3.5-0-9.0-0","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"YCC1132","ModuleTitle":"Integrated Science 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Integrated science provides an introduction to the sciences designed for students who intend to major in science. It is the first course in a sequence that continues with a 10MC module in the third semester. In this first module, a particular topic is chosen, and contributions from all the scientific disciplines to this topic are explored in detail. Special attention is paid to the connections, similarities and differences between the different sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-2-4-3.5","Prerequisite":"NIL","Preclusion":"NIL","Corequisite":"NIL"},{"ModuleCode":"YCC2132","ModuleTitle":"Foundations of Science 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Foundations of Science 2 aims to develop the skills, patterns of thought, and facility with science and technology that will enable the non-science major to lead a responsible life in this century. The rapid expansion of biotechnology and medicine, the explosion of computer technologies, datasets of all kinds, and the impacts of society on the environment all challenge our capacity not only to understand our civilization but to sustain it for future generations. Foundations of Science will provide our students the base understandings to contribute to the leadership needed to provide a sustainable planet for future generations. We will engage in deep and prolonged discussions that consider how the future will look through the interplay between environment, the rapidly growing population and its consumption of energy and resources, and how this affects the health of the planet and its citizens.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3.5-0-4.5-4.5","Prerequisite":"YCC2131 Foundations of Science 1","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU1204","ModuleTitle":"Rise and Fall of the British Empire","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The spectacular rise and decline of the British Empire has left deep marks on the modern world. Much of what is meant by “modern”—from the spread of institutions such as capitalism and representative politics, to the construction of many of our present-day nations and borders, to the origins of some of the worlds deepest problems of poverty, inequality and conflict—cannot be understood without studying the British Empire.\r\n \r\nWe will draw from literature, film and primary sources to explore how the Empire was created and challenged each day through the interactions of diverse individuals across the globe.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3.5-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU1207","ModuleTitle":"Ekphrasis: Creative Writing in Dialogue With Visual Art","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"In this course, students will write creative responses to visual art, and read examples of ekphrasis (as it’s known) by poets, fiction writers, and essayists. The class will take a field trip to the Singapore Art Museum to write flash fiction, lyric essays, and/or poems in response to a particular piece of art, and we’ll be writing a number of creative works in response to photographs, sometimes familiar family photos and sometimes photos by wellknown photographers. The final project will pair students as both photographers and word artists, responding to the visual work of their classmates in a class exhibit.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-7-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU1209","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to the Arts","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Students in the Art and Humanities major must take Integrated Arts preferably in either their first or second year. The course will give students the opportunity to engage with arts practice in several different media (e.g. visual, creative writing, musical arts, architecture, film, etc.) while digging into big questions about art and artistic expression such as: What is art? Who is an artist? What are the distinctions between high and low art and are they useful? What is the relationship between art, politics, and ideology? What is modernity in Art?","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-3-6.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU1210","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Writing Poetry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"As its title implies, this course will introduce students to the art of writing poetry. There will be readings assigned, but this will mainly be a writing course with weekly writing assignments and peer critiques.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-9.5-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU1211","ModuleTitle":"Japanese Woodblock Prints","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will provide a thorough introduction to Japan’s most celebrated artistic medium from the mid-17th century to the modern era. Along with close studies of technological developments, major genres, and master printmakers, the course will explore complex issues of urban culture, print capitalism, censorship, representation of war and national identity, gender roles, and portrayals of modernization.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2208","ModuleTitle":"Art and the Mind","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"John is watching Paranormal Activity and he’s freaking out. His palms are sweaty, his heart is racing, but he doesn’t run away. What exactly is going on in John’s mind? If he feels fear, why does he want to watch? This course will look deeply into John’s mind as well as into our own. How is it possible to enjoy horror? What is it like to look at a picture? What role do our responses play in determining the value of art? You will evaluate answers to these questions offered by different philosophers, as well as by contemporary scientists.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1113 Philosophy and Political Thought 1 \r\nand\r\nYCC1114 Philosophy and Political Thought 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2209","ModuleTitle":"Death and the Meaning of Life","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"In this course, we will examine the central philosophical issues surrounding life and death, including the questions of what death is, whether it is to be feared, whether immortality is possible or desirable, and whether life is meaningful.