[{"ModuleCode":"AR5103","ModuleTitle":"Architectural Design Thesis","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.","ModuleCredit":"24","Workload":"4-4-0-22-40","Preclusion":"non architecture students","TutorialPeriods":["Tuesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"AR5104","ModuleTitle":"Final Design Project","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.","ModuleCredit":"20","Workload":"4-4-0-22-40","Preclusion":"Non Architecture students","TutorialPeriods":["Tuesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"AR5422","ModuleTitle":"Architectural Practice 2","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-2-0-3-3"},{"ModuleCode":"AR5952A","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Urban Studies 1","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","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-2-0-2-6"},{"ModuleCode":"BHD4001","ModuleTitle":"Honours Dissertation","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.","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"Varies depending on individual student with their supervisor","Prerequisite":"Varies depending on topics of research"},{"ModuleCode":"BIS3001","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module in Business","Department":"Dean's Office (Biz)","ModuleDescription":"The Independent Study Module in Business provides the opportunity for student to pursue an in-depth study of a Business topic or issue independently, but under the close supervision and guidance of an instructor. Through such a learning experience, not only will the student gain an indepth knowledge of the topic of interest, the skills acquired through such a process of independent knowledge acquisition will be invaluable for a career in the Business world. The personalized interaction with the instructor will also facilitate mentorship.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"This will vary according to specific topics.","Preclusion":"This will vary according to specific topics.","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5108","ModuleTitle":"Technopreneurship","Department":"Dean's Office (Biz)","ModuleDescription":"The course provides a comprehensive overview of the major elements of high technology entrepreneurial activity, including evaluation and planning of a new business, intellectual property protection, financing, team building, product development, marketing and operational management issues, alternative models for revenue and growth, and exit strategies The course is targeted primarily at graduate students with technical backgrounds, particularly those from engineering, science and computing who are interested in commercializing their inventions or technical know-how by starting up their own ventures.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Lecturers":["Douglas Abrams"],"LecturePeriods":["Wednesday Evening","Monday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5236","ModuleTitle":"Global Operations Strategy","Department":"Dean's Office (Biz)","ModuleDescription":"As companies go regional and go global, they will face challenges associated with operating in diverse environments with different levels of infrastructure development, geopolitical systems, and business cultures. Especially in the context of Asia, these challenges are twofold: operating in Asia, as well as for Asian companies aspiring to grow regionally and globally. The course will look at an organization’s international strategy, operational planning, and execution. It will also look at look at driving corporate strategy across countries and business divisions. This will be in the context of planning for market entry, global supply chain strategy, and setting up distribution and service networks.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","LecturePeriods":["Thursday Evening","Friday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5309","ModuleTitle":"Fund Management","Department":"Dean's Office (Biz)","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"BMA5008","Lecturers":["Aaron Low"],"LecturePeriods":["Saturday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5330","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Finance: Trading and Investing in Commodities","Department":"Dean's Office (Biz)","ModuleDescription":"- This module aims to do the following - To provide students with an overview of the commodity markets as an asset class - To introduce key concepts for commodity trading and investing businesses - To provide a framework for assessing risks and opportunities of commodity investing for traders and investors.","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"1.5-0-0-2-1.5","Prerequisite":"BMA5008","Lecturers":["Dorfmeister Stefan"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5414","ModuleTitle":"Managing the China Venture","Department":"Dean's Office (Biz)","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Evening","Thursday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5531","ModuleTitle":"Sales Management","Department":"Dean's Office (Biz)","ModuleDescription":"This course systemically introduces sales management from process and procedure perspective. It helps students develop a clear sales framework that contains account/channel planning, opportunity evaluation, sales team-building, in-depth relationship-building and sales strategy execution.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"BMA5009","LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Evening","Wednesday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5533","ModuleTitle":"Marketing in the Digital Age","Department":"Dean's Office (Biz)","ModuleDescription":"Marketing in the Digital Age is a real challenge. Technology is evolving at such a rapid pace that marketers now more than ever must understand the evolution of marketing that technology is driving. Technology in itself is democratizing the brand and putting control in the hands of consumers.This course will provide students with deep insight into this shift, help them become more relevant real world marketing practioners and at the same time, help them understand how to operationalize this in their organizations.","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"BMA5009","Lecturers":["Ang Eu Gene"],"LecturePeriods":["Saturday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"BMA5901","ModuleTitle":"Management Practicum","Department":"Dean's Office (Biz)","ModuleCredit":"4"},{"ModuleCode":"BN2101S","ModuleTitle":"Principles of Bioengineering","Department":"Biomedical Engineering","ModuleDescription":"Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary field and its definition varies according to the emphasis of the group. In this module, bioengineering is taken to be the application of the fundamental concepts and methods of physical science and engineering to biological and medical sciences. The goal is to teach students how to apply fundamental engineering principles to solve challenging problems in biology and medicine and to develop new medical devices. This module assumes that students have basic training in mathematics, biology, physics and chemistry. The module will be based on four main introductory modules: a) Biomaterials, b) Biomechanics, c) Biofluid and d) Medical Imaging.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-3-4.5","Prerequisite":"BIE Stage 2 standing and Engineering students doing Minor in Bioengineering"},{"ModuleCode":"BN2202S","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Biotransport","Department":"Biomedical Engineering","ModuleDescription":"This module will present fundamental transport solutions which model the major features of biological flow. The conservation of mass, momentum, and energy in a system will be studied and applied to blood flows in the cardiovascular system. Basic knowledge of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics will also be covered. Bifurcation flow and Hemorheology in macrocirculation and microcirculation will be discussed. Basic mass transfer will be introduced to the students.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0.5-0-3-4.5","Prerequisite":"BIE Stage 2 standing and Engineering students doing Minor in Bioengineering","Preclusion":"BN2101S","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Kim Sangho","Yap Choon Hwai","Leo Hwa Liang"]},{"ModuleCode":"BN4101R","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","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.","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-0-15","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 standing","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Toh Siew Lok-BIE"]},{"ModuleCode":"CG4001","ModuleTitle":"B. Eng. Dissertation","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 Engineering. 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.","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-14-1","Prerequisite":"Level 4 standing","Preclusion":"EE4001 B.Eng. Dissertation CP4101 B.Comp. Dissertation","Types":["Module"],"LecturePeriods":["Saturday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"CH3295","ModuleTitle":"Understanding China: Past and Present (in English)","Department":"Chinese Studies","ModuleDescription":"The module is structured on an intensive basis with classes and fieldtrips conducted exclusively in China. The aim of the module is to provide students a greater understanding of China by focusing on topical aspects of both historical and contemporary issues of the transformation in China from the past to the present. Topics include cultural changes, language reforms, Westernization, legal system, and issues on family and environment.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-5-2","Types":["Module"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Morning","Thursday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"CH3550","ModuleTitle":"Chinese Studies Internship (taught in English)","Department":"Chinese Studies","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies, are vetted and approved by the Department of Chinese Studies, 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 Department.