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1113 Philosophy and Political Thought 1\nand\nYCC1114 Philosophy and Political Thought 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2211","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Roman Literary Cultures","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"When and how did Roman authors develop the literary culture that became as dominant as their imperial power? How did Romans distinguish their own literary production from the Greek models that influenced them so greatly? This survey of Roman literary culture from the earliest inscriptional evidence through subversive erotic poetry and martial epic examines the growth and afterlife of one of the world’s most influential literary traditions. We will explore the changing political and cultural contexts of exemplary works from Rome’s long history, and these works’ impact on subsequent art and literature.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1\r\nand\r\nYCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2212","ModuleTitle":"Classical Chinese","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to the basic particles and grammatical structure of the classical Chinese language (a.k.a. literary Chinese). Through the close reading of texts from the pre- and early-imperial periods, students will also learn such skills as recognizing syntactic parallelism, the art of reading in context, and understanding rhetorical structures.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"Chinese 110b (Intermediate Chinese II) or native equivalency","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2213","ModuleTitle":"Philosophy of Law","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"An examination of some key themes and issues in the philosophy of law, including the nature of law; rule of/by law; the functions and reach of law; the enforcement of morality; punishment; justice; and (the universality of) rights. Readings are taken from classical and contemporary sources in philosophy and legal theory, and from multiple intellectual traditions. As a philosophy course, it is intended to cultivate skills in two areas: (a) philosophical problem-solving and (b) application.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1113 Philosophy and Political Thought 1\r\nand\r\nYCC1114 Philosophy and Political Thought 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2214","ModuleTitle":"The Story of the Stone (Shitouji or Hongloumeng)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Students will read and study in its entirety the most celebrated of pre-modern Chinese novel, The Story of the Stone (also known as Dream of the Red Chamber). This monumental novel in 120 chapters occupies an unusual place in sinological scholarship: at once the fantastic story of a boy who is a reincarnated rock, but also perhaps our best source for understanding real life in eighteenth-century China. We will be pairing tenchapter sections of the novel with secondary scholarship on the novel and on topics in legal, gender, ethnic, and literary history. All readings are in English translation.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1111 Literature and Humanities 1\r\nand\r\nYCC1112 Literature and Humanities 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2215","ModuleTitle":"Drawing Methods","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the skills and techniques, concepts and practices involved in Contemporary Drawing and exhibition making. Classes will use a range of drawing materials, and include notebook research, fieldtrips, talks and critical presentations. Students will develop a portfolio of drawings through class exercises and with tutorial advice, these will be developed in personal directions and focused themes for a final exhibition.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-6-2.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2216","ModuleTitle":"Global Women’s History","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a broad overview of the history of women and gender around the world. Topics include work, family roles, health and sexuality, religion, and global feminisms in comparative perspective. While the focus of the course will be on women’s experiences and lives, we will also consider men’s roles and the construction of masculinity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2217","ModuleTitle":"The Historian’s Craft","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This is a hands-on course in which students will be introduced to the practices involved in historical research, writing, and presentation. Students will be exposed to a variety of models created by professional historians and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each. Direct engagement with primary sources will be a principal area of focus in this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2218","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Migrations to Southeast Asia","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Chinese occupy an interesting position in Southeast Asian history. While their economic contributions are acknowledged, their place in the political and social development of the region is often considered tangential. In this course, we will focus on four themes concerning Chinese migrations: systemic precursors to external migration; the variegated nature of migration; new identities in new lands; and the overseas Chinese connection to China. Through an examination of historical and theoretical works, we seek a deeper\r\nunderstanding of migrations and diaspora formation as we chart out the history of Chinese migrations to Southeast Asia.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"YHU1208","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YHU2219","ModuleTitle":"Life Painting","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course accommodates students from a variety of skill levels and will\r\nplace particular emphasis on the human figure. In addition to a basic\r\nunderstanding of painting materials and processes, formal, conceptual and\r\nhistorical issues will be explored.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-3-0-1-1","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YID1201","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Environmental Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the field of environmental studies. We explore the core concerns of the field, its history, its primary methods of analysis, and a number of pressing environmental challenges to human well-being. We also examine how insights from the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences can be integrated to analyze environmental problems and generate responses to them.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-5.5-4","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YID2201","ModuleTitle":"Theory and Practice of Environmental Policymaking","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"An introduction to the tools, methods, and theory of effective environmental policymaking at the local, national, regional, and global level, with primary\r\nfocus on governmental policies. Students will explore the interplay of politics and policy to develop an understanding of the drivers of successful environmental policymaking from a comparative perspective. This course is a prerequisite for subsequent environmental-studies policy and policymaking courses.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-4.5-5","Prerequisite":"YID1201 (Introduction to Environmental Studies), or permission of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"YID1201 (Introduction to Environmental Studies), or permission of instructor"},{"ModuleCode":"YIL1201R","ModuleTitle":"Independent Language Study (Russian)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Students taking this module will study a foreign language of special interest\r\nto them and not available at Yale-NUS or CLS (Russian in this case). The\r\nstudent will submit a proposal to the Language Coordinator indicating the\r\nreasons for wanting to study such language and a description of how it will\r\nrelate to the student’s overall studies. In most instances, instruction will be\r\ndone via Skype or similar technology.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-2-0-0-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR1321","ModuleTitle":"Independent Reading and Research (Sem2)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Independent study in an area of special interest to the student(s), with the close guidance of a faculty member, leading to a final project/product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR2311","ModuleTitle":"Independent Reading and Research (Sem1)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Independent study in an area of special interest to the student(s), with the close guidance of a faculty member, leading to a final project/product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"Not Applicable","Preclusion":"Not Applicable","Corequisite":"Not Applicable"},{"ModuleCode":"YIR2321","ModuleTitle":"Independent Reading and Research (Sem 2)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Independent study in an area of special interest to the student(s), with the close guidance of a faculty member, leading to a final project/product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YIR2322","ModuleTitle":"Independent Reading and Research II (Sem 2)","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Independent study in an area of special interest to the student(s), with the close guidance of a faculty member, leading to a final project/product.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-1-0-4-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLC1201","ModuleTitle":"Beginning Chinese 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"A Beginning Chinese course in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Modern Standard Chinese. The student will learn pinyin, basic grammar, and a limited set of characters to understand basic everyday conversations and elementary readings. The course is designed for the absolute beginners and intended primarily for non-heritage students with no previous exposure to Chinese.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLC1203","ModuleTitle":"Beginning Chinese 2B","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module bridges the beginning and intermediate levels of Chinese language by introducing additional Mandarin vocabulary, grammar, reading and orthography (in both Romanized and character forms) to students who have completed Chinese for 1-2 semesters and students with equivalent background. It emphasizes on the ability to communicate and function accurately and appropriately in Modern Chinese. Students will take a placement test prior to the beginning of the course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"Beginning Chinese 1 or 2 or equivalent; permission of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLG2201","ModuleTitle":"Intensive Elementary Greek","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This intensive course offers four days a week of language instruction in Attic Greek for beginners. Instruction will cover the writing systems, vocabulary, and syntax of ancient Greek texts. Students will develop linguistic and cultural knowledge in ancient Mediterranean antiquity, and achieve a basic reading level by the end of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLL1202","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Latin","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This intensive course offers four days a week of language instruction and follows on from Introduction to Latin 1. Students will continue developing linguistic and cultural knowledge in ancient Mediterranean antiquity, and achieve a relatively strong reading level by the end of the semester.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"YLL1201 Introduction to Latin 1 or equivalent","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLS1201","ModuleTitle":"Introductory Spanish 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Spanish 1 is the introductory module to the language and culture of the Hispanic world. This course is designed to help you develop a basic ability to read, write, understand, and speak Spanish as well as to expand students’ cultural competency. Since all linguistic skills cannot be fully developed in Spanish 1 alone, stress will be placed on the acquisition of basic structures, which will be developed and reinforced in subsequent modules.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLS2201","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Spanish 1","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module targets students who have completed the introductory Spanish sequence or have had significant experience with the language (e.g., Study Abroad during their first summer at Yale-NUS). It offers a combination of listening and speaking practice with a review of key concepts of Spanish grammar. This module continues to incorporate Hispanic cultural elements and representative texts from the Spanish-speaking world.