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-6-4","Prerequisite":"Major in CH/CL with 24 MCs of CH/CL modules.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules in China. (Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"CM2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Chemistry I","Department":"Chemistry","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"CM1111 or CM1121or CM1131; AND Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"CM2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS In Chemistry II","Department":"Chemistry","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"CM2288 and Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"CM3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Chemistry I","Department":"Chemistry","ModuleCredit":"4","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"CM3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Chemistry II","Department":"Chemistry","ModuleCredit":"4","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"CM3292","ModuleTitle":"Advanced Experiments In Analytical & Physical Chemistry","Department":"Chemistry","ModuleDescription":"Laboratory work in Analytical and Physical Chemistry. This module is a major requirement for Chemistry students.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-6-2-2","Prerequisite":"CM2101, CM2142 and CM2192","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"CN4118R","ModuleTitle":"B.Eng. Dissertation","Department":"Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering","ModuleDescription":"The project aims to provide students with training for scientific or technical research. The module involves an assignment of a research project, equipment training and safety education. Students need to spend at least one full day per week on the project under the guidance of the project supervisor and co-supervisor. A thesis is required at the end of the semester, including literature survey, materials and method, results and discussion, and suggestions for further study. A poster presentation is also required. This module is targeted at all level 4 chemical engineering students.","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","LecturePeriods":["Saturday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"CS2107","ModuleTitle":"Introduction to Information Security","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"CS1010 or its equivalence","ExamDate":"2015-07-31T09:00+0800","Types":["Module","UEM"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Wednesday Morning"],"TutorialPeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"DSC5102","ModuleTitle":"Business Analytics Capstone Project","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.","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"1-0-0-7-2","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"EC3382","ModuleTitle":"Transport Economics I","Department":"Economics","ModuleDescription":"This course builds on basic microeconomic theories and concepts and extends the theory to deal with the idiosyncrasies of the transport sector. For example, the concept of \"price\" is generalized to include the value of time to the traveller. The demand for transporting freight is explained using the theory of the derived demand for an input, but the impact of modern approaches to management (e.g. logistics) is considered. Just as the concept of \"price\" requires modification, \"output\" too has many dimensions. In particular, this course will examine ways in which transport firms derive economies of scale when they operate in a network. It covers concepts of price discrimination, social cost benefit analysis and regulation. The course also uses case studies to provide important insights into the economics and management of different parts of the transport sector.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"EC2101 and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","ExamDate":"2015-08-01T09:00+0800","Types":["Module","UEM"],"Lecturers":["Button, Kenneth John"],"LecturePeriods":["Thursday Afternoon","Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"EC3385","ModuleTitle":"Maritime and Shipping Economics","Department":"Economics","ModuleDescription":"International transportation has evolved into a complex system involving ocean carriers, ports, terminals and multimodal transport intermediaries. In such networks, major container hubs, such as this of Singapore, play a crucial role as 'nodes' and trans-shipment centres. Nowadays, the optimization of global supply chains requires a holistic approach to shipping through the study of what has come to be known as Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL). The course follows this approach, focusing on liner (container) shipping, its operations, structure and regulatory environment.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3","Prerequisite":"EC2101","ExamDate":"2015-07-31T09:00+0800","Types":["Module","UEM"],"Lecturers":["Panayides, Photis"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Wednesday Morning"],"TutorialPeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Tuesday Morning","Thursday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"EC5387","ModuleTitle":"Issues in Maritime and Shipping Economics","Department":"Economics","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide an in-depth insight into selected specific issues that are of concern to maritime and port industry as well as to policy makers. The issues covered include shipping markets, shipping networks, increasing ship sizes, cabotage, freight determination, port choice, efficiency measurements, maritime safety, maritime hub strategy and green maritime logistics.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have read EC2104 Quantitative Methods for Economic Analysis OR EC2303 Foundations for Econometrics AND EC3101 Microeconomic Analysis II or equivalent.","Lecturers":["Panayides, Photis"],"LecturePeriods":["Wednesday Afternoon","Tuesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"EC5387R","ModuleTitle":"Issues in Maritime and Shipping Economics","Department":"Economics","ModuleDescription":"This course is designed to provide an in-depth insight into selected specific issues that are of concern to maritime and port industry as well as to policy makers. The issues covered include shipping markets, shipping networks, increasing ship sizes, cabotage, freight determination, port choice, efficiency measurements, maritime safety, maritime hub strategy and green maritime logistics.","ModuleCredit":"5","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Students must have read EC2104 Quantitative Methods for Economic Analysis OR EC2303 Foundations for Econometrics AND EC3101 Microeconomic Analysis II or equivalent.","ExamDate":"2015-07-31T14:30+0800","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Panayides, Photis"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5315","ModuleTitle":"Financial Econometrics","Department":"Economics","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide students with vigorous training in applied financial econometrics. It covers topics on characteristics of macroeconomic and financial data; basic concepts of linear and non-linear time series models: stationary time series models, ARMA models; stochastic volatility models; GARCH models and diagnostic tests; value at risk analysis; and multivariate conditional time-varying models. Students are expected to do several computer based projects.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Prerequisite":"EC5274/EC5333/ECA5333","Preclusion":"EC5261, EC5315","Lecturers":["Chua Yeow Hwee"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Evening","Wednesday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"ECA5335","ModuleTitle":"Derivative Securities","Department":"Economics","ModuleDescription":"The module provides an in-depth analysis of the theories and models that are essential to the understanding of contingent claims. The course covers topics on mathematics of financial derivatives, stochastic models of securities price movements, Black-Scholes analysis and risk-neutral valuation, analytical and numerical procedures for various option-embedded products. Students taking this module are expected to have some basic knowledge of options and futures.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-1-4","Preclusion":"EC5260","Lecturers":["Lee Hon Sing"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Evening","Thursday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"EG1603","ModuleTitle":"TIP - Product & Business Plan Competition","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.","ModuleCredit":"2"},{"ModuleCode":"EG2603","ModuleTitle":"TIP - Product & Business Plan Development","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.","ModuleCredit":"2","LecturePeriods":["Saturday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"EG2605","ModuleTitle":"Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme","Department":"Dean's Office (Engineering)","ModuleCredit":"4"},{"ModuleCode":"EG2606A","ModuleTitle":"Independent Work","Department":"Dean's Office (Engineering)","ModuleCredit":"2"},{"ModuleCode":"EG2606B","ModuleTitle":"Independent Work","Department":"Dean's Office (Engineering)","ModuleCredit":"4"},{"ModuleCode":"EG3601","ModuleTitle":"Industrial Attachment Programme","Department":"Dean's Office (Engineering)","ModuleCredit":"12"},{"ModuleCode":"EG3602","ModuleTitle":"Vacation Internship Programme","Department":"Dean's Office (Engineering)","ModuleCredit":"6"},{"ModuleCode":"EL4401","ModuleTitle":"Honours Thesis","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.","ModuleCredit":"15","Workload":"0-1-0-12-24.5","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2012 and before: Completed 110 MCs, including 60 MCs of EL major requirements with a minimum CAP of 3.50. Cohort 2013 onwards: Completed 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","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"EN3264","ModuleTitle":"In Other Wor(l)ds: Post -colonial Theory & Literature","Department":"English Language & Literature","ModuleDescription":"This course provides an intensive introduction to key topics in post-colonial theory through an overview of representative literary and theoretical texts. The syllabus demonstrates the vexed significance of the “post” in post-colonial cultural traditions. In tracing how decolonization remains bound up with older, colonial forms of knowledge/power, we approach post-coloniality as an aftermath. Through a range of writerly forms and cultural media, we identify the post-colonial in the question of “tradition” and its centrality to “non-Western” modernity; in inscriptions of race/ethnicity/sexuality into Third World humanism; as the mourning for a vanishing past; as aesthetic resistance to homogenizing processes of modernization.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"Cohort 2011 and before: EN1101E or GEK1000. Cohort 2012 onwards: (i) EN1101E or GEK1000, AND (ii) EN2201 or EN2202 or EN2203 or EN2204","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.","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"ENV2201","ModuleTitle":"Wildlife Protection in Southeast Asia","Department":"Dean's Office (Science)","ModuleDescription":"Southeast Asia is noted for its rich biodiversity. The region is also noted for its rapid economic growth and development, which threaten this biodiversity. Wildlife protection has to withstand the challenges of diminishing habitats, the hunting of targeted species, and the illegal trade of wildlife & its derivative products. This course explores how Singapore and another Southeast Asian country (e.g., Vietnam), are addressing these challenges. It examines the variety of protection instruments (nature reserves, species conservation), the legal and policy framework (national & international), and the perceptions and attitudes of societies toward wildlife.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"10-4-0-6-4","Prerequisite":"For Environmental Studies students only.","Types":["Module"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Wednesday Morning","Friday Morning"],"TutorialPeriods":["Thursday Afternoon","Tuesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"ENV2202","ModuleTitle":"Sustainability of Sabah's Coastal Environment","Department":"Dean's Office (Science)","ModuleDescription":"The use of Sabah’s coastal area is examined to give an understanding of the conflicts that result in environmental quality decline and coastal habitat degradation. These compromise coastal sustainability, which has serious implications for the well-being of coastal communities, particularly with the added impact of climate change. The more effective management modes to improve coastal resilience take into consideration the biophysical, socio-economic, cultural and governance aspects but implementation remains a challenge. Students will visit field sites in Sabah to analyse the site-specific issues and develop suitable management responses.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"For Environmental Studies students only."},{"ModuleCode":"ENV3202","ModuleTitle":"Environmental Studies Internship Programme","Department":"Dean's Office (Science)","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for undergraduate students pursuing the Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree with the aim of helping them gain working experience in the environmental industry during their undergraduate study and to prepare them for employment after graduation. The module requires students to perform a structured and supervised internship in a company/organization for 10-12 weeks during Special Terms. Through regular meetings and feedback with internship supervisors and BES academic advisors, students will assimilate and translate knowledge acquired from the curriculum to performing tasks and assignments in the actual working environment, giving them an extra edge when transiting to the work force.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0","Prerequisite":"For BES students only. Students must have completed at least 2 regular semesters of studies at the point of application.","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"FE5105","ModuleTitle":"Corporate Financing And Risk","Department":"Risk Management Institute","ModuleDescription":"This module is a core module for students of MSc in Financial Engineering. The topics include: Financial Markets and Instruments. Management of foreign exchange, money market, and derivatives desks. Asset-Liability management. Regulatory issues. Corporate Valuation, restructuring, leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions. Issues of deal structures and management of cashflow.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-5","LecturePeriods":["Saturday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"FE5110","ModuleTitle":"Financial Engineering Project","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-1-2-8","LecturePeriods":["Saturday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"FE5112","ModuleTitle":"Stochastic Calculus and Quantitative Methods","Department":"Risk Management Institute","ModuleDescription":"This module will cover the fundamental concepts of stochastic calculus as well as quantitative methods that are relevant to financial engineering. The topics include Wiener processes, stochastic integrals, stochastic differential equations, Ito’s lemma, the martingale principle and risk neutral pricing. It will also cover important topics in linear algebra and optimization.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"FE5116","ModuleTitle":"Programming and Advanced Numerical Methods","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","Prerequisite":"FE5101, FE5101D Derivatives and Fixed Income and FE5112, FE5112D Stochastic Calculus and Quantitative Methods","LecturePeriods":["Wednesday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"FE5209","ModuleTitle":"Financial Econometrics","Department":"Risk Management Institute","ModuleDescription":"This module is an elective module for students of MSc in Financial Engineering. The topics include: The statistical modelling and forecasting of financial time series, with application to share prices, exchange rates and interest rates. Market microstructure. Specification, estimation and testing of asset pricing models including the capital asset pricing model and extensions. Modelling of volatility. Practical application of volatility forecasting. Estimating continuous time models.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-1-2-5","LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"FE5216","ModuleTitle":"Financial Technology Innovations Seminar","Department":"Risk Management Institute","ModuleCredit":"4","LecturePeriods":["Saturday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"FE5217","ModuleTitle":"Seminar in Risk Management and Alternative Investment","Department":"Risk Management Institute","ModuleDescription":"The topics would cover various alternative investments and risk management.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-0-7","LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"FE5219","ModuleTitle":"Credit Analytics Practicum","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. The 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.","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","LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"FST2204","ModuleTitle":"Seafood Supply Chains in Japan and Singapore","Department":"Chemistry","ModuleDescription":"This is a five-week joint summer program offered by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Hokkaido University (HU) of Japan. The module focuses on comparative study of sustainable seafood supply chains from fishery/aquaculture to the marketplace in Singapore and in Japan. General topics covered include current state of capture fisheries and aquacultures, main challenges related to seafood sustainability, seafood supply chain and its management, seafood traceability, quality assurance, safety, and regulation, seafood processing technology and valorisation of seafood by-products, impact of globalisation on seafood safety and supply chain and seafood security.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-2-8-12","ExamDate":"2015-07-16T13:00+0800","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"FST2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Food Science & Technology I","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"FST1101 and Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"FST2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Food Science & Technology II","Department":"Chemistry","ModuleDescription":"his module is an extension of FST2288 and a more detailed and prolonged study stretching over two semesters.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"FST2288, and by permission","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"FST3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Food Science & Technology I","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"By permission.","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"FST3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Food Science & Technology II","Department":"Chemistry","ModuleDescription":"This module is an extension of FST3288 and involves a more detailed and prolonged study stretching over two semesters.