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"YLS1201 or permission from instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YLS2202","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Spanish 2","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish 1. Students taking this module will build upon what was covered in the first half and continue to expand their command of written and spoken Spanish. Spanish 2 pays close attention to aural/oral practice while strengthening more complex grammar skills (e.g., the subjunctive, passive voice),writing, and reading comprehension. The module covers the second half of the eBook used in Intermediate Spanish 1 (Más) and prepares students for Study Abroad opportunities via CIPE at Yale-NUS and NUS.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-6","Prerequisite":"YLS2201 Intermediate Spanish 1 or instructor’s approval. A placement exam may be required.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC1201","ModuleTitle":"Human Biology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course examines the anatomy and physiology of humans and other animals in an evolutionary and comparative framework. Major themes include the integration among physiological systems to maintain homeostasis; understanding biological structures as statements of homology; suboptimal or\r\npathological adaptive solutions as the product of phylogenetic constraints or physiological trade-offs; and human adaptive plasticity in diverse environments. This course should be of interest to students wanting to learn about human and animal biology, chronic and metabolic pathologies in contemporary urban\r\nsocieties, or students considering careers in medical, veterinary, or pharmaceutical science.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC1202","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Computation and Programming for All","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students with little or no programming experience to\r\ncomputational thinking and programming. Students will learn some basic concepts and techniques from computer science and programming and apply them to problems from different scientific domains, which might include epidemics, optimal routes in networks, data mining, and winning simple games.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"YSC2204 Fundamentals of Programming, YCC1132 Integrated Science (Computer Science Module)","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC1204","ModuleTitle":"Statistical Inference","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is a key bridging module for those specialising in statistics in the\r\nMathematics and Computer Science (including statistics) Major, which will give the requisite knowledge to be able to take any of the subsequent modules, as well as elective modules in Statistics or Biostatistics taught in NUS proper. Topics will include the likelihood function, Bayesian inference, the central limit theorem, likelihood ratio tests, model comparison and frequentist desiderata. The course will be organized in the lecture plus tutorial/computer lab format.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-2-0-6.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2202","ModuleTitle":"Biology Lab","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the basic techniques used in life science research. Students will pursue a semester-long project examining how genetic and molecular changes affect interactions between proteins. This course will recreate a research lab setting introducing standard molecular techniques and prepare students for independent work in research labs.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-1-8-0-3.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1132 Integrated Science","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2203","ModuleTitle":"Classical Mechanics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The course discusses the principles of classical mechanics within a rigorous mathematical framework. Topics may include kinematics, conservative forces, central-force motion, small oscillations, rigid bodies, variational problems, the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms, non-inertial frames, and special relativity. This course is a prerequisite for most of the Major modules in Physics.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"YCC2133 Integrated Science 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"Mathematical Methods for Physical Sciences, or equivalent"},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2204","ModuleTitle":"Fundamentals of Programming","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will teach you rigorous and systematic methods for developing and analyzing software. Our primary focus is on the specification, design, and analysis of algorithms and data structures, mostly in a functional style. You will learn to write code that is reliable, efficient, readable, maintainable, testable, verifiable, and beautiful.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC2133 Integrated Science 2 (Computer Science Track)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2205","ModuleTitle":"Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists: This module introduces important\r\nmathematical methods that are essential for treating a variety of problems in the\r\nphysical sciences. Topics could include vector calculus, linear algebra, differential\r\nequations, complex analysis, integral transforms, curvilinear coordinates, and calculus of variations. The module will focus on aspects of each topic pertinent to the physical sciences.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC2133 Integrated Science 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2206","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Organic Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to the principles of carbon-based chemistry that form the building blocks of the molecules of life. Determining the shapes and structures of organic molecules and how they influence chemical reactivity and functionality is the main emphasis of this course.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-1-8.5","Prerequisite":"Integrated Science","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"None required for this course, however this course is co-requisite for students enrolling in the laboratory-based “Techniques in Organic and Analytical Chemistry” course."