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"FST3288, and by permission.","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1002","ModuleTitle":"Economic Issues in Dev World","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Preclusion":"GEM1018K, GEK1018","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Shrestha, Omkal Lal"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Wednesday Morning","Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"GEH1031","ModuleTitle":"Understanding the Universe","Department":"Physics","ModuleDescription":"The first part of the module covers the observations of celestial objects and their influences on the ancient cultures. Students will learn how calendars and astrology were developed, and how the fundamental laws of nature were discovered. The second part covers the use of telescopes and space missions to explore the universe. Discoveries of stars and galaxies and their impact on mankind's perceptions of the Universe will be explored. Students will learn how Earth formed as a planet that develops and sustains life. There will be a discussion on the latest developments in searching for Earth-like extraterrestrial objects, and explore their impacts on the societies.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Preclusion":"GEK1520","LecturePeriods":["Wednesday Afternoon","Monday Afternoon"],"TutorialPeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Tuesday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1018","ModuleTitle":"Economic Issues in the Developing World","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Preclusion":"GEH1002","Types":["GEM"],"Lecturers":["Shrestha, Omkal Lal"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Wednesday Morning","Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1520","ModuleTitle":"Understanding the Universe","Department":"Physics","ModuleDescription":"The first part of the module covers the observations of celestial objects and their influences on the ancient cultures. Students will learn how calendars and astrology were developed, and how the fundamental laws of nature were discovered. The second part covers the use of telescopes and space missions to explore the universe. Discoveries of stars and galaxies and their impact on mankind's perceptions of the Universe will be explored. Students will learn how Earth formed as a planet that develops and sustains life. There will be a discussion on the latest developments in searching for Earth-like extraterrestrial objects, and explore their impacts on the societies.","CrossModule":"PC1322","ModuleCredit":"4","Preclusion":"GEH1031. Students majoring in Physics are not allowed to take this module.","Types":["GEM"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon"],"TutorialPeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon","Tuesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"GEK1527","ModuleTitle":"Genes and Society","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","Preclusion":"Not for Life Sciences major/minor or Food Sciences & Technology or Pharmacy majors or Bioengineering programs.","ExamDate":"2015-07-31T14:30+0800","Types":["GEM"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Morning","Tuesday Afternoon","Thursday Morning","Thursday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"GEK2505","ModuleTitle":"Introductory Biomedical Engineering","Department":"Biomedical Engineering","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed to provide students with background and general knowledge in bioengineering to stir up their interests in this multidisciplinary field. This module will aim at providing the background and basic knowledge in bioengineering to the students. At the end of this module, the students will: (1) have great appreciation for the breadth of studies in bioengineering; (2) demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental aspects of bioengineering; (3) have a focus on the area of their interests as they define their educational goals.Major topics to be covered: tissue engineering, biomaterials, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation and medical imaging","ModuleCredit":"2","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Preclusion":"For students from other departments except Division of Bioengineering and students doing Minor in Bioengineering","Types":["GEM"],"Lecturers":["James Kah","Yeow Chen Hua","Mrinal Kanti Musib"],"LecturePeriods":["Friday Morning"],"TutorialPeriods":["Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2909","ModuleTitle":"Asia Now! The Archaeology of the Future City","Department":"Tembusu College","ModuleDescription":"This module concentrates on the Asian built environment – architecture, urban planning, and sustainability – using the city-state of Singapore as a laboratory. Field trips to urban sites in Singapore will be interspersed with discussions and readings that offer in-depth, analytical, critical, and alternative perspectives on Asian urbanism. Regular sessions will be supplemented by evening plenaries engaging prominent policy-makers and an evening documentary film screening on societies and urban spaces in Asia. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of challenges facing a rapidlyurbanizing Asia, and some of the solutions being worked out in Singapore and elsewhere in the region.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-6-0-8-23","Prerequisite":"This programme is open to students from participating IARU universities and Tembusu College’s partner colleges. NUS undergraduates should have a minimum CAP of 3.0 on a 5-point scale. Non-NUS students will be assessed based on recruitment criteria and procedures administered by each participating residential college/university in consultation with NUS Tembusu College. Students need to have interest in urban Asia, but there is no requirement to have prior background in Asia, Asian Studies, or Asian languages. Ideally, students in this class will be in their second or third year of a four-year undergraduate program, but in general we will accept undergraduates at any level.","Types":["GEM"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Tuesday Morning","Wednesday Morning","Thursday Morning","Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"GEM2909X","ModuleTitle":"Asia Now! The Archaeology of the Future City","Department":"Tembusu College","ModuleDescription":"This module concentrates on the Asian built environment – architecture, urban planning, and sustainability – using the city-state of Singapore as a laboratory. Field trips to urban sites in Singapore will be interspersed with discussions and readings that offer in-depth, analytical, critical, and alternative perspectives on Asian urbanism. Regular sessions will be supplemented by evening plenaries engaging prominent policy-makers and an evening documentary film screening on societies and urban spaces in Asia. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of challenges facing a rapidlyurbanizing Asia, and some of the solutions being worked out in Singapore and elsewhere in the region.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-6-0-8-23","Prerequisite":"This programme is open to students from participating IARU universities and Tembusu College’s partner colleges. NUS undergraduates should have a minimum CAP of 3.0 on a 5-point scale. Non-NUS students will be assessed based on recruitment criteria and procedures administered by each participating residential college/university in consultation with NUS Tembusu College. Students need to have interest in urban Asia, but there is no requirement to have prior background in Asia, Asian Studies, or Asian languages. Ideally, students in this class will be in their second or third year of a four-year undergraduate program, but in general we will accept undergraduates at any level.","Types":["GEM"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Tuesday Morning","Wednesday Morning","Thursday Morning","Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"GL3550","ModuleTitle":"FASS UG Research Opportunity","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"Students must: have declared Global Studies as their Major, completed a minimum of 24 MC in that Major, and have a CAP of at least 3.5.","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"ID4106","ModuleTitle":"Design Thesis Project","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.","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"1-7-0-0-14","Prerequisite":"Pass ID3103 & ID3104 or ID3105 and 3106","TutorialPeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Thursday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"IE4220","ModuleTitle":"Supply Chain Modelling","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2100, IE2110","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Lee Loo Hay","Chew Ek Peng"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"IE4299","ModuleTitle":"Selected Topics In Industrial Engineering","Department":"Industrial & Systems Engineering","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to either emerging topics in industrial engineering or specialised topics. Students will learn and understand evolving concepts in operation research and industrial engineering. This module will enable them to keep abreast with current developments in the industrial engineering field and broaden their exposure to various specialised topics.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-1-0-3-3","Prerequisite":"IE2100, IE2110","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Poh Kim Leng"],"LecturePeriods":["Thursday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"IGL3550","ModuleTitle":"Extended Global Studies Internship","Department":"Political Science","ModuleDescription":"Internships vary in length but all take place within organisations or companies, are vetted and approved by the Convenor of the Global Studies Programme, have relevance to the major in Global 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. In exceptional cases, internships proposed by students may be approved by the department.