},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2207","ModuleTitle":"Techniques in Analytical Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course is an introduction to laboratory techniques in analytical chemistry. It focuses on basic analytical and instrumental methods widely used in the chemistry laboratory. It can be taken together with Techniques in Organic Chemistry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-3-07","Prerequisite":"YCC2132 Foundations of Science 2\r\nor\r\nconsent of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2208","ModuleTitle":"Techniques in Organic Chemistry","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module is an introduction to laboratory techniques in organic chemistry. It focuses on basic methods of organic synthesis, and the purification and characterization of organic compounds. It can be taken together with Techniques in Analytical Chemistry.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"0-0-3-0-7","Prerequisite":"YCC2132 Foundations of Science 2\r\nor\r\nconsent of instructor","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":"Students should have taken or be concurrently taking Principles of Organic Chemistry."},{"ModuleCode":"YSC2209","ModuleTitle":"Proof","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Mathematicians and computer scientists write proofs: convincing arguments,\r\ncombining clear and concise language, computations and symbolic manipulation, illustrations and tables. By reading, writing, and revising proofs, students will be prepared for modern topics in analysis, algebra, geometry, and theoretical computer science.\r\n\r\nStudents will write proofs that utilize direct deduction and proof by contradiction,\r\ncomplicated logical structures with cases, and mathematical induction. Students will acquire a thorough knowledge of naïve set theory, including sets and functions, equivalence relations and classes, cardinal and ordinal arithmetic. Topics in discrete mathematics will include the combinatorics of finite structures such as graphs and trees.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"YSC1203","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS1203","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Economics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as an introduction to economics and the way economists think. It is a pre-requisite for majoring in economics only for those who have not taken Economics in the A-level or equivalent. It introduces students to a distinct perspective on the world surrounding us: that of an economist. Economists are mainly concerned with the study of choice: choices made by consumers (buy the latest gizmo or save the money?), firms (how much to produce and what price to charge?) and policy-makers (bail out the banks or reduce income tax rates?) are all within the purview of economic analysis.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"3-1-0-4-4.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS1204","ModuleTitle":"Language, Culture, Power","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will offer an introduction to linguistics and the anthropological study of language. The first half of the course will deal with the basics of the formal study of language in phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. The second half of the course will consider linguistic and wider communicative practice within its social, cultural, and historical contexts. Participants will pay special attention to the relationship between language and power, both in terms of social structure and within the development of the larger political worlds in which we live. This course assumes no pre- or corequisite and serves as a survey course for the anthropology major.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-9.5-0","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS1205","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Game Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Game theory studies strategic situations where the involved parties impact each other’s welfare through their individual decisions. In such situations, it becomes necessary to think about how others will act while trying to further one’s own goals. Game theory has wide ranging applications and is used to model strategic interactions in both human and biological worlds. This course introduces students to concepts in game theory and their applications.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"There are no pre-requisites but the course will use basic calculus and probability. Students should also be prepared to use logical reasoning and mathematical expressions.","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS1206","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Comparative Politics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course is an introduction to the study of political institutions, processes, structures, policies, and outcomes, both within and across countries. Students will learn how to understand and evaluate the similarities and differences between political systems, as well as the intricacies of specific case studies. The course will introduce students to some of the key themes, methods, and questions used in comparing polities across time and space.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS1207","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Urban Studies","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course offers an introduction to urban studies. It inquires into the evolution of cities historically as well as contemporary processes of urbanization. The course also introduces students to key explanatory frameworks for understanding the contemporary economic and social function of cities. The course can be taken as a gateway to the Urban Studies major or as an elective.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2201","ModuleTitle":"Understanding Behaviour and Cognition","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course will introduce students to themselves and others as viewed through the lens of psychology. We will present and explore the scientific study of human (and animal) behaviour, seeking to understand why we think, feel, and act as we do. The goal is to build a firm foundation for those wishing to major in psychology while simultaneously providing an interesting and revealing elective to those visiting psychology on their way to other disciplines.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2202","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to International Relations","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course introduces students to concepts, theories, and cases associated with the study of international politics. We will study contemporary scholarly texts and examine empirical evidence relating to key historical experiences such as the Cold War, which inform contemporary international relations theories.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2206","ModuleTitle":"Nineteenth-Century British Political Thought","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Introduces students to British political and social thought in the “long nineteenth century.” Among our readings will be considerations of what contemporaries felt distinguished Britain from other European societies: its early industrialization (and advanced consumer culture), its political stability (and “unwritten” constitution), and its expanding empire. Other readings treat democracy, revolution, market economics, population, gender, and social welfare. Writers studied will include Adam Smith, Edmund Burke, Thomas Paine, Mary Wollstonecraft, Thomas Robert Malthus, Walter Bagehot, John Stuart Mill, and John A. Hobson.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"PPT 1 and 2","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2207","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Social Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Humans are known as social animals for a reason. There is no part of our lives that is not influenced in one way or another by our social interactions. 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What is the relationship between the individual and the state? How should we envision the relationship between morality and politics? While understanding the works of Plato and Aristotle within their historical context, we will also be interested in understanding how they can help us to think about politics in contemporary societies.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1113 Philosophy and Political Thought 1","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2209","ModuleTitle":"The Anthropological Imagination","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The Anthropological Imagination offers an introduction to the practice and creative power of anthropology. The first half of the course will focus on the concept of culture, structure, and the relationship between culture and nature in classic works of anthropology over the past century. The second half of the course is geared toward an exploration of more current anthropological writings on aesthetics, politics, gender and the rise of post-human anthropology in considering cyborgs, humananimal relationships, avatars in Massively Multiplayer On-Line Role Playing Games such as World of Warcraft and forms of life emerging within other modalities of human sociality.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC2121 Modern Social Thought\nand\nYCC1121 Comparative Social Institutions","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2210","ModuleTitle":"Contemporary Social Theory","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course provides a general introduction to the main currents in social theory from World War II up to the present day. It covers key works from across the social sciences by seminal thinkers such Edward Said, Albert Hirschman, Martha Nussbaum and Pierre Bourdieu. The course is in three parts. Part I asks “what is the social” and “what can we know about it?” Part II examines competing conceptualizations of society in terms of markets, culture, institutions, social fields and actor networks. Part III looks at rival theorizations of public life, human freedom, ethnicity and modernity.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"YCC2121 Modern Social Thought","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2211","ModuleTitle":"Econometrics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Does going to college increase your earnings? Does height have an effect your\nwage? Do episodes like the haze 2013 in Singapore have a major impact to the\neconomy? 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Students will be introduced to the various waves of globalization the world has undergone, and the impact of the growing mobility of capital, labor, and ideas around the world. In addition to economic globalization, students will study the globalization of crime, environmental degradation, culture, and food. They will read what both the critics and advocates of globalization and its subprocesses have to say about its impacts, looking at particular case studies sourced from various countries.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"1-4-0-4-3.5","Prerequisite":"YCC1121 Comparative Social Institutions","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2214","ModuleTitle":"Intermediate Macroeconomics","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"Economics is concerned with the study of how individuals make decisions and how these decisions affect, and in turn are affected by, the distribution of limited resources in society. This course introduces students to the formal analysis of the economy as a whole. The goal is to understand how decisions by the firms, consumers and institutions affect the markets, and the welfare implications of such choices for society. Special attention is placed on the effect of government and monetary policies on the economy. Emphasis is placed upon the mathematical foundations of theoretical models.","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-4-0-0-8.5","Prerequisite":"YSS1203 Principles of Economics (or Alevels course in Economics or waiver exam), YSS2203 Intermediate Microeconomics; and YSS2204 Introductory Mathematics for Economics (half course)","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2215","ModuleTitle":"Sociology of Religion","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"The purpose of this course is to provide students with a broad-based introduction to the sociological study of religion. Students will become acquainted with the dominant theoretical perspectives in the field (constructivist, Durkheimian, and Weberian) as well as with the various methods sociologists employ (ethnographic, statistical, and comparative). Course readings will focus on various themes (e.g., secularization, gender, and nationalism) and on many regions of the world (e.g., the America, Asia and Europe).","CrossModule":"","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"0-3-0-0-9.5","Prerequisite":"","Preclusion":"","Corequisite":""},{"ModuleCode":"YSS2216","ModuleTitle":"Statistics and Research Methods for Psychology","AcadYear":"2014/2015","SemesterName":"Semester 2","Faculty":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","Department":"YALE-NUS COLLEGE","ModuleDescription":"This course is concerned with research methods and the use of statistics in psychology. As such this is a skills oriented course aimed at preparing students for taking the required laboratory course in psychology as well as doing their senior capstone project. 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