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"Students should have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Global Studies including GL1101E and one of the following Core Modules GL2101, GL2102, GL2103; and have declared Global 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)"},{"ModuleCode":"INM3550","ModuleTitle":"Extended Internship","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3 months at the place of work on full time basis.","Prerequisite":"(1) For NM Major only, (2) Read and pass a minimum of 80 MCs AND (3) Must read NM3550 concurrently","Preclusion":"Any other series-internship modules (Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Types":["Module","UEM"]},{"ModuleCode":"IPS3550","ModuleTitle":"Extended Internship","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 major in Political Science, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available 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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"Students should: - have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Political Science; and - have declared Political Science as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules (Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"JS2214","ModuleTitle":"Ideas and Images in Japanese Culture","Department":"Japanese Studies","ModuleDescription":"Images are as important as ideas in defining and transmitting cultural patterns, and neither can be understood without exploring the other. This module attempts to look into the core of Japanese culture to understand the ideas that have been used to define Japanese culture and the connections these ideas have with images. Topics covered include Japanese aesthetic ideals, ethical paradigms, festivals, and visual arts. Through project work students will be encouraged to engage themselves creatively in exploring a specific aspect of Japanese culture, art, aesthetics or design that they find interesting.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Gan Sheuo Hui"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"LAB1201","ModuleTitle":"Bahasa Indonesia 1","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.","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"},{"ModuleCode":"LAC1201","ModuleTitle":"Chinese 1","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.","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"},{"ModuleCode":"LAJ1201","ModuleTitle":"Japanese 1","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.","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.","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Takiguchi Hiroko"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Tuesday Morning","Wednesday Morning","Thursday Morning","Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"LAK1201","ModuleTitle":"Korean 1","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.","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.","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"LAV1201","ModuleTitle":"Vietnamese 1","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.","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.","Types":["Module","UEM"],"Lecturers":["CLS Visitor CLSV82"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Thursday Afternoon"],"TutorialPeriods":["Wednesday Morning","Wednesday Afternoon","Friday Morning","Friday Afternoon","Tuesday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1301","ModuleTitle":"General Biology","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-0-2-2-5","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.","ExamDate":"2015-07-31T09:00+0800","Types":["Module","UEM"],"Lecturers":["Wu Jinlu","Danwei Huang"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Wednesday Morning","Friday Morning","Monday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon","Friday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1302","ModuleTitle":"Genes and Society","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","Preclusion":"Not for Life Sciences major/minor or Food Sciences & Technology or Pharmacy majors or Bioengineering programmes.","ExamDate":"2015-07-31T14:30+0800","Types":["Module"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Morning","Tuesday Afternoon","Thursday Morning","Thursday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"LSM1305","ModuleTitle":"Biodiversity in Southeast Asia","Department":"Biological Sciences","ModuleDescription":"This module will introduce to students the biodiversity of the Southeast Asian region. Three weeks of classroom instruction in Singapore will be for discussing fundamental ecological concepts, tropical ecosystems, patterns of diversity and the global importance of the region’s biodiversity. Lectures will also incorporate social, economic and other topics, as they relate to biodiversity, particularly conservation. To prepare students for their overseas trip, there will be lectures to highlight the plants and animals of the country where the fieldtrip will be held, and practicals to familiarize them with methods they will use to conduct observations and collect data. During the two-week fieldtrip overseas (destination country may vary from year to year), the students will be exposed to various habitats to observe the diversity of plants and animals in situ. They will also gain hands-on experience in collecting ecological data that will be incorporated into a final report.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-1-3-9-3","LecturePeriods":["Thursday Afternoon","Monday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Life Sciences I","Department":"Biological Sciences","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"LSM1101 or LSM1102 or LSM1103 or LSM1104; AND Departmental Approval.","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"LSM2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Life Sciences II","Department":"Biological Sciences","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"LSM2288; AND Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3263","ModuleTitle":"Field Studies in Neotropical Ecosystems","Department":"Biological Sciences","ModuleDescription":"An intensive four-week summer program conducted with the University of Costa Rica. The first two weeks will be spent on campus in San Jose, with lectures and tutorials on comparative paleo-tropical (Singapore) and neo-tropical (Costa Rica) terrestrial and marine ecosystems; comparative urban ecology as well as comparative conservation issues and policies. Short trips to nearby field stations (mid to high elevation forest systems) will be carried out over the first two weekends to familiarize students to local climate and native ecosystems, flora and fauna. The latter two weeks will be spent at research stations at tropical Caribbean coastal forest and coastal Pacific ecosystems. Students will be exposed to different techniques in field biology and will be trained in forming ecological hypotheses while in the field. Lectures, student projects and student assessments will be carried out at each field site.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"10-4-6-6-4","Prerequisite":"LSM2251"},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Life Sciences I","Department":"Biological Sciences","ModuleCredit":"4","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"LSM3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Life Sciences II","Department":"Biological Sciences","ModuleCredit":"4","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4210","ModuleTitle":"Topics in Biomedical Science","Department":"Biological Sciences","ModuleDescription":"Biomedical science is the spectrum of Life Sciences that addresses human health and human diseases. From genetics to metabolism, developmental biology to aging, neurobiology to physiology, microbiology to immunology, these key topics interplay to build up our understanding of the human body, as well as how it responses to internal disruptions and external disturbances especially in disease conditions. This senior level module aim to focus on selected topics in biomedical science so as to trigger students’ appreciation of the multi-facet approaches when engaging issues in this area of Life Sciences. Talks by guest speakers from the industry may be expected to enrich the awareness of real-world strategies in biomedical science.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-2-0-0.5-5","Prerequisite":"LSM2101 or LSM2102 or LSM2103","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Soong Tuck Wah","Winkler, Christoph Wolfram","Reshma Taneja","Morten Johnsen","Palle Hoy Jakobsen","Uli Stilz","Tomas Landh"]},{"ModuleCode":"LSM4263","ModuleTitle":"Field Studies in Biodiversity","Department":"Biological Sciences","ModuleDescription":"LSM4263 will introduce students to field biology, the basic techniques involved, sampling design and basic data gathering and data management. From field practicals, students will experience and encounter tropical environs and habitats, namely coastal, mangrove, primary and secondary forest. A 6 day field course is incorporated and will be conducted in Pulau Tioman, Malaysia. There students, who will be divided into small groups, will conduct 4 mini-projects in 4 separate habitats, under the supervision of experienced field-orientated teaching assistants. This module will involve overseas university students as well as NUS Life Sciences students.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"For Life Sciences Honours students or by departmental approval.","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Peter Alan, Todd","Darren Yeo Chong Jinn"]},{"ModuleCode":"MA2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Mathematics I","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"MA1101R and departmental approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"MA2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Mathematics II","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"MA2288 and departmental approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"MA3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Mathematics I","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"MA3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Mathematics II","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"ME3000","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study 1","Department":"Mechanical Engineering","ModuleCredit":"2"},{"ModuleCode":"ME3001","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study 2","Department":"Mechanical Engineering","ModuleCredit":"2"},{"ModuleCode":"ME4101","ModuleTitle":"Bachelor Of Engineering Dissertation","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.","ModuleCredit":"12","Workload":"0-0-0-15-0","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 standing","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"ME4101A","ModuleTitle":"Bachelor Of Engineering Dissertation","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.","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"Stage 4 standing"},{"ModuleCode":"ME4105","ModuleTitle":"Specialization Study Module","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0.5-0-0-8-2","Prerequisite":"For students admitted to a specialisation"},{"ModuleCode":"MNO1001","ModuleTitle":"Management And Organisation","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","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","LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Morning","Thursday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"MS2210","ModuleTitle":"Malay Culture & Society","Department":"Malay Studies","ModuleDescription":"The main theme of this module is processes of change in Malay cultures and societies and how attempts at creating certainties are made. Part 1 introduces students to approaches in studying Malay culture and society. Malay culture and society does not exist in vacuum. In Part 2, we look at how in encountering "others" Malay culture and society has historically gone through and is going through massive changes. Part 3 highlights aspects of changes in contemporary Malay society including ethnicity and Malay identity, new Malay rich, Malay woman and femininity as well as national development and the indigenous people.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-3-4","Types":["Module","UEM"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Tuesday Morning","Wednesday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"NM3550","ModuleTitle":"Communications & New Media Internship","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3 months at the place of work on full time basis.","Prerequisite":"(1) For NM Major only, (2) Read and pass a minimum of 80 MCs AND (3) Must read INM3550 concurrently","Preclusion":"Any other series-internship modules (Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Types":["Module","UEM"]},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5311","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum I (Adult Health)","Department":"Nursing/Alice Lee Ctr For Nursing Stud","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0"},{"ModuleCode":"NUR5411","ModuleTitle":"Clinical Practicum I (Mental Health)","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-40-0"},{"ModuleCode":"PC1322","ModuleTitle":"Understanding the Universe","Department":"Physics","ModuleDescription":"The first part of the module covers the observations of celestial objects and their influences on the ancient cultures. Students will learn how calendars and astrology were developed, and how the fundamental laws of nature were discovered. The second part covers the use of telescopes and space missions to explore the universe. Discoveries of stars and galaxies and their impact on mankind's perceptions of the Universe will be explored. Students will learn how Earth formed as a planet that develops and sustains life. There will be a discussion on the latest developments in searching for Earth-like extraterrestrial objects, and explore their impacts on the societies.","CrossModule":"GEK1520","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2.5-0.5-0-3-4","Preclusion":"GEH1031. Students majoring in Physics are not allowed to take this module.","Types":["Module","UEM"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon"],"TutorialPeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon","Tuesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"PC2130","ModuleTitle":"Quantum Mechanics I","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.","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.","ExamDate":"2015-07-31T09:00+0800","Types":["Module"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Afternoon","Thursday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"PC2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Physics I","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"To be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"PC1141 and Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"PC2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Physics II","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"PC2288 and Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"PC3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Physics I","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"To be designed on consultation","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"PC3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Physics II","Department":"Physics","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"PP5145","ModuleTitle":"Political Economy of Reform","Department":"Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy","ModuleDescription":"Public managers need to master the skills of not only managing organizations but also managing projects, programs, and particularly larger-scale policy reforms. Good understanding of the political economy embedded in policy and administrative reforms are thus essential. This course examines the political-economic dynamics embedded in the reform process from various institutional perspectives. It is a master–level course designed for practitioners in the field of public administration and public policy. It discusses strategies for achieving and enhancing reform outcomes. Studies and practices from different policies written by both academics and practitioners will be drawn on as reading materials and learning resources for the class.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","LecturePeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Thursday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"PP5304","ModuleTitle":"Attachment Programme In Singapore","Department":"Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy","ModuleDescription":"Students will be attached to Singapore Ministries or agencies and participate in a programme of visits to these organisations. The main objective of this attachment is to bridge theory and practice, and provide a strategic overview of policy areas and the processes of policy making. The training will encourage students to explore factors leading to good governance, and is intended to provide a hands-on practical experience in a particular area of interest they may have. Students will be required to present a paper at a seminar at the end of the programme. The module is for MPM students.","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-0-0-5-5","Preclusion":"MPM5004"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5310","ModuleTitle":"Public Management Seminars","Department":"Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy","ModuleDescription":"The module provides a comprehensive coverage of the dominant challenges that contemporary societies face and the policies that governments respond with. Such challenges include: Multi-ethnic/religious societies and social harmony; Health Pandemics; Unemployment and Social Unrest; Geopolitics and International Relations; Refugees and Asylum Seekers; Corruption Prevention and Good Governance; Heritage Conservation and Media and Communication. The module will also devote a special section to the Singapore Experience where illustrations will be made with reference to how the Singapore government has dealt with many of these challenges.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-4-3"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5504","ModuleTitle":"Public Finance And Budgeting","Department":"Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy","ModuleCredit":"4","LecturePeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Thursday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"PP5660","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","Department":"Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy","ModuleCredit":"4"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5662","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","Department":"Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy","ModuleDescription":"Independent research plays an important role in graduate public policy education. The Independent Study Module is designed to enable the student to research on an approved topic. The student should work with a faculty member to agree on a topic and a list of readings. The faculty member should provide a list of deliverables expected. A formal, written agreement outlining a clear account of the topic, programme of study, assignments and evaluation should be signed by the student and approved by the School prior to the start of the module. The student is expected to meet the faculty supervisor regularly. Evaluation is based on 100% Continuous Assessment.","ModuleCredit":"4"},{"ModuleCode":"PP5804","ModuleTitle":"Governance Study Project","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 problems, basic research, and writing and other presentational modes. The GSP also aims to develop team building and a strong sense of cohort.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"1-0-0-5-4","LecturePeriods":["Wednesday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"PR2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Pharmacy I","Department":"Pharmacy","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3. Target students: Pharmacy Year Two or Year Three and Science","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"PR1110 and Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"PR2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Pharmacy II","Department":"Pharmacy","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3. Target students: Pharmacy Year Two or Year Three and Science","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"PR2288 and Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"PR3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Pharmacy I","Department":"Pharmacy","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3. Target students: Pharmacy Year Three and Science","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"By permission or PR2288 or PR2289","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"PR3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Pharmacy II","Department":"Pharmacy","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3. Target students: Pharmacy Year Three and Science","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"By permission or PR2288 or PR2289","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"PS3550","ModuleTitle":"Political Science Internship","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 major in Political Science, involve the application of subject knowledge and theory in reflection upon the work, and are assessed. Available 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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"Students should: - have completed a minimum of 24 MC in Political Science; and - have declared Political Science as their Major.","Preclusion":"Any other XX3550 internship modules (Note: Students who change major may not do a second internship in their new major)","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"PS3880E","ModuleTitle":"Topics in PS: Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia","Department":"Political Science","ModuleDescription":"This module explores the politics of human trafficking in Southeast Asia. It critically examines questions such as the following: What are the causes and consequences of human trafficking in the region? What are the different forms of trafficking (e.g., sex trafficking, forced labour, child soldiers)? How does trafficking involve human rights and to what extent are these rights enforced? How do governments, the media, and others portray trafficked persons – and more importantly, how do they portray themselves? The module also provides students with educational exercises in the field, applying relevant theories and research methods.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-24-0-54-42","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Kevin Mcgahan","JOANNA TAN TIAN-HUI","JASNEA SARMA"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon","Friday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"QF5201","ModuleTitle":"Interest Rate Theory and Credit Risk","Department":"Mathematics","ModuleDescription":"This module is designed for graduate students in quantitative finance. It focuses on advanced topics in interest rate theory and credit risk modelling and emphasizes their analogies. The module covers the following major topics. Products of fixed-income markets, Short rate models, Heath-Jarrow-Morton framework, LIBOR market models. Financial instruments in credit risk management, Models of default: Firm value and first passage time models, intensity based models, models of credit rating migrations. The module also provides a discussion of advantages and shortcomings of synthetic credit-linked instruments; moreover, modeling dependence structure of default events and default contagion will be treated.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-3-4","Prerequisite":"Departmental approval","Lecturers":["Steven Kou","Zhou Chao"],"LecturePeriods":["Thursday Evening","Wednesday Evening","Saturday Morning","Saturday Afternoon","Tuesday Evening"]},{"ModuleCode":"SC2215","ModuleTitle":"The Sociology of Food","Department":"Sociology","ModuleDescription":"Food is a social phenomenon: what constitutes food and, therefore, what can be eaten; how it is to be prepared, presented, and consumed; with whom you eat and so forth express complex relationships to class, ethnicity and gender. This course will uncover the complexity behind an everyday life material that affects and effects multiple social networks, wherein food is both the material and symbol by which class, race/ethnicity, sex/gender are socially constructed. This module is mounted for all students throughout NUS with interest in food and society.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-4-3","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Saroja Devi D/O Neyson Doraira"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Afternoon","Tuesday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"SC2880A","ModuleTitle":"Singapore: The Social Experiment","Department":"Sociology","ModuleDescription":"This module serves as a primer on Singapore society, covering its recent history and current issues. Students will get a good sense of what went into the construction of modern Singapore as a nation, an economy, and a home, as well as various policies and processes dealing with “deficits”, such as low fertility rates, afflicting Singapore. Whenever possible, students will have the opportunity to go on field-trips where they can get an immediate and better feel of the social changes taking place, through meeting the people — front-line, back office or board room — who routinely work in keeping Singapore going.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-3-0-5-2","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Straughan, Paulin"],"LecturePeriods":["Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"SE2211","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asian Social History","Department":"Southeast Asian Studies","ModuleDescription":"This module addresses the social and economic history of the Southeast Asian region. It introduces the study of social and economic change over 2,000 years, the academic perspectives useful in that study, and the value of that study in understanding modern Southeast Asia. It examines precolonial society and its relationship to art, political, and economic activity; Southeast Asians’ responses to the challenges and opportunities of the region’s exposure to external influences, including China, India, Islam and Europe; heritage preservation and rchaeological research; and current developments, particularly the growth of tourism as a major industry.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"10-0-0-0-10","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Miksic John N"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Afternoon","Thursday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"SE2222","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia in Context","Department":"Southeast Asian Studies","ModuleDescription":"This module introduces students to the transformations of ethnic, religious, national and regional identities in Southeast Asia across time as seen from a variety of perspectives. Students will have the opportunity to learn about:the region's archaeology, seafaring trade and the meanings of its ancient monuments; the major religions of Buddhism, Isam, Christianity and \"Animism\" and how they figured in movements for change since the 19th century, the modern manamgent of cultural resources and the impact of tourism; and recent anthropological studies with attention on new themes and the ways Southeast Asian societies are understood from the region itself.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-10-0-10-10","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Cynthia Chou"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Morning","Wednesday Morning","Thursday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"SE2880A","ModuleTitle":"Southeast Asia's Cultural Mosaic","Department":"Southeast Asian Studies","ModuleDescription":"Southeast Asia is characterised by great ethnolinguistic and cultural variation. How can we make sense of and appreciate this diversity? What is an insiders and outsiders perspective? This course will introduce students to the region from an anthropological perspective. Students will be equipped with the analytical tools for the comparative study of society and culture. Ethnographic materials will be used to discuss themes that include ethnicity, identity, family and kinship systems, gender, economy, and social change. The challenge is for students to explore, conceptualise, and understand differences and similarities between social systems and human relationships, and to ask, Why?","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"4-0-0-3-3","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Mohd Effendy Bin Abdul Hamid"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Afternoon","Thursday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5101","ModuleTitle":"Normal Functioning 1 (Biosciences Foundation)","Department":"Division Of Graduate Medical Studies","ModuleCredit":"6"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5102","ModuleTitle":"Normal Functioning 2 (Linguistics Foundation)","Department":"Division Of Graduate Medical Studies","ModuleCredit":"6"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5103","ModuleTitle":"Professional Practice 1","Department":"Division Of Graduate Medical Studies","ModuleCredit":"4"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5104","ModuleTitle":"Research Design And Statistics","Department":"Division Of Graduate Medical Studies","ModuleCredit":"4"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5113","ModuleTitle":"Professional Practice 3","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 their 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.","ModuleCredit":"6","Prerequisite":"SLP 5101- SLP 5112 or equivalent with permission of the Programme Director"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5114","ModuleTitle":"Intervention And Management - Children 2","Department":"Division Of Graduate Medical Studies","ModuleCredit":"4"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5115","ModuleTitle":"Intervention And Management - Adults 2","Department":"Division Of Graduate Medical Studies","ModuleCredit":"4"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5116","ModuleTitle":"Research Project 2","Department":"Division Of Graduate Medical Studies","ModuleCredit":"8"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5117","ModuleTitle":"Professional Practice Issues","Department":"Division Of Graduate Medical Studies","ModuleCredit":"4"},{"ModuleCode":"SLP5118","ModuleTitle":"Professional Practice 4","Department":"Division Of Graduate Medical Studies","ModuleDescription":"management of majority of caseload at entry-level competence by end of placement","ModuleCredit":"6","Prerequisite":"SLP 5101- SLP 5117 or equivalent with permission of the Programme Director"},{"ModuleCode":"SN2261","ModuleTitle":"The Emergence of Contemporary South Asia","Department":"South Asian Studies Programme","ModuleDescription":"This module aims at giving students an understanding of the political developments that have shaped contemporary South Asia. It provides an awareness of the political geography of the region and explains the historical processes by which the political map of South Asia has been constructed. The emergence of the South Asian nations from colonial rule, their different conceptions of 'nationhood' and their search for identity in the post-colonial world are discussed, together with an analysis of the current challenges which the region faces.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Types":["Module"],"Lecturers":["Sinderpal Singh S/O Santokh Si","Nur Jannah Mohamed"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Wednesday Afternoon","Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"SSA2211","ModuleTitle":"The Evolution of a Global City-State","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.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"2-1-0-2-5","Preclusion":"GES1011","ExamDate":"2015-07-31T14:30+0800","Types":["SSM"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Thursday Morning"],"TutorialPeriods":["Friday Morning","Friday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2006","ModuleTitle":"Asia Now! The Archaeology of the Future City","Department":"Tembusu College","ModuleDescription":"This module concentrates on the Asian built environment – architecture, urban planning, and sustainability – using the city-state of Singapore as a laboratory. Field trips to urban sites in Singapore will be interspersed with discussions and readings that offer in-depth, analytical, critical, and alternative perspectives on Asian urbanism. Regular sessions will be supplemented by evening plenaries engaging prominent policy-makers and an evening documentary film screening on societies and urban spaces in Asia. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of challenges facing a rapidlyurbanizing Asia, and some of the solutions being worked out in Singapore and elsewhere in the region.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-6-0-8-23","Prerequisite":"This programme is open to students from participating IARU universities and Tembusu College’s partner colleges. NUS undergraduates should have a minimum CAP of 3.0 on a 5-point scale. Non-NUS students will be assessed based on recruitment criteria and procedures administered by each participating residential college/university in consultation with NUS Tembusu College. Students need to have interest in urban Asia, but there is no requirement to have prior background in Asia, Asian Studies, or Asian languages. Ideally, students in this class will be in their second or third year of a four-year undergraduate program, but in general we will accept undergraduates at any level.","Types":["SSM"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Tuesday Morning","Wednesday Morning","Thursday Morning","Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"SSU2006X","ModuleTitle":"Asia Now! The Archaeology of the Future City","Department":"Tembusu College","ModuleDescription":"This module concentrates on the Asian built environment – architecture, urban planning, and sustainability – using the city-state of Singapore as a laboratory. Field trips to urban sites in Singapore will be interspersed with discussions and readings that offer in-depth, analytical, critical, and alternative perspectives on Asian urbanism. Regular sessions will be supplemented by evening plenaries engaging prominent policy-makers and an evening documentary film screening on societies and urban spaces in Asia. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of challenges facing a rapidlyurbanizing Asia, and some of the solutions being worked out in Singapore and elsewhere in the region.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-6-0-8-23","Prerequisite":"This programme is open to students from participating IARU universities and Tembusu College’s partner colleges. NUS undergraduates should have a minimum CAP of 3.0 on a 5-point scale. Non-NUS students will be assessed based on recruitment criteria and procedures administered by each participating residential college/university in consultation with NUS Tembusu College. Students need to have interest in urban Asia, but there is no requirement to have prior background in Asia, Asian Studies, or Asian languages. Ideally, students in this class will be in their second or third year of a four-year undergraduate program, but in general we will accept undergraduates at any level.","Types":["SSM"],"LecturePeriods":["Monday Morning","Tuesday Morning","Wednesday Morning","Thursday Morning","Friday Morning"]},{"ModuleCode":"ST2288","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Statistics and Applied Probability I","Department":"Statistics & Applied Probability","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"ST1131 or ST1232; AND Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"ST2289","ModuleTitle":"Basic UROPS in Statistics and Applied Probability II","Department":"Statistics & Applied Probability","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Prerequisite":"ST2288 and Departmental Approval","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"ST3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Statistics & Applied Probability I","Department":"Statistics & Applied Probability","ModuleDescription":"Please see section 4.4.3.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"ST3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Statistics & Applied Probability II","Department":"Statistics & Applied Probability","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-0-0-10-0","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"SW3103A","ModuleTitle":"Social Work Field Practice (I)","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.","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-1-0-31-1","Prerequisite":"SW1101E, SW2101, SW2104, SW2105. Students from 2007 cohort onwards.","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"SW3104","ModuleTitle":"Social Work Field Practice (II)","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 homes 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 and 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. Students 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.","ModuleCredit":"8","Workload":"0-1-0-31-1","Prerequisite":"SW3103A. Students from 2007 cohort onwards.","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3911PL","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","Department":"Dean's Office (Arts & Social Sc.)","ModuleCredit":"4","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3912HY","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","Department":"Dean's Office (Arts & Social Sc.)","ModuleCredit":"4","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"UIS3941","ModuleTitle":"Independent Study Module","Department":"Dean's Office (Biz)","ModuleCredit":"4","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"UNL2208","ModuleTitle":"Complexity and Recursion","Department":"University Scholars Programme","ModuleDescription":"How is it possible that only a small number of genes can code for the shape of a tree? Or more generally, where does the complex behaviour so common in the natural world come from? Indeed, how is it conceivable that trillions of neurons create intelligent behaviour? A key to answer these questions lies in interaction and recursion. In this module, the world of complex systems and their fundamental mechanisms are explored through lectures, seminars and hands-on programming. It will be shown how in many cases complex systems can be modelled with recursive processes leading to emergent phenomena that defy an atomic explanation.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"0-8-0-6-6","ExamDate":"2015-07-31T09:00+0800","Types":["Module"],"LecturePeriods":["Tuesday Afternoon","Wednesday Afternoon","Thursday Afternoon","Friday Afternoon"]},{"ModuleCode":"ZB3288","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Computational Biology I","Department":"Dean's Office (Science)","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended for students to conduct mini-research projects that make use of computational methods and informatics tools to solve specific biological problems or develop bioinformatics databases and software. In principle, each project is to be supervised by an academic staff from any department in the Faculty of Science. Upon approval by the programme committee, a project can also be co-supervised by an academic staff at the School of Computing.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"Passed level 1000 and 2000 essential major requirements","Types":["Module"]},{"ModuleCode":"ZB3289","ModuleTitle":"Advanced UROPS in Computational Biology II","Department":"Dean's Office (Science)","ModuleDescription":"This module is intended for students to conduct mini-research projects as a continuation of their work completed in ZB3288. These projects make use of computational methods and informatics tools to solve specific biological problems or develop bioinformatics databases and software. In principle, each project is to be supervised by an academic staff from any department in the Faculty of Science. Upon approval by the programme committee, a project can also be co-supervised by an academic staff at the School of Computing.","ModuleCredit":"4","Prerequisite":"ZB3288","Types":["Module"]}]